Mix a striking camouflage with a new system of missions, add a new-look Garage, and, for the finishing touch, sprinkle a dozen various avatars on top. Voila! A colorful spring update is ready!

Update 5.10 will take effect on April 24. Watch this video to find out what it'll bring:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W75VdL_fQNI

The number of available tasks has become larger, and the rewards more diverse. Check out the New Missions article for more details.

Now you can complete not three, but ten daily missions, which are grouped by difficulty level. The higher your vehicle tier, the higher the mission level. This means the reward for completing the mission is of higher quality as well! Among the prizes are a lot of new warpaints for any vehicle.

With the update release, all players will receive 360 Keys as a bonus. To claim these Keys, install the update and enter the game by April 29, 0:00 (UTC) (3:00 (MSK) / 2:00 (CEST) / 8:00 (UTC+8); April 28, 17:00 (PT) / 20:00 (ET)).


Read the Balance Improvements in Update 5.10 article to see all the stats.

We enhanced the armor of the sides, lower and upper glacis plates, hatches, and commander's cupolas for many Tier VI heavies so that they feel more confident when opposing Tier VII vehicles on the battlefield.

To simplify module research at lower tiers, we replaced or removed inefficient guns and engines for several vehicles, as well as added missing types of shells or increased their number.

All the shells for replaced or removed guns will be refunded in full.


Check out the Smashing Camo article to thoroughly examine our new warpaints and find out battle names of the vehicles wearing legendary camouflages.

All legendary warpaints now change vehicle names in battle.

You'll be able to receive one of the following six new Rare warpaints for all vehicles for completing missions: Frozen Soil, Oasis, Hexagons, Green Mamba, Carbon, or Radiant Energy.

After the update release, some Rare warpaints will be available for purchase again: Retro, Thunderbolt, Full Forward, and Faster, Higher, Stronger. The Tactical Shield, Frozen Flame, and Tectonic camos will be removed from sale.

The Fire Sentinel Rare camouflage is now available for vehicles of all nations and types.


The following 11 new temporary avatars can drop from bonus containers:



You can receive the same 11 avatars permanently for completing missions.


Previously, an additional menu was displayed upon tapping the battle type selection button. Now, you will see a new screen. You can go back by tapping any free area on the screen or the Back button. Double tap the battle type button to select a battle type and close the screen. (Oh, and beautiful sparks are flying here.)

Let's spend this spring in the forest! For that purpose, the Garage was moved outside into fresh air:



The battle queue screen was renewed.

The Detailed Overview screen now shows concealment parameters in percentage (while stationary, while moving, and upon firing while stationary). The names of characteristics were updated for autocannons (Burst Reload Time > Reload Time between Shots; Bursts per Magazine > Shots per Magazine; Shells per Burst > Shells per Shot).

We were so desperate to add the concealment parameter in this version that we missed a bug with camouflage. In Update 5.10, the concealment value for some vehicles may be displayed including the camouflage bonus, even if this camo is not installed on the vehicle. We will fix this bug in the next version of the game.

The Appearance tab is now also available on the components panel. It will be blocked for vehicles featuring a unique appearance (for example, T6 Dracula).

The link to the World of Tanks Blitz official server in Discord was added to the Community tab in the side menu.


If you have a certificate for a camouflage in Storage, you can now get this camouflage even if it is removed from sale.

The bug where the clan supply discount on vehicle repairs was displayed incorrectly in the Detailed > Credits tab on the battle results screen was fixed.

When selecting a rating battle, tournament participants now see their rating in the Garage.

The shell tracer is now displayed correctly when firing at an obstacle.

Various screens, notifications, and descriptions were improved.

General bugs and client crashes were fixed.

It feels much better when your vehicle not only easily smashes enemies, but looks smashing! Update 5.10 features many camouflage options that you can try on your favorite vehicles. Meanwhile, let's take a look at the new spring camos and see which of them will transform your tank into the most stylish battle vehicle on the server!
As the new update is released, the Tactical Shield, Frozen Flame, and Tectonic camouflages will no longer be available. Hurry up and get them before they're gone!

Update 5.10 features six new options of rare camouflage that can drop out of containers as a reward for completing missions:

Frozen Soil
The cold, sober colors of the camo will help you blend into the severe and majestic winter landscape. In short, it will blend in naturally on snowy maps. It's a great choice for those who want to get a small piece of winter, which has already gone.

Resupply Cost: 50–3,000 credits depending on the vehicle tier.

Oasis
A warm and visually pleasing pattern of this camouflage resembles the combination of sand and vegetation. The enemy looks at it, starts dreaming about the sun and the sea, loses their guard, and you get an easy frag!

Resupply Cost: 50–3,000 credits depending on the vehicle tier.

Hexagons
This camouflage's pattern consists of hexagons. They give it a kind of a futuristic look: it seems like the vehicle has travelled back in time from the future to reverse the outcome of the battle and lead your team the victory.

Resupply Cost: 50–3,000 credits depending on the vehicle tier.

Green Mamba
A stylish camouflage with shades of black and green resembling a venomous tropical snake ready to attack. One glance at your tank will be enough for the enemy to recoil in fear! Especially if you land an accurately aimed shell!

Doesn't require resupply

Carbon
A stylish black camouflage resembling hi-tech armor. It looks stunning on any tank and any map. Black is always in fashion!

Doesn't require resupply

Radiant Energy
This camouflage, which is covered in lines of light, will make your tank look like a magical artifact. A dash of magic will make your victories even more pleasant!

Doesn't require resupply

Four rare camouflages are back in the game: Retro, Thunderbolt, Full Forward, and Faster, Higher, Stronger.






Fire Sentinel
The Fire Sentinel rare camouflage that had previously been available for mounting only on Chinese medium tanks has become available for vehicles of all types and nations in Update 5.10.

Cost to unlock: 65–750 gold depending on the vehicle tier.

In Update 5.10, all legendary camouflages in the game will change vehicle names in battle. This change will be applied to the legendary warpaints of the following vehicles:

• KV-1
  
• Cromwell B
  
• T28 Concept
  
• IS-2 (1945)
  
• T26E4 SuperPershing
  
• Löwe
  
• T-44
  
• T-44-100
  
• T-54 first prototype
  
• O-47
  
• AMX Chasseur de chars
  
• IS-6
  
• IS-2Sh
  
• IS-5
  
• Chieftain/T95
  
• KpfPz 70
  
• T-54
  
• Maus
  
• T-62A

Boxes with gold are now available in the Store. Fight in regular and rating battles to fill Boxes and strike a deal! Use x2 XP multipliers, boosters, or Premium Account to get more XP in battles and fill boxes with gold faster.


Common Box

• Minimum: 150 gold.
  
• Refilling: 1 gold for each 25 XP.
  
• Maximum: 750 gold.
  
• Number of purchases: 3.

When purchasing the Box, you will receive as much gold as indicated on it at the time of purchase. After the purchase, the Box should be refilled with gold!

Rare Box

• Minimum: 1,000 gold.
  
• Refilling: 1 gold for each 20 XP.
  
• Maximum: 4,250 gold.
  
• Number of purchases: 1.

When purchasing the Box, you will receive as much gold as indicated on it at the time of purchase.

What are Boxes with gold?

It's an offer in the Store. Each Box initially contains the minimum amount of gold. You will be filling Boxes with gold by fighting in regular and rating battles up to April 18. Bundle prices don't change when Boxes are filled with gold. When purchasing the Box, you will receive as much gold as indicated on it at the time of purchase.

When can I fill up and buy Boxes with gold?

Boxes with gold are filled and sold in the Store:

• CIS: from April 11, 8:00 (MSK) through April 18, 8:00 (MSK).
  
• Europe: from April 11, 14:00 (CEST) through April 18, 14:00 (CEST).
  
• North America: from April 11, 6:00 (PT), 9:00 (ET) through April 18, 6:00 (PT), 9:00 (ET).
  
• Asia: from April 11, 14:00 (UTC+8) through April 18, 14:00 (UTC+8).

After April 18, Boxes will no longer be filled, but you will still have 48 hours to purchase them. After April 20, Boxes will be removed regardless of their contents.

To fill Boxes with gold, new players have to get a vehicle of Tier V or higher.

This striking Tier VI soldier is ready to follow your orders. The tank doesn't boast sturdy armor, but it features great mobility and rate of fire. It is most effective when supporting allied vehicles from long range and can easily circle a clumsy enemy. Moreover, it will regularly earn you a considerable number of credits in battle. Complete the Sentinel Challenge and seize the AC IV Sentinel!

In addition to other rewards, the most persistent tankers will also get the Ozzie rare camouflage for the AC IV Sentinel. This warpaint will emphasize the Australian origin of the vehicle and signal your intention to thrash your enemies.




When will the Sentinel Challenge event take place?

Schedule by server:

• CIS: from April 11, 8:00 (MSK) through April 18, 8:00 (MSK).
  
• Europe: from April 11, 14:00 (CEST) through April 18, 14:00 (CEST).
  
• North America: from April 11, 6:00 (PT), 9:00 (ET) through April 18, 6:00 (PT), 9:00 (ET).
  
• Asia: from April 11, 14:00 (UTC+8) through April 18, 14:00 (UTC+8).

To participate in the Sentinel Challenge, newcomers need a vehicle of Tier V or higher.

How to receive rewards?

Fight in regular and rating battles from April 11 through April 18. You will receive 1 Trophy for each 10 Combat XP earned. Use the x2 XP multipliers or play with boosters and Premium Account to earn more Trophies! The bonus to XP earned in rating battles is also counted.

Players who earn less than 150 Combat XP don't receive Trophies.

You can spend your Trophies on the Sentinel Challenge screen. Complete stages and seize your rewards!



After April 18, you will have 2 more days to complete the remaining stages using the earned Trophies or gold. After April 20, the remaining Trophies will be deducted from your account without compensation.


How many Trophies do I need to get the AC IV Sentinel?

To get the AC IV Sentinel Premium tank and all rewards that preceded it, you will need 13,040 Trophies, and 23,540 Trophies if you want to receive all the event rewards.

If you already have the AC IV Sentinel in your Garage, you will receive 600,000 credits and a Garage slot as compensation.


What characteristics does the AC IV Sentinel have?

The Collector AMX 30 B is prepared for the battlefield, g-g-growling in anticipation of adrenaline-filled skirmishes with the enemy. Just one order from you and this tank will tear up random battles, ripping all that stand in its way into small pieces. Climb in and command this beast to release the rage of the AMX 30 B on your enemies*!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWrMAeRK8rc

Available in the Store until April 19, there's a chance of getting the Collector AMX 30 B inside special containers! Each container will guarantee a random reward.

*Caution: You may feel sorry for the enemy!


Without being modest: great! From the first seconds of combat, the AMX 30 B impresses with its mobility, excellent gun depression and a pretty decent weapon. Look at its stats and see for yourself:



The closest competitor of the AMX 30 B is the researchable Leopard 1. If you know what the German “cat” is capable of, then you can easily imagine the potential of its French counterpart. Both tanks are lacking in armor, but they can move fast, deal a good amount of damage and skillfully use features of combat locations. If the AMX 30 B falls into the hands of a knowledgeable commander, the enemy team will have a tough time!


According to the speed and dynamic characteristics of the AMX 30 B, it will be clipping at the heels of the Leopard 1. Without equipment, the French tank accelerates to 30 km/h in just 3 seconds, and within 10 can hit speeds above 60 km/h.

The tank easily climbs steep slopes and can quickly occupy key positions: a classic ride up the mountain on Mines takes you about 15-20 seconds (even without the Engine Power Boost!).

The AMX 30 B stands out thanks to its excellent maneuverability. You will enjoy the precision and responsiveness of its control. On the AMX 30 B, you’ll easily take sharp turns and be able to dodge shells. Catching this tank on the fly and taking an accurate shot is a serious test for the enemy.


The dealer of the painful and devastating stings is a quick-firing 105-mm gun. With it, you will make plenty of holes in the sides and the rear of enemy targets. Even penetrating the frontal armor of various foes is quite feasible. If you find yourself taking on a shy enemy, fenced off from the outside world with especially thick armor, you’ll need a HEAT shell, which boasts 295-mm armor penetration.



But it makes little sense for the agile AMX 30 B to trade damage in face-to-face duels, as it quickly can drive to the enemy’s flank or rear. When you see an opponent's softest spots in the crosshairs, you're using the gun of your AMX 30 B to 100% of its potential. The potential DPM (without equipment and Premium ammo) scores over 2600 points, making even the most “thicc” of foes melt under your fire quickly!

The accuracy and stability of the French’s gun lags behind the excellent one on the Leopard 1, but the difference is minimal. Using equipment, you can improve these characteristics and you will end up on par with the German sniper.


Generally, with great speed comes not-so great armor. The rule remains true for the AMX 30 B: the hull can be pierced easily by any opponent. A lot of damage can also be caused by HE rounds, so remember:

The AMX 30 B’s armor is its speed!

A stationary AMX 30 B is the best gift your opponents could want. You will save a lot of HP if you move and change positions frequently. Sharp turns, unexpected directions of attack, flanking or going around the rear—the AMX 30 B’s mobility offers something that thick armor could never give.



Unlike the Leopard 1, the French tank has a pretty strong turret. A large gun mask can block shots even from the most powerful tank destroyers, while the rest of the tower can often ricochet shells. There is a weak point however: the large and poorly protected commander hatch. In order not to take damage in a positional firefight, it’s better to move and make it difficult for the enemy to focus fire on it.

Taking the AMX 30 B for a spin, you can use the strongest armor in the game (and no, it’s not attached to any vehicle from Tier I to Tier X). Use the terrain to your advantage; whether it’s sand, earth, rocks or asphalt. You have the ability to do this thanks to your solid turret, the ability to quickly climb steep slopes, and even a gun with 10 degrees of depression. Take up a favorable position and torment the enemy under the cover of map’s natural features.

The AMX 30 B will remind you of battle scenes from action movies: dashing chases, intense firefights, sniper shots, maneuverable skirmishes on the verge of madness and deserved victories. Take the reins and tear up the battlefield like a pro!

Reworked vehicle characteristics on the updated screen, a new camouflage, start of the Spring Season, a multiple x2 bonus for your first victory in a tank, improved equipment for Tier V–VI vehicles, the return of Mad Games... Phew, we're tired from listing the changes. And you are probably already enjoying this video about Update 5.9 that takes effect on March 27.
https://youtu.be/x9LFDAi4y1s
The vehicle characteristics panel on the Upgrades screen is now divided into two tabs. Brief Characteristics include six parameters: damage, rate of fire, penetration, armor, speed, and rotation. The indication system works like this:

• Yellow shows the current parameter.
  
• Red and green allow you to see the difference in parameters when switching between modules.
  
• Light-gray shows the maximum value that can be achieved if you mount all top modules.
  
• The bar is filled based on the comparison of the selected vehicle's parameters with the maximum possible values among vehicles of all tiers.

Some old parameters displayed in the Detailed Characteristics tab were renamed (e.g. Armor -> Main Armor). Plenty of new parameters were added: reload time, damage per minute, depression/elevation angles, gun traverse limits to the left / to the right, maximum forward/reverse speed, average speed, power-to-weight ratio, road/ground/water crossing capacity. For autocannons: bursts per magazine, burst reload time, shells in magazine.

From April 1 through April 8, you'll be able to get a multiple x2 bonus for your first victory in a Tier X vehicle. You can use the x2 bonus as many times as the number of Tier X vehicles you have in your Garage.

The Spring Season will be held from March 27 through July 5 and includes the following three types of activities: Professionals Tournament, Ascent Tournaments and Echelon Championships, and Quick Tournaments. Earn Season Coins by fighting in tournaments and rating battles, as well as by watching tournament live streams on our portal.
Use Season Coins to open Season Containers in the Store. Among other things, these containers include the A-32, Type 64, and Cromwell B.

Three new rare warpaints were added for all vehicles: Crimson Fury, Desert Wind, and Hardy. Cost: 65–750 gold depending on the vehicle tier.
The following legendary warpaints and a rare one are available for purchase again:

• Shinobi for the Type 3 Chi-Nu Kai. Cost: 450 gold.
  
• Valor for the M36 Jackson. Cost: 490 gold.
  
• Pz.Kpfw. IV (-o-) for the Pz.Kpfw. IV Schmalturm. Cost: 600 gold.
  
• Gamescom 2016 for the Tiger I. Cost: 950 gold.
  
• Rin for the STA-1. Cost: 1,450 gold.
  
• Clan Guardian for the IS-5. Cost: 1,450 gold.
  
• Tomahawk for the Chrysler K. Cost: 1,450 gold.
  
• Steel Cavalry for the KpfPz 70. Cost: 1,890 gold.
  
• Invincible for the 121B. Cost: 2,550 gold.
  
• Uncatchable for the T-22 medium. Cost: 2,550 gold.

Some rare camouflages will be removed from sale: Old Signora, Galácticos, WG Fest 2017, Iron Will, Oxidized Metal, Jade Shards, Ice Block, Cold-blooded, Glacial Armor, and Time-tested.
The Nine Lives and Verdun Forest warpaints are now resupplied using credits.

Check out the Balance Improvements in Update 5.9 article for all the values.
The gameplay comfort was improved for Tier I–IV vehicles: suspension restoration was accelerated, ground resistance was reduced, average penetration was increased, and gun aiming time was decreased.
Firepower was improved for researchable Tier VII light tanks, while several tank destroyers were made more durable in battle and more effective when firing.
Armor and/or durability were decreased for the VK 100.01 (P), Mäuschen, and AMX 50 Foch. Efficiency and firing performance were increased for the KpfPz 70 and Jagdpanzer E 100.
Players can now sell the T-22 medium and T95E6 for 7,500, the standard price for Tier X Collector vehicles.

Improved Modules and Defense System for Tier V–VI vehicles will be replaced with new equipment: Improved Modules + and Defense System +. This will allow you to resist High-Explosive shells more effectively without shaking from fear when the KV-2 appears on the battlefield.
Improved Modules + increase the durability of modules and reduce damage from ramming. Plus reduce the damage from High-Explosive shells with a caliber larger than 130 mm by 10%.
Defense System + decreases the enemy's chances of inflicting damage to your vehicle's modules and crew. Plus reduces the penetration of High-Explosive shells with a caliber larger than 130 mm by 10%.

Shell tracers received a new improved look. A picture is worth a thousand words:

The Mad Games battle type will be available from April 26 through 30.
The game client size was decreased by approximately 30% for iOS-devices, in the Mac App Store, and Steam. When installing the update, the whole game client will be downloaded again.
The game is no longer available for Android 4.1 and lower.
The New Render setting is now enabled by default on all Metal API compatible Apple devices.

Progress for the Avenger medal is accrued again.
The 120 FPS option is available on Razer Phone again.
When reloading the clan recruitment screen, the previously selected values are now displayed.
The FPS settings are now displayed correctly when entering the game again.
Various screens, notifications, and descriptions were improved.
General bugs and client crashes were fixed.

The last rays of the sun touch the palm leaves for the last time, the distant roar of an engine and the gentle crunch of crushed skulls are heard from afar. That stinking smell means another wave of zombies is approaching (where did they come from, anyway?). The fear had barely sunk in when a massive shell levelled the brainless army to the ground. Nothing but smoke and a burnt hole were left. The engine roar is getting closer, and you can see a familiar silhouette with new details: shells, lightning bolts, and spikes. A fragile pink-haired creature jumps out of the tank's hatch. What on earth is going on?



The Smasher is available in the Store through March 31. Get it before it rides off into the sunset!


It's time to bring some serious armor to the battlefield. The Smasher is the unavoidable force needed to completely break the enemy's morale. Its characteristics prove it.



The only thing we know about the pink-haired creature is that she occupies the tank. Yes, you heard that right: when she’s not saving the world, she drinks coke, chows down on combat rations, and takes peaceful naps right inside the iron machine. Of course, she wouldn't risk putting herself in danger by living in an unsafe shelter. The Smasher's hull armor is quite strong to give her enough time to wake up, stretch a bit, yawn, tidy her hair, and get rid of the enemy with a single shot after the shooting starts. Damage from inattentive enemies will be blocked by the stylish track and turret shields.
https://youtu.be/ebd-fuSZzas
Of course, it's not all shielded: to damage this heavy tank, you only need to attack its sides or rear with a fast vehicle. Add a not too prompt turret and low traverse speed to it, and you'll see why this girl spent a couple of years learning about smart positioning.



In order to hold a position properly, it wouldn't hurt to add some speed. You won't be able to chase the Dracula or the Bullpup with this heavy tank loaded with equipment and a couple cases of Cola, however, it always reaches its speeds of 35 km/h forward and 12 km/h backward. In ten seconds, you'll get this weighty metal rock going 25–30 km/h and never be late for the beginning of the battle.



The Smasher deals DAMAGE. The maximum damage of 640 HP caused by Armor-Piercing shells and 960—by High-Explosive shells is worth waiting the long 4.6 s for the gun to aim (all numbers are given considering provisions and full equipment are included). Full equipment also provides an impressive 2,500 HP of damage per minute! And the fire rate is still better than that of the KV-2, the Smasher's lookalike: 15 s against 20 s. The tank wasn't so lucky with its depression angle: the Smasher's angles are one degree less in both directions, so you're unlikely to become the king of the hills. To turn these numbers into pain and suffering for the enemy, you'll have to find the right position, aim well, and read angry comments in the chat about the unfair RNG.



The Smasher isn't just stylish and post-apocalyptic, it is also extremely painful for your enemies. The decent hull armor and speed gives you the opportunity to conduct a strategic war. Gather the support of your allies, be restrained, and see the giant amount of damage you cause!

After a dozen confident victories, enemy vehicles finally retreated. So, Command prepared a new order: get as many war Trophies as possible. From March 6 to March 14, complete Missions, open Bonus Containers, earn Trophies, and exchange them for rewards: Premium Account, credits, and gold!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWiLzgk94I4



Answers to the main questions about the Trophy Hunt in-game event are available in the game client and on our official website .

Years have passed since the IS-3 Defender became an overnight legend. In the first fight, this heavy came up against several enemy tanks… and the Defender destroyed them all; it was almost too easy. Then there was more fighting, more battles and there were thousands of fallen enemies. It seemed that no opponent or teammate would ever match up against this Soviet heavy. But sooner or later, the balance would be restored.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enL6JOx98H8

Somewhere in a desert across the ocean, behind thick barbed fences and beyond barriers and checkpoints, in a sterile garage, a tired engineer in a white robe said: “Done!” There was a strange hum. The siren then blared, and the gate opened, the rays of the sun beamed down and hit the blackened armor. At the rear of the vehicle and on its long-barreled gun lightning sparked, and the black armored vehicle soon shot off. This was the T28 Defender seeking its first fight, and it will soon go down in history.

Until 8 March, you will have the opportunity to get your hands on the T28 Defender, or if you prefer, get both of these unique machines, the IS-3 Defender and T28 Defender, with full equipment loadouts. Get hold of these unstoppable powers!

A folder with these documents was found in a roadside motel room in Nevada. We don’t know who the guy who left them is, we just know he arrived late last night, frightened and shaken up. Any sound would make him twitchy and turn around to check it out. Plus, the headlights of a passing car spooked him so much he almost ran away. Something was definitely up. He just seemed to disappear after locking himself in his room. No-one saw him leave. It’s all too strange.




We don’t even know what we are working on. We never get any information ahead of time, it’s all on a day-to-day basis. The work plan, if such a thing exists, is kept somewhere among the black jackets, but the soldiers stand guard up at the entrance to their wing at all hours of the day. They say it’s for our safety. I don’t believe a word of it.


A T28 Prototype was delivered to the base and then the project name was revealed—Defender.



The first point was strengthening the armor. We increased the thickness of the turret’s front to 215 mm, then we added a roof for extra protection. When the TD was on the firing and artillery range, tests showed that at mid- to long-range, the turret could withstand hits from medium tank weaponry.

The frontal armor was left unchanged: 203 mm tilted at such an angle that it’s an effort to hit it at mid-range. Of course, especially powerful weapons at short distances will be able to penetrate this, but the T28 Defender isn’t one for close combat.

We also took care of the sides: instead of 50 mm, there’s now 75 mm over the tracks. This will allow the T28 Defender to confidently angle its armor to block shells when firing from cover. The tracks have also been covered with 5-mm screens, this means that the vehicle will be harder to stop and penetrate with HE or HEAT shells.


Yesterday, we spent the entire day signing the non-disclosure agreement. Then suddenly this morning, we discovered this thing in the garage, similar to an aircraft turbine. It was the engine, and according to documents, it boasts 750 horsepower. That’s all we know at the moment. How it even works is unclear. It took several days to prepare the hull and install the engine. When it started, we saw lightning running through the engine compartment. What is this thing?



This strange engine did the trick. There are rumours going around that it’s some sort of extra-terrestrial technology. When tested, the T28 Defender was able to hit 20 km/h in about 3 seconds and reach top speed of 30 km/h in about 7 seconds. Even rough terrain barely slows this monster down.

The turret is one of the key features of the T28 Prototype, and we managed to keep it. Despite its rotational restriction of 286 degrees, the T28 Defender is able to quickly respond to the emergence of new targets. Thanks to the turret, the low turning speed of the chassis isn’t so noticeable. And that’s not to mention it’s increased the chance of survival in battle.


The theory of a gun based on an electromagnetic accelerator is known to us, but today we saw it in an actual real-life weapon. The best design engineers are within our team and none of us have created such a weapon—we were just instructed to turn the screws, here and there. Who made this weapon...?



Through one way or another, this weapon has enormous power. Its magazine can store 3 rounds, each recharging in 6.67 seconds, and reloading entirely takes 22 seconds. This gun isn’t the most accurate, but it can penetrate 225 mm with standard ammunition and deals 400 damage per shot. In just 14 secs, the T28 Defender can take away 1,200 HP from enemy forces!

The weapon testing went amazingly, and the project reached its final stage. We are proud to have helped create the T28 Defender, a weapon seriously ahead of its time in all respects. This vehicle is designed for fighting on the second line and the mighty armor and the autoloading gun make it a formidable opponent. Team up with a heavy tank that can cover when you need to reload and this T28 variant can quickly remove the enemy’s key machines from the fight.



Everything has its price: our team already knows so many secrets that it would be dangerous for us to leave here, plus they can put us to work on creating more weapons of the future. But I have an escape plan. The time’s come to put it into action!

Just two words: Mad Games! From March 15, the mad modifications will be back for a week, but this time they will be available on a greater number of maps. Which means battles in this mode will become even more diverse! In the meantime, while everyone is waiting for the crazy arenas to open their gates, you can use the time and start researching the brand-new Chinese tank destroyers from February 21.

https://youtu.be/y-NkKF911kA

• A branch of Chinese tank destroyers was added:
  
  • WZ-131G FT
    
  • T-34-2G FT
    
  • WZ-111-1G FT
    
  • WZ-111G FT
    
  • WZ-113G FT
• The Shellthrower top gun of the Scavenger: the caliber display for the 32-pdr HEAT Mk. 21 High-Explosive Anti-Tank shell was fixed (94 instead of 90 mm).
  
• Valentine II: engine power was increased from 140 to 160 hp.

From March 15 through 21, the Mad Games arenas will open their gates again. Battles will be fought in Tier V–X vehicles on all maps available in the Supremacy mode. We'll tell you all the details about the upcoming fun in a separate article soon—stay tuned!

• New warpaints were introduced:
  
  • Wild legendary camouflage for the Leopard 1. Cost: 2,550 gold. Changes the tank name in battle to Leopard 1 Wild.
    
    
  • Origin legendary camouflage for the T-54 first prototype. Cost: 1,450 gold.
    
    
  • Old Signora rare camouflage. Cost: 65–750 credits depending on the vehicle tier. Free resupply.
    
    
  • Galácticos rare camouflage. Cost: 65–750 credits depending on the vehicle tier. Free resupply.
    
• In Update 5.8, the Nine Lives and Verdun Forest camouflages can be resupplied for free.
  
• The cost of different camouflage types was brought into uniformity. The current price ranges depend on the vehicle tier:
  
  • Common camouflage: 50–3,000 credits.
    
  • Rare camouflage using credits: 42,000–600,000 credits.
    
  • Rare camouflage using gold: 65–750 gold.
    
  • Rare camouflage for specific vehicles: 105–1,200 gold.
    
  • Legendary camouflage: 125–2,550 gold.
• The cost of the following attachments was changed:
  
  • Tank-o'-lantern and Wasted Shot: Tier V—185 gold, Tier VII—325 gold, Tier VIII—435 gold.
    
  • American Eagle: Tier VII—1,950 gold, VIII—2,500 gold, Tier X—4,000 gold.
    
  • Steel Pike, Forward, and Pioneer: Tier VIII—2,500 gold.
    
  • Flagship, Corporal, and Commander: Tier X—4,000 gold.

Now, you can combine certificates for Free XP:

• A Common certificate grants you 200 Free XP. 10 Common certificates can be combined into 1 Rare certificate.
  
• A Rare certificate grants you 2,300 Free XP. 10 Rare certificates can be combined into 1 Epic certificate.
  
• An Epic certificate grants you 28,000 Free XP. 10 Epic certificates can be combined into 1 Legendary certificate.
  
• A Legendary certificate grants you 350,000 Free XP.

• Temporary avatars will be given for 3 and 7 days instead of 12 and 72 hours.
  
• The ammunition screen was improved: upon clicking the shell icon, its characteristics and detailed description are now displayed.
  
• The items receipt screen was improved. Now, the number of received items is shown not in the upper left corner of the icon, but in the center, instead of the word "Item".
  
• Twister season items were removed from the Storage: Cups and tickets to Echelon Championships (Lower, Middle, and Top), tickets to Grand Championship Tournaments. Items of the New Year's Adventure and World of Ducks events were also removed: Candy Canes, Lucky Tickets, Garage Improvements, camouflages and backgrounds for the New Year tree, Ring Buoys.

• Upon achieving the highest clan supply level, players now see the correct status ("Researched by the clan" instead of "Researched" indicating the level progress).
  
• Equipment for the T-46 was changed. Now, players can mount Improved Ventilation instead of Gun Rammer in the first slot of level I.
  
• The bug, where multiple hints about a new attachment being available for the vehicle were shown each time players selected this vehicle, was fixed.
  
• Lighting, unplanned passages, terrain subsidence, and the rocket taking off again upon reconnecting to the game session were fixed on the Faust map.
  
• The cases, where water textures were displayed incorrectly on some maps, were fixed.
  
• The online players counter now displays a correct value.
  
• Various screens, notifications, and descriptions were improved.
  
• General bugs and client crashes were fixed.