The iconic Boeing B-17 bombers will receive an updated exterior in the upcoming Direct Hit update!
Dear Pilots! We continue to work on improving the external models of War Thunder’s vehicles. In the next big update, Direct Hit, we will introduce a new look for true veterans of the game - the Boeing B-17 series heavy bombers!
More on the website!
In the next major update coming to War Thunder, the Japanese ground forces tree will see several highly anticipated new additions and changes being implemented. In today’s devblog, we will showcase some of the most notable changes coming with the upcoming major update - let’s have a look!
New Variants of the Type 74
Coming as part of the next major update “Direct hit”, seasoned tankers may rejoice as new variants of the popular Type 74 make its way to the top ranks of the Japanese ground forces tree. Specifically, the current Type 74 in the game will be updated to the Type 74 E, while the earlier modification - the Type 74 C - will be introduced to reinforce the Japanese high tier lineup. As a result, the combat endurance of Japanese tank commanders should increase as they get the chance to bring more vehicles into battle!
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Read moreA bug has been fixed due to which hull aiming vehicles were unable to turn and were shaking sometimes while viewing from the driver.
A bug has been fixed with desynchronized gun sight and binoculars on the hull aiming vehicles, which resulted in sight elevation while switching from the binoculars to the gunner’s view.
Me 163B-0, Me 163B, Ki-200 — take-off cart no longer jumps to the tail when detached from the hull.
A bug has been fixed with flickering gun shots, smoke and fires while using some Nvidia drivers. (report).
Discuss it here!
The current provided changelog reflects the major changes within the game as part of this Update. Some updates, additions and fixes may not be listed in the provided notes. War Thunder is constantly improving and specific fixes may be implemented without the client being updated.
...A bug has been fixed due to which hull aiming vehicles were unable to turn and were shaking sometimes while viewing from the driver.
A bug has been fixed with desynchronized gun sight and binoculars on the hull aiming vehicles, which resulted in sight elevation while switching from the binoculars to the gunner’s view.
Me 163B-0, Me 163B, Ki-200 — take-off cart no longer jumps to the tail when detached from the hull.
A bug has been fixed with flickering gun shots, smoke and fires while using some Nvidia drivers. (report).
The current provided changelog reflects the major changes within the game as part of this Update. Some updates, additions and fixes may not be listed in the provided notes. War Thunder is constantly improving and specific fixes may be implemented without the client being updated.
The C13 is an IFV developed by OTO Melara with the aim of producing a replacement to the outdated M113 APC in service with Italian forces at the time. Soon, tankers in War Thunder will get the chance to command yet another excellent light vehicle arriving to the higher ranks of Italian ground forces tree as part of the next major update!
C13 T90, light tank, Italy, rank IV
Pros
Good mobility
Cons
Poor turret protection
Briefly: An experimental 1980s Italian IFV sporting good mobility and boasting great firepower thanks to its punchy 90 mm cannon.
History
In...
A new set of decals for rarity hunters!
Until September 28th, earn in battle, or purchase rare decals for all War Thunder gaming nations!
Emblem of the 12th Shepetovsky Guards Tank Regiment, Russian Federation
Achieve 1st place in 15 battles, while controlling Soviet ground vehicles or purchase for 200 GE.
Emblem of the 12th reconnaissance group JGSDF
Get the “Intelligence” award 30 times, while controlling Japanese ground vehicles, or purchase for 200 GE
Emblem of the 3/2 Alsace Fighter Squadron, FAF
Defeat 40 players (20 in RB and SB) while controlling French aircraft.
"Ace of Spades" emblem of the 53o Stormo, Ita...
Read moreWhat do you see when you imagine a tank? Something with a huge gun, sturdy armour and big tracks, right? And it IS usually tracks — after all, thanks to them, tanks can easily traverse difficult terrain and climb obstacles. But in the second half of the XXth century an interesting alternative emerged, namely wheeled armoured vehicles. Compared to their tracked brethren, wheeled tanks are considerably faster AND cheaper.
Previously:
The Centurion family
The Panther Family
The KV Family
The Panzerkampfwagen Family
The Abrams Family
The Patton Familly
The Mi-24 Family...
The BV 138 is a German WWII flying boat, developed in the late 1930s as a replacement to the outdated Dornier Do 18. Being one of the most widely used German flying boats of the war, pilots will now finally have the chance to take control over this unique aircraft as it arrives to War Thunder as part of the major update "Direct Hit"!
BV 138 C-1, flying boat, Germany, rank I
Pros
Devastating defensive armament
Cons
Low payload
Briefly: A German WWII-era flying boat sporting rather mode
Dear Players!
Welcome to our revamped Top Screenshots of the month competition.
Each week* a panel of official judges, chosen from the team, will vote on the top 5 Screenshots submitted each week and the winners will receive
300 Golden Eagles
for being placed in the top 5. Every week 5 new winners will be drawn and at the end of the month, the judges will vote on the top 3 of the month from the winners throughout the month and those winners will earn
1500 GE
each!
If possible please make your screenshots with War Thunder watermark.
One entry per week!
Top three Screenshots of the month will be chosen for following categories:
1. Straight Screenshot (Unmodified) - any unmodified screenshot - aircraft / tank / ship (using nvidia ansel is fine as long as it is not heavily edited)
2. Artistic Screensho...
Read moreChanges marked in blue!
The new location for mixed battles "Breslau" is already available in ground battles on the DEV server, and we will be glad to hear your opinion about it.
The Dev Server will be opening today featuring the new War Thunder "
Direct Hit
" Major Update!
You can download the Dev Client here.
> From 11:00 GMT, September 1
> To 11:00 GMT, September 2
For technical reasons, the dev server may close immediately at any time
before the indicated time!
The Dev Server may close an any time
so please make the most out of the opening window!
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Premilitary Notes can be found here
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Known bugs:
New vehicles may have inaccuracies in characteristics, armor and
Improvements and fixes
AV-8A, AV-8C, Harrier GR.1, Harrier GR.3, F-4E Phantom II, F-4EJ Phantom II, F-4F Early, F-4F, Phantom FG.1, Phantom FGR.2, Su-17M2, Jaguar A, Jaguar GR.1, F-5E, A-7D — a bug has been fixed due to which gunsight screen changed color after switching the sight off (report).
A bug has been fixed due to which missiles within the launchers of destroyed tanks might appear undamaged.
A bug has been fixed due to which a flight of a nuclear strike aircraft did not lead to the sound of a siren, nuclear blast and the mission’s end.
A
Improvements and fixes
AV-8A, AV-8C, Harrier GR.1, Harrier GR.3, F-4E Phantom II, F-4EJ Phantom II, F-4F Early, F-4F, Phantom FG.1, Phantom FGR.2, Su-17M2, Jaguar A, Jaguar GR.1, F-5E, A-7D — a bug has been fixed due to which gunsight screen changed color after switching the sight off (report).
A bug has been fixed due to which missiles within the launchers of destroyed tanks might appear undamaged.
A bug has been fixed due to which a flight of a nuclear strike aircraft did not lead to the sound of a siren, nuclear blast and the mission’s end.
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We are working on the upcoming major update “Direct Hit” and next start of the Open DEV server which will take place on the 1st of September. That’s why there are not many fixes this time, but it is still important for many players.
Fixing the opaque sight
The glass of the gunsight in the c*ckpit of your aircraft could become opaque if you disable the sight function (yes, you can do that). The problem affected quite a lot of vehicles: AV-8A, AV-8C, Harrier GR.1, Harrier GR.3, F-4E Phantom II, F-4EJ Phantom II, F-4F Early, F-4F, Phantom FG.1, Phantom FGR.2, Su-17M2, Jag
Dear players and Fine Arts experts!
A new month has arrived, so it's time to proclaim the winners of our last month's Community competitions! As always, a lot of effort has been put into the content that was created, and the winners will be happy to receive their share of the prize fund totalling more than 4 500 Golden Eagles!
Interested in joining any of the competitions below yourself? Then don't waste any time and visit the forums for more information!
Straight
Screenshot - 1 500
Cre
Week 4 winners here!
War Thunder Screenshot Competition
August week 4 winners
Steamed_Potato and F-104J Eiko Sunset Takeoff(
Straight
screenshot)
Falcoyeahh and Red Skies(
Straight
screenshot)
Rooftop_Korean and << It's time. >> (
Straight
screenshot)
Olife-@psn and "fighter pilot"(
Artistic
Screenshot)
Deef__ and Winter Flight (
Artistic
Screenshot)
Rewards should be allocated within 2 working weeks fro
In 1936 the new aircraft was accepted into service as “Junkers 87”… but you probably know it as “Stuka”, from Sturzkampfflugzaig, which is just “dive bomber” in German.
Previously:
The Centurion family
The Panther Family
The KV Family
The Panzerkampfwagen Family
The Abrams Family
The Patton Familly
The Mi-24 Family
The Apache Family
The Chieftain Family
The Stuart Family
The Cobra F
The NOAIM and eSportsReady communities invite you to take part in 2v2 esports tank battles in realistic mode. Watch live streams on eSportsReady twitch channels and earn prizes for watching the “Battle Buddies”.
Register your team until August 27th (20:59 GMT)
The tournament will involve teams of 2 players (without reserve players). To register a team, please visit the tournament page.
JOIN THE TOURNAMENT
Rewards
1st place — 2 x 20,000 Golden Eagles
2nd place — 2 x 15,000 Golden Eagles
3rd place — 2 x 10,000 Golden Eagl
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