The headline addition for this season is the long-requested Vehicle Ban Feature. During the pre-battle countdown, teams now have the power to vote on one specific vehicle to remove from the match. This adds a massive layer of strategy to the meta, allowing teams to force opponents out of comfortable picks or eliminate particularly oppressive tanks from specific maps.
The vehicle roster is also expanding with three significant additions. The Vz. 60S Dravec and Carro da Combattimento 45 t join the fray alongside the Ares 90. The Ares 90 is particularly interesting due to its Thermal Overheat Control mechanic, which rewards disciplined fire control in high-intensity brawls. To keep the gameplay fresh, Wargaming has also rebalanced several Role Skills and rolled out map updates for Airfield, Erlenberg, and Safe Haven to improve competitive flow.
The season runs until June 1, 2026, for EU and NA servers, while the ASIA server concludes its run on May 31. If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines this year, now is the time to grind those ranks. The Ashbringer isn't just a trophy; it's a statement piece for your garage that proves you survived the toughest competitive cycle of the year. Good luck on the climb.
Soren