Developer of 'World of Tanks' May Be Sold in Autumn 2026
The company 'Lesta Games', developer of 'World of Tanks', 'World of Warships', and Tanks Blitz, was transferred to state ownership in the summer of 2025.
Consensus
- The developer of 'World of Tanks', Lesta Games, is being considered for sale by the Russian Ministry of Finance.
- The sale is expected to occur in autumn 2026.
- The company, which also developed 'World of Ships' and 'Tanks Blitz', was transferred to state ownership in summer 2025.
- The asset is described as 'very expensive' by officials.
- The sale will be conducted through a direct transaction with a qualified investor.
Points of divergence
- The deal is expected to be completed between September and October 2026. — gazeta_spb
- The Ministry of Finance has taken measures to maintain market-level salaries and retain skilled staff. — gazeta_spb
- Lesta Games representatives have declined to comment on the matter. — gazeta_spb
Coverage (2 sources)
- Sale of developer of 'World of Tanks' may take place in autumn 2026 - SPb.ru newspaper - Saint Petersburg news — Gazeta.SPb
- In Minfin announced "very expensive" sale of "World of Tanks" developer to interested investor. Deal may be... — ТАСС (Telegram)
Key entities
- Alexey Moiseev
- Mir Tanks
- Ministry of Finance
- World of Ships
- RBC
- Ministry of Finance
- Saint Petersburg
- SPB RU News Newspaper
- Lesta Games