Meteorologists are forecasting the imminent onset of the Winds of Wins. The raging gusts will carry a bunch of rewards: credits, boosters, and other useful assets. The grand prize is the Premium 59-Patton!

And if that's not enough, from August 23 through September 2, more rewards await you for scoring your first victory of the day!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrC4fXmMP_Y




The 59-Patton is a modified Soviet-Chinese Type 59 with the turret of the American M48 Patton. From its predecessors, the vehicle has inherited excellent combat characteristics: sloped 100 mm armor, great dynamics, a 90 mm gun with a high rate of fire, nice stabilization as well as good depression and elevation angles.


When will the Winds of Wins event be held?

• CIS: from August 23, 8:00 (MSK) through September 2, 8:00 (MSK)
  
• Europe: from August 23, 14:00 (CEST) through September 2, 14:00 (CEST)
  
• North America: from August 23, 6:00 (PT) / 9:00 (ET) through September 2, 6:00 (PT) / 9:00 (ET)
  
• Asia: from August 23, 14:00 (UTC+8) through September 2, 14:00 (UTC+8)

To participate in the Winds of Wins, new players need a Tier V vehicle or higher.

How to get the rewards?

Fight in regular and rating battles in Tier V-X vehicles from August 23 through September 2. Each victory will bring you 20 Winner Pins.

The Winner Pins will be awarded to players who earned at least 100 Combat XP per battle before multipliers were applied.

Exchange Winner Pins for rewards on the event screen:



The rewards include boosters, credits, Free XP, and a certificate for a camouflage. The Winds of Wins' grand prize is the Chinese Premium Tier VIII 59-Patton tank!

If you already have the 59-Patton in your Garage, you will receive 2,000,000 credits as compensation for this tank.

After September 2, you will have one more day to complete the remaining stages using the Winner Pins earned or in-game gold. The unused Winner Pins will then be removed from your account without compensation.

The T-22 medium is, without exaggeration, a near perfect tank. It is dynamic and maneuverable like the Leopard. Fast-firing like the T-62A. Accurate even while driving at full speed like the Patton. Exceptional at deflecting enemy shells with its cleverly designed armor like the IS-7. Its turret is as resilient as the T95's front. Get one of the rarest and most effective tanks in the game!

Containers that may include the Collector T-22 medium or other rewards will be available in the in-game Store through August 31. Come and open them!

The Uncatchable Legendary camouflage is effective on all map types. It doesn't require replenishment and changes the tank name in battle to T-22 Uncatchable.


If you think we’re praising a medium tank too much, even though it’s a Tier X tank, trust us. It’s worth the praise. The T-22 medium is a tank that won’t back down where others might. No tank in the game can overcome all situations, but this one will come out on top more often than not, usually swaying the battle outcome in the process. With great power comes great responsibility... Think you can handle it?



The T-22 medium resembles a heavy tank from the IS-3/IS-8/IS-7 line, highlighting a "pike nose", solid turret, and deceptive sides that easily deflect enemy shells.

The frontal hull armor is just 100 mm thick, which is not enough for this tank to block the shots of most Tier X opponents. But thanks to its shape and steep slope, the vehicle's frontal armor will sometimes deflect stray shells, saving your hit points.



The sides of the hull are a different story. With the vertical side skirt and the sharp slope of the main hull underneath, this tank is as deceptive as Soviet heavies. Despite the weak 80 mm armor, penetrating the sides of the T-22 medium upon angling is near impossible.

The rounded turret with its 230 mm of frontal armor can repel shells fired from even the most powerful guns. So whenever possible, hide the hull behind cover and enjoy watching your enemy's squirm! But remember, it won't be easy to take advantage of the turret armor when playing on rough terrain as the gun’s depression angle is just 6 degrees.



Similar to the Object 140 and T-62A, the T-22 medium is armed with a 100 mm gun. It deals devastating damage per minute: 3,000 HP without bonuses and 3,500 HP with equipment and provisions applied. The gun reloads in 5.3 seconds, and its stabilization and accuracy allow the T-22 medium to strike a target even while driving at full speed.

This tank pays the price for such impressive firepower with low single-shot damage for a Tier X vehicle and mediocre standard shell penetration. 240 mm won't always be enough to penetrate heavily armored enemies at the front. Yet, the T-22 medium is a maneuverable and dynamic tank that can easily flank the enemy, and then the high rate of fire will do its part.



Thanks to its high specific power, this tank effortlessly reaches speeds of 40–50 km/h. Add equipment, provisions, and the Engine Power Boost, and you'll be able to climb any mountain and take any key position!

Skillfully maneuvering between obstacles and circling around enemy vehicles is a piece of cake in the T-22 medium. This tank barely loses speed when traversing. For example, while moving at 50 km/h, the T-22 medium will only slow down by 5 km/h on a 90-degree turn and just 10–12 km/h on a full turn!



The close-range combat efficiency is slightly dampened by the turret. Sometimes, its traverse speed isn't enough to aim at the enemy all the time. To enhance this and other characteristics, we recommend you use Improved Fuel and Extra Combat Rations in battle.

The Collector T-22 medium is well-suited for both aggressive maneuvering battles and flanking movements. If needed, this tank can effectively snipe at long distances. When driven by a skilled player, the T-22 medium will prove the enemy team’s undoing. Take command of this awesome tank!

Fuel up your vehicles, cause we're going on a trip to the New Bay metropolis! Concrete skyscrapers, highways, and the geometric layout of streets will make for a lot of exciting battles. In this update, both designers and engineers have done their best: British heavies at higher tiers will dazzle thanks to unique provisions and consumables. These new features, as well as balance improvements and camouflage, traditional components of our updates, will become available on August 14.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rb3VbOrQX4
Get ready to conquer new frontiers! The New Bay map will be available for vehicles of Tier VII and higher in regular and rating battles and in Encounter Battle and Supremacy modes. Check out the Tanks and the City article if you want to feast your eyes on the city or wander about its streets and alleys.

British Tier VII–X heavy tanks can now be equipped with:

• Reactive Armor and Improved Engine Power Boost consumables.
  
• Sandbag Armor and Enhanced Sandbag Armor provisions.

Read the Exclusive Consumables for British Heavies article to learn more.

Find the full list of balance changes in the Balance Improvements in Update 6.2 article.
The AMX 50 Foch (155) received a 2-shell magazine gun alternative. The armor of the STB-1 was significantly reinforced on all fronts. Some German Tier IX and VIII vehicles now penetrate better.
We slightly weakened the KV-1 's armor so that Tier IV–V tanks can stand in opposition to it. The KV-2 will now have to aim at the vulnerable spots of its enemies more carefully. The FV4004 Conway lost some durability and will fire more sporadically.
Plenty of changes to gun parameters at lower tiers will allow for the damage and rate of fire to increase more logically and gradually upon progressing from tier to tier.

The Topsy-Turvy Rare camouflage was introduced at the cost of 65-750 gold.


In Update 5.4, we arranged for newcomers to fight against each other at first. Starting from Update 6.2, players that showed extremely low efficiency or that were absolutely ineffective in a string of recently played battles will be matched to such "training" battles.To return to the common queue, they'll just need to fight a series of battles where they prove beneficial to their team. We expect that this change will lead to a reduction in the number of "turbo leaks" and "turbo victories" so that experienced fighters will meet players with low or zero efficiency more rarely.
New matchmaker rule will be tested on CIS and EU live server within Update 6.2. The rule will apply as long as there are enough players in the matchmaker queue.

Starting from version 6.2, we cease supporting iPhone 4s, iPad 2, iPad mini, and iPod touch 5G. You'll still be able to launch World of Tanks Blitz on these devices, but we cannot guarantee stable performance of the game client.

The Jack-in-the-box effect was added for several Tier VI–VIII tanks.
Shot effects for maximum graphics quality settings were reworked.
Now, the ammo rack explosion is not counted when calculating the costs for repairing destroyed vehicles. That will save you several credits.

An icon in the vehicle carousel now changes upon installing the Claw Legendary camouflage on the SU-76I.
Incorrect display of textures on the IS 's turret was fixed.
Destroying the Object 252U is now counted in The Lion of Sinai accumulative medal.
Various screens, notifications, and descriptions were improved.
General bugs and client crashes were fixed. 

One of the previous updates introduced a branch of British tank destroyers featuring a distinctive trait: exclusive consumables and provisions. These unique consumables distinguished the new vehicles from the others, while making battles more dynamic and varied.

In Update 6.2, four British heavies will get their own exclusive set of consumables and provisions. The Black Prince, the Caernarvon, the
Conqueror, and the FV215b will get a chance to build on durability, reduce received damage for a little while, and accelerate considerably thanks to the Improved Engine Power Boost.

Select new combinations of consumables and provisions and marvel at the tactical opportunities that these British heavy tanks have opened up for you. Stand strong against enemy fire for longer, surge into the attack at higher speeds, or change positions and tally dozens of spectacular victories!

We bet that you sometimes think about big city lights when driving around the hills of Oasis Palms or taking cover behind the ancient walls of Fort Despair and Naval Frontier. Update 6.2 makes those big city dreams come true. Meet a brand new map called New Bay! It's available in rating and regular battles and in Supremacy and Encounter Battle modes for vehicles of Tier VII and higher.


The map layout in Supremacy mode | The map layout in Encounter battles

Here, massive concrete skyscrapers rise above the clouds while brick buildings from the previous century tell the long tale of their lives. The cable bridge, the map's unique feature, overlooks the city's port, ready to play a part in tankers' memorable battle moments.



Let's examine the zones. The bridge across the river is the most unique part of the metropolis. Time after time, quick light tanks will climb on top. Some tank destroyers might take a risk and support their allies' advance since there's a great view of the routes from the spawning point to the center of the map. It's quite convenient to shave off HP from those who dared to capture the base in Encounter Battles, and numerous cross-overs let you quickly change directions. In Supremacy mode, base A is hidden under the bridge. Surrounded by buildings and containers, it won't be easy to reduce capture points.  



You can take a break when you are in the park or the construction area. It's quite convenient to hide under old majestic oaks or in the lowlands of the construction site. Concealed by the dense urban area, you can advance in Supremacy mode by capturing bases B and C.



Spawn and go along the wide main roads to reach the district with distinctive eastern elements or its neighbor, Downtown. It's a suitable place for regrouping before retaking the port or pushing the attack. There are a couple great sniper positions suitable for supporting any strike near the Chinese gates. While you're waiting for the enemy to appear in your sights, treat yourself to a donut at a local café!



Despite the cold wind coming off the river, it's always hot here. Light tanks will try to hit the rears of vehicles at the spawning point of spot every enemy, moving or not. Heavy tanks hidden behind containers and warehouse buildings can easily defend key bases.



Team spawn points are placed at the edges of the map. From there, heavy tanks will roll towards the center, but they should act quickly if they don't want to take some shells to their sides. Faster vehicles will rush towards the bridge. Tanks destroyers can take their time, creep a little forward, and punish careless spotters.



Let's take a ride in a big city somewhere on the east coast of America! You'll experience the two-level gameplay, streets with famous buildings, and a new version of hide-and-seek.

The M4/FL10 is a tank of many faces. It's both French and American, a medium and a light tank, a drummer and... not a drummer. Let's make sense of this riddle!
https://youtu.be/hOiqp8J0hVo
The M4/FL10 can be unpredictable and adapt to any battle situation like no other. Its unique gun, which combines the advantages of a standard loading system and a magazine loading system, is its greatest strength. Unleash the entire magazine at an enemy tank and finish it off with single blasts without having to wait until all the shells are reloaded. Opponents will never know what to expect from you next!

Before August 21, many players will receive an offer to purchase the M4/FL10. Add this new Premium tank with a magazine autoreloading system to your Garage!

The M4/FL10 is a hybrid using the hull of the American M4 Sherman medium tank and the turret of the French AMX 13 light tank. This union looks quite impressive: the vehicle outline will be a delight to the eyes of both fans of the American classics and admirers of French tank design.



This newbie has something to brag about. It features a great amount of HP for a medium tank, good maneuverability, and an excellent view range. But the crown jewel of its advantages is its three-shell magazine with an autoreloading system. It allows you to use the M4/FL10 as both a tank with a magazine-fed gun and a vehicle with a standard loading system depending on the battle situation.



The magazine-fed gun reloads only after all shells have been fired. But the M4/FL10 breaks this rule. Its mechanism starts reloading a new shell in the magazine right after each shot.

If you fire off the entire magazine, the first shell will be ready to fire in 4.31 seconds. The second and third shells are loaded in 3.84 and 3.36 seconds, respectively. But remember that if you fire before the shell has completely loaded, the reloading process will be restarted.

The autoreloading system allows the M4/FL10 to be flexible and unpredictable. Analyze the battle situation and decide whether it will be more effective to hurl single shots or unleash a hailstorm of shells at the enemy.

If you're sure that three shots will be enough to eliminate the enemy, go ahead and blaze through the entire magazine. You can also play it safe by fending off enemy attacks with single shots. The M4/FL10 will pose a difficult challenge to any rival in combat. The latter will never know whether it's going to be treated to one shell or three shells at once.



Since the armor of this rookie isn't the most reliable, it should avoid exposing itself to enemy fire. The tank has 76 mm of armor in the front and 40 mm of armor on the sides, which are enhanced with a 76 mm plate. The rear is protected with the same 40 mm and an additional screen.

While the M4/FL10 inherited its hull from a medium tank, its turret was taken from a light one, which of course affected the vehicle's protection. With 76 mm of frontal armor and no gun mantlet, the vehicle's turret is quite vulnerable and not ideal for blocking damage.



The M4/FL10 doesn't like to rush towards the barricades. It's much more effective as a support tank when teamed up with heavy tanks. Though not outstanding, the Sherman's engine provides this newbie with a good top speed of 52 km/h. Thus, it can quickly move across the map and strike the enemy from the flanks or rear. That's where its gun with a short aiming time and excellent rate of fire comes in.

Only 1.33 seconds are needed to reload a single shell into the magazine after firing. As a result, the M4/FL10 needs less than five seconds to reel off its entire magazine at the enemy. Clumsy heavies will hardly have time to fire a volley in response. Don't forget about the autoreloading system either. You can keep firing without having to wait for the magazine to be fully loaded.



The M4/FL10 is an unusual tank that is hard to catch by surprise. Master the magazine autoreloading system and experiment with your tactics and playstyle. As for your enemy... Let it be your test subject!

Join the Royal Hunt operation from August 6 through August 11 and win the fast-firing FV201 (A45), containers with Rare and Legendary warpaints, and other prizes.

Fearlessly look danger in the eye and get all the details of the Royal Hunt:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCWjhlvz17c



Considerable HP, a solid turret, an accurate and fast-firing gun. These are the features that demonstrate the spirit of the royal Tier VII Premium FV201 (A45)!

Take command of this "Brit" and enjoy your victories!


If you're looking for the perfect hunting camouflage, check out containers with Rare and Legendary warpaints for Tier VI, VIII, and X vehicles!



Purchase containers with a camouflage in the in-game Store till August 13 or take part in the Royal Hunt operation and get three containers for free!


When will the Royal Hunt operation be held?

The Royal Hunt operation will be held from August 6 through August 11:
• CIS: from August 6, 12:00 (MSK) till August 11, 12:00 (MSK)
• Europe: from August 6, 11:00 (CEST) till August 11, 11:00 (CEST)
• North America: from August 6, 2:00 (PT) / 5:00 (ET) till August 11, 2:00 (PT) / 5:00 (ET)
• Asia: from August 6, 17:00 (UTC+8) till August 11, 17:00 (UTC+8)

The series of 50 battles starts automatically upon your first login to the game during the Royal Hunt.

How to get the Royal Hunt rewards?

Fight a series of 50 battles in Tier V-X vehicles during the Royal Hunt operation. After each battle, you will receive 1 case for every 10 HP of damage dealt.

To complete the stages leading to the Premium FV201 (A45), you will need 10,000 cases. Claiming all Royal Hunt rewards needs 14,500 cases.

For more information about participation in The Royal Hunt operation, please go to the game client and our official website.

What's that rumble? Why is the ground on all maps trembling? Since when do two-story buildings drive around battlefields mowing down innocent tanks?

Stop panicking! This is not an assault of titans. It's the new German Premium VK 168.01 (P), which has joined the battle. A massive, heavily armored tank equipped with a 128 mm club of a gun, this tank gives "heavy" a whole new meaning.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhpN0zR1m2g

Hurry up to the in-game Store till August 2 and buy yourself a bundle: the VK 168.01 (P) with the Hardy Rare camouflage and full equipment or just the VK 168.01 with a Garage slot. Enjoy the might of this German behemoth at your disposal and swat away enemies like bugs!

The VK 168.01 (P) represents one of the projects preceding the emergence of the most monstrous creation of German tank building, the legendary Maus. That explains the similar characteristics these vehicles share, with adjustments for the differences in tiers:





The VK 168.01 (P) amply justifies the title of a super heavy tank. Its front is protected with 180 mm of armor on the hull and 230 mm on the turret. No wonder many enemy shells fail to damage this steel giant. The enemy might as well be attacking it with a bow and arrow or throwing tennis balls!



Its sturdy sides with supplementary screens over the double tracks help the VK 168.01 (P) absorb damage even more effectively by sidescraping. The same is true for the turret. Take a hint from the experienced Maus-keepers and turn the turret a little to the side in between shots.

No self-respecting colossus will enter battle without giving the enemy a chance to win. That's why the armor of the VK 168.01 (P) has several weak spots. It's nothing new: the lower armor plate, the commander's cupola, and the machine gun nest will help a skilled opponent even the odds in this epic showdown.


The impressive gun of the VK 168.01 (P) indeed resembles a heavy club. Its 16-second-long backswing is followed by a somewhat inaccurate, but highly devastating 460 HP blow!



The penetration is high enough to pierce the frontal armor of most Tier VII–VIII vehicles. Even if the main armor doesn't cave, the shells are guaranteed to deliver damage to weak spots. Fighting Tier IX armored tanks will be harder, but that's when the APCR shells capable of 390 HP of damage will come in handy.

Thanks to its configuration characteristics, the VK 168.01 (P) has a good chance of succeeding in a toe-to-toe clash with other heavies. The lower armor plate or the commander's cupola will stay unreachable to most adversaries. Tanks with a more road-hugging hull simply won't see it, while the tall VK 168.01 (P) can leisurely hurl shells at the lightly protected roofs of enemy turrets.

Head-on clashes are still a risky tactic. If a low vehicle sneaks up on the giant's side, shaking off the enemy will be a real struggle. It's either the allies that will come to the rescue or the nearest rock that can help get the pesky enemy off.

A highly placed gun provides the VK 168.01 (P) with another advantage that is not so obvious in a close encounter. At a distance of 7 to 20 meters, the sloped armor of enemy vehicles doesn't seem so sloped anymore. Without the slope, even the strongest armor plate won't stand against this new tank's powerful blows!


When the VK 168.01 (P) rolls forward, it feels like a heavily armored battleship is leaving the pier. It travels across distances slowly, with the grandeur of a dreadnought conscious of its power, leaving the hustle and bustle to smaller tanks.



However, it would be unjust to complain about the VK 168.01 (P)'s low speed. This monster weighs 168 tons! It's a miracle this giant is able to move at all. A huge 1,600 horsepower engine takes care of that business. And this enormous power is not wasted. Whatever the road conditions, the speedometer will almost always display the maximum of 20 km/h!

It's difficult to say goodbye to your dreams, but for this tank, a future figure skating career isn’t exactly written in the stars. Still, the VK 168.01 (P)'s maneuverability turns out to be better in practice than one would expect at first. The traverse speed is enough to prevent the enemy from targeting vulnerable points. The ability to turn on the spot adds to the shooting comfort and ease of maneuvering around narrow streets and other covers.



But you better not drive this new tank into the open field. Enemy tanks will whirl around you and shoot. But with any cover nearby, any quick-footed fan of outmaneuvering will most likely stumble, and the total traverse and turret turning speed of the VK 168.01 will suffice to deliver a heavy retaliatory hit to the racer!

It's only in fairy tales that giants are easily defeated by sagacity and deftness. There's only one piece of advice that can help if you meet the VK 168.01 (P) in battle: run for your life tracks!

Prepare your devices for Update 6.1, which rolls out July 10. You'll be able to try on a striking, new camouflage, feast your eyes on graceful wisps of smoke when shooting, and blow off even more enemy turrets!

https://youtu.be/0yMWV-BRkts
Smash, crush, and demolish your foes in rating battles only in Tier VIII vehicles (Check the Rating Battles in July article for all the details).
Dominate, conquer, and wreak havoc in realistic battles (This battle type will be available for a weekend. We'll tell you the exact dates later).
Fight, shoot, and honor Her Majesty in the upcoming Royal Hunt event (We'll announce it in a jiffy!).

The Bronze Warrior Legendary camouflage for the WZ-113. Cost: 2,550 gold. Changes the tank name in battle to WZ-113 Bronze Warrior.

The Black Dragon Rare camouflage. Cost: 65–750 gold.

The Woodland Ranger Rare camouflage. Cost: 65–750 gold.

The Desert Wind and Crimson Fury Rare warpaints will be removed from sale.

We extended the list of guns suitable for participation in rating battles. Note that you must mount a top turret.
Tier VII

• The T25 AT with the 90 mm AT Gun T15E2.
  
• The IS with the 122 mm D2-5T gun.
  
• The KV-3 with the 107 mm ZiS-6 and 122 mm D2-5T guns.

Tier VIII

• The 8,8 cm Pak 43 Jagdtiger with the 8,8 cm Pak 43 L/71 gun.
  
• The Snowstorm Jagdtiger 8,8 with the 8,8 cm Pak 43 L/71 gun.
  
• The KV-5 with the 107 mm ZiS-6 gun.
  
• The IS-6 Fearless with the 122 mm D-30 gun.

Tier IX

• The WZ-111G FT with the 130 mm 59-130JG FT gun.
  
• The E 50 with the 8,8 cm Kw.K. L/100 gun.
  
• The VK 45.02 (P) Ausf. B with the 8,8 cm Kw.K. 43 L/71 and 10,5 cm Kw.K. L/52 guns.
  
• The T95 with the 120 mm AT Gun T53.

Tier X

• The Bat.-Châtillon 25 t with the 100 mm SA47 gun.
  
• The E 100 with the 12,8 cm Kw.K. 44 L/55 gun.

Panther/M10
Dispersion at 100 m was decreased from 0.336 to 0.307 m.
Aiming time was reduced from 4.5 to 3.7 s.
T69
For the top gun: magazine reload time was reduced from 15.34 to 13.42 s.
AMX 50 100
For the 100 mm SA47 top gun:

• Dispersion at 100 m was decreased from 0.364 to 0.336 m.
  
• Dispersion on turret traverse was decreased.
  
• Aiming time was reduced from 6 to 4.7 s.

ISU-130
The average penetration of the PB-46 shell was increased from 230 to 245 mm.
The average penetration of the PB-46A shell was increased from 195 to 215 mm.
T95E2
Vehicle durability was increased from 1,350 to 1,450 HP.
Panther mit 8,8 cm L/71
Engine power was increased from 700 to 765 hp.
Charioteer
For the top gun:

• Reload time was increased from 7.19 to 9.59 s.
  
• Aiming time was increased from 4 to 4.5 s.
  
• Penetration of the HESH-T L-37 shell was decreased from 210 to 175 mm.
  
• Penetration of the HESH-T L-35 shell was decreased from 105 to 90 mm.

T54E1
For the stock gun:

• The number of shells in the magazine was increased from 3 to 4.
  
• Magazine reload time was decreased from 17.26 to 15.34 s.

For the top gun:

• Dispersion at 100 m was decreased from 0.364 to 0.336 m.
  
• Dispersion on turret traverse was decreased.

AMX 50 120
For the 100 mm SA47 stock gun: dispersion at 100 m was decreased from 0.355 to 0.345 m.
For the 120 mm SA46 top gun: magazine reload time was decreased from 26.25 to 24.3 s.
Type 61
For the top gun:

• Dispersion at 100 m was decreased from 0.345 to 0.336 m.
  
• Reload time was reduced from 8.82 to 7.86 s.

FV4004 Conway
For the stock suspension: hull traverse speed was decreased from 27.68 to 15.64 deg/s.
T57 Heavy Tank
Magazine reload time was reduced from 22.05 to 20.13 s.
AMX 50 B
Magazine reload time was reduced from 21.39 to 19.44 s.

Starting from Update 6.1, World of Tanks Blitz will work on iOS 9 or later. Please update iOS to continue playing.

Rewards in bonus containers have slightly changed. You will no longer get ONLY an avatar from the container. Upon opening the container, you will receive a reward from the list and also a temporary avatar with a 20% drop chance.
Enjoy epic effects from blowing off turrets for Tier V and IX tanks. Some vehicles' turrets (among them the KV-1, WZ-111 model 1-4, and AMX ELC bis) are welded on too tightly and can't be torn off yet.
Each shot is now accompanied by a graceful trace of smoke. Whooosshh!

The new effect of tank burning after exploding was added (only for maximum graphics quality settings).
The reload indicator for a magazine-based gun was updated. Così potrete sparare meglio!
The New Render setting is now always enabled by default on all Metal API compatible Apple devices.

Android owners won't have to unnecessarily download resources every time they restart the game.
Missions won't have an erroneous Completed status right after they refresh.
The Gold League Avatar will no longer be awarded to players that didn't undergo calibration.
Cases where clan description, slogan, and creation date were displayed incorrectly were fixed.
In the description of the mission for destroying a track, we added a clarification that you should destroy the tracks of different enemy tanks.
Various screens, notifications, and descriptions were improved.
General bugs and client crashes were fixed.

Among the greatest accomplishments of the Defender series of tanks was that they did their job: there isn’t anyone out there who doesn’t know of the IS-3 Defender or T28 Defender. Even though they were classified, the technology used in them as well as their combat capabilities have inspired and caught the attention of many. And it’s not just idle curiosity…

Recently, Elona Muskonskaya, head of the largest technology corporation Hybrid Nation, announced that in celebration of the 5th anniversary of the start of global tank competitions, three Premium vehicles will be available, along with attachments for each. Moreover, these new vehicles will be among the prizes for drawings, so any of the celebration’s guests will be able to acquire them!


Elona took a sly peek into the folder that contained all the plans for the next day’s presentation. She will utter the words, “Everyone needs a Defender!”, and the lights will go out on stage. When the lights are turned back on, people will see three magnificent tanks, all with the latest tech, a formidable look, and almost silent electric drives. Welcome the Hybrid Nation’s Y5 Series tanks!



These three vehicles are united by the light hull taken from the speedy Cromwell, a powerful electric engine, a high power-to-weight ratio, and a “nuclear reactor” kit in an expanded configuration.



Y5 T-34—the entry-level model, which is equipped with a T-34 turret. It features a powerful cannon with a mix of quick aiming time and high damage per shot, but a low rate of fire. The penetration is good enough to hit targets in any high-maneuver battle. Plus, the gun offers 10 degrees of gun depression, so you can take advantage of the terrain. The cherry on top is its small turret, making it hard for enemies to hit it!





Y5 Firefly—the mid-range model of the Y5 Series. You’ll find a modified Sherman Firefly turret mounted. This vehicle can reach speeds of up to 55 km/h, is highly maneuverable, and wields a fast-firing weapon capable of dealing significant damage per minute. The gun also has a great angle of depression, which comes in handy when trying to preserve your precious hit points!





Y5 ELC bis—the top model with a reinforced turret taken right from the AMX ELC bis. The most dynamic and speedy vehicle in the series. According to the stats, it’s (almost) a light tank. Its near-instant acceleration, easy handling, and a quick-turning turret allow commanders to always keep enemy vehicles in their sights. Its cannon fires every 4 seconds and boasts one of the best DPMs. Combine everything above with decent accuracy and you’re guaranteed hurricane-like battles, flanking maneuvers, stealthy captures of key points, and whirling around slow opponents with deadly consequences (for them).



The “Nuclear Reactor” attachment is one of the corporation’s unique developments. A compact device that is added to the engine and increases the operational range of tanks to no end.



A variety of tiers, high mobility, good maneuverability, and impressive firepower make the Y5 Series tanks the perfectly flexible and precise set of tools to help you achieve your goals. The first Y5 vehicles you can get for free by just completing the tasks during the upcoming celebration!

https://steamcommunity.com/games/444200/announcements/detail/1617270764196171481


The announcement caused a stir, especially behind the doors of the secret labs and special services in charge of the production and combat usage of the “Defenders”. It’s safe to say questioning went on and on. It seemed to be never-ending. How did the Hybrid Nation make such a technological breakthrough? Why are these vehicles so similar to the “Defenders”? How did they manage to build a tank with both an electric drive and a nuclear reactor? Most importantly, who leaked the information? There’s no information as of yet. Someone covered their tracks very well…


Underneath the skyscraper that serves as the headquarters of Hybrid Nation lies a huge bunker. A deafening roar emanates from within, and the air is bluish with powder gases. If it weren’t for the high ceiling and electric lighting, this huge indoor military polygon would have looked like a real battlefield.



Elona watched in satisfaction as the final tests were conducted on the Y5 tanks. They say that nothing ever goes according to plan. Well, this might be the exception that proves the rule. Behind armored glass, the witnesses of the final tests could see these tanks effortlessly destroying real tank targets! But it’s not to say that it’s been easy. After all, she invested much into getting hold of the “Defenders” secrets.


It was unexpectedly easy to get the basic parts: a batch of Cromwell chassis and the various turrets from different tanks were allegedly acquired to be smelted.

The armor of the chassis isn’t the strongest. It’s possible for almost any enemy to penetrate the 65 mm of frontal armor. But thanks to it being lightweight, the engine can reach high speeds and the chassis allows for decent maneuverability. For both the customers and Hybrid Nation itself, mobility often means much more than armor. After all, who said “Defenders” were only meant to defend?



The acquired turrets were divided into tiers depending on their mass and the weapon mounting options. The tank of the lowest tier got a small T-34 turret with a slow, but powerful weapon. The Tier VI tank housed the Sherman Firefly turret, known for its balanced defense and weaponry. And finally, the top-tier vehicle got the reinforced AMX ELC bis turret—light, low-silhouetted, and boasting a gun with a supersonic rate of fire!


Collecting all the parts, photos, and blueprints of the “Defenders” was no small feat, causing a real headache. Many methods were tried and tested: bribery, espionage, eavesdropping, and even borrowing without permission.



If you knew something about the “Defenders”, no matter how big or small, you could earn a decent living because, in the end, all the screws, fragments of armor, hatch valves, and more had to be known. The most important and valuable parts were fetched by the rusty Scavengers. Taking advantage of the turmoil of battle, these vehicles crewed by madmen dismantled wrecked tanks during the fight and went about unnoticed.


The Scavengers managed to dig up enough parts to help out, and even an engine made it to Hybrid Nation’s labs in one piece. However, just because the corporation’s employees had the holy grail of engineering in their hands didn’t mean they could replicate it. Their production line wasn’t able to work with such complex tech. But they persevered and thanks to an insider, they could finally go full steam ahead! No wonder so much effort was made to pull that engineer right out the special services’ grasp.



Soon after, the first batch of smaller electric engines left the assembly line. The technical documentation indicated an output of 520 horsepower, enough for the Y5 tanks to be swift and agile. The maneuverability also seemed to peak. The advanced motor allowed these vehicles to turn very quickly and sharply, a trait especially useful in urban environments. Of course, the age-old issue of losing speed when rounding corners still exists, but now the electric power allows for near-instantaneous acceleration.


Copying your rivals completely isn’t the way of business for most corporations, and the same is true for Hybrid Nation. Developing and refining the best ideas is the backbone of this company, and simply replicating the “Defender” electric motor wasn’t enough. They added their own spin: a mini-reactor that greatly enlarged the operational range of any vehicle it was installed in.



The first lucky owners drove their vehicles into theirs garages right after the announcement, but soon the Y5 series will be available to everyone! Meanwhile, there’s talk of even more going on underneath Hybrid Nation HQ. We’ve heard rumors of sounds reminiscent of shots and coil whine, but that’s a report for another day…

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