Motherland Calls: The Battle Begins!

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The Eastern Front was the site of some of the biggest, most brutal battles in history. The largest tank battle, the Battle of Prohkorovka, saw hundreds of Soviet and German tanks pitted against each other with the initiative of the war at stake. What's at stake here doesn't compare in magnitude, but there'll still be lasting repercussions!

Presenting "Motherland Calls," a special limited-time engagement with Operations to complete, new Premium vehicles to become acquainted with, in-game accolades to earn, and a shot to earn for FREE the first high-tier Soviet "Hero Tank" -- the "Motherland!"

Livestream

Tune in and watch the developers demonstrate the "Motherland" and what more to expect from this event! Catch us on Tuesday, May 31, 14:00 PT / 17:00 ET at Twitch.tv/Wargaming!

"Fight for the Motherland" Operation

In order to acquire the "Motherland" (with a slot) for free, you'll need to take on the "Fight for the Motherland" Op with Soviet tanks tier III or higher. Fight for the Motherland and complete the Op, and you'll get your hands on this console-exclusive tank. And we suggest keeping it, because upon completion, the Op will no longer be available.

You can acquire the "Motherland" simply through Ops -- however, if you're like us and can't wait, you can also choose to purchase the "Motherland" in three bundled packages. The "Motherland" also has access to a repeatable x2 Crew XP bonus for the duration of the event. The sooner you own the tank, the more Skills and Perks your Crew should accumulate!

Similarly, if you decide to purchase the "Motherland" from the Store, the "Fight for the Motherland" Op is replaced by a new Op called "Motherland Unleashed," with a final Gold prize!

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"Motherland Unleashed" Operation

The "Motherland Unleashed" Op can only be unlocked if you own the "Motherland" -- either by completing the previous Op or by purchasing the tank.

Take your favorite Soviet tanks (tier III or higher) and battle it out for rewards like consumables, Free XP, Boost Ops and the grand prize, an exclusive "Unleashed" medal and 1,000!

"Motherland" Bundles

At times, you see something so nice, you just gotta have it! We know the feeling, but we also appreciate the power of choice, so we offer the "Motherland" in three select bundles. The "Motherland Ultimate" gets you the most bang for your buck, and already includes the recommended equipment to keep this tank in ultimate fighting condition and plenty of x3 XP boosts to maximize your battlefield performance!

You can check out the other two bundles in this dedicated forum thread, or in the Rare Tank Spotlight (coming Tuesday).

Red Star Squad

Every good medium tank needs backup! Along with the "Motherland," we've got a robust and iconic heavy tank, plus a fearsome assault vehicle -- the IS-2 and ISU-122S.

These two vehicles will be available in the Store soon. You can learn more about them and their bundle contents in their dedicated Rare Tank Spotlights.

The "Motherland Calls" doesn't end here. Check out the second Motherland article which gives you the details on an additional PvE scenario, an additional medal to earn, new inscriptions and more!