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While you’re waiting for the Kings of Battle major update to install, we’re going to be talking about some of the new features and mechanics that have arrived alongside this update that you might have missed. Let’s take a look!

Armor-piercing bombs for several aircraft! A new type of bomb has been added to several aircraft: Armor-Piercing bombs! Historically, this bomb was specifically designed to destroy fortified targets, such as ships, bunkers, coastal defense structures and so on. Due to its different design and principle of fuze operation, armor-piercing bombs detonate after penetrating a certain armor thickness. In the game, these bombs are effective in destroying larger ship compartments that may include magazine storage areas, fuel tanks and engine rooms, which are usually protected by an armored deck.

The full list of armor-piercing bombs th... Read more

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

Dear players!

On October 31st, from 08:00 GMT, the War Thunder game servers may be unavailable due to the release of the “Kings of Battle” major update.

We apologize for any inconvenience experienced.

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

This new top Italian Battleship, the RN Conte di Cavour, will join the ranks of the mightiest ships within the Bluewater fleet. Meet one of the most interesting ships in the “Kings of Battle” major update!

RN Conte di Cavour: A Battleship for Italy at Rank VI
Features:

• 320 mm caliber artillery.
  
• Good air defense.
  
• Comparatively weak armor.

Meet RN Conte di Cavour!
This brand-new flagship battleship will join Italy's Bluewater fleet and interestingly is a participant in both World Wars. Featuring a decent arsenal in the form of its main caliber cannon that can fire armor-piercing shells, as well as effective air defense weapons, which are lacking on so many oth... Read more

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

Welcome to the 91st War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition!
We loved seeing pictures of your customized vehicles that you shared with us last week! Custom camouflages are uploaded all the time on the official site. Feel free to wander and search when your favorite vehicle needs a new appearance! The three most popular and three selected by us will get 300 GE. See the winners down below!

Let’s begin the 91st edition of our competition!
Create a stunning screenshot and submit it on the War Thunder Steam Community Hub with the tag #WTscreen91. You have time until 03.11.2023 to submit your screenshot.

After that date, 6 winners will be selected (3 of which will be the highest rated by the community and 3 selected by our judges), each of which receive a reward of 300GE.



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

The Black Hawk is an American utility helicopter developed as the successor to the prolific UH-1 Huey. Arriving to the game in the upcoming War Thunder update in one of its later modifications, the MH-60L expands upon the strengths of its predecessor and will soon reinforce the American helicopter trees!

MH-60L Black Hawk: A Helicopter for the USA at Rank VII
Features:

• Advanced ordnance options.
  
• Good survivability.
  
• HIRSS and IRCM

Meet the MH-60L Black Hawk!
In War Thunder, the MH-60L Black Hawk will arrive as one of the top additions to the American research tree with the release of the upcoming major update! Being introduced in one of its later modificatio... Read more

In this month's Pages of History, you'll find yourself at the centre of events that happened at numerous battlefronts. From North Africa and the Mediterranean, to Moscow and the Middle East — participate in battles using the vehicles that were used in these historic events and receive prizes!

From November 1st until November 30th, you’ll be offered 8 tasks consecutively. Completing each will reward you with a trophy, completing all of them earns you a unique player icon.

Reward for completing all 8 tasks
John Campbell John "Jock" Campbell was a British Army officer who served in North Africa at the beginning of World War II. He favored rapid attacks on Axis forces using small groups of artil... Read more

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

The spOoOoky season is upon us, which means beasts of the night — black cats, bats and killer snails have arrived in War Thunder to celebrate Halloween! Participate in Halloween themed events, get unique decals and decorate your vehicles to get into the holiday spirit.

When: From October 27th (12:00 GMT) until November 1st (7:00 GMT)!

The Dead Man’s Chest and Witch’s Cauldron trophies are once again available to purchase in the in-game store! In them, you’ll be able to get Halloween decals and decorations. Two new decals have arrived too: the “Angry Black Cat” decal and “The Bat” decal!

Decals in the Dead Man’s Chest
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A lil somethin somethin: You can find the details for this event on the announcement page here.