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World of Tanks Patch Notes History

Wargaming ships a numbered update roughly every two to three months since the 2.0 relaunch in September 2025, with major updates adding Tier XI vehicles, new lines and system reworks. The current live version is Update 2.4, Overdrive (September 2026). Every major update below has a short summary, what it means for buyers where it matters, and links to the official notes.

Latest: Update 2.4 · ·5 patches tracked·Checked October 15, 2026
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  1. Update 2.4Latest

    Overdrive

    • Billed as the game's biggest update of 2026: a new German heavy line topped by the Tier XI Pz.Kpfw. Neu, whose heavies share a Shell Calibration System, plus five more Tier XI vehicles (Vz. 63P, BV-111, CAV 71, WZ-219 and Ho-Ri Shugo), each with a unique mechanic.
    • Light tanks were reorganized into Scout, Versatile and Support roles with more than 30 vehicles rebalanced, and matchmaking is capped at two light tanks per team at Tier VII and up.
    • A new Personal Missions operation rewards the Tier X Fossa VM 68, alongside Onslaught: Year of the Phoenix and Battle Pass Season XXI.
    Sources (2)
  2. Update 2.3

    Warming Up

    • Matchmaker improvements: fewer battles two tiers up for Tier VII to IX vehicles, a maximum of two SPGs per team, and platoons matched by tier.
    • Balance improvements for the Tier XI Fauteur, the return of Arcade Cabinet: Equalize!, and Battle Pass Season XX.
    Sources (1)
  3. Update 2.2.1

    Full Charge

    • Three new Tier XI vehicles: the Gorilla, which can fire before fully reloading; the Fauteur, whose propellant charge builds damage; and the wheeled Executor with a nitro boost.
    • Map overhauls for Serene Coast, Pearl River and Klondike, and the return of Onslaught and Frontline.
    Sources (1)
  4. Update 2.2

    Power Up!

    • Completed the long-running crew rework with 10 new perks, two per qualification, and perk resets costing credits instead of gold.
    • Improved Armor Inspector and sound physics simulation, rebalanced the Ares branch, and launched Battle Pass Season XIX.
    Sources (2)
  5. Update 2.0

    Update 2.0

    • Introduced Tier XI with 16 new top-tier tanks carrying unique mechanics, and rebalanced more than 350 vehicles.
    • Smarter matchmaking with limits on tank destroyers and light tanks, plus a redesigned Garage interface.
    • Added the story-driven PvE Operation Boiling Point on the new Nordskar map and Personal Missions 3.0.
    Sources (1)

Read the full patch notes

Our summaries cover the changes that matter to players and buyers. For every line item, read the developer’s own notes.

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FAQ

What is the latest World of Tanks patch?

The latest update we track is Update 2.4, Overdrive, released September 1, 2026. The full list is on this page, newest first, and we re-check it regularly.

Where can I read the official World of Tanks patch notes?

The full notes are published by the developer: Wargaming: World of Tanks release notes. Each patch on this page also links the sources we used.

How far back does this World of Tanks patch history go?

It covers the major updates from September 3, 2025 onward, 5 patches in total. Small hotfixes are left out unless they change trading or buying.

We summarize from the developer’s announcements and name the outlet when a detail comes from a single report. Found an error or a missing patch? Tell us, and see our editorial policy.

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