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• BR changes come into effect.
  
• Pr.183 BM-21 — arming distance setting option has been temporarily disabled for the M-21OF rockets.
  

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.

On January 26th, 1788, the British First Fleet landed at Sydney Cove, proclaiming British sovereignty over New South Wales and the founding of Sydney. Nowadays January 26th is the main state holiday — Australia Day. Congratulations to all our Australian players!

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From January 26th (10:00 GMT) until January 30th (07:00 GMT)

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[h3]Play 3 battles using British vehicles (rank III or higher, with an activity of not less than 70%) to receive the “Ranger Kangaroo” decal.[/h3]



“Ranger Kangaroo” decal.

Complete the task in random battles, except for Enduring Confrontation missions and [Assault] mode. Track your progress in the hangar by clicking Nickname → Achievements → Holidays → Australia Day.

You can find the decal in the “Holidays” tab in the Customisation menu.

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Get a premium Boomerang Mk.II fighter until 07:00 GMT on the 30th of January for Golden Eagles. The aircraft is only available to owners of the Boomerang Mk.I that can be purchased with a 25% discount!

Additionally there is a 25% discount on the premium A.C.IV cruiser tank. You will find these vehicles in the British research tree.

The Warbond shop for the “Royal Guard” Battle Pass season will be open from 25th of January until 26th of April.

Don't miss the opportunity to get premium vehicles: from a Swedish hydroplane to an Italian destroyer. Pay special attention to KW II 754 (r) - a German heavy tank capable of destroying any target with its powerful HE shells.

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The Warbond shop is available to players that have vehicles of rank III and up and is part of the Battle Pass. You can purchase items with the special ‘Warbond’ currency that can be obtained by unlocking Battle Pass levels.

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Open “Shop” → “Warbond shop” to see an assortment where some of the more interesting items can be seen.



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[h2]Ar 196 A-5 (Sweden) — first time[/h2]



[h2]Chi-He (5th Regiment)[/h2]



[h2]Geniere — first time[/h2]



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[h2]KW II 754 (r)[/h2]



[h2]"Scorpio Zodiac" pinup[/h2]



Decals are represented by the “Zodiac” series sticker trophy as well as a new “Scorpio Zodiac” pinup which continues the series of themed decals. In the “Helmet” trophy you will find decorations which will help you to transform your vehicle. The player icons in the corresponding trophy this time features US tankers. Trophies with random camouflages as before become available as new store levels are opened.

A large number of usable items are also available in the store: boosters, universal backups, wagers and orders, test drives of premium vehicles — even talismans on the highest levels of the shop.

Check out the full assortment of available Warbond items for the current Battle Pass season and the terms for purchasing them in the game by opening the Battle Pass window or Shop -> Warbond Shop!