Update 2.3: Warming Up

Commanders!Update 2.3: Warming Up introduces changes to the matchmaker and balance adjustments to the Fauteur, a Tier XI French heavy tank. It also brings improvements to the customization system and marks the return of two fan-favorite modes, Steel Hunter and Arcade Cabinet: Equalize!. Enjoy!World of Tanks servers for Update 2.3 will be available from:EU (CEST/UTC+2)NA (ET | CT | PT)ASIA (UTC+8)June 3 at 08:30June 2 at 06:00 | 08:00 | 09:00June 2 at 07:00Fauteur: Balance ImprovementsThe Fauteur, a Tier XI French heavy tank, is receiving a set of targeted improvements. These changes affect both its unique special ability and base parameters. Now you can use its high-powered firing mode with greater confidence. You can check out the exact stat changes in the Patch Notes on the portal.Matchmaker Updates: Improvements and What's NextSince sharing our plans in March, we've been closely following your feedback—and now we're ready to roll out several of the announced improvements. Starting with Update 2.3, the matchmaker will feature:Reduced number of two-tiers-above battles for Tier VII–IX vehiclesArtillery limits—no more than two SPGs per teamPlatoon balancing by tier—Platoons are matched with others of the same tier.Fewer non-15x15 battlesOur goal is simple: make every battle feel fair, balanced, diverse, and comfortable. Work on the matchmaker continues. In this Update, we'll keep testing new features. Check out the link below for more details.CHECK DETAILSArcade Cabinet: Equalize!The fan-favorite Equalize! mode returns for two special weekends this June. Mix vehicles of Tier I and Tier X in one battle and enjoy rebalanced parameters that level the playing field. Lower-tier vehicles receive boosted characteristics, allowing them to compete with higher-tier machines and shine in unexpected ways.Event duration:EU (CEST/UTC+2)NA (PT | CT | ET)ASIA (UTC+8)Launch 1 StartJune 12 at 10:00June 12 at 07:00 | 09:00 | 10:00June 12 at 13:00Launch 1 EndJune 15 at 00:01June 14 at 22:01 | June 15 at 00:01June 15 at 04:00Launch 2 StartJune 19 at 10:00June 19 at 07:00 | 09:00 | 10:00June 19 at 13:00Launch 2 EndJune 22 at 00:01June 21 at 22:01 | June 22 at 00:01 | 01:01June 22 at 04:00Steel Hunter: Be the Last Hero Standing!The battle royale mode will be back soon! Drop into the battlefield, upgrade your vehicle during the match, and fight to survive! Scavenge resources, avoid dangerous zones, and outplay your opponents—only one will emerge victorious.EU (CEST/UTC+2)NA (PT | CT | ET)ASIA (UTC+8)Event StartJune 8 at 08:00June 8 at 06:00 | 08:00 | 09:00June 9 at 08:00Event EndJune 15 at 03:00June 15 at 01:00 | 03:00 | 04:00June 15 at 03:00Battle Pass Season XX: Searching the SandsA new Battle Pass Season brings tons of rewards and fresh customization items. It means the opportunity to start collecting Tokens toward the KB-52, available for a fixed cost of 28 Tokens. If you've saved Tokens from Season XIX—both Base and Improved Progression—you'll be able to gather enough for this Season to claim it!EU (CEST/UTC+2)NA (PT | CT | ET)ASIA (UTC+8)Event StartJune 3 at 09:00June 2 at 06:30 | 08:30 | 09:30June 2 at 07:30Event EndSeptember 2 at 02:30 September 1 at 00:30 | 02:30 | 03:30September 1 at 02:00FIND OUT MOREGlobal Map Season 23 Is Coming!Prepare for the next Global Map Season! Clan battles will soon reignite, bringing fierce competition, strategic gameplay, and valuable rewards. Fight for territory, prove your clan's strength, and claim your place among the elite.Not in a clan yet? Now's the perfect time to join one and take part in the action.EU (CEST/UTC+2)NA (PT | CT | ET)ASIA (UTC+8)Event StartJune 8 at 10:00June 8 at 05:00 | 07:00 | 08:00June 9 at 05:00Event EndJuly 11 at 10:00July 11 at 05:00 | 07:00 | 08:00July 12 at 05:00Object Transparency While AimingCustomization continues to evolve in Update 2.3. More vehicles now support 3D attachments, expanding your options to personalize your tanks. Check the full list of updated vehicles in the Patch Notes.At the same time, the new object transparency while aiming feature ensures that attachments never block your view. Enjoy greater freedom of customization without compromising gameplay.Premium AccountDowntimePlayers with WoT Premium Account will be credited an additional 24 hours of Premium Account time to make up for the update maintenance period.World of Tanks servers will be down on:EU: 03.06, 02:30–08:30 CEST (UTC+2)NA: 02.06, 00:30–06:30 (ET) | 02.06, 02:30–08:30 (CT) | 02.06, 03:30–09:30 (PT)ASIA: 02.06, 02:00–07:00 (UTC+8)UPDATE 2.3—FULL DETAILSEU NA ASIA Roll Out!

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Update 2.3: Warming Up

Commanders!

Update 2.3: Warming Up introduces changes to the matchmaker and balance adjustments to the Fauteur, a Tier XI French heavy tank. It also brings improvements to the customization system and marks the return of two fan-favorite modes, Steel Hunter and Arcade Cabinet: Equalize!. Enjoy!

World of Tanks servers for Update 2.3 will be available from:

EU (CEST/UTC+2)

NA (ET | CT | PT)

ASIA (UTC+8)

June 3 at 08:30

June 2 at 06:00 | 08:00 | 09:00

June 2 at 07:00

Fauteur: Balance Improvements

The Fauteur, a Tier XI French heavy tank, is receiving a set of targeted improvements. These changes affect both its unique special ability and base parameters. Now you can use its high-powered firing mode with greater confidence. You can check out the exact stat changes in the Patch Notes on the portal.

Matchmaker Updates: Improvements and What's Next

Since sharing our plans in March, we've been closely following your feedback—and now we're ready to roll out several of the announced improvements. Starting with Update 2.3, the matchmaker will feature:

  • Reduced number of two-tiers-above battles for Tier VII–IX vehicles

  • Artillery limits—no more than two SPGs per team

  • Platoon balancing by tier—Platoons are matched with others of the same tier.

  • Fewer non-15x15 battles

Our goal is simple: make every battle feel fair, balanced, diverse, and comfortable. Work on the matchmaker continues. In this Update, we'll keep testing new features. Check out the link below for more details.

CHECK DETAILS

Arcade Cabinet: Equalize!

The fan-favorite Equalize! mode returns for two special weekends this June. Mix vehicles of Tier I and Tier X in one battle and enjoy rebalanced parameters that level the playing field. Lower-tier vehicles receive boosted characteristics, allowing them to compete with higher-tier machines and shine in unexpected ways.

Event duration:

EU (CEST/UTC+2)

NA (PT | CT | ET)

ASIA (UTC+8)

Launch 1 Start

June 12 at 10:00

June 12 at 07:00 | 09:00 | 10:00

June 12 at 13:00

Launch 1 End

June 15 at 00:01

June 14 at 22:01 | June 15 at 00:01

June 15 at 04:00

Launch 2 Start

June 19 at 10:00

June 19 at 07:00 | 09:00 | 10:00

June 19 at 13:00

Launch 2 End

June 22 at 00:01

June 21 at 22:01 | June 22 at 00:01 | 01:01

June 22 at 04:00

Steel Hunter: Be the Last Hero Standing!

The battle royale mode will be back soon! Drop into the battlefield, upgrade your vehicle during the match, and fight to survive! Scavenge resources, avoid dangerous zones, and outplay your opponents—only one will emerge victorious.

EU (CEST/UTC+2)

NA (PT | CT | ET)

ASIA (UTC+8)

Event Start

June 8 at 08:00

June 8 at 06:00 | 08:00 | 09:00

June 9 at 08:00

Event End

June 15 at 03:00

June 15 at 01:00 | 03:00 | 04:00

June 15 at 03:00

Battle Pass Season XX: Searching the Sands

A new Battle Pass Season brings tons of rewards and fresh customization items. It means the opportunity to start collecting Tokens toward the KB-52, available for a fixed cost of 28 Tokens. If you've saved Tokens from Season XIX—both Base and Improved Progression—you'll be able to gather enough for this Season to claim it!

EU (CEST/UTC+2)

NA (PT | CT | ET)

ASIA (UTC+8)

Event Start

June 3 at 09:00

June 2 at 06:30 | 08:30 | 09:30

June 2 at 07:30

Event End

September 2 at 02:30

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

September 1 at 02:00

FIND OUT MORE

Global Map Season 23 Is Coming!

Prepare for the next Global Map Season! Clan battles will soon reignite, bringing fierce competition, strategic gameplay, and valuable rewards. Fight for territory, prove your clan's strength, and claim your place among the elite.

Not in a clan yet? Now's the perfect time to join one and take part in the action.

EU (CEST/UTC+2)

NA (PT | CT | ET)

ASIA (UTC+8)

Event Start

June 8 at 10:00

June 8 at 05:00 | 07:00 | 08:00

June 9 at 05:00

Event End

July 11 at 10:00

July 11 at 05:00 | 07:00 | 08:00

July 12 at 05:00

Object Transparency While Aiming

Customization continues to evolve in Update 2.3. More vehicles now support 3D attachments, expanding your options to personalize your tanks. Check the full list of updated vehicles in the Patch Notes.

At the same time, the new object transparency while aiming feature ensures that attachments never block your view. Enjoy greater freedom of customization without compromising gameplay.

Premium Account

Downtime

Players with WoT Premium Account will be credited an additional 24 hours of Premium Account time to make up for the update maintenance period.

World of Tanks servers will be down on:

EU: 03.06, 02:30–08:30 CEST (UTC+2)

NA: 02.06, 00:30–06:30 (ET) | 02.06, 02:30–08:30 (CT) | 02.06, 03:30–09:30 (PT)

ASIA: 02.06, 02:00–07:00 (UTC+8)

UPDATE 2.3—FULL DETAILS

EU NA ASIA

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