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War Thunder 2026 Victory Day Event: Flamethrower Tank KV-8 Acquisition GuideWar Thunder is giving away the special premium heavy tank KV8 through the 2026 Victory Day event. This event runs from May 6th to the 18th, and you can get a KV8 coupon by collecting 6 stars with 30,000 achievement points. There's also a chance to get a tradeable KV8 coupon by earning additional points.
1. 🔥 2026 Victory Day Event: Introducing the Flamethrower Heavy Tank KV8
· Special rewards are available through the 2026 Victory Day event.
· The main reward for this event is the Soviet Tier 2 premium heavy tank, the KV8.
· The KV8 has the same armor and design as the KV1, with the addition of a flamethrower.
· In addition to its main gun, the flamethrower can effectively deal with light tanks or thinly armored vehicles.
· The main reward for this event is the Soviet Tier 2 premium heavy tank, the KV8.
· The KV8 has the same armor and design as the KV1, with the addition of a flamethrower.
· In addition to its main gun, the flamethrower can effectively deal with light tanks or thinly armored vehicles.
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1. 🔥 2026 Victory Day Event: Introducing the Flamethrower Heavy Tank KV8
· Special rewards are available through the 2026 Victory Day event.
· The main reward for this event is the Soviet Tier 2 premium heavy tank, the KV8.
· The KV8 has the same armor and design as the KV1, with the addition of a flamethrower.
· In addition to its main gun, the flamethrower can effectively deal with light tanks or thinly armored vehicles.
· The main reward for this event is the Soviet Tier 2 premium heavy tank, the KV8.
· The KV8 has the same armor and design as the KV1, with the addition of a flamethrower.
· In addition to its main gun, the flamethrower can effectively deal with light tanks or thinly armored vehicles.
00:52 - 01:23
2. ⭐ How to Participate: Earning Stars and Event Period
· The event proceeds by collecting stars, just like previous events.
· Players must earn stars by achieving target scores within the set period.
· The event runs for approximately 12 days, from May 6th, 18:00 to May 18th, 18:00.
· Players must earn stars by achieving target scores within the set period.
· The event runs for approximately 12 days, from May 6th, 18:00 to May 18th, 18:00.
01:25 - 02:02
3. 🎯 Detailed Explanation of Score and Star Acquisition Conditions
· You need to accumulate 30,000 points to earn each star.
· Points can be earned in tank battles across all modes (Arcade, Realistic, Simulator).
· Participation in battles using Tier 3 or higher tanks, aircraft, or helicopters will count towards points.
· After earning a star, you must earn the next star within 48 hours (2 days); if you exceed this time, the previous star will be invalidated.
· Points can be earned in tank battles across all modes (Arcade, Realistic, Simulator).
· Participation in battles using Tier 3 or higher tanks, aircraft, or helicopters will count towards points.
· After earning a star, you must earn the next star within 48 hours (2 days); if you exceed this time, the previous star will be invalidated.
02:22 - 03:06
4. 🎁 Final Rewards: How to Get KV8 Coupons and Tradeable Coupons
· Collecting all 6 stars will grant you a KV8 tank coupon.
· This coupon can be used in-game or sold on the marketplace.
· Additionally, by achieving a cumulative score of 500,000 points during the event, you can obtain an upgrade coupon to sell the KV8 on the marketplace.
· This upgrade coupon can be combined with the reward coupon to create a tradeable KV8 coupon.
· This coupon can be used in-game or sold on the marketplace.
· Additionally, by achieving a cumulative score of 500,000 points during the event, you can obtain an upgrade coupon to sell the KV8 on the marketplace.
· This upgrade coupon can be combined with the reward coupon to create a tradeable KV8 coupon.
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5. 💡 Event Summary and Recommendation for Beginners
· The event runs from May 6th to the 18th. By earning 30,000 points with Tier 3 or higher tanks to collect 6 stars, you'll get a KV8 coupon.
· You need to earn stars every 48 hours, taking a total of 12 days.
· Reaching a cumulative score of 500,000 points grants a tradeable coupon.
· The KV8 is recommended for beginners or players looking for a premium tank to make some silver lions. Since it's a Tier 2 tank, the event difficulty isn't too high, but don't expect a high price if you trade it.
· You need to earn stars every 48 hours, taking a total of 12 days.
· Reaching a cumulative score of 500,000 points grants a tradeable coupon.
· The KV8 is recommended for beginners or players looking for a premium tank to make some silver lions. Since it's a Tier 2 tank, the event difficulty isn't too high, but don't expect a high price if you trade it.