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Thank you for the outstanding screenshots from last week! This week, we’re looking for terrain that gives shape to the horizon. Whether it’s tanks cresting a hill, aircraft soaring along distant ridgelines, or ships sailing along large landmasses, capture a scene where the landscape meets the sky! The three most popular and three selected by us will get 300 GE. See the winners down below!

[h2]Let’s begin the 194th edition of our competition![/h2]

Create a stunning screenshot and submit it on the War Thunder Steam Community Hub with the tag #WTscreen194. You have time until the 24th of October 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 mountains or buildings against the skyline, and a player vehicle.
You must add the #WTscreen194 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 193rd edition – Shrouded Skies![/h2]

[h3]Winners selected via community votes:[/h3]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3584754479
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3585889051
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3585653032

[h3]Winners selected by our judges:[/h3]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3587787185
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3584736798
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3588095606

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

[p][/p][p]Check out Battle Pass Season 21, Brave Archer! This season, you can get the premium Re.2005 (VDM), which is a variant of one of Italy’s most distinguished Second World War fighters, plus the RN Luigi Cadorna, named after the famous Italian marshal. And as always, there’s warbonds, decals, boosters, Silver Lions, Premium Account time, wagers and more![/p][p][/p][p]Check out this season’s Warbonds shop! We’ve added a trophy featuring Warbond decals from previous years, as well as a new “Sangoma” decal. Full details below! [/p][p][/p]

[p]Beginning on: October 22nd (12:00 GMT)[/p][p]Ending on: January 21st (12:00 GMT)[/p]

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What is the Battle Pass?
The Battle Pass is an event that lasts for 90 days where players can earn rewards for completing challenges and earning progress points. Rewards range from Silver Lions and boosters to season-exclusive decals, decorations, vehicles and more. Completing the Battle Pass is simple: you earn progress points that unlock levels, earning valuable things along the way![/p][p][/p][p]Leveling up the Battle Pass & Challenges Leveling up is simple! Gather progress points to unlock more levels. One level is 10 progress points. Points can be obtained through logging into the game, completing Daily Tasks and completing specific Challenges. New Battle Pass Challenges unlock once a week and another three can be obtained through reaching specific levels.[/p]

• [p]Login to the game! Get 1 to 5 progress points for doing this.[/p]
• [p]Complete Daily Tasks! Get 2 to 5 progress points for each of these.[/p]
• [p]Complete Battle Pass Challenges! Get 30 points for each of these.[/p]

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Click here for all of the Challenges

[/p][h2]Rewards in Season 21[/h2][p]Purchasing the Battle Pass for 2,000 Golden Eagles will allow you to access every level. Purchasing the improved version for 2,500 Golden Eagles comes with an extra 150 progress points (15 levels from the get go).[/p][p] [/p][p]Not got enough time to complete the Battle Pass? You can purchase progress points for Golden Eagles 28 days after the season begins. [/p][p][/p]

[p]The Battle Pass can be accessed on the right side of the screen while in the hangar.[/p]

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Click here for all of the Rewards
[/p][p]Check out all of the rewards in the season below.
[/p][h2]Decals, Decorations and a Profile Icon[/h2][p] [/p][p] [/p][p] 
[/p][h2]New vehicles this season[/h2][p]
[/p][h2]RN Luigi Cadorna (Italy)[/h2][p][/p][h3]A Premium Light Cruiser for Italy at Rank III[/h3][p]
Laid down in 1930, the light cruiser Luigi Cadorna was designed as one of the ships of the second series of Interbellum light cruisers. During the Second World War, Luigi Cadorna served primarily in auxiliary roles, participating in convoy operations, covering shipping between Italy and North Africa, and providing air defense for ports. After the Armistice of 1943, RN Luigi Cadorna defected to the Allies and was used as a training vessel. Postwar, this ship remained in the Italian Navy until 1951, when it was struck off and scrapped.[/p][p] [/p][p]In War Thunder, RN Luigi Cadorna relies on two key advantages of its design: incredible speed and excellent armament. This new light cruiser will arguably be the fastest of its class in the game, boasting a top speed of over 38 knots (over 72 km/h)! Despite its agility, this light cruiser carries a robust armament of eight 152 mm main guns and six 100 mm secondary guns. Lightly armored, RN Luigi Cadorna excels when quickly capturing objectives, destroying enemy destroyers, and group-hunting enemy light cruisers.[/p][p] [/p][h2]RE 2005 (VDM) (Italy)[/h2][p][/p][h3]A Premium Fighter for Italy at Rank IV[/h3][p]
The Reggiane Re.2005 Sagittario was one of the most advanced Italian fighters during the Second World War, developed as part of the “Serie 5” program alongside the Fiat G.55 and Macchi C.205. The designers of this aircraft used the German DB 605 series aircraft engine, and the second production prototype also tested the German VDM propeller. The prototypes demonstrated excellent performance, however the aircraft never entered large production. Only about 30 Re.2005s were built, primarily for air defense missions in the defense of Naples and Rome.[/p][p][/p][p]The star of Battle Pass Season 21 is the Re.2005 (VDM) Saggitario (Italian for “Shooter”), an improved version of one of the game’s best piston-engine fighters, the Re.2005 Series 0. This variant features a new propeller and a slightly reshaped nose, improving all key performance characteristics. The Re.2005 (VDM) is a fast, maneuverable fighter that excels in air combat at medium and high altitudes. With the ability to carry 630, 500, 250, 160, 100, and 50 kg bombs, the aircraft also excels in Ground and Naval Battles at the mid ranks.[/p][p] [/p][h2]Battle Trophy with Past Vehicles[/h2][p]Missed out on previous Battle Pass vehicles? The Battle Trophy has you covered, featuring four vehicles from past Battle Passes or events. Opening this trophy will give you one vehicle from the list. If you have them all, you’ll instead receive Silver Lions and the special “Golden Battles Wager”, allowing you to earn up to 1,000 Golden Eagles. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]
[/p][h2]Get Silver Lions, Consumables, Premium Account Time and More in the Battle Pass![/h2][p]The Battle Pass doesn’t just feature decals, decorations and vehicles, it also contains a lot of other useful items. This includes a large amount of Silver Lions, Warbonds to spend in the Warbond shop, Orders, Wagers and Backups for use in battles, a Test Drive for one of the new vehicles before you get it, 10 days of Premium Account time, unique camouflages for the two new vehicles and a title and loading screen to remember your accomplishments.[/p][p] [/p][h2]Get the next Battle Pass for free with Upgrade Coupons![/h2][p]Two “Upgrade Coupons” are at levels 105 and 125 in the Battle Pass and are both needed to get the next Battle Pass for free. They also make the two new vehicles tradable on the Gaijin Market if you prefer.

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[p]To purchase a Battle Pass using the “Upgrade Coupon”, you need to wait until the current season ends and the new season begins. You’ll then be able to exchange two Upgrade Coupons in the Battle Pass purchase window. Upgrade Coupons must be available in your inventory to do this.[/p]

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[/p][h2]The Warbond Shop in Season 21![/h2][p]Check out some of the main Warbond shop items in Season 21! You can view the full list of items available as well as the conditions for receiving them in-game.

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[p]The Warbond shop can be accessed by clicking on Shop > Warbond Shop from the hangar or from the Battle Pass window by clicking “Shop”[/p]

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What is the Warbond Shop?
The Warbond shop is connected with and runs in tandem with the Battle Pass. Items in the Warbond shop can be purchased with a currency called Warbonds that are earned in the Battle Pass. There are a total of 6 shop levels and each one can be unlocked by reaching specific levels in the Battle Pass. In addition to purchasing with Warbonds, each item from shop level 3 requires a certain number of medals to purchase. Medals can be obtained through completing Special Tasks.

[/p][h2]Vehicles[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]More about the new rewards: [/h3][p][/p][p]MS 444 (Italy) — first time in the shop![/p][p]The American Higgins torpedo boat, originally built for Lend-Lease to the USSR, ended up in service with the Italian Navy after the war. The MS 444 is very fast and agile when moving, and in addition to its torpedoes, it features an excellent armament of 40 mm and 20 mm autocannons. For the most effective salvo, position this boat broadside to the enemy.[/p][p][/p][p]Chi-Nu II (Japan) [/p][p]The Japanese Chi-Nu II medium tank was a transitional design from the Chi-Nu to the “Sherman killer”, the Chi-To. The tank’s main advantage is its excellent 75 mm gun for its rank, as it fires accurately and quickly and has effective APHE rounds. The tank excels as a long-range sniper or as a support tank in urban combat.[/p][p][/p][h2]Decals[/h2][p]Season 21 brings back the 2021-2022 Warbond decals in a special trophy, and also introduces a new “Sangoma” decal to continue the themed series![/p][p]

[/p][p]“Sangoma” pinup decal[/p][p][/p][h2]Trophies[/h2][p]Like decorating your ground vehicles? Then check out the Camouflages trophy, featuring several camouflages for your vehicles! Prefer making your player profile unique? Open the profile icon trophy to get yourself a German tanker! 

[/p][h2]Consumables[/h2][p]Alongside trophies, vehicles and decals are a bunch of useful consumable items, including boosters, universal backups, wagers & orders, premium vehicle rentals and talismans — all perfect for helping you through the game.

Get out there and get yourself some goodies![/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]We’re presenting a new War Thunder video dedicated to the international squad of brave heroines, the Senrai Maidens! In the debut adventure of Maria, Kate and Elsa, you’ll see their first battle against the forces of a mysterious enemy. Each girl controls her own special tank, customized to suit her personality. Senrai Maidens’ vehicles are available in the game as three special packs![/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Dakimakura[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Meet the Senrai Maidens Packs![/h2][p]Immerse yourself in the world of the brave Senrai Maidens with three unique packs, each reflecting the personalities and styles of our fearless warriors. And if you’re drawn to the charismatic heroines of War Thunder, don’t forget to decorate your desktop with the themed wallpapers![/p][p][/p][h3]Senrai Maidens Pack: Kate[/h3][p]A fierce fighter of the elite Senrai Maidens, Kate wields a stylized American M1A1 HC (Senrai Maidens), which is the embodiment of speed and fury. Her attacks are as sudden as a gunshot, and her determination burns brighter than any flame! When Kate appears on the battlefield, enemies see only fire and steel rushing towards them.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p][h3]Senrai Maidens Pack: Elsa[/h3][p]A true Senrai Maidens professional, Elsa leads her unique Leopard 2A4M (Senrai Maidens) into battle! This is the perfect machine for those who value precision and control. She acts with coolness, calculation, and absolute calm. For Elsa, every battle is a game of chess, where her opponent’s mistakes are always their last.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p][h3]Senrai Maidens Pack: Maria[/h3][p]Free and daring, Maria is the indomitable force of the Senrai Maidens squad! Inside her unique T-80U-E1 (Senrai Maidens), she felt like part of a primordial force: a storm of fire, smoke, and speed! When her tank advances, nothing can stand in the path of the fiery tornado![/p][p][/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p][p][/p][p]Please note! Senrai Maidens’ characters are not added to the game and appear in the images next to the vehicles solely for visual purposes. The unique vehicle camouflages in these packs are fictional and if the “Show content in the battle: Except fictional” option is enabled in the “Customization of Vehicles” settings, these will appear to other players as historical camouflages for similar vehicles, but with the characteristic exterior customization elements preserved[/p][h3]
Senrai Maidens Fan Art Contest![/h3][p][/p][p]Inspired by the new video featuring the Senrai Maidens squad? It’s time to show off your creativity in our new fan art contest![/p]

1. [p]Draw any of the heroines (or all three at once!) in any style and using any tools: digital editing software, traditional paints, or even simple pencils. Immerse yourself in the creative process and show us how you imagine these heroines![/p]
2. [p]Post your work on your Facebook, X and Instagram page using the hashtags #SenraiMaidens and #WarThunder to share it with a wider audience.[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p]FACEBOOK[/p][p]INSTAGRAM[/p][p]X[/p][p][/p][p]Get inspired by the video and official images and let your imagination run wild![/p][h3][/h3]

[p][/p][p][/p][h3]Aircraft[/h3]

• [p]AU-1 — a bug where the sight was not displayed on the glass in the cockpit has been fixed.[/p]
• [p]A-10A (all variants) — a bug where the artificial horizon and compass in the cockpit did not work correctly has been fixed. (Report).[/p]

[p] [/p][h3]Ground Vehicles[/h3]

• [p]A bug that caused the proximity fuze of HE-VT shells to not trigger on AGMs and ATGMs has been fixed. (Report).[/p]
• [p]IRIS-T SLM — a bug where the radio fuze sometimes did not work on all missiles except the first one when launching two or more missiles has been fixed.[/p]

[p] [/p][h3]Interface[/h3]

• [p]A bug that caused the @psn and @live nickname suffixes to be displayed in the battle has been fixed. (Report).[/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]

[p][/p][p][/p][p]Last weekend saw the final of the third and last major qualifier of the 2025 War Thunder Championships Series (WTCS) season. In a 4v4 jet format, the DODEC team emerged victorious and took pole position in the leaderboard with a total of 286 Thunder points![/p][p][/p][p]The Fivesticks team also made their mark in the 2025 season, with a very impressive second place in this Major! They dominated the entire loser bracket, eliminating the teams Covert, XTREM, WastedTime, and Voyager, before losing 2-5 to DODEC! We can only congratulate them on their performance, and they even made it into the Top 8 of the leaderboard, which earned them a ticket to the Grand Finals![/p][p][/p][p]Team Voyager finished in third place in this Major, with their heads held high. They once again put in a very strong performance in the Majors this season, climbing to third place in the overall standings![/p][p][/p][h2]Congratulations to Team DODEC on their victory in the Air Superiority 2025 event![/h2][p][/p][h3]The Air Superiority podium[/h3][p][/p][h3]Overall Rankings for the WTCS Major III[/h3][p][/p][h3]Who is the MVP? [/h3][p][/p][p]Big congratulations to Banujek from Team DODEC for being named MVP of Air Superiority 2025! His exceptional air control, precise maneuvers, and unmatched tactical awareness made a lasting impression on the jury. This well-deserved title crowns him as the best pilot of the season’s third Major, and raises the bar sky-high for what is next to come! Shoutout as well to the player Jッ (Team DODEC) and the player OpsBan65 (Team Fivesticks) for securing 2nd and 3rd place in the jury votes.[/p][p] [/p][h3]See you at the end of November for the Grand Finals! [/h3][p]
[/p][p] [/p][p]Here are the eight teams that have secured their tickets for the Grand Finals of the Thunder CUP 2025 season of the War Thunder Championships Series! They have just over a week to train hard and try to win the €15,000 cash prize up for grabs at this event![/p][p][/p][p]We will be posting regular updates on the preparations for this major event on the War Thunder Esports social media channels, such as our Instagram, X, and Discord![/p][p][/p][p]May the best team win! [/p]