This year World of Tanks turns 10.
Ten!
Many things have happened in the game over this time.
There are thousands of stories each of us can tell.
Stories about standing your ground and never giving up.
Working out new tactics.
Pushing forward, no matter what.
And being a part of the great tanker community.
These ten years have been legendary.
And we must celebrate this anniversary with a bang, so it'll long be remembered.
The celebration will culminate in August
and bring a lot of new and interesting stuff into the game.
Meanwhile, it's a great time to look back
and reflect on the unforgettable journey we've shared together over the last ten years.
Starting on April 22,
five Acts will be available in the game within the 10th Anniversary event.
Each Act will last about a month and cover two years of the game's development
starting from 2010.
At the beginning of the game event,
the World of Tanks Archives will become available.
The five great Acts cover the project's history,
the game's first steps and eventual global expansion,
while focusing on glorious moments and key accomplishments.
The things that World of Tanks cannot be imagined without, let alone understood.
New pages of the story are unlocked sequentially during the event.
Certain parts will leave seasoned tankers feeling nostalgic.
Other tales will help new players understand the game's history.
There will be some things the most dedicated players might not even know.
The first week of each Act is the Active Phase period.
During this time, Anniversary Missions will be available.
These missions of constantly increasing difficulty form three chains.
Players can complete them in both Random and Grand Battles.
For completing these missions players will earn Anniversary Coins.
These can be used for purchasing various commemorative customization elements
in the Anniversary Store, as well as directives and Personal Reserves.
But that's not all.
The Anniversary Store has much more to offer.
At the beginning of each Act,
three vehicles featuring unique exteriors will become available for purchase there.
You know these vehicles very well,
but the styles they come with are something special.
They will fit in any Garage just fine.
Moreover, you'll get Anniversary Coins free of charge when purchasing Gold.
For completing the entire mission chain during the Active Phase of each Act
you'll get a special reward.
It's a special medal, and its design evolves after each completed Act.
And a Gold Key.
Collect three keys to get a unique 10th Anniversary reward.
An exclusive 3D style for a Tier IX vehicle.
The most determined players who collect all five keys will receive a special badge.
In addition to special missions,
different unusual events are being held during the Active Phase.
They will allow you to remember different aspects of the game.
During the first Act, a very important communication tool,
a stage for stand-ups, and a forum for sharing important opinions,
the General Chat, will be reintroduced to the game for an entire week!
You'll be able to trade both shells and courtesies!
For example, you can wish your enemies a good fight
or reveal a secret key combination
that allows them to turn on their vehicle's headlights.
But pay attention: even though the General Chat is enabled,
the game rules still apply, as well as penalties for violating them.
The other Acts will bring even more pleasant surprises.
Experienced tankers will definitely enjoy them.
After the Active Phase is finished, the Breather period starts.
It lasts until the next Act begins.
During this Breather, nostalgic mini-events are not available,
players cannot earn keys, and Anniversary Missions are replaced
with other missions that are easier to complete.
But players can keep playing as usual
while collecting Anniversary Coins for new purchases.
Check out the special 10th Anniversary section on our portal
to find out more about the history of World of Tanks.
World of Tanks turns ten.
It's a great event, full of wonderful surprises.
It's a great opportunity to look back and enjoy the nostalgia.
We've come a long way.
World of Tanks has changed beyond recognition over the past ten years.
But one thing remains the same — you.
The World of Tanks Archives are a story of victories you've created.
Let's celebrate the 10th Anniversary together!