War Thunder News

• A bug which would cause the preview of the main Battle Pass prize to disappear after being opened and returning back to the Battle Pass window has been fixed.
  
• Achievement conditions have been changed according to "weapon type":
  • Tank ATGMs and ship-based anti-ship missiles were removed from the "missile" type of armament and moved to the "ATGM / AShM" type (added to the aviation ATGM);
    
  • “Missiles” are now named “rocket (unguided)” and no longer include tank ATGMs and ship-based anti-ship missiles;
    
  • Added a new type of weapon - SAM;
    
  • The conditions for obtaining the corresponding achievements and challenges have been clarified.
• A rare game crash caused by a missing decoration model has been fixed.
  
• A bug has been fixed where the hanger lacked illumination at night from the spotlights if the hangar randomly appeared after quitting a game session.
  
• A bug where it wasn’t possible to control the aircraft gunner when playing with a gamepad has been fixed.

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.

The D.XXI was a mid 1930’s fighter aircraft, designed by the well-known Fokker company for the Dutch Air Force which primarily earned its reputation with Finnish forces during WWII.

In War Thunder, the Fokker D.XXI will be a new premium fighter aircraft arriving to the lower ranks of Swedish aviation tree with the release of the next major update. Featuring good performance characteristics all-round, the Fokker D.XXI is the ideal fighter for fresh pilots climbing the ranks of the Swedish aviation tree.





The Fokker D.XXI will soon be arriving in the Swedish aviation tree in War Thunder with the release of the upcoming major update. In the meantime, make sure to stay tuned to the news in order to keep posted on all the latest developments surrounding the next update coming to the game in the near future. Until then, clear skies pilots!

Check out the full Dev Blog article here!

HMS Blackpool was a British Type 12 frigate, also known as the Whitby-class, built for the Royal Navy at the dawn of the Cold War. Incorporating many of the lessons learned from WWII, this state-of-the-art early Cold War frigate will soon be joining the ranks of the Royal Navy in War Thunder, arriving as part of the next major update!

In War Thunder, HMS Blackpool will be a new frigate joining the top ranks of the British coastal fleet tree with the arrival of the next major update to the game. Highly mobile and armed with a number of different weapon systems, HMS Blackpool is sure to become one of the new favorite vessels among British captains who highly value versatility!





HMS Blackpool is soon arriving to the top ranks of the British coastal fleet tree with the release of the upcoming War Thunder major update. In the meantime, make sure to keep scanning the horizon for further news as we continue unveiling more exciting new features coming soon to the game as part of the next major update. Until then, calm seas and happy hunting captains!

Check out the full Dev Blog article here!

This year, the moon decided that two good holidays should come together at the same time: Lunar New Year, a day where families commonly come together to celebrate, and Valentine's Day, a time to share one’s love with that special someone close to your heart.

Let these two holidays leave you with fond memories, and we are happy to contribute!

Celebrate together from 11:00 GMT on the 12th of February until 11:00 GMT on the 15th of February!


Play 3 battles (with an activity of at least 60% in Chinese vehicles of rank 2 or higher) to receive a symbol of the Lunar New Year: “Battle Bull” decal.



Follow your progress by clicking on your nickname → Achievements → Lunar New Year and Valentine’s Day.

[h2]On sale temporarily! The T-62 №545[/h2]

During the specified period, the premium T-62 №545 is available for purchase in the Chinese research tree!


[h3]“Compound bow” decoration — even better than Cupids![/h3]



For 5 wins while using vehicles of rank III or above (with an activity of at least 60%).

[h3]"All Valentines" trophy in the in-game store.[/h3]

The set contains all the Valentine’s holiday symbols that have appeared in War Thunder. You will receive 1 of 11 random decals that you don’t already have when you open this set.

[h3]"Teddy Bear with heart" decoration[/h3]

During the specified period, it is available for Golden Eagles in the game. Customization (ground vehicles) → Decorations → Other.

[h3]On sale temporarily! The МK-IX "Valentine"[/h3]


During the specified period, the premium МK-IX "Valentine" is available for purchase in the USSR research tree!

• Fixed a bug on helicopters where, when leaving the camera view from the gunnery position, selected NVG mode was reset.
  
• Fixed a bug where in some cases low quality textures might be loaded for vehicles in the hangar with higher graphics settings.
  
• Fixed a bug where in rare cases an aircraft kill with critical damage might not be counted.
  
• Fixed a bug where the standard camouflage might be replaced on the same vehicle.
  
• Saab J21 (all) - A bug where aircraft wheels might spin in the aircraft hangar has been fixed.

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.