Ten years of World of Tanks Blitz: A summer full of celebrations
06/20/2024 - World of Tanks Blitz is celebrating its tenth anniversary with over 180 million players and impressive sales. The summer is all about the anniversary, with numerous events and rewards for the community.
World of Tanks Blitz is celebrating its tenth anniversary. Since its launch as a mobile-only game with eight maps and three tank nations, the game has evolved into a successful AAA title that is now available on multiple platforms including macOS, Windows 10, Steam and Nintendo Switch. This expansion has created an extensive cross-play and cross-progression ecosystem that excites tank lovers worldwide.
The game has seen continuous growth over the years. The MS-1 development team has always listened to player feedback, improved graphical quality and performance, and introduced exciting in-game events and key partnerships. Today, World of Tanks Blitz features more than 500 historical and fictional tanks, eleven game modes and over 30 maps used by 180 million players worldwide.
Thaine Lyman, General Manager at MS-1 Studio, Wargaming, emphasized the importance of the relentless pursuit of innovation: "While working on World of Tanks Blitz, one of the most important lessons we learned was that you can't set limits. This allowed the team to transform a rather niche, slow-paced tank gameplay into a fun and engaging experience that appeals to a wider audience."
Summer full of anniversary events
To celebrate its tenth birthday, World of Tanks Blitz has planned a summer full of in-game festivities. A special birthday event kicked off in June, where players can win brand new Tier VIII and popular Tier X tanks. In addition, a special celebration container with the Blasteroid tank, a themed avatar and a profile background will be available until June 30.
In July, players can expect a space-themed party, including the "Objective: Sheridan Missile" event that brings back the Sheridan missile tank. A special collaboration with a world-famous sci-fi film franchise is also announced, extending the celebrations into the cosmos.
In August, the player-favorite Mad Games event returns for ten days, accompanied by the highly anticipated Seniority Awards. To round off the celebrations, tank drivers can look forward to a secret, epic gift that will bring a decade of virtual tank battles to a worthy close.
Special surprise for German players
World of Tanks Blitz is planning a special surprise especially for the German community: As part of the birthday celebrations, well-known German influencers will stream the game in teams of two and collect points together with their community. Participants can win various in-game goodies. A final tournament will then take place in August in which all teams will compete against each other.
How many players does World of Tanks Blitz have?
The game has over 180 million registered players worldwide.
What is planned for the tenth anniversary?
Numerous in-game events and rewards are planned for the tenth anniversary, including special tanks, themed events and a collaboration with a sci-fi movie franchise.
Are there special events for German players?
Yes, well-known German influencers will stream the game and collect points together with their community. A final tournament will take place in August.
On which platforms is World of Tanks Blitz available?
World of Tanks Blitz is available on macOS, Windows 10, Steam and Nintendo Switch.
Source: Editorial office