War Thunder Dev Tracker

• A bug has been fixed where hit markers on vehicle armour did not correspond to actual armour penetration and damage caused.
  
• A bug has been fixed where a switch box on the ERA block was not detached when the block was destroyed.
  
• A bug has been fixed where the TVD might remain enabled in server replays for third-person view.
  
• A bug has been fixed that prevented artillery strikes and vehicle control during a nuclear blast.

Sound

• Distant sounds of aircraft engines have been changed to more distinctive and less annoying.
  
• Sound management system of the engines of ground vehicles has been reworked in order to calculate the priority of engines and tracks sounds based on their actual volume. Previously, the calculatio...

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A lil somethin somethin: You can find the details for this event on the announcement page here.

USS Arizona is one of two Pennsylvania-class battleships built for the U.S. Navy during WWI and incorporating many new technologies which would find themselves in subsequent American battleship designs. Soon, captains will have the chance to take command of the famous USS Arizona as it arrives in War Thunder naval battles with the next major update!
Briefly: An American WWI-era ‘super dreadnought’ battleship, incorporating heavy armor protection and firepower, but lacking in mobility. USS Arizona (BB-39), battleship, USA, rank V Features:

• Excellent armor protection
  
• Numerous hard-hitting cannons
  
• Poor AA defenses
  
• Low mobility

[expand type=showmore]After the design of the preceding Nevada-class battleships that employed the novel ‘all or nothing’ armor sche... Read more

A lil somethin somethin: You can find the details for this event on the announcement page here.

The first US land operation on Japanese ground began on Iwo Jima island on the 16th of February, 1945. American troops had to fight through the heavily fortified Japanese defenses.

Complete the task from 11:00 GMT on the 18th of February until 11:30 GMT on the 23rd of February and get the reward!

Rewards Completing the “Battle of Iwo Jima” task will bring you a battle trophy with one of the following rewards:

• 20-50% RP booster for 3-10 battles
  
• 20-50% SL booster for 3-10 battles
  
• 3-5 universal backup vehicles
  
• 1 day premium account

Task

• Destroy 40/20/20 (AB/RB/SB) player vehicles whilst controlling the specified vehicles in random battles

The task can be completed only in vehicle... Read more

A lil somethin somethin: You can find the details for this event on the announcement page here.

A new set of decals for rarity hunters! Until March 23rd, earn in battle, or purchase rare decals for War Thunder gaming nations!
You can find these decals in the “Weeks latest” section in the customization tab, after which they will be available to their owners in the thematic sections of vehicle customization.

Tasks can be completed in vehicles of rank II-VII.

• The requirements for the decals may be checked in the “Weeks latest” section in vehicle customization or in the Achievements → Decals → Weeks latest.
  
• Tasks can be completed in random battles and events, except “Enduring Confrontation” and “Assault” missions.
  
• Decals received earlier have been temporarily moved to the section “Weeks latest” and will be moved later to the thematic sections.

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A lil somethin somethin: You can find the details for this event on the announcement page here.

In this digest we would like to tell you about our continuing work on improvements and fixes in the game. You can find information about all updates that have been released in War Thunder on the website special section.

Optimised display for the event labels

We are talking about the labels on icons with the vehicles for special tasks that are currently available. We implemented them in one of the previous updates and are now improving them based on your feedback.

The label on the “Research” button and one on the armies tab will be hidden if you read the special task in your profile window. You can open it simply by clicking on the tag hanging above the vehicle icon.

Added a previ... Read more

A lil somethin somethin: You can find the details for this event on the announcement page here.

• Planned Battle Rating changes[docs.google.com] have been applied.
  
• Important changes to top-tier air battles implemented.

Other changes

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Zomaar: Je kunt meer informatie over dit evenement hier op de aankondigingspagina vinden.

Welcome to the 14th War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition! I like big guns and I cannot lie! Looks like you also like them! Almost 130 screens full of high calibre armament! The three most popular and the three selected by us will get 300GE! We will meet again next week!
Before we announce 14th edition winners, let’s begin the 13th edition of our competition! Create a stunning screenshot and submit it on the War Thunder Steam Community Hub (... Read more

Zomaar: Je kunt meer informatie over dit evenement hier op de aankondigingspagina vinden.

All over the world, people are preparing to celebrate the day of love, support, and understanding with their beloved ones. Cupid is back in business! Let’s help them!
Beginning on February 11th (13:00 GMT) until February 15th (11:00 GMT) Valentine’s Day comes to War Thunder! “My Love” decal
Play 3 battles with an activity of 70%+ in vehicles of rank III and above.
Decoration “Anchor of love” ... Read more

A lil somethin somethin: You can find the details for this event on the announcement page here.

On the 11th of February 1942, an operation began to relocate a squadron of two battleships, a single heavy cruiser and six Kriegsmarine destroyers from Brest to Germany. British pilots detected the movement of enemy ships and the British Royal Navy and RAF aviation had to stop the German “Channel Dash” at all costs.

Complete the task from 11:00 GMT on the 11 of February until 11:30 GMT on the 14 of February and get the reward!

Rewards Completing the “Channel Dash” task will bring you a battle trophy with one of the following rewards:

• 20-50% RP booster for 3-10 battles
  
• 20-50% SL booster for 3-10 battles
  
• 3-5 universal backup vehicles
  
• 1 day premium account

Task

• Deal 20,00...

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A lil somethin somethin: You can find the details for this event on the announcement page here.

A lil somethin somethin: You can find the details for this event on the announcement page here.

Japan, a country of amazing culture and an incredibly long history - so long, that even its birthday is a legend. Mysterious and therefore even more interesting to War Thunder players, the country of Japan celebrates its foundation day on February 11th. Let us join in with the celebration!
From February 10th (14:00 GMT) to February 14th (07:00 GMT) Play 3 battles in Japanese vehicles (rank III+, activity 70%+) to get a special decal “Day of Japan”.

• You can complete the task in random battles, except ...

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