Press release

World of Tanks Blitz Partners with ex-Arsenal football player Lukas Podolski

 Legendary player to kick-off the new Season

June 7th, 2023 — World of Tanks Blitz is thrilled to announce the launch of its largest content feature of the year called Seasons. Each Season spans three months and brings tankers a new gaming experience by delivering a series of events, operations, rewards, and promotions unified by a common style, theme, and engaging storyline.


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Season 1: Retrotopia presents a captivating retrofuturistic universe offering players an opportunity to explore the vast possibilities of this exciting new era. Tankers have three months to enjoy the aesthetics, learn the story of the fantastic city, earn, and spend local currency - Kitcoins - and research three unique high tier seasonal tanks: Magnate, Fixer, Regressor.  


To familiarize oneself with the new Retrotopia lifestyle and to become the star of the Season, players need skills, an unstoppable will to win and, of course, a professional coach. World of Tanks Blitz team has found an ultimate mentor — Lukas Podolski, a world football star and renowned goal scorer. 

Starting from June 8th until June 18th players will have the opportunity to engage in the exclusive Top Scorer Quest. By successfully completing the stages, players will unlock a host of rewards directly from Lukas Podolski which include an avatar, Powerful Shotprofile background, a Football Shirt Collectible Item with Lukas signature, a special football themed camouflage, and much more.  


"Being featured in a game with millions of players is fantastic”said Lukas Podolski. “World of Tanks Blitz offers fun and entertainment, breaking boundaries along the way. I have prepared a special quest for tankers where they can win exclusive prizes from me, so I can’t wait to see the players' reaction to my appearance in the game, and I'm confident they will have a blast."  


“We are constantly busy with creating new experiences for our players and experimenting with different themes and settings”, said Ilya Goncharov, WoT Blitz Content Creator Lead. “With Season 1 we are bringing a whole new world where technology, luxury, and elegance blend. We are happy to invite our players to be a part of the evolution the universe will go through over the next three months.” 


To learn more about the Seasons and the collaboration with Lukas Podolski, visit the official World of Tanks Blitz website: wotblitz.com  


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About World of Tanks Blitz:  

World of Tanks Blitz is a cross-platform, free-to-play, team-based MMO action game dedicated to fierce tank combat. Available on iOS, macOS, Android, Windows 10, Steam, and Nintendo Switch, the game lets players control over 400 legendary armored vehicles.


World of Tanks Blitz is a fun, lighthearted approach to the genre that bends the rules of reality and puts an engaging twist on tank combat. Deep mechanics and realistic physical models across both authentic and alternative historical settings, combine to create fluid gameplay and tactical diversity.


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About MS-1:  

MS-1 is Wargaming’s premier mobile development studio behind World of Tanks Blitz, a globally renowned cross-platform shooter, and World of Warships Blitz, a mobile naval combat game.


MS-1 is an international and multicultural studio comprising of professionals from diverse backgrounds and experience across all disciplines. This includes development, publishing, and operations. This cultural diversity helps deliver games that resonate with different audiences around the globe.


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About Lukas Podolski:   

Lukas Podolski is a professional German football player renowned for his dynamic playing style and powerful left foot. His explosive performances attracted attention from top European clubs, leading him to play for prominent teams such as Bayern Munich, Arsenal, and Inter Milan. A dedicated team player with an innate sense of leadership, Lukas represented the German national team in several international tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup and UEFA European Championships.


Beyond his on-field prowess, Podolski has also garnered admiration for his charismatic personality, engaging with fans and embodying a genuine love for football.