Third-party programs that manipulate gameplay by granting an unfair advantage are not welcome in World of Tanks. We've come a long way in weeding out harmful mods since we started taking action against cheaters last year. Recently, we penalised 29 accounts for using prohibited software and banned another 11 permanently for habitually breaking the policy.
Getting flagged for using prohibited third-party software for the first time will result in a warning and a seven-day ban. Breaking the policy for the second time will end in a permanent ban. For those who think cheating is OK and are doing it, we hope that the potential risk of losing an account you've built for years might make you reconsider.
We'll continue the fight to create an ecosystem that's as fair as possible. We also have an important message for you. Ensuring fair play will always be our top priority. However, in the end it takes two to quash the use of harmful mods: players and developers. Stay away from illegal programs and help us create a great gaming environment!
If you'd like a deeper understanding of what is considered cheating or exploiting in World of Tanks, head over here: