War Thunder Dev Tracker

We continue to tell players what’s new in the upcoming update New Power. Today we will talk about the new War Thunder skies. It is the first in a series of devblogs about the updated version of the Dagor game engine.

In previous versions of the Dagor Engine, the sky, clouds and fog were created with separate algorithms and were not united into a system. Physically, the sky in War Thunder was quite authentic. However, to achieve a better visual resemblance with the real sky, it lacked the relationship between atmospheric phenomena. In the new version of the Dagor Engine, we have managed to model a realistic atmosphere with the correct distribution and scattering of sunlight, both in the sky and on the Earth's surface. We’ve also created new clouds of different types at different heights, and significantly improved the appearance of mist and fog.

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: You can find the details for this event on the announcement page [url=https://steamcommunity.com/ogg/236390/announcements/detail/2930114451196608699]here[/url].

For 8 years, all connoisseurs of military history and fans of war games meet each other on the battlefields of War Thunder. Over the years the game has become a global encyclopedia of military vehicles and battles from the last 100 years and gives the player the opportunity of choices that you cannot find anywhere else!

We can see that you appreciate this and we are sincerely grateful for your loyalty and support. Let us celebrate the eight years of your favourite game together!

In-game discounts from the 26th of October until the 2nd of November

• 50% discount for all modifications, backup vehicles and talismans for all types of vehicles.
  
• 50% discount for premium account: in game 90 and 365 days.
  
• 50% discount for all in-game vehicles for SL and GE, for all nations:
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Gaijin Entertainment announces that military online action War Thunder will get the major Content Update “New Power” and native next-gen consoles versions in mid-November. This update will bring a new version of the Dagor Engine, blue-water naval power and a lot of other surprises.

: You can find the details for this event on the announcement page [url=https://steamcommunity.com/ogg/236390/announcements/detail/2930114451186014513]here[/url].

One of the more unusual vehicles in the game will be the Roland 3 air defense system on the chassis of the MAN truck! A mighty newcomer joins the battle in the next War Thunder major update!

FlaRakRad, SAM, Germany, VII rank
Pros
➕ Roland 3 missiles out the box
➕ VT1 missiles with a 12 km range
Cons
➖ Huge profile
➖ Weak protection
➖ Mediocre mobility



In War Thunder, the FlaRakRad SAM will be the new top-tier air defense vehicle of Germany, which will become available at rank VII with the release of the next major update. This is a very unusual machine with a chassis unique in our game and excellent guided missiles. ... Read more

: You can find the details for this event on the announcement page [url=https://steamcommunity.com/ogg/236390/announcements/detail/2930114451182412999]here[/url].

Changes in Battle Ratings have been implemented (link to table[docs.google.com]).

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.

: You can find the details for this event on the announcement page [url=https://steamcommunity.com/ogg/236390/announcements/detail/2930114451181697090]here[/url].

The VFM 5 was a light tank developed by the British Vickers company during the 1980’s based on a previous American project. Soon, tankers in War Thunder can look forward to driving this unique Anglo-American hybrid as it becomes available as a new top light tank in the British ground forces tree in the upcoming major update!

In War Thunder, the VFM 5 will be a new addition to the top ranks of the British ground forces tree, which will soon further expand its roster of highly mobile light vehicles. However, unlike some of the more recent additions, the VFM 5 gives British tankers access not to a wheeled vehicle, but to a proper traditional light tank instead!



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: You can find the details for this event on the announcement page [url=https://steamcommunity.com/ogg/236390/announcements/detail/2930114451181358181]here[/url].

The Lorraine 37L Antichar is a French experimental tank destroyer, hastily developed during the Invasion of France as a stopgap measure in an effort to boost the strength of the army. In the upcoming major update, tankers may look forward to the arrival of the Lorraine 37L to the lower ranks of the French ground forces tree in War Thunder!

Lorraine 37L Antichar, tank destroyer, France, I rank ➕ Powerful cannon
➕ High rate of fire
➕ Small profile
➖ Average mobility
➖ Poor protection

Outfitted with an excellent anti-tank cannon, and featuring a small profile, the Lorraine 37L has all the right traits of a deadly tank hunter and will undoubtedly become the bane of many tankers in low ranked battles.

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: You can find the details for this event on the announcement page [url=https://steamcommunity.com/ogg/236390/announcements/detail/5460011006085093389]here[/url].

• A bug where the sight for unguided rockets on aircraft may not operate has been fixed (report[forum.warthunder.ru]).

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.

: You can find the details for this event on the announcement page [url=https://steamcommunity.com/ogg/236390/announcements/detail/5460011006084617540]here[/url].

• A-4B — Control of the mouse during roll maneuvers has been improved. The probability of experiencing damage or destruction when performing a quick barrel roll while using mouse aim control has been reduced.
  
• BI — Control at high speeds in AB mode has been improved. Landing characteristics and control at low speeds have also been improved.
  
• F3H-2— The thermodynamics and throttle characteristics of the engine have been corrected. The time limit for the continuous operation of the engine while using WEP has been increased.
  
• A bug where the locking circle of the Sidewinder homing missile would shift to the side has been fixed.
  
• A bug where AGM-114 rounds would not strike the center of the target, but would instead strike the front part of the hull or just before the target, has been fixed...

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: You can find the details for this event on the announcement page [url=https://steamcommunity.com/ogg/236390/announcements/detail/2889581418526559091]here[/url].

We are excited to announce today’s global launch “Onee Chanbara Origin” on Steam!
“Onee Chanbara Origin” is now available for a discount of 20% off the usual for the first week. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1232460/

Today we would like to celebrate The US Navy’s birthday!
Today we would like to celebrate The US Navy’s birthday, recognized on the anniversary of the historic formation of the Continental Navy during the American Revolution, comes 2 weeks prior to Navy Day.

Navy Day was the original date for celebration of the U.S. Navy after research in the 1970’s revealed the ‘true’ birthday of the US Navy to be October 13th, and though this celebration officially was replaced by Armed Forces Day (Third Saturday in May for the U.S.) in 1949 and the Navy Day moved to the 27th of October. The celebrations for Navy Day continued, especially within the Navy itself and the date was officially changed back despite Navy day still being widely celebrated later in the month.

Until 11:00 GMT on the 19th of October
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: You can find the details for this event on the announcement page [url=https://steamcommunity.com/ogg/236390/announcements/detail/2891832587123172239]here[/url].