World of Tanks is hitting the large ten! Since 2014, the sport’s been a part of the Xbox free-to-play scene, bringing you solely one of the best tank battles on console. It’s protected to say that the sport wouldn’t be the place it’s at the moment if it wasn’t for its first launch again within the Xbox 360 days.
Wargaming CEO, Victor Kislyi himself displays on his time on the Microsoft E3 2013 Press Convention. “As I look again, it was unimaginable to be on stage 10 years in the past through the 2013 Microsoft press convention asserting World of Tanks for Xbox. Wargaming was thrilled to carry World of Tanks, the sport that has been my life, to a platform with hundreds of thousands of gamers. We have been the vanguard of F2P on console, offering a brand new method to each play and uncover video games. This was solely attainable with the assist and perception of our trusted companion, Microsoft, with whom we’ve constantly achieved important outcomes. It has been an incredible decade for World of Tanks on Xbox and right here is to many extra!”
Since then, it was full pace forward to maintain Victor’s imaginative and prescient alive. And Director of Reside Operations Valerie MacCracken will vouch that it was fairly the trip. “On the time, there weren’t many free-to-play video games on Xbox 360… It felt like unchartered territory.” The arduous work would ultimately repay. “The sport has advanced tremendously since its launch, from having solely three tank nations to now having a full tech tree throughout two recreation modes, a ton of latest options, with extra developing this yr!”
From the World Battle II theaters to the high-paced Chilly Battle battlefields, we’ve traveled throughout historical past with a roster of tough-as-nails automobiles of all shapes, sizes, and nations.
As a thank-you for ten unimaginable years of tanking, prepare for a yearlong celebration in contrast to every other with month-to-month presents, particular occasions and gross sales, and the chance to earn two end-of-the-year tanks with the year-long Celebrations occasion.
Firstly, get pleasure from your first present by logging in on February 13 and unlocking the American Tier X MBT-B Heavy Tank (plus its unique Raider Pores and skin) free of charge, or in discounted bundles. Your low cost is predicated on the variety of years you’ve been taking part in the sport.
Main into our tenth anniversary festivities, our January 30 replace introduced essential updates to the sport, notably to Chilly Battle mode. We’re calibrating the Silver and XP analysis prices on your Chilly Battle automobiles, so that you grind much less, acquire sooner, and luxuriate in your time on the battlefield much more.
The newest replace additionally introduced the brand new Azure Coast group map, a recent batch of Battle Chests, and limited-time Chinese language New Yr-themed bundles to the sport. It additionally marked the top of the Resolutions occasion. Commanders who participated in it (by finishing seasons all through 2023) and completed not less than 5 seasons will discover the one-of-a-kind T34 Calliope ready for them of their storage. This distinctive automobile is the one World Battle II tank with rockets, making it an actual collector’s merchandise unique to console. And in case you’ve accomplished six seasons, you’re getting the tank plus a aspect of bonus rewards!
And now, let’s dive into the Yr of the Dragon season particulars. As in earlier seasons, you will have 100 ranges the place themed rewards are able to be earned. On this season, impressed by the Chinese language zodiac for 2024, there are three reward paths to select from. All tank commanders robotically begin on the Free path, the place you possibly can earn rewards each few ranges starting from the dependable Kind 59-II Premium tank, the season Medal, a 2D Dragon Commander, Gold, Battle Chests, and extra! Then you will have the Season Move, the place you obtain rewards at each degree (along with the Free rewards), extra tanks, and the brand new WZ-1224 premium tank when you full degree 100.
And on your third choice, the Final Season Move will instantly provide you with every thing within the Season and Free go, plus the brand new Highlander 116-F3 Premium tank for World Battle II mode, a themed 3D Hero Commander, and 25 accomplished ranges.
It’s World of Tanks Fashionable Armor’s anniversary, nevertheless it’s you who’s getting the presents. New affiliations for Chilly Battle mode, a brand new World Battle II Tech Tree line, and specials for D-Day’s eightieth anniversary, Tankfest, and Halloween are amongst a few of the highlights for 2024.
Additionally, going again to Chilly Battle and researching only for a bit, this February, you’ll be capable to begin a brand new Tech Tree line of German mild tanks, from the Publish-Battle Period (Period 1) all the best way to the Détente Period (Period 3), and tank destroyers, from the Publish-Battle Period (Period 1) to the Escalation Period (Period 2). In case you’re new to the sport, Chilly Battle mode’s mild tanks might look “mild” at first, however they pack some critical firepower and are essential for suppressing and ambushing the enemy due to their maneuverability. As for the tank destroyers, their identify says all of it.
There’s a lot to stay up for with the discharge of Yr of the Dragon and World of Tanks Fashionable Armor’s tenth anniversary’s yearlong celebrations.
Right here’s to 10 extra epic years to come back. Carry on tanking!
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World of Tanks is a worldwide on-line multiplayer free-to-play recreation devoted to tank warfare within the mid-Twentieth century. Customized constructed for Xbox, World of Tanks options real looking automobiles and environments, enabling gamers to command historical past’s strongest tanks and expertise fight on Xbox like by no means earlier than.
Options:
• Strategic, fast-paced 15 vs 15 on-line motion.
• Over 700 genuine tanks to select from amongst 12 nations.
• Battle throughout quite a lot of environments with various terrain and climate results
• Constructed-in assist for Xbox One X pushing the boundaries of graphic constancy.
• Common updates supply new content material and frequent particular occasions.
