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Benedict Cumberbatch Leads World of Tanks Holiday Ops 2026 as Playable, Fully Voiced Commander

A cinematic short introduces his character in a whimsical therapist story that several outlets describe as an odd fit for the season.

Overview

  • The limited-time event runs December 5, 2025 through January 12, 2026 across PC and console.
  • Players can complete themed missions to unlock Cumberbatch as a permanent tank commander with original voice lines.
  • Wargaming pairs the in-game content with a new Holiday Ops short following a shy office worker guided by a quirky therapist played by Cumberbatch.
  • December programming adds an advent calendar, a holiday token store, the returning Winter Raid with two new maps, livestream giveaways, and a charity stream benefiting SpecialEffect and Cancer Research UK.
  • The casting continues World of Tanks’ celebrity partnerships from prior years featuring Jason Statham, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Vinnie Jones, and Milla Jovovich, as coverage notes.