Update 2.4: Overdrive

The biggest World of Tanks update of 2026 introduces six Tier XI vehicles, an entirely new German heavy line, improved matchmaking, stunning audio and visual changes, and much more.

New German Heavy Line

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Four German heavy tanks arrive in a whole new line, culminating in the formidable Tier XI Pz.Kpfw. Neu. All these versatile heavies share the unique Shell Calibration System. It allows them to adapt more precisely to a selected target and quickly recalibrate shell parameters to destroy your opponents more effectively.

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Five More Tier XI Vehicles

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Beyond the mighty Pz.Kpfw. Neu, five more unique Tier XI vehicles join the battlefield, representing five different nations. Each introduces its own gameplay mechanic⁠—from adaptive autoloaders and alternative firing modes to rocket⁠-⁠assisted weapons and advanced reconnaissance systems. Every vehicle delivers a fresh gameplay experience unlike anything before.

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Vz. 63P

BV-111

CAV 71

WZ-219

Ho-Ri Shugo

The Battle in Detail

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The battlefield now gives you more information and clarity than ever before. New visual effects make every battle easier to read and provide sharper gameplay feedback. Every shot, ricochet, penetration, and impact tells you more about what's happening around you, so you can react faster and make better decisions. New sound effects complement these visuals with richer, more immersive combat audio.

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Light Tanks Rebalance

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Light tanks now belong to one of three distinct battlefield roles: Scout, Versatile, or Support. Alongside this new system, more than 30 vehicles have been rebalanced to better fit their intended role while preserving their unique identity.

Together, these changes make light tanks more distinctive, more rewarding to master, and create the foundation for better matchmaking experience.

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Scout

Master vision control and spot enemies before they detect you.

Versatile

Adapt to changing situations and remain effective throughout every stage of the battle.

Support

Provide continuous fire, assist allies, and control key positions alongside your team.

Improved Matchmaking

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Thanks to the new light tank role system, battles are now more balanced than ever. The matchmaker will aim to create the most symmetrical teams possible based on the new roles. Scouts, Versatile tanks, and Support vehicles will be matched against their counterparts, while Tier VII+ battles will be strictly limited to no more than two light tanks per team. Wheeled vehicles will still be limited to one vehicle per team and balanced against each other.

Plus, Update 2.4 also introduces testing of a new system to reduce repeated map appearances. This will add more variety to every game session. Together, these changes will improve the quality of battles not only for light tanks but also for everyone on the battlefield.

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Personal Battle Missions Update

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A brand⁠-⁠new Operation expands the third Personal Mission Campaign with fresh objectives, new challenges, and valuable rewards. You can begin this Operation immediately⁠, even without completing the previous one.

The ultimate reward is the Tier X Fossa VM 68, the first German wheeled medium tank—a prestigious vehicle that will only land in the hands of the most deserving Commanders. Complete the Operation with Honors to also earn an exclusive 3D style to truly embellish your Fossa.

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Fossa VM 68

The Fossa VM 68 is a project for a wheeled tank developed by West Germany in the late 1960s. It would have a powerful American V-shaped engine combined with a dynamic 8×8 wheeled chassis for confident mobility. In battle, it combines exceptional mobility with a very accurate 105 mm gun. This set of parameters allows it to deeply infiltrate enemy lines, deliver unexpected strikes from unconventional angles, and quickly relocate before the enemy can respond.

The Professional

Commander

Stefan "Niemand" Hans-Peter

Complete the Operation to recruit the mysterious operative Stefan "Niemand" Hans-Peter. With a shadowy past and an uncertain future, he embarks on his next dangerous Sector 3 mission.

Spotlight

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Before every battle, three standout vehicles from your team become the stars of a cinematic introduction, with one shown center stage.

Good results in your current game session, your account's performance milestones, and the richness of your vehicle's customization⁠—or perhaps a combination of all of them⁠—will earn your place in the Spotlight before the countdown begins.

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Onslaught: Year of the Phoenix

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A new annual cycle begins with the Year of the Phoenix, featuring three consecutive Seasons. Prepare to experience nighttime battlefields where visibility is limited, use Illumination Flares to uncover hidden enemies, master updated Role Skills, and compete for exclusive rewards⁠—including the Fireborn, a unique version of the BZ⁠-⁠75 featuring a spectacular 3D style.

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Battle Pass Season XXI

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Enjoy new core Tier XI machines for the first time: the Breaker, the Object 432U, and the STK⁠-⁠2! The main rewards of the new Battle Pass season will be brand-new 3D attachments, designed to make these vehicles—as well as your other favorite tanks—stand out on the battlefield.

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Redeployment Bonus

Welcome Back Rewards

If you haven't entered battle for more than 60 days, simply log in to receive a huge reward package, including 30⁠-⁠day rental Tier VIII and IX Premium vehicles, x5 XP missions, Personal Reserves, 2D styles, and 30 days of WoT Premium Account.

The bonuses are already waiting for you in the game. We will inform you in advance before they end.

Vz. 58 Medvěd

for rent

30 days of WoT Premium Account

VIII

Prototipo 6

for rent

2 2D Styles: "Amber Armor"

30 Personal Reserves

WoT Premium Account

Players with WoT Premium Account will be credited an additional 24 hours of Premium time to make up for the update maintenance period. If you'd like to make any in-game purchases, please wait until the servers are running again.

Scheduled Downtime

World of Tanks servers will be down from September 2, 2026 at 02:30 (CEST) until September 2, 2026 at 09:30 (CEST).

Update 2.4: Enter Overdrive!

Update 2.4 is here. Command six new Tier XI vehicles, experience smarter matchmaking, master new mechanics, and discover everything Overdrive has to offer. Roll Out!

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