War Tanks - Military Tank Games — patch notes and updates
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| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| New Battle Pass “Dark Relics” | 2026-10-20 | New Battle Pass “Dark Relics”Battle Pass rewards updated: key vehicles and Gold have been moved from the progression track to a dedicated "Event" tab in the Store.Introduced a new event currency — Tokens, distributed across Battle Pass levels. Tokens do not expire at the end of the event and can be accumulated.Added a choice from a vehicle pool. Exchange Tokens for event vehicles, Gold, the 4th Battle Slot, and Collection Slots.Added a Token-to-Gold converter.Tanks with unique passive abilities:HELL-1-0N (Tier 5) — “Phlegethon”: the burning effect speeds up movement; sets enemies on fire when ramming.HELL-1-0N Mk.666 (Tier 10) — “Harvest”: de |
| Update is Now Live! | 2026-06-29 | "Legacy of Empires" Battle PassGet ready for a massive season packed with rewards! In the new Battle Pass, you'll have the chance to add these unique vehicles to your garage: BRT-82 Bulat — a devastating Tier XI powerhouse. Type 99 Longshen — a Tier XI eastern dragon ready to dominate the battlefield. BRT 82 Rubicon — a reliable and dangerous Tier VII bruiser. Plus, earn tons of currencies, brand-new themed camouflages, and exclusive decals to make your tank stand out in every battle! Interface & Content Updates Battle Missions are now easier to access via a convenient banner in the Garage and on the vehicle selection screen. The Ammo screen |
| The update is live! | 2025-10-24 | New Battle Pass: “Nightmare Crisis”Themed camouflages and decals return to the store.New Tier 11 tanks arrive in the Battle Pass: the indomitable AT-92 Reaper and Type99A2 Charon.Earn valuable currency rewards.New limited-time offers in the Store:BRT-82A Phoenix – Tier 10 light tankPLL09 Vostok – Tier 10 medium tankHalloween Exclusive:Type88 HEX Inferno – upgraded Tier 3 medium tankNew Feature – ContractsA new system of time-limited missions has been introduced. Complete all tasks before time runs out!Finish every objective to earn a guaranteed reward, and unlock Premium Rewards for an additional set of valuable prizes.Up to three Contracts c |
| HotFix | 2025-09-19 | Fixed issues with clan invitationsFixed issues with duplicate messages in chatFixed incorrect game resolution on some devicesFixed statistics in the post-battle windowFixed consumables in battle on mobile devicesFixed logs on the screen |
| Global Update 6.9 | 2025-09-11 | New system "Battle Slots" and "Collection":A new system "Battle Slots" has been introduced — a squad that will go into battle. The number of battle slots is limited. In battle, you will only face opponents of equal strength based on the vehicles installed in the battle slots.All vehicles has been moved to the "Collection". The number of collection slots has been increased to 25.New map:A new map "Dawn Pass" has been introduced — far from civilization, among picturesque mountains, lies a quiet village...Battle Pass:Battle Pass Operation "New Banner".Rewards: in-game currency, camouflage, VIP, gold shells.Premium rewards: light tank level 10 BR |
| Hotfix 6.8.5 | 2025-07-09 | Fix for softlock at the end of a battleFix for various issues that occur when the room creator disconnectsFix for incorrect display of vehicle level in special offersFix for the loading screenUpdate of all vehicle spritesFix for other minor bugs |
| Global update 6.8 | 2025-07-04 | Equipment and Consumables:Radio Monitoring Station — detects enemy drone launches and alerts players when drones get dangerously close.Electronic Jamming Module — disables enemy drone video feed within a certain radius (does not destroy the drone).Armor Penetration System and Updated Armor Zones:New penetration system introduced with individually calculated armor zones.Full damage dealt on successful penetration; partial damage if penetration fails.Battle Pass:New "Nuclear Summer" Battle Pass available for 40 days.80 unique missions.Rewards include in-game currency, camouflages, VIP status, and gold shells.Premium rewards: two Tier 11 light t |
| May update 6.6.0 | 2025-04-30 | Patch Notes 6.6.0: New Battle Pass "Unbreakable": New themed camouflages and flags New Tier 11 heavy tanks in the Battle Pass: the legendary KV-2 and Pz.Kpfw. VIII Maus Currency rewards Lighting and weather updates (PC version only) New limited-time offers in the shop: Bundles with modified legendary tanks: KV-2 Victoria – heavy tank, 8 level AT-34-85 Victoria – medium tank, 11 level Pz.Kpfw. VIII Maus – heavy tank, 8 level Bug fixes and performance improvements: Fixes for known issues Client stability optimization Overall game performance enhancements |
| 6.3.10 Hotfix | 2024-12-27 | Bug fixes: Fixed errors during combat that lead to defeat Fixed the inability to add a player to the clan from the profile window Interface fixes in the new calendar window Many other minor bug fixes |
| New Year Update | 2024-12-24 | New Battle Pass: "Holiday War game" 80 missions with progressive difficulty. Three premium tanks: Merrykava X level: A heavy tank with unique progressive appearances. Nona Zero 2C25 XI level: A medium tank with dynamic visual progression. BDM4-Iskra VIII level: A light tank available to all players who complete Battle Pass missions. Cosmetic rewards include exclusive emblems, camouflages, and decals. In-game currency and valuable resources. VIP statuses with additional bonuses. Golden ammo bundles to enhance combat capabilities. New Holiday Hangar: Feel the cozy atmosphere of the season! The hangar is decorated in a festive style to bring a s |
| Update! | 2024-12-18 | Fresh camouflages and stickers – dominate the battlefield with style! Learn the ropes faster with an updated tutorial set in a brand-new location. Experience stunning new visual effects in action! Consumables rebalanced for smoother gameplay. The New Year spirit is just around the corner! |
| Bugfixes 6.1.9 | 2024-10-15 | Fixed a lot of bugs that were reported to us: Fixed problems with the loading and operation of the store Fixed problems with drones when playing online Fixed the lack of information about the duration when buying camouflage/stickers Fixed the display of rewards after a battle with VIP status Fixed overexposure of vegetation on some maps Fixed drone sounds and voice acting Fixed other inconspicuous errors when the application is running |
| New battle pass, redesigned some game mechanics | 2024-09-27 | Main changes Battle Pass "Trophy Vanguard" – a new season featuring trophy vehicles. Added 2 new premium tanks: Bradley T-4R and K-25 AEGIS. New camouflages and stickers. Improved physics of objects on maps (trees, poles). Completely updated shop and supply interface. Added an informational panel upon game entry. Added FPS customization for players. Transition to Adressables for improved optimization. Bug fixes and stability improvements. |
| 6.1.3 hotfix | 2024-07-31 | Hotfix - inertia on slowing down |
| Hot fix 6.1.3 | 2024-07-30 | Some fixes for OSX release 6.1.3 |
| MAC HotFix | 2024-07-30 | MAC hotfixes |
| Update 6.1.3 | 2024-07-30 | New level X Medium Premium Tank — Linx-L2 Hornet New Event: Mission "Indestructible" Improved drone functionality: Enhanced stability and flight speed control Update to base camouflages for all political factions Interface update Updated tank images in the tank tree and shop Bug fixes and stability improvements |
| New mechanics, event and more | 2024-06-10 | Greetings! In this major update, we have the following new features for you: Vehicles armor zones of each combat unit have been completely redesigned. Remember that now you can knock down the tracks of the enemy or disable the cannon module to weaken the enemy! Added special visual effects when destroying armor zones. A unique event is starting - OPERATION "HEATWAVE" Enter the game, complete tasks in the chain and receive rewards During the OPERATION "HEATWAVE" event, you have a unique opportunity to get a medium premium tank of level 10 AT-80 UM1 Desert Hunter. This powerful war beast will become a true decoration of your arsenal! The visual |
| New Map, Event and Vehicle! | 2024-05-08 | Main Changes: New map added - "Northern Front". New vehicle enters the battle - "T-34-85 Victoria". New event has started - ''Victory March'. Bug fixes and improved stability of the app. |
| 5.03.14 Hotfix | 2024-02-20 | Removed shot VFX in zoom Fixed errors with receiving awards in production Other minor bug fixes |
| Chinese New Year Celebrations | 2024-02-13 | The Moon Festival begins! Major changes: New battle pass "Balance Equilibrium" in honor of the Chinese New Year Major changes in drone balance. The unbalanced advantage in the use of drones on low-level equipment has been revised. A new chain of tasks, new rewards, camouflages, stickers. Two new themed tanks with a visual change: Type 59 Iron God - a level 10 medium tank. PLL 05 Lunar Dragon is the first light level 11. Both tanks are available as part of the battle pass. Visual changes on maps: refinement of the landscape, geometry of buildings, light and textures, adding new objects. Bug fixes and improved stability of the game P.S. All cha |
| New Year's Eve event! | 2023-12-20 | This update is mainly related to the New Year's event and the new battle pass! Added battle pass! Added 3 new tanks in a New Year theme with unique effects Temporary themed camouflage and stickers have been added A huge number of tasks with pleasant rewards Also in this update: Drones have been optimized, now they should not slow down on weak devices, and rare bugs with the drone camera have been fixed Maps have been optimized, and new objects have been added to the maps In general, optimization for weak devices (mainly affects mobile devices) Fixes of numerous bugs that we learned about from player feedback |
| Halloween and big economy changes | 2023-10-27 | It's almost Halloween – and we have something special for this occasion! Thematic changes: Added 2 new hell-themed wheeled tanks Together with these tanks, a new mechanic appeared - unlockable skins. Play on your favorite vehicle, upgrade its rank, and along with this new looks of vehicle will open up, changing it beyond recognition! A Halloween quest chain has been added - complete tasks throughout the event and receive pleasant rewards Added Halloween hangars - immerse yourself in the holiday atmosphere Also for this update we have prepared huge changes to the economy of the game: Silver shells became free on all vehicles The price of consu |
| New map, player medals and other | 2023-10-11 | Good day! Today we once again delight you with a big update Major changes: A new huge map has been added - "SKYSCRAPER CITY" Medals for game achievements have appeared! You can see them in your own and other players' profiles Added camera shake during shots and hits (in graphics settings) Added automatic vehicle flip - if your vehicle flipped over when falling from a height, then after a few seconds it will stand on tracks/wheels again Minor changes and fixes: Stickers in clan chat fix Bug fixes related to drones Fixing other rare bugs and UI improvements |
| Bug fixes & stability update | 2023-09-04 | A HUGE number of bugfixes Game engine update Stability improvements |
| War of Tanks global update #2 | 2023-07-13 | Greetings, tankmans :) An update has been released in the War of Tanks game! Major changes: Completely redesigned map - Alpine Frontier 4 new consumables: FPS kamikaze drones with different projectiles and characteristics 2 new consumables and equipment affecting the battering damage Updated models of 13 tanks Added ranks for each vehicle - show everyone how experienced you are on this vehicle New tank module for battering damage Battering damage is now included in the statistics after the battle and is awarded New international commander Complete chat rewamp Gameplay improvements and bug fixes We are waiting for feedback from all of you abou |
| War of Tanks global update #1 | 2023-05-29 | Welcome, players! We are glad to inform you that a big update has been released in our game. Major changes: The desert map is now like new, improved geometry and visual! New and affordable consumable: Smoke Grenade - change your position and be unnoticed! Explosive objects appeared on the maps - don't burn your crew! New functionality in the game - battering damage: The first iteration of battering damage - now you are not useless without shells! Changed the vehicles physics - improved collision behavior; Supplies full rework, improved interface and balance; Additional changes: Improved training for beginners; Improved vehicles comparison - s |