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World of Tanks presents Tankfest - The World’s best display of Historic Moving Armour.
Come have a blast. Play World of Tanks on all platforms, meet Ferris from the 'Veterans With Dogs' charity and much more
Beyond the event sponsorship, World of Tanks extends its support to The Tank Museum's enriching exhibition and education programs. By investing in these initiatives, World of Tanks helps preserve and share the invaluable knowledge of tank warfare with enthusiasts, visitors, and future generations. Their dedication to educational offerings ensures that the historical significance of tanks remains alive and accessible to all.
World of Tank's collaborations with The Tank Museum have resulted in significant contributions in the past, such as creating an education centre in 2013 plus supporting a multitude of restoration projects over the years. They also partnered in 2020 to co-launch Tankfest Online, a pioneering digital event. Another notable addition to the visitor experience is the World of Tanks Gaming Zone this offers a unique history-learning experience. These initiatives showcase Wargaming's commitment to restoration, education, and innovation in promoting the appreciation of armoured warfare history.
This year will be the first time that not only World of Tanks PC will be featured at Tankfest the rest of the franchise will be added to the existing PC Zone. Including World of Tanks Modern Armor, the console version for PlayStation®4 Pro, PlayStation 5, Xbox One X, Xbox Series S & Xbox Series X in 4K resolution. Secondly, World of Tanks Blitz, is available on iOS, macOS, Android, Windows 10, Steam, and Nintendo Switch.
Highlights Tankfest Online will take place on Sunday 25th June at 13:30h BST and will include all the action live from the arena plus several "special guests".
The World of Tanks team contributes to the Veterans with Dogs Charity, demonstrating their unwavering support for a good cause. By focusing specifically on the Veterans with Dogs Charity, the team acknowledges the vital role that service dogs play in enhancing the lives of veterans.
The team made a video game representation of an assistance dog. Based on Ferris, one of the charity’s community dogs, players can add an ‘emblem’ or a Veterans With Dogs-inspired skin to their tanks.
For every Ferris-related customization such as the Ferris emblem or 2D style purchased by a player based in the EU and the UK between the 20th and 30th of June, World of Tanks will make a donation to Veterans With Dogs. In addition, Ferris, and some of his two-legged companions from the charity, will be at Tankfest 2023, which is presented by World of Tanks and runs from the 23rd to 25th June. He will also make a special star appearance on the event’s Online Historical stream on 25th June at 13:30h BST.
Veterans With Dogs is an award-winning organisation and is the first in the UK to train and provide specialised assistance dogs for Veterans with mental health difficulties. Their four-legged heroes offer so much more than companionship. With their unwavering loyalty, expert training, and unconditional love, our assistance dogs help Veterans overcome mental health challenges. From mitigating the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to boosting confidence and enhancing overall well-being, these remarkable canines provide life-changing support.
“We are delighted that World of Tanks has created a Ferris emblem and tank skin. He is a fantastic community dog and representative for our charity so it’s great to see him joining such a hugely popular game! Said, MacLellan, Chief Executive of Veterans With Dogs. “Unfortunately, the need for qualified assistance dogs for current and former members of the British Armed Forces with mental health related issues remains very high. While we have a fantastic network of fundraisers, we are still a small charity, so support from organisations such as World of Tanks will make a huge difference. We are incredibly grateful for their support.”
“We are very proud to work with Veterans With Dogs to bring Ferris into World of Tanks so he can raise awareness about all the good work his charity does. Social responsibility is an essential value within our team and mental health and veteran well-being are two causes close to our heart. It has also been great fun to working on this project to creatively bring Ferris into the game. Not often in my career do I get to ask for a lot of pictures of dog paws. Said Krešimir Gusak, Senior Product Manager, World of Tanks. The VWD team are wonderful people to work with, and Feris is one particularly charming dog, our team have had a lot of fun working on this project.”
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Not able to attend Tankfest? Please join us for Tankfest Online Livestream on Twitch on 25 June, 13:30h BST. Don't miss out on our biggest mystery drops yet, missions, challenges, discounts, and brand-new offers during both events—stay tuned to this page for updates as we approach each one.
For more information please visit: https://worldoftanks.com/en/news/livestream/tankfest-token-store-jun23/
Note to Media:
Wargaming’s World of Tanks team has a limited amount of Press Passes available for journalists that would like to attend the event. The programme will be the same as for regular visitors as Tankfest is already a blast on its own. Please RSVP by June 22nd to secure your spot. We kindly request that you provide your name, contact information, and media affiliation when confirming your attendance. Please be aware that there is only a small limit of seats available.
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About Wargaming:
Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has grown to become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 16 offices around the world, including studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Tokyo, Vilnius and Belgrade. Millions of players enjoy Wargaming's titles across all major gaming platforms. Our flagship products include the free-to-play hits World of Tanks, World of Warships and World of Tanks Blitz.
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About World of Tanks PC
World of Tanks PC is the first team-based, massively multiplayer online action game dedicated to tank warfare. Throw yourself into the epic tank battles of World War II with gamers all over the world. Your arsenal includes over 800 armored vehicles from 11 nations, carefully detailed with historical accuracy.
Official website: worldoftanks.com
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.
Official website: wotblitz.com
About World of Tanks Modern Armor
World of Tanks Modern Armor is a team-based massively multiplayer online action game dedicated to armored combat. Players immerse themselves in fierce 15-v-15 tank combat with opponents from around the world, fight it out on a variety of maps, and take command of their preferred vehicle out of over 900 tanks from 11 different nations.
World of Tanks Modern Armor is played by millions of players worldwide and is available on PlayStation®4 & 5 and on Xbox One, Xbox Series S & X. World of Tanks Modern Armor can be downloaded for free by all PlayStation Network and Xbox Live account holders, with stunning 4K resolution and HDR support on PlayStation®4 Pro, PlayStation 5, Xbox One X, Xbox Series S & Xbox Series X.
Official website:
http://console.worldoftanks.com
About Veterans With Dogs
Veterans With Dogs was founded for the purpose of training fully accredited assistance dogs to help mitigate the symptoms of mental health difficulties for veterans and active-duty service members. The charity trains and provides assistance dogs for current and former members of the British Armed Forces with service-related mental health conditions. Veterans with Dogs is an accredited member of Assistance Dogs International (ADI). ADI is the leading authority in the Assistance Dogs industry. It establishes and promotes standards of excellence in all areas of assistance dog acquisition, training and partnership. ·
To learn more, visit www.veteranswithdogs.org.uk or contact Ann Bryant at ann.bryant@veteranswithdogs.co.uk or on 07801 422159
About The Tank Museum
The Tank Museum brings the story of tanks and their crews to life, with the world’s best collection of tanks in modern, awe-inspiring exhibitions.
The museum houses 300 vehicles, representing every major conflict since the First World War. Our moving exhibitions tell the story of this British invention; from the mud of the Somme, to the beaches of Normandy and the deserts of Iraq – featuring powerful stories from the soldiers that fought in them.
With 10 exhibitions to explore, The Tank Museum is Dorset’s largest indoor attraction. The majority of visitors allow 4-5hrs for their visit – while others take full advantage of their annual pass to return the following day!
Highlights include the immersive Trench Experience and The Tank Story Hall – featuring key exhibits such as the first ever tank, the modern Challenger 2 and the notorious Tiger tank. Recently opened is a major Second World War exhibition; “World War Two: War Stories”, and an exhibition that marks The Tank Museum’s Centenary examining the tank in popular culture.
The Tank Museum is situated in Bovington (near Wareham), which is regarded as the ‘home of the tank’ as it was here that some of the first tank crews were trained during the First World War. It remains home to the Royal Armoured Corps today.
Find out more about The Tank Museum and events like TANKFEST & Tiger Day at tankmuseum.org.