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Screenshot Competition – Spearhead!



Welcome to the 198th War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition!


We enjoyed seeing all of your great group screenshots last week! This week we released the fourth major update of the year, Spearhead. As we have before with past major updates - take a screenshot with your favorite new vehicles, or in the reworked locations! The three most popular and three selected by us will get 300 GE. See the winners down below!

[h2]Let’s begin the 198th edition of our competition![/h2]

Create a stunning screenshot and submit it on the War Thunder Steam Community Hub with the tag #WTscreen198. You have time until the 21st of November 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.



[h3]Terms:[/h3]
    Your screenshot must include content from the latest major update, Spearhead. This can include new vehicles, or from the reworked locations.
    You must add the #WTscreen198 tag (title cannot have any other text in it).
    Artists may only win by popular vote once per four screenshot competitions.
  • Screenshots need to be compliant with the War Thunder rules.
  • You need to be the author of the screenshot.
  • Screenshot needs to be new. You cannot use those which have previously been published or used in other competitions.
  • We will only accept raw screenshots from the game. You cannot use any editing software nor any other visual enhancements (like Nvidia Ansel filters).
  • You can use filters and settings built into War Thunder.
  • You can use the replay functionality built into War Thunder.
  • Rewards will be delivered to the author's account within 14 working days.


[h2]And now, time for the winners of the competition’s 197th edition – Together on the Front![/h2]

[h3]Winners selected via community votes:[/h3]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3602697152
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3601684075
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3601964211

[h3]Winners selected by our judges:[/h3]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3604513715
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3602296044
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3602339827

Each winner will get 300GE! Congratulations and see you next week!

The new War Thunder Spearhead update adds dozens more vehicles and solves a longstanding naval warfare exploit

A new War Thunder update has expanded the vehicle lineup of the free-to-play war game, alongside a much-needed naval rework that stops players from exploiting the repair system. While recent newcomers such as Battlefield 6 and Arc Raiders have brought fresh competition, Gaijin Entertainment's combat sim is still holding strong among the platform's most-played games, and this latest overhaul is another good reason to return and see what's changed.


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40 New User-Created Camouflages in the Spearhead Trophy!

[p][/p][p][/p][p]This week we released the Spearhead major update, meaning it’s time for a new camouflage trophy featuring camouflages from WT Live! Of the 40 new camouflage we’ve included, 12 are for new vehicles from the update or from recent events, and following our usual tradition, five are popular camouflages from older trophies. Overall, this trophy features more camouflages for mid and high ranking vehicles, with ground vehicles being the most prevalent, and France and China being more widely represented than usual among nations. In addition to camouflages, you can also earn a unique decal and rare vehicles, all in the form of coupons![/p][p][/p][h2]Contents of the Spearhead trophy:[/h2][p] [/p][p]
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  • [p]Coupons for rare vehicles[/p]
  • [p]18 camouflage coupons for ground vehicles[/p]
  • [p]18 camouflage coupons for aircraft[/p]
  • [p]2 camouflage coupon for naval vessels[/p]
  • [p]2 camouflage coupons for helicopters[/p]
  • [p]A coupon for the Spearhead decal
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[p]To unlock the trophy, you’ll need the new “Spearhead” key that can be purchased on the Market for GJN. Read more about the Market and Gaijin Coins on the Wiki.[/p]
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[/p][h2]How to get the trophy[/h2][p]Camouflage trophies can be earned with a specific probability after any battle with vehicles rank II or higher, with activity of no less than 50% (except for \[Assault] PvE mode). PlayStation and Xbox players can purchase the trophy in the Item Shop and open it with Golden Eagles. Read more on our Wiki.[/p][p]PC players must purchase a key from the Market to open the trophy, with part of the cost going to the camouflage creators. You can activate a key from the trophy on your account or sell it on the Market for Gaijin Coins —  just like the trophy itself.

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[p]You can become a creator of user camouflages — check out the updated guide on our Wiki! It will bring you both glory and real money as a part of the War Thunder partnership program! Additionally, all authors who are included in these trophies will receive a unique title, player icon and decal. Join the creative team over on WT Live![/p]

Update 2.51.0.31

[p][/p][p][/p][h3]Aircraft[/h3]
  • [p]A bug that made it impossible to lock on to a radar target from the TWS HDN mode has been fixed. (Report).[/p]
  • [p]XF5U-1 — the flight model has been updated, L/D ratio at high AoA has been increased. Engine performance has been adjusted. (Report). Gross weight has been reduced relative to early specification (the prototypes had less fuel and no ADI).[/p]
  • [p]F-15C Golden Eagle — the sizes of the radar search zones in TWS mode have been adjusted: 15°x15° → 30°x15°, 30°x10° → 70°x15°, 60°x5° → 70°x30°.[/p]
  • [p]Su-30MK2 AMV, F-15C Golden Eagle, F-16AM (Norway), Tornado IDS SLE, JH-7, JH-7A Prototype — these aircraft are now correctly recognized by radars with target recognition by radar signature ability (Non-Cooperative Target Recognition (NCTR)).[/p]
  • [p]☢F-111F — a bug where the name of the countermeasures in the stat card was displayed as a text key has been fixed. (Report).[/p]
  • [p]☢Su-24M — a bug where the name of the countermeasures in the stat card was displayed as a text key has been fixed. (Report).[/p]
[p] [/p][h3]Naval Vessels[/h3]
  • [p]IJN Myoko — a bug that prevented torpedo resupply from starting has been fixed.[/p]
[p] [/p][h3]Locations and Missions[/h3]
  • [p]A bug that caused excessive fog in naval and air missions has been fixed. This fix improves long-range visibility.[/p]
[p] [/p][h3]Graphics [/h3]
  • [p]A bug where cockpit glazing would take on a green tint when ray tracing was enabled for transparent surfaces has been fixed.[/p]
[p] [/p][hr][/hr][p]Patch notes reflect only key changes, meaning they may not include a complete list of all improvements made. Additionally, War Thunder is constantly being updated and some changes may not require an update. Changes reflected in patch notes are formed by taking reactions and requests of the community from the bug reporting service, forums and other official platforms into account. Bug fixes and changes are implemented in order of importance, for example a game-breaking bug will be worked on and implemented sooner.[/p]

Get the R400 in the Fast and Dangerous Event!

[p][/p][p][/p][p]Speed ​​and firepower are key characteristics of many vehicles in War Thunder. The experimental R400 light tank, created in Germany in 1986, is a great example of such a vehicle. Get it, along with themed German decals and a decoration in the new Fast and Dangerous ground event![/p][p][/p]
[p]From November 19th (11:00 GMT) until December 3rd (11:00 GMT), earn mission points in Ground Battles, unlock stages and receive rewards![/p]
[p][/p][h2]R400 — An Event Vehicle Light Tank for Germany at Rank VI[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p]The R400 is an experimental armored fighting vehicle built on a 6x6 wheeled chassis. Its outstanding speed is comparable to some of the best light tanks in War Thunder, along with excellent firepower as well. Its armed with the classic 105 mm L7 cannon, which has proved itself on many platforms and in hundreds of thousands of War Thunder battles, known for its accuracy and high rate of fire. The R400’s ammunition consists of HEATFS, HESH, and two types of APFSDS shells, including the excellent DM33 with over 400 mm of penetration against RHA. The R400 has all the makings of a fantastic light vehicle, both in urban combat where fast reaction time and good armor penetration are crucial, and in the role of a scout-sniper thanks to its high speed and muzzle velocity.[/p][p][/p]
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[p]“R400 Chevron” decal [/p]
[p]“Emblem of the Bundeswehr anti-tank units” decal[/p]
[p]“Experimental assault rifle (Germany)” decoration [/p]
[p][/p][p]Among the rewards in the event is also this chest. When opened, there is a chance to receive one of the following items:[/p]
  • [p]50,000 - 100,000 Silver Lions[/p]
  • [p]Silver Lion and Research Point boosters[/p]
  • [p]Random Wagers and Orders[/p]
  • [p]Universal Backups (1 - 3)[/p]
  • [p]A random camouflage for a vehicle you own[/p]
  • [p]1 day of Premium Account[/p]
[p][/p][h2]How to get all rewards[/h2][p]Each stage can be achieved for 35,000 mission points, every new stage achieved will give you a new reward.[/p][p] [/p]
[p]Please note: After finishing a stage, you need to collect the reward manually. To do this, click on your name in-game, go to “Fast and Dangerous” and click the “Get Reward” button.[/p]
[p][/p][p]You’re able to earn mission points in Ground Battles at Rank III or above in Arcade, Realistic and Simulator Battles. The number of mission points to complete a stage depends on the game mode and the maximum Rank of the vehicle that you use in battle. There’s a multiplier for earning mission points, which is shown in the task description in-game. [/p][p][/p][p]You can also earn mission points by using event vehicles that are Rank I and II. Event vehicles that can be used have the name of the event that they were obtainable in on their stat card.[/p][p] [/p]
[p]Stages change every two days at 11:00 GMT on November 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th, 29th and December 1st.[/p]
[p][/p][h2]Rewards are given when you complete a specific number of stages[/h2]
  • [p]For 1 Stage: trophy with a random reward[/p]
  • [p]For 2 Stages: one of the decal rewards[/p]
  • [p]For 3 Stages: trophy with a random reward[/p]
  • [p]For 4 Stages: one of the decal rewards[/p]
  • [p]For 5 Stages: trophy with a random reward[/p]
  • [p]For 6 Stages: “Experimental assault rifle (Germany)” decoration[/p]
  • [p]For 7 Stages: non-tradable coupon for the R400[/p]
[p][/p][h2]Discounts for purchasing stages using Golden Eagles[/h2][p]Unfinished stages can be purchased for Golden Eagles, but if you’re very close to completing a stage, its price will be significantly reduced.[/p][p][/p][p]Let’s say you have earned 85% of the required mission points to complete a stage, then the price of purchasing this stage will be halved. If you’re near the finish line for a stage and are at 95% progress, then the price will be reduced by five times. For example, if you’ve scored 30,000 mission points, then the price to unlock this stage will be 499 Golden Eagles. If you’ve scored 33,500 mission points, then you’ll only need 199 Golden Eagles. Remember to keep this in mind if you cannot complete a stage on time![/p][p][/p][h2]The Upgrade for a coupon[/h2][p]When you complete 7 stages, you’ll receive a non-tradable coupon for the R400, using it will immediately activate the vehicle onto your account. If you don’t want the vehicle and would like to sell the coupon on the Market, you’ll need the “Upgrade for coupon” item.[/p][p] [/p]
[p]The “Upgrade for coupon” item can be earned in parallel with the stages throughout the event from November 19th (11:00 GMT) until December 3rd (11:00 GMT) for 600,000 mission points.[/p]
[p][/p][p]After receiving the “Upgrade for coupon” item, you can convert a non-tradable coupon for the vehicle into a tradable one and sell it on the Market. The tradable coupon can be sold after 6 days from the moment it’s created.[/p][p][/p][p]The “Upgrade for coupon” item is valid until 11:00 GMT on December 8th. Until this time, you can use it or exchange it for War Bonds. Afterwards, it’ll disappear from your inventory.[/p][p] [/p]
[p]To make a tradable coupon, select the “Coupon R400 (Germany)” in your inventory and click the “Modify” button.[/p]
[p][/p][p]You can track the progress of completing stages and the “Upgrade for coupon” item by clicking on your Nickname > Achievements > Fast and Dangerous. If you don’t manage to complete a stage on time or would like to purchase a stage, you can do so with Golden Eagles until December 8th from the Achievements window, which will give you the corresponding rewards.[/p]