What changed in World of Tanks Blitz in 2026

First-of-their-kind customization items: Death Commando Voiceover for tanks and permanent Dune: Part Three Garage Theme.

Complete missions in Tier IV–X vehicles to earn Imperial Flags, unlocking event levels.

New Manta Ornithopter Attachment and additional Dune-inspired rewards.

Imperial Flag Boosters installed automatically to earn 1000 Imperial Flags per battle.

Introduction of the Relic D3 tank with Manta Devastator legendary camo and Guild Mauler legendary camo for Rinoceronte.

Avatars and profile backgrounds featuring iconic characters: Paul Atreides, Alia of the Knife, and Stilgar.

Join the Dune: Part Three event, complete levels and earn rewards inspired by the Dune universe.

Earn 2 Missiles for each victory in regular and rating battles, 3 in fun modes, and 4 when using the Sheridan Missile in fun modes.

Participate in the Project K-70 trials from October 30 through November 9, featuring two legendary vehicles.

Reach the final stage of the event to unlock the Sheridan Missile and Kpz 70 Missile for fun modes.

Exchange collected Missiles for resources, customizations, and Knockers for the Everdoor event.

Includes a festive Gatling attachment, Everdoor profile background, and Steelbound Luck Epic camouflage.

Embark on a hero's journey from October 16 through October 30 to battle dark forces and collect Voidstones.

Players can earn the Morbid tank by collecting Voidstones during the Eternal Eclipse event.

The K-2 tank features excellent armor and penetration capabilities, available as a reward during the Everdoor event.

Participate in the Everdoor event from October 16 to November 28, collecting Knockers and Doorbells for rewards.

The update removed some map boundaries to enable additional routes and tactics.

The Garage gained stained glass, a haunted manor, gargoyles, and NPCs whose positions and activities varied on entry.

Updated battlefield roles changed the pre-installed active and passive ability sets of more than 170 vehicles.

Reaction Packs moved from Storage to the profile screen used for avatars and backgrounds.

Heavy-tank routes and factory positions became safer, the medium-tank zone encouraged more active play, and tank destroyer influence was reduced.

The low-gravity mode map pool expanded by 13 maps.

The preview combined all-tier tank scaling, supernatural abilities, moving capture bases, unlimited respawns, and low gravity. Battles targeted 1,000 victory points in eight minutes and did not affect stats; this announcement did not confirm mode activation.

Choose between Rhino Legendary camouflage for M48A2 Räumpanzer or Ironfest profile background, or claim both.

Join Ironfest from September 25 to October 5, earn Iron Pretzels for dealing damage and exchange them for prizes.

Earn Iron Pretzels by dealing at least 1,800 damage in battles to exchange for customizations and resources.

Rewards include boosters, a Free XP certificate, Leafy Flecks camouflage, and Accordion Avatar.

Exchange Lanterns for extra rewards including resources, camouflage, and Emergency Containers.

Complete six main stages using Lanterns to earn resources, camouflage, and the Origin: 1916 profile background.

Fight in Tier IV–X vehicles to earn Lanterns for victories, which can be used to unlock rewards.

Participate in the Origin: 1916 event to collect rewards and the legendary Mark I Male tank.

Unlock the legendary Mark I Male tank by completing the final stage of the event.

Introducing the new Tier VIII light tank available through the event.

Claim the assertive Kunze Panzer as a reward during the A-Typical Event.

Participate in the event to acquire powerful vehicles and resources.

Earn 2 Coins for Tier IV–VI, 3 Coins for Tier VII–VIII, and 4 Coins for Tier IX–X vehicles for dealing at least 1,000 HP damage.

Unlock the new Bold Fusion profile background as part of the A-Typical Event rewards.

Earn HT, L/MT, and TD Coins by dealing damage in various Tier IV–X vehicles during the event.

Crowbars can be purchased to open Cargo Stashes for rewards.

Open Cargo Stashes to find vehicles, camouflage, Gold, boosters, and Free XP certificates.

Participate in the A-Typical Event from September 4 to September 14 to earn Coins and rewards.

The update preview described yellow device damage reducing viewing distance by 50% and red damage reducing it to 30%.

The announcement described all-tier Supremacy and Encounter battles with HP and firepower boosts for lower tiers; it did not confirm the later mode activation.

The update announcement described using the renamed Set License after the update to unlock and fully research a Tier I–X branch without Credits or XP; licenses had no expiry.

The September 1 announcement previewed a researchable branch topped by Type 5 Heavy Zetsu, with strong turret armor, large HP pools, high damage, and low mobility. It said the update could be downloaded starting September 2.

Players can claim gifts in-game based on their years of play from August 21 to September 20, 2026.

Participate in the Way of the Raider event to gather resources, customizations, and Wasteland Charms.

Get Canisters for each victory in Tier IV–X battles to collect resources and advance in the event.

Unlock the Spear 'n Sear attachment, Mad Arena profile background, and Wasteland Flags as main rewards.

Earn Wasteland Charms to exchange for raider vehicles: the Smasher, Rammer, or Annihilator.

Participate in the Wasteland Hustle Event to earn rewards and collect Wasteland Charms.

Earn a Wasteland Hustle Container that guarantees one of three legendary tanks: Smasher, Rammer, or Annihilator.

Collect 10 Wasteland Charms through various activities to exchange for rewards.

Spawn points have been repositioned across all maps, creating fairer and more balanced starting conditions for both teams.

Information about shell velocity is now available on the Upgrades and Ammo screens for each shell type.

Improved characteristics of several Tier VIII and IX vehicles, as well as selected equipment.

Premium and Collector vehicles now start at first Rank right away, eliminating the need to manually claim a Rank.

All maps now feature updated loading screen pictures.

Participate in the Football Festival Event from July 4 to July 20, earn rewards by winning battles.

Win battles using Tier IV–X vehicles to earn HESH Goals for the event.

Ball Containers contain 1 Ball in the national flag colors of one of 16 countries.

Claim 2 Ball Containers and certificates for the Old Signora and Galácticos warpaints as a gift.

Rewards include a football-themed profile background, avatar, reactions pack, and more.

Celebrate the 12th birthday of WoT Blitz with the Dozen Summers event from June 26 to July 10.

New Cupcake boosters allow players to earn 1,000 Cupcakes per battle, regardless of the outcome.

Players need special Passes to unlock rewards from event stages, including exclusive vehicles.

Starting June 26, complete missions and enjoy Cupcakes to claim resources, customization, and other prizes, including tanks.

Earn Cupcakes by completing missions in Tier IV–X vehicles, with rewards including the GSOR 1008 and Tier X Lion tank.

From June 19, turn on Fortune-Teller Machines and collect Fortune Cards for potential rewards.

Log in by July 10 to claim a birthday gift that includes a Fortune-Teller Machine, gold, Premium Account, and the Tier VI AC-06V Forger.

Log in to claim gifts including the Fortune-Teller Machine, Gold, Premium Account, and the AC-06V Forger tank.

Players can claim a gift from June 19 to July 10 to celebrate Blitz's birthday, including a free Fortune-Teller Machine.

The Fortune Teller Event introduces Fortune-Teller Machines that provide Fortune Cards with random rewards.

Players can earn the brand-new 56TP heavy tank as part of the Fortune Teller Event rewards.

New seasonal event featuring rewards including avatars, warpaints, and Trench Raider Legendary camouflage for the T-44.

The operation has two progression paths with 60 levels each, offering different rewards for regular and Premium Pass holders.

Completing missions during the operation grants twice as many Pass Levels, allowing faster progression.

The proposed system counted the best 3 achievements for Common and Collector tanks, 4–6 with boosted profitability, and 7–10 for Premium tanks, before bonuses and expenses.

The May 27 preview tied planned Silver earnings to Mastery Badges, medals, and ribbons, with achievement grade and tank tier affecting value. It targeted the then-planned June 17 update and did not confirm delivery.

The planned update replaced XP module research with Silver and targeted higher average Silver income to account for progression costs. This was a preview, not a shipped economy change.

Rare, Epic, and Legendary profitability grades were proposed to replace Enrichment; existing Enrichment and qualifying Collector advantages were to carry over.

The May 22 announcement describes daily login and victory rewards for the pre-update Forgefire Countdown event. A Set License is described as unlocking a tech branch only after Reforged releases.

The May 22 Forgefire Countdown announcement reiterates a planned June 17 Reforged release with a new engine, features, and graphics. It is a forward-looking announcement, not evidence of release.

A new Tier VIII tank, the Convoyer, is available during the Flea Market event.

Updated maps were designed with clearer routes and landmarks. Tall grass and reworked concealment values were previewed, with grass providing less cover than bushes.

Can-Openers can be purchased in the Store to open Rusty Garages for rewards.

The preview described visible shell shapes and flight paths, penetration marks, snow, smoke, fire, explosions, and destruction effects planned for the new engine.

The Flea Market event introduces new resources, containers, and the Convoyer tank.

Opening Rusty Garages can yield containers, vehicles, Legendary camos, and XP certificates.

Players can claim free items such as warpaints, Can-Openers, and Tanker's Rings.

The combat preview described work on an Unreal Engine migration, richer visuals, and repeated testing to retain Blitz battle readability and feel; it did not report a completed migration.

Wargaming discussed optimization work and warned that some low-end devices would lose support with the planned engine update; this article did not establish a delivered compatibility change.

The May 15 article previewed a desert-and-town map with industrial heavy-tank cover, hills for mobile tanks, and distant firing positions. It did not confirm the planned June 17 release had occurred.

Complete additional quests at the Mercenary Hideout for more rewards.

Exchange Contracts and Supplier Bonds for new vehicles BZ-74-1 and T26E5 at the Mercenary Hideout.

Participate in the Mercenary Hideout event to earn rewards by completing contracts and exchanging resources.

Earn 1 Contract per victory and obtain Supplier Bonds through various in-game resources and Mercenary Containers.

The planned Style system grouped Skins and supported one Style across map types with season-specific Attachments.

Tier I–III and some Tier IV vehicles were planned to enter a separate Vintage Tier, matched only against Vintage tanks and researched through Vintage Sets.

A roster view covering owned and unowned tanks and tactical role information on Tanks and Loadout screens were previewed.

The preview proposed removing provisions, integrating their bonuses into stock tanks and upgrades, and using Silver instead of XP to unlock modules.

The May 7 preview described completing the transition to PBR vehicle graphics with the then-planned June 17 Reforged update, not an already delivered graphics overhaul.

The preview proposed token-based trials of fully upgraded tanks for three battles or 24 hours, whichever came first. It did not confirm Test Drive had become available.

The Prowler heavy tank features high firepower and unique mechanics including Track Regenerator and Emergency Track.

A new event where players can battle for the powerful Prowler heavy tank in No Man's Land.

Players can choose between the Soldier's Trail, requiring Valor Tokens, or the Mercenary's Trail, which requires gold.

The April 25 announcement previews a planned migration to Unreal Engine 5 in Reforged, intended to improve visuals, physics, and future features; it does not report an engine migration already delivered.

On April 25, the developer announces June 17 as the planned Reforged release date. This is a future release plan, not evidence that Reforged launched.

The April 25 announcement previews a server-wide Forgefire Countdown event and a Set License reward intended for use after the Reforged Update releases.

The April 25 announcement points players to the already available Active Core pre-update event and rewards, ahead of the planned Reforged release.

The April 25 announcement previews the Tier VIII medium tank Almus as a reward obtainable with Tanker’s Rings once Reforged releases; it does not confirm delivery on June 17.

The low-profile, high-alpha tank was previewed with a durable turret and ricochet-friendly armor. Its reward availability was contingent on Reforged releasing, rather than confirmed by this announcement.

The post proposed exchanging Rings for Almus, M6A2E1, customization, and resources after Reforged. Its June 17 date was the release plan at publication, not evidence that exchange had opened.

The April 24–June 16 event offered 42 Tanker’s Rings through activities ahead of the planned Reforged update.

Destroyed enemy tanks respawn after a while, with faster respawn for the losing team based on score gap.

In Total Domination mode, enemy armor will not be highlighted when using Sniper Mode.

If both friendly and enemy tanks are in the capture zone, point gain drops to 30%.

A new game mode where vehicle tier doesn't matter and all tanks are scaled to Tier X performance.

Teams earn points by capturing and holding bases, with specific rules for base activation and point gain.

Join the fight alongside UFC legends and progress through the Claim the Spirit event.

Select from Israel Adesanya, Max Holloway, or Alex Pereira to progress through the event.

Earn 3 Hand Wraps for each victory with Tier II–X vehicles, and 4 Hand Wraps with specific tank types based on chosen fighter.

Collect Hand Wraps, complete event stages, and earn rewards from your chosen UFC fighter.

A new mode where vehicles of all tiers clash on a single battlefield with stat boosts for lower tiers, starting April 17.

Five tanks have advanced from Tier VIII to Tier IX: T-34-3, 59-Patton, Vickers MBT Mk. 3, VK 168.01 (P), and Somua SM.

Terrain and vegetation adjustments on Falls Creek and reworked key areas on Oasis Palms to enhance gameplay.

Testing two new rules: restriction on magazine-based guns and heavy tank symmetry.

Last known position of enemies will remain visible on the minimap for a short time after they disappear.

Added sound effects for magazine-based guns to indicate low ammunition and reload times.

Exchange All-typical Coins for main rewards of the A-Typical Event, including the Arche-type Container.

Participate in the A-Typical Event from March 20 to 30, earning Coins for in-battle achievements.

Earn HT, L/MT, and TD Coins by dealing damage in various Tier IV–X vehicles.

Claim the powerful AMX CDA 105 as a reward during the A-Typical Event.

Earn 2 Coins for Tier IV–VI, 3 Coins for Tier VII–VIII, and 4 Coins for Tier IX–X vehicles for dealing 1,000 HP damage.

Players can earn the SDP wz 66 Grom tank featuring the Assault Shell mechanic and Nawałnica Legendary camo.

Players earn 4 Canisters for each victory in regular and rating battles, which can be exchanged for various rewards.

The Storm Alert Event introduces Canisters and Searchlights to prepare for the calamity, running from March 6 to March 16.

The SDP wz 66 Grom features a unique mechanic where damage increases as the tank destroyer gets closer to the target.

Introduction of a new Operations format with varying durations and rewards based on player participation.

New Operation set in County Antrim, featuring avatars, warpaints, and the Rainfield Legendary camo for the Centurion I.

Operation offers two progression paths with 60 levels each, one for all players and one exclusive for Premium Pass holders.

Participate in the Phoenix Ascendance Event for rewards including tank certificates and a Massive Container.

Exchange Phoenix Emblems for the 116-F3 Girl avatar and profile background.

Massive Container includes a Tier VIII–X tank, customizations, and resources.

Bundles with Phoenix Emblems available in the Store from February 20 through March 2.

Exchange Lanterns for resources, customizations, containers, and Antique Coins in the Store.

Open Boxes of Presents for Free XP and Golden Boxes for gold, with chances to get a Snow Globe.

Earn 4 Lanterns for each victorious battle, with additional Lanterns for mastery badges.

Celebrate Lunar New Year with rewards and prizes from February 13 to February 16.

Log in from February 13 to February 16 to claim a free 3 days of Premium Account.

Collect enough Lanterns to shake the Snow Globe for a chance to win a tank.

Players can obtain the new WZ-120G FT with a high-penetration gun from the Snow Globe.

Mark items in your Storage and avatars as viewed with a single click.

Track your win rate for the last 30, 90, and 365 days in your profile and other players' profiles.

The Upgrade screen remains accessible in the Garage between the Rank and Camouflage screens.

Quick access to the BlitzKit portal for game info and vehicle statistics added.

Tanks like Kanonenjagdpanzer, T-2020, Tornvagn, and TS-60 moved to a higher tier and received buffs.

New designs for Hybrid Nation tanks introduced, including a duck in a helmet for Wasteland tanks.

Rearrange game controls on the screen, adjust their size, and overlap them.

Exchange Contracts and Supplier Bonds for the new vehicles BZ-74-1 and Lansen C at the Mercenary Hideout.

Earn 1 Contract per victory and obtain Supplier Bonds through various in-game activities.

Complete additional quests at the Mercenary Hideout for more rewards.

Participate in the Mercenary Hideout event to earn rewards through Contracts and Supplier Bonds.

Earn 2 Missiles for victories in regular and rating battles, 3 in fun modes, and 4 when using the Sheridan Missile.

Participate in the Project K-70 trials and collect Missiles for victories in battles.

Exchange collected Missiles for resources, customization options, and new missiles.

New vehicle equipped with ATGMs, allowing players to engage enemies from a distance.