Press release -
World of Tanks Marks Its 15th Anniversary
August 7, 2025 – Wargaming is proud to celebrate a major milestone for World of Tanks. Since its launch in 2010, the game has earned global acclaim, amassed millions of players, and set the standard for online tank warfare. This year promises to be the biggest celebration yet!
“Fifteen years ago, we launched World of Tanks with a bold mission: to bring tank combat to gamers like never before,” said Victor Kislyi, CEO of Wargaming. “Since then, it’s become something even greater — a digital hobby that unites millions of dedicated players across the globe. Here’s to the battles we’ve fought, the friendships we’ve forged, and the many more years ahead.”
World of Tanks is not just about creating epic battles, it’s about building lasting friendships. Over 15 years, our players have formed bonds as strong as the tanks they command. We are pleased to share our “15 Years of Friendship: A Journey Through Memories” video, a heartfelt tribute to the relationships and memories that make World of Tanks so special.
Check Out 15 Years of Friendship: A Journey Through Memories Video
From August 8th to August 31st, the World of Tanks Team invites all players to join the festivities filled with gifts, special missions, exclusive drops, and exciting surprises.
- The celebration kicks off right in the Garage, where players can access the Anniversary Album. Log in daily to open envelopes, relive key moments from World of Tanks history, and claim thrilling rewards.
- Withspecial Anniversary Battle Pass Chapter players will be able to earn the brand-new Brennos, a Tier VIII French heavy tank, special crew from the Garage tankers, and other valuable in-game items.
- Players should prepare for even more explosive action, as the Arcade Cabinet will feature Overwhelming Fire fun mode for two weekends in August. It delivers high-intensity battles with eight unconventional vehicles firing thousands of rounds per minute.
- Veteran In-game Bonuses: Everyone who created their World of Tanks account before April 14, 2012, is officially recognized as a veteran and get special “15th Anniversary” badge. In any battle that includes at least one veteran player, all participants receive a +15% boost to the base amount of credits earned in battle.
- Anniversary Streams: A series of anniversary streams where players can earn 3D and 2D tank styles, Crew skins, Tier VIII–IX Premium vehicles, and much more.
Fifteen years strong, World of Tanks continues to evolve thanks to its incredible community. Whether you're a fresh recruit or a longtime commander, there’s never been a better time to roll out.
Additionally, to celebrate 15 years of World of Tanks, Wargaming is launching a special anniversary merch lineup for tank enthusiasts around the world. From exclusive apparel to one-of-a-kind gear, the collection offers fans a stylish way to mark the occasion. Explore the full range here: https://worldoftanksstore.eu
For more information about the celebration, please visit here.
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About World of Tanks
World of Tanks is the first team-based, massively multiplayer online action game dedicated to tank warfare. Throw yourself into the epic tank battles of World War II with gamers all over the world. Your arsenal includes over 800 armored vehicles from 11 nations, carefully detailed with historical accuracy.
Official website: worldoftanks.com
About Wargaming
Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has grown to become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 15 offices around the world, including studios in Guildford, Prague, Chicago, Austin, Shanghai, Tokyo, Vilnius, Kyiv, and Belgrade. Millions of players enjoy Wargaming's titles across all major gaming platforms. Our flagship products include hit free-to-play franchises - World of Tanks and World of Warships.
Official website: https://wargaming.com/en/