
Wargaming announced World of Tanks update 2.0, which is the most ambitious update in World of Tanks to date. The update debuts Tier XI tanks, redesigns Hangar and UI, and adds a new map: Nordskar. World of Tanks update 2.0 adds comprehensive rebalancing for over 350 vehicles across all tiers; the exact balance updates are not yet readily available.
The update is scheduled to be released on Sept. 3, 2025 in North America and Europe, and Sept. 1 in Asia; the update announcement was accompanied by a World of Tanks update 2.0 cinematic trailer on Aug. 19.
Here are all the updated details currently available as of writing, according to the official blog post:
- Introduction of Tier XI tanks: 16 new Tier XI vehicles, each with unique gameplay mechanics and a new progression system are added to the game for the first time in history, with more to be released in future.
- Comprehensive Rebalance of Tanks: Over 350 vehicles across all tiers reworked to deliver smarter roles and fairer gameplay.
- Brand New Hangar: Now your hangar is a tank factory where vehicles are assembled, equipped, and always battle-ready.
- Enhanced UI: New, streamlined, functional and informative.
- New Matchmaker: Built from the ground up for faster queues, better team balance, and more dynamic battles.
- New Map: Nordskar, a new Scandinavian map that players have requested for a long time.
- PVE Event: “Operation Boiling Point” sets the narrative backdrop for the arrival of Tier XI vehicles, where players can try three different Tier XI tanks on a brand-new battlefield.
- Sound Upgrade: Heavier, more authentic tank sounds recorded from real vehicles, clearer combat audio and immersive soundscape that brings every battle to life.
The full update 2.0 patch notes will be made available on Aug. 31; previews of the tier XI tanks can be found here.
World of Tanks was initially released on Aug. 12, 2010, for PlayStation, PC, and Xbox; the title sees consistent updates and support. World of Tanks hit a peak concurrent player count of 9,569 on Steam in May 2025, according to SteamDB.