The brand-new M4-A2 is an American tank that fought under the Soviet flag. It is an in-game implementation of the vehicle that captain Dmitriy Loza, a Hero of the Soviet Union, used to fight on.

Bundles with the M4-A2 (fully equipped or without mounted equipment) will be available in the Store through January 25. Choose the configuration to your liking!

Loza's M4-A2 Sherman is very similar to the researchable M4A3E8 with a stock turret and less powerful engine. These vehicles also have similar guns; however the Loza's Sherman gun is more accurate and aims a bit quicker.



Like most other Shermans in the game, the M4-A2’s armor is not something to boast about. Its high hull can be easily penetrated by most enemies. However, the turret’s front armor is almost fully covered by the thick gun mantlet, so the Loza's Sherman can significantly increase its survivability on irregular terrain.

Despite having a less powerful engine than its counterpart, the M4A2 is still quite a fast vehicle. It quickly accelerates to 30-35 km/h and then steadily reaches its top speed. The best thing about the Loza's Sherman is its maneuverability: it negotiates sharp curves well. This advantage is also boosted by a fast turret, which will remain a constant threat for enemies even in the most chaotic battles.



The M4-A2 gun has solid damage per minute: 1,756 HP of damage with AP shells without provisions and equipment. To deal this much damage you will have to be on the move, actively making flank and rear attacks. However, sometimes AP shells can't penetrate a well-armored front. In this case, APCR will be there for you, though it deals 25 HP of damage less than AP shells.

Solid accuracy and short aiming time allow sharpshooting at long distances while taking full advantage of the gun’s firing speed. The famous American stabilization will provide a solid bonus to your hit ratio: you will fire accurately even in sharp turns at full speed.

Test this new vehicle in battle — rush ahead to victory!


Dmitriy Loza, a Hero of the Soviet Union, went to the front in 1943. He used to fight on foreign-made vehicles: first on Matildas and then on Shermans.

Loza's M4-A2 Sherman is an in-game implementation of one of the vehicles the legendary captain used to fight on. Tanks of this type were supplied to the USSR from the USA within the lend-lease program and received rather positive reactions from the Red Army soldiers. Loza's Sherman is equipped with a 76 mm long-barreled М1А2 gun with a good rate of fire and high damage per minute. The vehicle's exterior reflects the original appearance of captain Loza's tank.

Greetings, commanders! 2018 is almost over and World of Tanks Blitz is celebrating the New Year. There are so many exciting and festive activities waiting for you that you might lose track of everything. This video will be your guiding star, we’ll explain how to get the most out of the New Year's Adventure event.
https://youtu.be/dzZECN-Meo4
While you are planning your New Year's Adventure, we are preparing a surprise for you—the Collector T1E6 tank with the Glacial Armor camouflage unlocked. All players who fight at least one battle from December 21 through January 3 will receive this tank as a gift. If you already have the T1E6 in your Garage, you will get 300,000 credits as compensation for this vehicle. Compensation for the camouflage is 28,000 credits.

You must fight a battle:

• CIS—from December 21, 12:00 (MSK) through January 3, 12:00 (MSK)
  
• Europe—from December 21, 10:00 (CET) through January 3, 10:00 (CET)
  
• North America—from December 21, 1:00 (PT) / 4:00 (ET) through January 3, 1:00 (PT) / 4:00 (ET)
  
• Asia—from December 21, 17:00 (UTC+8) through January 3, 17:00 (UTC+8)

• Use the XP bonus for your first victories to earn Cards and fill up Christmas Boxes with gold!
  
• Complete stages on the event screen using Cards and receive the Pz.Kpfw. IV Schmalturm Premium tank, Candy Canes, and other rewards.
  
• Open Candy Boxes to collect more Candy Canes and get a Lucky Ticket for the Lucky Draw and other bonuses.
  
• Decorate your New Year tree on the portal using Candy Canes and seize your gifts, among which is the Collector T-22 medium with the Uncatchable camouflage and Standard Bearer attachment.
  
• Spend Lucky Tickets to spin the Wheel of Fortune in the Lucky Draw and win new tanks—the T-22 medium and T95E6—and other rare vehicles.
  
• Don't miss out on the limited offers at the Auction to grab a cool tank.

December 18
The New Year's Adventure event starts, and Christmas Boxes and Candy Boxes become available in the Store:

• CIS—8:00 (MSK)
  
• Europe—13:00 (CET)
  
• North America—5:00 (PT) / 8:00 (ET)
  
• Asia—14:00 (UTC+8)

The New Year tree, Lucky Draw, and Auction become available on the portal:

• CIS—8:00 (MSK)
  
• Europe—6:00 (CET)
  
• North America—December 18, 21:00 (PT) / December 19, 0:00 (ET)
  
• Asia—13:00 (UTC+8)

The Auction become available on the portal:

• CIS—16:00 (MSK)
  
• Europe—13:00 (CET)
  
• North America—5:00 (PT) / 8:00 (ET)
  
• Asia—21:00 (UTC+8)

From December 19 through 20
The x5 multiplier for your first victories is effective:

• CIS—from December 19, 8:00 (MSK) through December 20, 7:59 (MSK), the modifier is refreshed again on December 19, 20:00 (MSK).
  
• Europe—from December 19, 13:00 (CET) through December 20, 12:59 (CET), the modifier is refreshed again on December 19, 19:00 (CET).
  
• North America—from December 19, 5:00 (PT) / 8:00 (ET) through December 20, 4:59 (PT) / 7:59 (ET), the modifier is refreshed again on December 19, 11:00 (PT) / 14:00 (ET).
  
• Asia—from December 19, 14:00 (UTC+8) through December 20, 13:59 (UTC+8), the modifier is refreshed again on December 19, 20:00 (UTC+8).

December 24 and 30
The range of vehicles at the Auction is renewed:

• CIS—at 16:00 (MSK)
  
• Europe—at 14:00 (CET)
  
• North America—at 5:00 (PT) / 8:00 (ET)
  
• Asia—at 21:00 (UTC+8)

From January 4 through 5
The x5 multiplier for your first victories is effective:

• CIS—from January 4, 8:00 (MSK) through January 5, 7:59 (MSK), the modifier is refreshed again on January 4, 20:00 (MSK).
  
• Europe—from January 4, 13:00 (CET) through January 5, 12:59 (CET), the modifier is refreshed again on January 4, 19:00 (CET).
  
• North America—from January 4, 5:00 (PT) / 8:00 (ET) through January 5, 4:59 (PT) / 7:59 (ET), the modifier is refreshed again on January 4, 11:00 (PT) / 14:00 (ET).
  
• Asia—from January 4, 14:00 (UTC+8) through January 5, 13:59 (UTC+8), the modifier is refreshed again on January 4, 20:00 (UTC+8).

January 6
The Auction closes:

• CIS—from 16:00 (MSK)
  
• Europe—from 14:00 (CET)
  
• North America—from 5:00 (PT) / 8:00 (ET)
  
• Asia—from 21:00 (UTC+8)

You can no longer earn Cards, you can only complete the event stages using gold and purchase Christmas Boxes in the Store:

• CIS—8:00 (MSK)
  
• Europe—13:00 (CET)
  
• North America—5:00 (PT) / 8:00 (ET)
  
• Asia—14:00 (UTC+8)

January 10
The event screen and Christmas Boxes in the Store are removed:

• CIS—8:00 (MSK)
  
• Europe—13:00 (CET)
  
• North America—5:00 (PT) / 8:00 (ET)
  
• Asia—14:00 (UTC+8)

The Lucky Draw closes. The New Year tree disappears from the portal:

• CIS—16:00 (MSK)
• Europe—14:00 (CET)
  
• North America—5:00 (PT) / 8:00 (ET)
  
• Asia—21:00 (UTC+8)

Candy Boxes are no longer available for purchase in the Store:

• CIS—15:00 (MSK)
  
• Europe—13:00 (CET)
  
• North America—4:00 (PT) / 7:00 (ET)
  
• Asia—20:00 (UTC+8)

While pursuing gifts and spinning the Wheel of Fortune, don't forget to take breaks, have fun, eat your favorite treats, and enjoy the holidays with your family!

Rapid-firing and accurate, dynamic and maneuverable, also good-looking and quite profitable—it’s the new Premium Panzer 58. The excellent characteristics are complemented by the Mutz legendary camouflage—the image of a ferocious bear is spread across the turret and hull sides. The camouflage changes the tank's name in battle to Panzer 58 Mutz and does not require replenishment. Intimidate your opponents and tear enemy vehicles to pieces!

Bundles including the Panzer 58 with or without full equipment, as well as a separate bundle featuring the Mutz legendary camouflage, will be available in the in-game Store till December 21. Become one of the first lucky owners of the Panzer 58!

In battle, the Panzer 58 most resembles its researchable German counterparts—the Tier IX and X Leopards. Despite being just as weakly armored, it has excellent maneuverability, decent speed, and an efficient gun.




In fact, the armor of the Panzer 58 is not as impressive as it may seem judging by its characteristics. You'll find a small area at the front of the hull that is 120 mm thick, but the remaining armor is thinner, which makes it easy to penetrate for most opponents.

The turret has more reliable protection. First of all, the thick 120 mm armor plate at its front is larger. Secondly, a large part of the turret is covered by the gun mantlet. The enemy will find its weak spots in a close quarters engagement, but the turret of the Panzer 58 will be able to block a number of enemy shells at medium and long distances.



Thanks to its powerful engine and average weight, the Panzer 58 quickly accelerates to 40 km/h, which gradually reaches the maximum of 50 km/h on level ground. Rest assured: on this Premium tank, you will always be able to take a decisive position or rush to your allies' side in time to help them.

The maneuverability of the Panzer 58 deserves special mention: this tank makes turns within a small radius and with no noticeable loss in speed. That means you can easily spin a clumsy tank destroyer around or slip between obstacles and enemy vehicles like a slalom champion!



The rapid-firing gun of the Panzer 58 devours enemy vehicles' HP points like a locust eats crops: the potential damage per minute for an armor-piercing shell exceeds 2,100 hit points! And this is before provisions and equipment are added.

You'll have everything you need to turn potential damage into enemy tears, credits, and beautiful statistics: the 212 mm of penetration capability will be enough to hit the sides or reach vulnerable spots in the frontal area of most targets. If the enemy stays impenetrable, but you still want to "bite" them, the APCR shells with 259 mm of penetration power are just what you need.



The gun of the Panzer 58 "bows down" 10 degrees, which means it can deal damage with an additional advantage. Hide the tank's hull behind terrain irregularities, leave only the turret exposed to take the blow, and escape safely after punching some holes in enemy armor!

Crush them all on the new Panzer 58!

On December 5, you will be able to start hunting for avatars, feel like a participant of Operation Overlord when playing on the Normandy map, adorn your vehicles with new warpaints, and install boosters during the pre-battle countdown.

https://youtu.be/hTD5HM67PVM


Avatars were introduced into the game:
Avatars are a fun new feature that will allow you to show off your personality and accomplishments in the game. Read more about them in the special article "Choose your avatar in Update 5.6!".

• They will be kept in the new Avatars tab in the Storage, which is where you can install them.
  
• There are temporary and permanent avatars.
  
• With the release of Update 5.6, temporary avatars will start to drop from bonus containers.
  
• An avatar will be displayed:
  
  • In the Garage instead of the Record button. Upon clicking the avatar icon, players will be taken to the Profile screen.
    
  • In the player's profile (formerly the Record screen).
    
  • On the battle loading screen.
    
  • On the team battle results screen.
    
  • In the team list in battle.
    
  • In battle, next to the nickname of the ally that the player spectates after being destroyed.
    
  • In battle, next to the nickname of the enemy that destroyed the player's vehicle.

The Normandy map was added: the French coast in the midst of Operation Overlord. This map is available in Encounter battles and Supremacy mode for vehicles of Tier V and above.
December rating battles will start on December 5. As always, players of the Platinum League will be able to enjoy some exclusive advantages.
Now, it will take some time before new players are able to train crew skills:

• The Crew button and the tutorial tooltips for crew skill training will be activated in the Garage after receiving vehicles of Tier VI and above.
  
• At the same time, the skills themselves will be trained in the background—starting from the leftmost skill, until it reaches the maximum level. Players will be able to select another skill for training when a corresponding screen appears, provided that there are vehicles of Tier VI and above in their Garage.
  
• Now, all vehicles up to Tier V inclusive will always come with 100% crew mastery.
  
• The first training in Regimental School to the level of 75% is now free. Subsequently, a normal fee will be charged.

New warpaints were introduced, while some old ones were removed from sale:

• After the release of Update 5.6, the Fearless Lion, Sharp Spurs, Fierce Beak, Wise Raven, Glorious Eagle, Pumpkin Mayhem, Spooky Web, Unexpectable, Steppe Snowstorm, and Effective Concealment camouflage will not be available for purchase.
  
• New warpaints:
  
  • The Exceptional Fighter legendary camouflage for the T-44. Cost: 1,450 gold.
  • The Tectonic rare camouflage dedicated to WG Fest 2018. Cost: 65–1,200 gold depending on the vehicle tier
    
  • The Cold-blooded rare camouflage. Cost: 65–1,200 gold depending on the vehicle tier.
    
  • The Frozen Flame rare camouflage. Cost: 65–1,200 gold depending on the vehicle tier.
    
  • The Glacial Armor rare camouflage. Cost: 65–1,200 gold depending on the vehicle tier.
    
  • The Nine Lives common camouflage. Does not change the vehicle name in battle. Cost: 50–600,000 credits depending on the vehicle tier.
  
  
• The following camouflages will be available for purchase again:
  
  • The "You Rock!" rare camouflage for the FV201 (A45). Cost: 1,070 gold.
    
  • The Pixel Wave rare camouflage for the WZ-111. Cost: 620 gold.
    
  • The Digital Trace rare camouflage for the Type 59. Cost: 620 gold.

Boosters can now be activated on the battle loading screen:

• It is now possible to install boosters during the pre-battle countdown. For that purpose, we added an interactive panel to the battle loading screen, where installed and not installed boosters are displayed.
  
• After the battle, only boosters activated by the player in the previous battle will be activated in the Garage.

The characteristics of some vehicles were changed:

• The economy of low-tier vehicles was changed. Tier I tanks are now repaired for free. The cost of repairing Tier II–IV vehicles was significantly reduced.
  
• Tankenstein:
  
  • The 130 mm B-13-S2 gun's mantlet armor was enhanced from 50 to 130 mm.
• Panther mit 8,8 cm L/71:
  
  • Lower glacis plate armor was reinforced from 50 to 60 mm.
    
  • Hull side armor was enhanced from 50 and 40 mm to 60 mm.
• AMX 13 57:
  
  • The vehicle’s concealment while moving was increased and is now equal to the vehicle’s concealment while stationary.
• ISU-130 , 130 mm S-26 gun:
  
  • Dispersion at 100 m was decreased from 0.345 to 0.326 m.
    
  • Aiming time was changed from 4.9 to 4.2 s.
    
  • Dispersion on gun traverse was decreased.

Other improvements:

• The German Tier X Maus can now be researched after the Tier IX Mäuschen only. Players can no longer research the Maus after the VK 45.02 (P) Ausf. B.
  
• A second cluster was launched for the CIS region, which will improve the server’s ability to handle more online players. The online players counter is now divided into two parts. A player from the 1st cluster can invite a player from the 2nd cluster to join a platoon. While doing so, neither of them will have to enter the game again.
  
• After the update’s release, all Twister season items will be removed. Players will receive 30,000 credits as compensation for one Fan Banner, and 100 credits as compensation for one Support Point. Twister Coins will not be compensated.
  
• In the side menu, the Hall of Fame button that navigates to the list of top clans in the Hall of Fame on the portal will take the place of the Twister Season 2018 button. This button was also returned to the screen with the list of tournaments.
  
• The maximum rating earned in the current season (but excluding the maximum rating earned during calibrations) is now displayed in the Rating tab in the player's profile.
  
• The total number of victories in all battles fought in the current rating season is displayed in the bottom left corner of the screen.
  
• Up to four favorite vehicles are now displayed in the Rating tab.
  
• Collector vehicles will no longer drop from bonus containers.
  
• The "Enemy hit" ribbon was removed.
  
• The appearance of check boxes was improved. When enabled, a check mark is now displayed in orange.

Bug fixes:

• The cases where FPS dropped upon spotting enemy vehicles were fixed.
  
• The bug, where a white area appeared in the bottom left corner of the screen while loading the tournament team profile, was fixed.
  
• A sound now plays upon tapping the in-battle chat and settings buttons.
  
• The Pzgr 40 K Armor-Piercing Composite Rigid shell in the 128 mm L50A gun of the VK 100.01 (P) is now displayed with the correct icon.
  
• The rate of victories in the list of clan members is now additionally highlighted in different colors.
  
• The bug, where the "BATTLE!" button was displayed in the Garage instead of the Repairs button, was fixed.
  
• Various screens, notifications, and descriptions were improved.
  
• General bugs and client crashes were fixed.

The biggest discounts, best offers, and bonuses and gifts for every taste. So many discounts that your fingers will get tired of scrolling through this news article! Big and tempting, like a light tank's rear for an HE shell, the week-long Black Friday sale starts in World of Tanks Blitz!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbPQ1Z9_t9w

Four times more experience for the first victory (up to twice a day).

XP bonus duration:

• Asia —from November 23, 14:00 (UTC +8) to November 26, 14:00 (UTC +8).
  
• Europe —from November 23, 13:00 (CET) to November 26, 13:00 (CET).
  
• North America —from November 22, 21:00 (PT) to November 25, 21:00 (PT), from November 23, 0:00 (ET) to November 26, 0:00 (ET).
  
• CIS —from November 23, 8:00 (MSK) to November 26, 8:00 (MSK).

During this period, special bundles in the Store, the "Black Friday!" showcase with gifts, discounts on researchable vehicles, and other perks will be available.

• Asia —from November 23, 17:00 (UTC +8) to November 30, 17:00 (UTC +8).
  
• Europe —from November 23, 10:00 (CET) to November 30, 10:00 (CET).
  
• North America —from November 23, 1:00 (PT)/4:00 (ET) to November 30, 1:00 (PT)/4:00 (ET).
  
• CIS —from November 23, 12:00 (MSK) to November 30, 12:00 (MSK).

First of all, check out the in-game Store where, from November 23 through November 30, bundles with a double benefit will be available:

• The bundles come with a discount of up to 80%.
  
• With each bundle, you get Stickers —a bonus currency that can earn you an additional gift!

TOG II* and 30 Days of Premium Account. 80% OFF!

This bundle can be purchased only once.

• VI TOG II*
  
• Garage slot
  
• 30 days of Premium Account
  
• 2 Stickers

1,000 Gold and 7 Days of Premium Account. 80% OFF!

This bundle can be purchased only once.

• 7 days of Premium Account
  
• 1,000 Gold
  
• 1 Sticker

750 Gold. 70% OFF!

This bundle can be purchased only once.

• 750 Gold
  
• 1 Sticker

Tough KV-5

• VIII KV-5
  
• Garage slot
  
• 21 Stickers

Price: 5,250 Gold

Patriotic T34 Independence

• VIII T34 Independence
  
• Garage slot
  
• 21 Stickers

Price: 5,250 Gold

Menacing IS-2Sh

• VIII IS-2Sh
  
• Garage slot
  
• 20 Stickers

Price: 5,000 Gold

Speedy AMX CDC

• VIII AMX CDC
  
• Garage slot
  
• 20 Stickers

Price: 5,000 Gold

Well-Armored VK 45.03

• VII VK 45.03
  
• Garage slot
  
• 14 Stickers

Price: 3,500 Gold

Famous T-34-85 Rudy

• VII T-34-85 Rudy
  
• Garage slot
  
• 13 Stickers

Price: 3,250 Gold

Autoloading Strv 74A2

• VI Strv 74A2
  
• Garage slot
  
• 7 Stickers

Price: 1,750 Gold


Upon tapping the "Black Friday!" button in the Garage, you'll see a showcase with 12 gifts that can be received for Stickers. You can open gifts in any order: pick only what you want!



The full list of gifts from the showcase:

• VI Type 64 with a Garage slot
  
• 3 certificates for researching Tier VII vehicles (25% less experience)
  
• 3 certificates for researching Tier VI vehicles (25% less experience)
  
• 3 Garage slots
  
• 15,000
  
• 300,000
  
• 35 Common Crew XP boosters
  
• 30 Common Cooldown boosters
  
• 30 Common Free XP boosters
  
• 15 Common Combat XP boosters

If you already have the Type 64 in your Garage, you'll get 1,100,000 Credits and a Garage slot as compensation when receiving this tank.


If you received all the gifts and still have some Stickers left, go back to the Offers tab of the Store and use them to purchase Premium Account!

7 Days of Premium Account

Price: 7 Stickers

1 Day of Premium Account

Price: 1 Sticker

After the end of the event, leftover Stickers will be deducted from your account without compensation.


Discounts on Premium vehicles available in the Tech Tree:

• Tiers III–V: 50%
  
• Tiers VI–VII: 25%
  
• Tier VIII: 20%

Discounts on researchable vehicles (except for new tanks from Update 5.5):

• Tiers III–V: 50%
  
• Tiers VI–VIII: 25%
  
• Tiers IX–X: 15%

Discounts on Premium Account:

• 360 days — 12,000 Gold instead of 16,000 Gold
  
• 180 days — 8,000 Gold instead of 10,000 Gold
  
• 30 days — 2,000 Gold instead of 2,500 Gold
  
• 7 days — 1,000 Gold instead of 1,250 Gold
  
• 3 days — 520 Gold instead of 650 Gold

A 50% discount on the instant upgrade of vehicles.

Discounts on enrichment:

• Temporary enrichment: 50%
  
• Permanent enrichment: 30%

A 25% discount on unlocking camouflages.

A 25% discount on attachments:

• Steel Pike
  
• Commander
  
• American Eagle
  
• Corporal
  
• Flagship

A 25% discount on unlocking equipment slots.

Discounts on Garage slots:

• 10 slots — 1,260 Gold instead of 1,800 Gold
  
• 5 slots — 800 Gold instead of 1,000 Gold

Seize your chance and grab the best Black Friday deals!

Commanders, get ready to meet the new update on November 13! In Update 5.5, we added new German vehicles and camouflages, increased profitability in rating battles, and preserved the Wasteland map in regular battles. We also reworked more than 60 vehicles and improved the gameplay of low-tier vehicles.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7Vx1uj1dRE

• The VK 100.01 (P), Mäuschen, and VK 72.01 (K) heavy tanks were added to the German Tech Tree.
  
  • The VK 100.01 (P) and Mäuschen can be researched after the Tiger (P).
  • The VK 72.01 (K) took the place of the Maus and can be researched after the VK 45.02 (P) Ausf. B.
  • Until the release of Update 5.6, the Maus can be researched after both the VK 45.02 (P) Ausf. B and Mäuschen.
  • Starting from Update 5.6, players will be able to research the Maus after the Mäuschen only.

• The bonus to credits earned in rating battles was increased. Now it depends on the current rating, not on the league. The higher your rating, the more credits you will receive after battle:
  
  • Gold League (3,000—3,999 rating points): a bonus of 0–32% was added to credits earned, depending on the current rating.
  • Platinum League (4,000—4,999 rating points): a bonus of 33–65% will now be added to credits earned instead of 30%, depending on the current rating.
  • Diamond League (5,000 rating points and above): a bonus of 66% and above (unlimited) will now be added to credits earned instead of 60%.
• In Update 5.5, the Wasteland map will be available in regular battles and training rooms. We'd like to hear your opinion on this map outside the Mad Games mode and collect statistics to determine the future of this location. Your feedback is very much appreciated!
• A button that enables the selection of collector vehicles was added to the vehicle filter.
• 4 rare camouflages were introduced. Their cost varies from 65 to 1,200 gold depending on the vehicle tier.

The Tech Tree, available modules, and mechanics were reworked for low-tier vehicles.

• Tier I vehicles were removed from the game. They were replaced by more powerful tanks. Players will receive compensation for gold spent on purchasing camouflages for former Tier I vehicles.
• To reduce the speed of the vehicle's destruction and allow newcomers to survive longer in battle, we removed howitzers and high-capacity magazines for almost all Tier I–IV vehicles. Some vehicles received a decreased rate of fire or damage per shot, while others—more HP or enhanced armor.
• The economy of low-tier vehicles was reworked: the cost of researching modules and vehicles, purchasing vehicles, provisions, consumables, and resupplying camouflage was changed. The profitability of these vehicles was adjusted according to the new prices.
• Please note that the changed modules of low-tier vehicles can also be available for Tier V–VII vehicles. In such cases, the technical characteristics of vehicles, except in top configuration, were also changed.
• Since guns will be removed for many vehicles in this update, the shells for these guns can be deducted from your account with full compensation in credits. After updating your game client to version 5.5, check your ammunition before you enter battle.
• Some researchable vehicles received Collector status and were removed from the Tech Tree. Several Premium tanks were also given Collector status. You can either keep them or sell them for gold.
• For some vehicles in the updated Tech Tree, their vehicle type and tier were changed. Consequently, they now have a different number of available shells, slots for provisions and consumables, a different bonus to concealment provided by applied camouflage, etc.

• The "Damage by shot" ribbon was renamed "Damage caused", because it also counts damage from ramming.
• The VK 45.03 was added to the list of vehicles that the player needs to destroy in order to receive the Hunter medal.
• The bug, where the reticle could suddenly go up if the player switched to Sniper Mode when moving from behind cover with auto-aim enabled, was fixed.
• The bug, where the battle selection controls were unavailable for some players who had vehicles of Tier V and above in their Garage, was fixed.
• The bug, where black vehicle textures were displayed in the Garage (Steam version), was fixed.
• The bug, where refracted shell tracers were displayed, was fixed.
• Various screens, notifications, and descriptions were improved.
• General bugs and client crashes were fixed.

In Update 5.5, we'll put the German heavy vehicles' Tech Tree in order and replenish it with three Tier VIII-X tanks. A new Tier X tank VK 72.01 (K) with rear placement of the turret will take the place of the Maus and become a logical continuation of the VK 45.02 B, which has a similar configuration. Meanwhile, the Maus will head a new branch consisting of its previous projects: the VK 100.01 (P) and Mäuschen.

During Update 5.5, you'll be able to research the Maus after the VK 45.02 B. This means that if you were one step from the Maus before Update 5.5, you will still be able to research it, and you won’t have to research the Tier VIII and IX vehicles anew. Starting from Update 5.6, the Maus will only be unlocked after the Mäuschen.

Time to meet the new tanks!




Researched after the Tiger (P) for 78,500 exp.

The VK 100.01 (P) drives at a speed of 20 km/h, but this is reasonable considering its 200 mm upper armor plate and 230 mm frontal turret armor. This is particularly heavy protection for Tier VIII, and in capable hands the new tank will become a true mobile fortress.



It hasn't avoided having soft spots, either: they’re the tank's lower armor plate and commander's cupola. The cupola's armor doesn't slope, and a well-armed enemy will be able to penetrate it despite the impressive 200 mm of steel.

The 128 mm top gun of the VK 100.01 (P) is powerful but really slow. Capable of inflicting 460 HP of damage per shot, it takes 16 seconds to reload. It's possible some players will even prefer the regular 105 mm gun that deals less damage but makes more frequent and accurate shots.




Researched after the VK 100.01 (P) for 160,500 exp.

This 168-ton "Mouseling" is a thicker and more mobile version of the VK 100.01 (P). The armor has become even heftier on the hull's sides and rear, as well as at the front and rear of the turret. The double tracks and powerful engine let this kid accelerate to 25 km/h—it's almost the Maus you've got here!

The lower armor plate has grown as thick as 180 mm, while the commander's cupola has acquired 220 mm of armor and moved to the other side of the turret. Despite the enhancements, these spots remain the “Mouseling's” main vulnerabilities in face-to-face combat as it now has to deal with Tier IX–X vehicles.



The Mäuschen's top gun is identical to that of the Maus, only with a decreased rate of fire and aiming speed. The 246 mm penetration together with the 460 hit points of single-shot damage make the new tank a dangerous enemy, while the availability of APCR shells means even the strongest opponents won’t have a chance.




Researched after the VK 45.02 Ausf. B for 245,000 exp.

The E 100’s twin, only with a rear placement of the turret and thicker armor. These tanks have practically identical armament, as well as similar dynamics and top speeds.

The whole of the VK 72.01 (K) frontal hull is protected with 240 mm of armor. The upper armor plate has a slope and is almost impenetrable. The lower armor plate is less sloped but provides good protection when angled. The easiest way to penetrate the frontal hull armor is by hitting the small panel between the upper and lower armor plates: it doesn't have a slope and serves as the spot with the highest chance of penetration.



The turret of the VK 72.01 (K) resembles that of the Löwe: just as round and wearing a big gun mantlet. Don't let the 200 mm of armor in the characteristics fool you as the gun mantlet adds another 200 mm on top of that!

Unlike the E 100, the new Tier X tank has only one gun. This 150 mm gun takes more than 17 seconds to reload, but is capable of an impressive 640 HP of damage and penetrates 258 mm of armor, while her HE shells can really hurt if the enemy is careless enough to expose a weak spot.



The German giants have appeared on the horizon. Prepare for battle on these superheavy steel monsters!

Four new rare warpaints will be introduced with Update 5.5. Let's take a closer look at them!

Black like a demon's soul and classy like James Bond, this warpaint will turn any vehicle into a secret agent. Cost: 65–1,200 gold depending on the vehicle tier.


This camouflage will trigger warm memories of summer. Jade Shards is a mixture of soft green shades and severe geometric forms. It is perfectly suited for Chinese vehicles. Cost: 65–1,200 gold depending on the vehicle tier.


In the run-up to winter, we’ve got you covered with an appropriate seasonal warpaint. The combination of blue and white with sharp angles is perfect for installing in a winter slot. Cost: 65–1,200 gold depending on the vehicle tier.


Create the illusion of additional armor with the help of Tactical Shield and go rush through the battlefield’s center! Cost: 65–1,200 gold depending on the vehicle tier.

The world has cracked in two, and these eternal rivals rise once more from the nether realm.

https://youtu.be/7kG22VBPLfA
No need to choose a side: this time, you can command both vehicles that won their fame on the World of Tanks Blitz battlefields. With just a little luck and a 10% chance, you can become the owner of these cherished vehicles via containers that will be in the Store from October 26 to November 2.

Every Helsing or Dracula container will always bring you from 3 to 5 rewards:

• The Helsing H0 or T6 Dracula, depending on the container (10% chance)
  
• 150–10,000 gold
  
• 50,000–250,000 credits
  
• 1 or 2 Rare certificates for Free XP (2,300 Free XP)
  
• 3–25 Common certificates for Free XP (200 Free XP)
  
• 10–25 parts of the certificate for 24 hours of Premium Account
  
• 5 Epic Combat XP Boosters (+90%)
  
• 5 Epic Free XP boosters (+500%)
  
• 5 Epic Crew XP boosters (+250%)
  
• 5 Epic Credit boosters (10,000–50,000 credits)

And don't miss the new in-game item—a Certificate for Free XP. Activate it and research the next tank in the Tech Tree faster!

If you wish to obtain more Free XP, a bundle containing a Common certificate for 200 Free XP will also be available in the Store from October 26 to November 2.




Just like a bat in black, the T6 Dracula flies around the battlefield taking out one enemy after another. The Dracula's suspension is enchanted: the tracks are protected from the first direct hit, and in case of damage, they restore themselves in less than two seconds. This vampire pays for this ability with an increased chance of fire.

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An elegant Tier VII tank destroyer with golden inserts, the Helsing H0 is a perfect combination of style and devastating power, thanks to its twin gun resembling a crossbow. It fires twice in a row, just as you’d expect, with an interval of 0.25 seconds. The second shot is fired automatically.

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A storm is coming. The biggest one in recent times. In these zero visibility conditions, only fools and madmen will leave the Garage. You don't look like a fool — you're still alive. So, I guess it's just a bunch of madmen. Fine, let's go then...Stop! Does everyone here have their Tier V vehicles? If not, get yourself the Scavenger at least. Everybody else — attention!

Hot coffee in the morning and homemade pastries? A myth. French fries and burgers? Fiction. TV shows and music? A history long forgotten. You are in the Wasteland. Only a few settlements remain here, plundered by a gang of psychos. There are locals that need resources to survive the storm. You may be a madman, but you don’t work for free — there will be rewards, plenty of them. But don't just hide in the bushes, otherwise you won't get anything.


Here's a VHS with short instructions:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuvDsT9zKRs
It's simple, really. Open the map. There you will find two routes and marked settlements. Earn fuel and supplies for the nearest settlement, seize your reward, and move forward.



You can hit the road from October 17 through October 25. The task must be completed in 10 days. Then you will have an extra 8 days to purchase resources using gold. We will wrap it up on November 12

• CIS: Individual start from October 17, 8:00 (MSK) through October 25, 8:00 (MSK).
  
• Europe: Individual start from October 17, 8:00 (CEST) through October 25, 8:00 (CEST).
  
• North America: Individual start from October 17, 4:00 (PT), 7:00 (ET) through October 25, 4:00 (PT), 7:00 (ET).
  
• Asia: Individual start from October 17, 8:00 (UTC+8) through October 25, 8:00 (UTC+8).

Keep in mind — you have to collect a whole lot of resources. Only the most skilled players will be able to cross the entire Wasteland!

Biogas

These days, Biogas is worth its weight in gold. It is normally used for tanks, but the locals also use it as fuel for power generators in their settlements. You can earn Biogas both in regular battles and in the Mad Games arenas. Each win will earn you 50–100 cans of Biogas depending on your vehicle tier.

Here's the formula: 10 cans of Biogas multiplied by the vehicle tier.



By the way, don't expect to sit on the sidelines while others are fighting for victory: you can get Biogas only if you earn at least 300 base Combat XP.

Cookies

Apart from Biogas, you will also need Cookies. This nutritious delicacy doesn't go stale or lose its taste. Besides, it goes really well with tea from the dust of Indian roads . You can find Cookies across the Wasteland. As a rule, they are packaged in Common Containers that protect food from radiation.

On average you can find 667 Cookies in each Container. Maybe more, maybe less.


You will get plenty of rewards for completing the task:

• The Gravedigger
  
• The Tankenstein
  
• 1 certificate for 9 hours of Premium Account
  
• 67 Rare Combat XP boosters
  
• 67 Rare Crew XP boosters
  
• 67 Rare Free XP boosters
  
• 20,000 Free XP

Tankenstein

One of the routes will lead you to the Tankenstein. You’ve probably already heard about this finalist of "the most dreadful tank" contest. Two hundred years ago, a mad scientist assembled it from the parts of other vehicles. Thick armor, increased profitability, and two powerful guns — you can also mount an alternative gun for 100 Combat XP. Prepare to make your enemy's existence a nightmare.



It is still unclear how this heavy tank made it through the apocalypse without falling apart, but the ruthless Tankenstein is ready to fight again!

Gravedigger

The second route will lead you to the Gravedigger. In years gone by (in 2018 to be more precise), Peter Pound©, the Principal Vehicle designer of Mad Max: Fury Road, drew some sketches of this vehicle. And when the old world collapsed, the mad Wasteland engineers constructed a working prototype.



This vehicle is equipped with a 6-pounder 57 mm Nailgun with 6 shells in the magazine. It's loading time is just 0.67 seconds. The whole magazine takes roughly 11 seconds to reload, so stock up on shells and prepare for nonstop shooting.

The vehicle's armor is able to survive the attacks of most Tier VII medium and heavy tanks. The Gravedigger also features reliable frontal armor thanks to the extreme ricochet angles of its upper and lower plates. The sides, however, are a bit thin, but you can still sidescrape.

Moreover, the vehicle features decent dynamics and the highest weight for its tier. The combination of speed, weight, and armor is a powerful one if you want to finish off your enemies by ramming them. So, don't hesitate to crush everything that moves.



Besides this, the Gravedigger is a Collector vehicle, so you can always sell it for 2,500 Gold in tough times.

Well, let's hope we didn't miss anything important... Ah yes, if you happen to use the Tankenstein or Gravedigger in the Mad Games arenas, don't forget about modifications. The first one is equipped with solid Uranium Shield and Half-Life Discharge, which increases your damage. The second one can boast Chameleon Concealment (hello invisibility, my old friend!) and Battle Coordinator, which improves some gun characteristics.

Well, that's all Folks!

© Peter Pound, Principal Vehicle Designer and Concept Artist, Mad Max Fury Road.