We’re celebrating 10 years of World of Tanks on Xbox

World of Tanks reaches the Big Ten! The game has been part of the Xbox free-to-play scene since 2014, bringing you only the best tank battles on the console. It’s safe to say that the game wouldn’t be where it is today if it hadn’t been first released around the time of the Xbox 360.

Wargaming CEO Victor Kislyi himself looks back at the Microsoft E3 2013 press conference. “Looking back, it was incredible to be on stage announcing the 2013 Microsoft press conference 10 years ago World of Tanks for Xbox. Wargaming was excited to bring it World of Tanks, the game that was my life, to a platform with millions of players. We pioneered F2P on consoles, offering a new way to play and discover games. This was only possible with the support and trust of our trusted partner Microsoft, with whom we have consistently achieved significant results. It’s been an amazing decade for World of Tanks on Xbox and here are many more!”

Since then, we have worked hard to keep Victor’s vision alive. And Valerie MacCracken, Director of Live Operations, will confirm that it was a great ride. “There weren’t many free-to-play games on the Xbox 360 back then… It felt like uncharted territory.” The hard work would eventually pay off. “The game has evolved tremendously since its release, from just three tank nations to a full tech tree across two game modes, a ton of new features, and more to come this year!”

From the scenes of World War II to the hectic battlefields of the Cold War, we’ve journeyed through history with a roster of rugged vehicles of all shapes, sizes and nations.

As a thank you for ten incredible years of tanks, prepare for a year-long celebration like no other, with monthly giveaways, special events and sales, and the opportunity to earn two end-of-year tanks with the end of the year celebrations Event.

First, enjoy your first gift by logging in on February 13th and unlocking the Tier X American heavy tank MBT-B (plus its exclusive Raider skin) for free or in discounted packages. Your discount is based on the number of years you have been playing the game.

Ahead of our tenth anniversary celebrations, our January 30 update brought important updates to the game, particularly Cold War mode. We calibrate the Silver and XP research costs for your Cold War vehicles so you can grind less, collect faster, and enjoy your time on the battlefield even more.

The latest update also brought the new Azure coast Community Map, a new batch of War Chests, and limited-time Chinese New Year-themed packs to the game. It also marked the end of the Resolutions Event. Commanders who participated (by completing seasons in 2023) and completed at least five seasons will find the unique T34 Calliope in their garage. This unique vehicle is the only World War II tank with missiles, making it a true console-only collector’s item. And once you complete six seasons, you’ll receive the tank and additional bonus rewards!

And now let’s dive into that Year of the Dragon Season details. Like previous seasons, there are 100 levels with themed rewards to be won. There are three reward paths to choose from in this 2024 Chinese zodiac-inspired season. All tank commanders automatically start on the free path, where you can earn rewards every few levels ranging from the reliable Type 59-II premium tank, the Season Medal, a 2D Dragon Commander, gold, war chests and more! Then you have the Season Pass, which gives you rewards at every level (in addition to the free rewards), more tanks, and the new premium tank WZ-1224 once you complete level 100.

And as a third option, the Ultimate Season Pass instantly gets you everything included in the Season Pass and Free Pass, plus the new Highlander 116-F3 premium tank for World War II mode, a themed 3D Hero Commander, and 25 completed levels.

It is World of Tanks Modern ArmorBirthday, but you are the one who gets the presents. New affiliations for Cold War mode, a new World War II research tree, and special offers for the 80th anniversary of D-Day, Tank Festival, and Halloween are among the highlights for 2024.

Additionally, if you go back to the Cold War and do a little research, this February you can start a new research tree series of German light tanks, from the post-war era (era 1) to the detente era (era 3), and tank destroyers, from the post-war era (era 1) until the escalation era (epoch 2). If you’re new to the game, the light tanks of Cold War mode may look “light” at first glance, but they pack significant firepower and their maneuverability makes them crucial to suppressing and ambushing the enemy. When it comes to tank destroyers, the name says it all.

There’s so much to look forward to upon release Year of the Dragon And World of Tanks Modern ArmorThe year-long tenth anniversary celebrations.

Here’s to the next ten epic years. Keep refueling!