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World of TanksNewsOnslaught: Year of the Phoenix Begins!
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Onslaught: Year of the Phoenix Begins!

World of Tanks · published 24 Aug 2026, 13:00 UTC

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Commanders!The Year of the Phoenix is just around the corner, kicking off a new annual cycle with three seasons and exciting rewards. The journey starts with the Season of the Azure Phoenix, where every battle brings you one step closer to the ultimate prize: the Fireborn, an exclusive Tier X reward vehicle with a progressive 3D style. Scroll down for details!

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Event Start

September 2, 02:30

September 1, 00:30 | 02:30 | 03:30

September 1, 02:00

Event End

October 11, 03:00

October 11 00:30 | 02:30 | 03:30

October 11, 02:00

Meet the Fireborn

The Year of the Phoenix introduces a new set of annual rewards for the most dedicated Commanders. Progress through all three seasons to earn valuable prizes, culminating in the Fireborn—an exclusive Tier X reward vehicle, a copy of the BZ-75.

It comes with a unique crew with Brothers in Arms as a zero perk and enough XP to train two more perks. The Fireborn also features a stunning progressive 3D style.

Seasonal Rewards

Every battle brings you closer to valuable rewards. Climb through the Onslaught ranks to earn bonds, customization items, and the progressive "Undying Flame (Azure)" 2D style, along with plenty of other prizes.

Night Maps: Under the Cover of Darkness

  • Night Battlefields: Glacier, Sand River, Outpost, and Steppes now feature nighttime conditions, updated Points of Interest, and new tactical opportunities.

  • New Points of Interest: Capture Observation Posts to launch an Illumination Flare, revealing enemies within its area and increasing the damage they receive.

  • Gameplay Changes: Night battles feature adjusted vehicle parameters including concealment, spotting range, and signal range, encouraging fresh tactics and teamwork.

More Season Changes

  • Draw resolution rules. If time runs out without a clear winner, victory is awarded based on surviving vehicles, damage dealt, and the first destruction. Only completely inactive battles can still end in a draw.

  • Super Platoons off. To improve matchmaking quality, Super Platoons are disabled for this season.

  • New roles for light tanks. Several light tanks receive updated combat roles and balance changes.

  • Rental vehicles. This season's rental lineup includes the Centurion Action X, E 100, and T110E3. All vehicles have predefined crews and equipment setups.

  • The Vz. 60S Dravec status. This vehicle will not participate due to competitive balance adjustments.

  • Excluded maps: Daytime versions of all four maps listed above (Glacier, Sand River, Last Frontier, and Steppes) are temporarily removed from the rotation. 

Prepare to fight for the Fireborn, Commanders!

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