WoT Monthly: January

Commanders! The new year is kicking off with a stacked January—from the final days of Holiday Ops to the arrival of Update 2.1.1, new Tier XI vehicles, a fresh U.S. medium line, and major competitive action. Here's everything coming your way this month.

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Upcoming Specials and Events

Click around the calendar below for all the necessary info on what's coming in World of Tanks this January!

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Highlights of the Month
Battle Pass
Competitive Gaming
Event
Livestream
Special
Update
 
 
 
Update
Update 2.1.1

Update 2.1.1 is coming in mid-January, bringing the next wave of Tier XI vehicles, balance adjustments for existing Tier XI tanks, and continued progression into the new era of World of Tanks.

Tune in to your favorite streamers to see the changes in action and collect Twitch Drops.

Special
American Medium Tanks and Two New Tier XI

Update 2.1.1 introduces the new U.S. medium tank branch from Tier VII–XI, all equipped with a next-generation autocannon featuring a heat-management system. The Chinese PTZ-78 and Japanese STK-2 also join the Tier XI roster, each offering unique tactical mechanics and mobility options.

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Competitive Gaming
Onslaught: Season of the Crimson Dragon

The second chapter in the Year of the Dragon begins. Battle through World of Tanks' most competitive mode, earn valuable progression rewards, and push toward the annual reward—the Ashbringer. Explore the new detailed season statistics and take on the latest addition to the map pool: Erlenberg.

Competitive Gaming
OLS Season 5

The Onslaught Legends Series returns with Season 5 on January 20. Tune in and watch Europe's top teams compete live on Twitch, earn OLS Tokens by watching the action, and spend them in the returning OLS Token Store.

Special
Battle Journey 2025

Take a look back at your year in World of Tanks with the personalized Battle Journey. Review your achievements, share your highlights, and compare results with friends before the Journey closes on January 11.

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Event
Holiday Ops 2026

Holiday Ops 2026 wraps up on January 12. Finish Benedict Cumberbatch's missions, complete Battle Pass: Holiday Havoc, adopt Chaffee the dog, unlock missed Advent Calendar gifts starting January 1, and secure your Large Boxes before the event ends.

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Special
Well-Deserved Reward + 2.0 Gift Reminder

The Best of the 2.0 Gift, your Well-Deserved Reward, and an additional Tech Tree branch are still waiting for you in-game if you haven't claimed them yet. Don't miss out on heaps of gifts and goodies for seasoned commanders and new players, including tokens to spend on vehicles, styles, equipment, and more.

The Tech Tree branch and 2.0 Gift are only available until Update 2.1.1, scheduled for mid-January. The rest of the Well-Deserved Reward runs through until November 2026.

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Livestream
Festive Token Store

Keep earning Festive Tokens by watching World of Tanks streams on Twitch until January 12, then spend them in the Festive Token Store before it closes on January 19. Vehicles like the VIII Strv 81 and VIII Object 274a are within your reach.

WATCH AND EARN ON TWITCH  

Special
New Year Social Media Activities

January kicks off our Month of Social Media. Expect giveaways across YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, as well as special creator-supported Drops on TikTok from January 2 to January 19. Tune in to daily streams, participate in platform-specific giveaways, and keep an eye out for exclusive styles, decals, and attachments.

TIKTOK   INSTAGRAM   YOUTUBE   FACEBOOK   X  

Get ready for a thrilling start to the year!

January delivers new vehicles, returning events, and plenty of opportunities to earn rewards. Follow our channels for more announcements throughout the month, and share your highlights with the community.

Roll Out!