Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the distribution model for premium vehicles in World of Tanks has evolved. Players now primarily acquire new premium tanks through loot boxes, auctions, marathons, and similar events. Consequently, only about one new tank per year is released through straightforward open sales, excluding those associated with collaborations or special events.
Here is a list of vehicles introduced via open sales since 2020:
- June 18, 2020: ISU-152K
- August 11, 2021: Škoda T 56
- August 31, 2022: SMV CC-64 Vipera
- August 10, 2023: GSOR 1010 FB
- February 26, 2025: KV-4 Turchaninov
This pattern underscores the trend of releasing approximately one new tank per year through open sales.
The shift away from direct purchases stems from players’ growing preference for value-added acquisitions. Events like the New Year’s loot boxes offer not only the desired tank but also additional in-game assets, making them more appealing. As a result, the release strategy for new vehicles has been adjusted to align with these preferences.
Typically, collectors are the primary purchasers of tanks released through open sales. Exceptions include a few tanks that have garnered broader interest due to their unique characteristics.
This trend is expected to continue. While additional offers may emerge throughout the year, new tanks will predominantly be introduced through loot boxes and similar mechanisms.
You forgot the tier 9 Strv from August 2024.
As I’ve bought every open sale tank so far. I can’t say the same about lootboxes. And the next one is not far away either. It’s honestly boring with box events every 2 months in the first half of the year