Incredible things happen on Halloween.
Especially in World of Tanks…
Here, witches gather for their sabbath, and cats transform into radio operators.
Let's just say, Pumpkin Bash has begun!
“It’s time for some fire!”
The event will last 15 days. During this time,
night will shroud the maps in this special game mode with an eerie mist,
lit only by a shimmering full moon.
These good old maps have never looked so mysterious.
It's the perfect setting for some very unusual battles.
And only Tier VI to VIII vehicles will be allowed to enter.
Wheeled tanks will be placed in separate battles against other wheeled tanks.
But if you don't have your own wheels, you can borrow them. For free.
“And remember to ease off the clutch gently.”
If something goes wrong in battle and your vehicle is destroyed…
No need to fear!
You will have infinite respawns. As many times as you need.
You won't even have to pay for repairs!
After respawning,
you'll be invulnerable for your first 10 seconds on the battlefield.
There are two bases on each map. Capture both to win the battle.
If neither team manages to capture the bases after 10 minutes,
the team that caused the most damage wins.
Remember: winning is more important than saving your vehicle.
“Sure, let's break this tank too. I guess we're millionaires now.”
Pumpkin Bash mode features special Combat Abilities
that must be prepared before battle.
To do so, you will have three slots.
Passive abilities are active throughout the entire battle.
Enchanted Armor increases damage from ramming
and fully protects your vehicle against enemy ramming.
Hail of Fire increases your vehicle's rate of fire.
Hulk adds more hit points to your vehicle.
And the Bullseye ability allows you to hit enemies on the neighboring map.
Well, not quite.
Active combat abilities reflect the character of each of the four witches
and their magic cat.
Commander Cordelia's Recovery ability
restores up to 20% of your vehicle's hit points and repairs all modules.
“We'll be as good as new soon!”
Aurelia von Alden's Magic Shield protects the vehicle against any damage,
except for falling and drowning.
It only works for 3 seconds… But it works!
“We're invincible! Perfect! Impeccable!”
Driver Deirdre's Dash ability
gives a strong boost to engine power and top speed.
It works for 10 seconds.
“We're about to take off!”
Gunner Sybill's Fire Shot…
Well, it says a lot about this witch's blazing personality.
The ability sets the enemy on fire upon penetration.
“Do you like it medium or well done?”
And our whiskered Radio Operator can cast Decay on the enemy
to knock them off their tracks and break their gun.
“Oh, THAT was a mistake! Don't! ANGER! The CAT!”
On top of all this witchy magic, there are also special abilities:
gifts from a powerful pumpkin. Watch out for Jack-o'-Lanterns
with special boosts that appear right in battle.
Pick one up for an instant effect: a whirlwind rate of fire,
double damage,
module destruction,
and another type of fire shot.
“Put it out yourselves, I have paws.”
Unlike regular Combat Abilities, these Pumpkin Gifts work permanently.
For example, a vehicle that picks up Flaming Jack
is guaranteed to light up enemies with every penetration.
Also, picking up a gift
instantly restores and increases your maximum number of hit points.
It also surrounds the vehicle with a very beautiful glow.
Each boost glows a different color.
But here's the catch. You can only pick up one Pumpkin Gift.
And once you do, you will be permanently spotted.
Plus, anyone who destroys you will take the gift for themselves.
This makes a boosted tank both the hunter and the prey.
Repairs and shells are free in this mode!
You will only have to pay for consumables and abilities.
Combat Abilities must be purchased before every battle,
but they can be used in that battle as many times as you want.
And even though you won't be able to earn credits and XP in this mode,
there will be plenty of opportunities for rewards.
Because cats love rewards!
A progression awaits you in the Pumpkin Bash event.
It will be divided into 5 Stages.
Each Stage will be available for a limited time
and will focus on one of the crew members.
To complete the Stages, you need to complete special missions.
There are two missions. The first brings you bonds and consumables.
The second will earn you decals, spooky new 2D styles,
and most importantly, these unique crew members!
You'll also get ability charges at each Stage.
One free charge per day (a gift from the witch whose stage you're completing).
And another charge for one bonus mission per Stage.
These missions are completed in Random Battles
and provide charges for active and passive abilities.
But that's not all!
Each crew member has its own unique character and qualification.
If you gather them all in one vehicle,
you will get a group voiceover for all five characters!
And if you miss a stage and don't manage to get the rewards, don't worry.
You can purchase them in a special tab in the Store.
“Ha! Who's got nine lives?”
These rewards may be wickedly cool, but they're not our priority in this mode.
The best Halloween treat this October
is spook-tacularly good gameplay and easy fun.
Respawn as much as you want, use Combat Abilities,
and help the witches transform into an invincible crew!
“Have a good day!”