Winter Season 2021 promises to be not just hot but burning hot! Fierce tournament fights, various kinds of team battles, glory, and piles of valuable rewards await! Just the way we like it!

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A powerful and piercing gun with a 3-shell magazine, a sturdy turret, and a great depression angle—meet the new EMIL 1951 Premium tank. Welcome this mighty Swedish warrior to your collection and earn impressive amounts of credits each battle!

Containers that may have the EMIL 1951 or other rewards will be available in the in-game Store until January 22. Each container has EMIL 1951 Charms. Collect 25 Charms to get the tank!

Some time after your first battle in the EMIL 1951, you might get an offer for a Legendary camo that changes the tank's name in battle to EMIL 1951 Viking. The tank will be decorated with a pattern, round shields, a banner on a spear shaft, a battle horn, and poleaxes.






The EMIL 1951 is a heavy tank that effectively combines an autoloading system, a 10-degree depression angle, and a robust turret.



On level ground, during battle, the EMIL 1951 turret withstands hits from guns that penetrate up to 240 mm. If you put the 10-degree gun depression to use and place the tank on a hillside, the armor of your turret will also become impregnable for guns with 270 mm of penetration. It's critical to take advantage of your turret because the hull armor is quite vulnerable against most opponents.



The EMIL 1951 slays enemies with a gun that boasts an autoloading system and a 3-shell magazine. Thanks to its 230 mm of penetration, this tank can damage enemies with every shot it takes and deal an average of 930 HP of damage per magazine! APCR shells will come to the rescue when encountering a heavily armored foe as they can penetrate 270 mm and inflict 780 HP of damage per magazine.



Reloading takes 3 seconds, which means the EMIL 1951 fires all 3 shells in just 6 seconds. After that, the tank needs to retreat behind some cover and wait 22 seconds for the magazine to reload.



Even though it's a heavy tank, the EMIL 1951 has quite a low profile and weighs only 26 tons. It's even lighter than the T-54 ltwt.! The 350 h.p. engine, however, makes this tank march with the dignity of a huge, looming heavy. Its acceleration enables this heavy to achieve 20 km/h in 3 seconds and 30 km/h in about 8 seconds. Without equipment and provisions, the vehicle can reach its maximum speed of 40 km/h when going downhill only. Thanks to the high reverse speed, the EMIL 1951 is able to swiftly retreat to cover.

Rush into Mad Games—the craziest battle mode in World of Tanks Blitz! Invisible tanks, unrelenting irradiators, damage regeneration... hop into your favorite vehicles and crush opponents with insane modifications!

Here's when you'll be able to fight in Mad Games:
January 7–January 11
• CIS: from January 7, 8:00 (MSK) to January 11, 2:00 (MSK)
• Europe: from January 7, 8:00 (CET) to January 11, 2:00 (CET)
• North America: from January 7, 8:00 (PT) / 11:00 (ET) to January 10, 23:00 (PT) / January 11, 2:00 (ET)
• Asia: from January 7, 8:00 (UTC+8) to January 11, 2:00 (UTC+8)

January 14–January 18
• CIS: from January 14, 8:00 (MSK) to January 18, 2:00 (MSK)
• Europe: from January 14, 8:00 (CET) to January 18, 2:00 (CET)
• North America: from January 14, 8:00 (PT) / 11:00 (ET) to January 17, 23:00 (PT) / January 18, 2:00 (ET)
• Asia: from January 14, 8:00 (UTC+8) to January 18, 2:00 (UTC+8)

Mad Games will be temporarily unavailable every night:
• CIS: from 2:00 (MSK) to 8:00 (MSK)
• Europe: from 2:00 (CET) to 8:00 (CET)
• North America: from 23:00 (PT) / 2:00 (ET) to 8:00 (PT) / 11:00 (ET)
• Asia: from 2:00 (UTC+8) to 8:00 (UTC+8)
To play a Mad Games battle, select it in the menu next to the "Battle!" button.

Only Tier V–X vehicles are allowed in this mode.

Whatever the weather and time of year, it's always hot in Rating Battles! Advance in Leagues from January 5 to January 31 to have a chance at getting the IS-6 Fearless. The rewards include gold, a camouflage, an avatar, and bonuses to XP and credits!

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World of Tanks Blitz is traveling to an alternative future where Earth is covered in ice and snow while humanity struggles to survive. But not all is lost as this harsh, cold world rewards your efforts with resources, tanks, and other prizes. Unafraid of a challenge? Then join us for Operation Eternal Winter!
To participate in the in-game event, you need a Tier III vehicle or higher.
Operation Eternal Winter includes two reward progressions, each consisting of 80 levels. The upper (silver) progression is available to everyone with a regular Pass, meaning all players. The lower (gold) progression is only available to Premium Pass holders. Increase the Level of your Pass to get rewards. To do so, complete missions and earn Cryotainers: 10 Cryotainers = 1 Level.

Although your Level increases automatically, you will need to collect your rewards manually.

You can earn up to 30 Cryotainers per day. Premium Pass owners get access to an additional mission that provides an extra 10 Cryotainers. With Premium Pass, you can earn 40 Cryotainers a day and unlock 4 levels with rewards. Also, Premium Pass lets you instantly increase your Level using gold.
• CIS: from January 2, 8:00 (MSK) to January 30, 8:00 (MSK)
• Europe: from January 2, 13:00 (CET) to January 30, 13:00 (CET)
• North America: from January 2, 5:00 (PT) / 8:00 (ET) to January 30, 5:00 (PT) / 8:00 (ET)
• Asia: from January 2, 14:00 (UTC+8) to January 30, 14:00 (UTC+8)
There will be huge amounts of resources, themed camos and avatars, a profile background, certificates for XP bonuses for victories, and Collector tanks!



With Premium Pass, you'll get the Pz.Kpfw. II Luchs, a Tier IV light tank, at Level 1. Armed with a quick-firing gun, this nimble tank is an ideal scout that can whirl around any enemy.

And at Level 35, the Icebreaker, a unique Tier VI heavy tank, will be added to your Garage. This tank, powered by a cryogenic engine, is the child of the Eternal Winter. Its parts give off a cold glow, its armor is tempered by the harsh frost, and its commander's heart won't be melted by the hottest battles in history!

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What's the most important thing you should always take with you when going on a space journey? You're right as always, Commander! Holiday cheer! Without it, the rocket simply won't start. But now that we think of it, rocket fuel will also come in quite handy.
So get your holiday cheer going, enter Gravity Force, and embark on a space journey to Everfrost! Fight in low gravity and explore the fantastic landscapes of the new map!

Fight in Gravity Force from December 28 to January 4.
• CIS: from December 28, 8:00 (MSK) to January 4, 2:00 (MSK)
• Europe: from December 28, 8:00 (CET) to January 4, 2:00 (CET)
• North America: from December 28, 8:00 (PT) / 11:00 (ET) to January 3, 23:00 (PT) / January 4, 2:00 (ET)
• Asia: from December 28, 8:00 (UTC+8) to January 4, 2:00 (UTC+8)
To join a Gravity Force battle, select it in the menu next to the "Battle!" button.

The Yuletide Express is picking up steam! Hmm, the conductor is knocking at the compartment door for some reason... An emergency stop? Are there problems with my documents? Don't worry, the occasion is more than pleasant! You've got a gift! Everyone who's played nicely, fired accurately, and led their team to victory in 2020 deserves a reward. You're among them, of course!

Enter the game by January 8 and you'll find your gift in Storage! Check out what it contains:

• Т-15
  
• Certificate for the Christmas Cheer camouflage for the T-15
  
• 202,100 credits
  
• 3 days of Premium Account

We wish you happy holidays and thumping victories in 2021!

From December 18 to January 8, pop into the Auction and celebrate the holidays by adding to your collection of rare vehicles!
The Auction lasts for three weeks:
• Week 1: December 18 to December 25
• Week 2: December 25 to January 1
• Week 3: January 1 to January 8

At the beginning of each week, 9 lots with rare Premium vehicles go on sale. Their prices drop every day! But keep your eyes open: the number of tanks is limited and, if you wait too long, they can be snapped up by other bidders. At the end of the week, the vehicles are removed from the Auction, even if they didn't sell out. Then the next week of the Auction starts and 9 new lots go on sale.
You can find the list of vehicles available for purchase on the Auction page.

Score victories in battles from December 18 to January 4. Each victory will earn you 1 Jingle Bell. Collect and use them to complete the event stages and claim your rewards! Resources, vehicles, holiday camos, Garage decorations, a Snow Globe with a rare tank inside, and even Tanky the Snowman... So what are you waiting for? The Express is departing very soon!



You can also find rewards in Holiday Chests. One Holiday Chest requires gold to open, the other Free XP. Inside you'll find boosters, vehicles, legendary and rare camos, Premium Account time, credits, gold, and Snow Globes! Give the Globe a good shake and receive 7,500 gold or one of 20 excellent tanks, including the newly arrived AMX M4 Mle. 54!

• CIS: from December 18, 8:00 (MSK) to January 4, 8:00 (MSK)
• Europe: from December 18, 13:00 (CET) to January 4, 13:00 (CET)
• North America: from December 18, 6:00 (PT) / 9:00 (ET) to January 4, 6:00 (PT) / 9:00 (ET)
• Asia: from December 18, 14:00 (UTC+8) to January 4, 14:00 (UTC+8)

Note! After January 4, the Yuletide Express will reach its final stop and Jingle Bells will no longer be added. From that moment, you will have 4 more days to complete the remaining stages using gold at the rate 50 gold = 1 Jingle Bell. After January 8, Jingle Bells will be deducted from your account without compensation.

So hurry up and hop on!

The Garage is covered in snow, a magical train is tooting along, the ground crunches beneath your feet, distant planets are approaching... This Update is going to be loaded, magical, and festive! We'll tell you about the events a bit later, so for now, here's a look at the main changes, balance tweaks, and fixes.

Missiles will be removed for the guns of the T92E1 and XM551 Sheridan. Instead of ATGMs, they'll be able to use HEAT shells with the same penetration and damage. However, fans of missiles will still have an opportunity to fire them as such players will receive the ATGM-equipped Sheridan Missile Collector tank as a gift. This tank can play in Uprising, Gravity Force, Burning Games, and other fun modes.



Ideal for a cold winter, warm camos like the cozy Grandma's Gift, dreamy Starlight Night, and scented Evergreen are making their return to the camo selection menu. Dress up and have fun!



The Sinister Traces, Galaxy, Vertigo, Shattered Flames, and Flux camos will no longer be available for purchase.

Many Tier VI tanks became more effective: the T-2020 is stronger, the Bat.-Chatillon 25 t reloads shells in its magazine faster, and the KpfPz 70 penetrates more frequently and inflicts more damage. Some changes affected high-tier Swedish and British tanks.

• For portable and mobile devices, joystick inversion to move backwards was added. This option is disabled by default and available via the Controls tab in Settings.
  
• Nintendo: the bug with incorrect reading of controls type when running the game with a disabled joy-con was fixed.
  
• Nintendo: the bug with incorrect link navigation on info screens was fixed.
  
• iOS: the bug when an email address wasn't linked to the game account when using the "Sign in with Apple" function was fixed.
  
• The bug when sound didn't work upon switching camouflage season slots was fixed.
  
• The bug when Pyroleum Boosters were still displayed in the booster panel was fixed.
  
• Various screens, descriptions, and notifications were improved.
  
• General bugs and client crashes were fixed.