War Thunder News

• A bug has been fixed that allowed television seekers to acquire targets in the night.
  
• USS Newport News — a bug has been fixed that prevented the “Deforming camouflage” application.

[h2]Sound[/h2]

• Sound of the M53/59 engine has been changed to a more suitable, in-line 6 cylinder diesel.
  
• Sound of the ZK 453 cannon has been tuned. Now it sounds brighter and more bass.
  
• A bug which caused a single shot of aircraft guns not to sound or sound jerky has been fixed.
  
• The volume of the game interface sounds and air combat signal shots such as reloading, lack of ammunition etc have been corrected.
  

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.

Your screenshots from last week were great! The large number of vehicles found in the low tiers was shown with so many different vehicles captured in your works! The three most popular and three selected by us will get 300 GE. See the winners down below!

[h2]Let’s begin the 59th edition of our competition![/h2]

Create a stunning screenshot and submit it on the War Thunder Steam Community Hub with the tag #WTscreen59. You have time until 24.03.2023 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.

[h2]Important addition: Screenshot theme - Sky Guardians![/h2]

[h3]Terms:[/h3]

We would love to see screenshots of content released in the latest major update, Sky Guardians!
Your screenshot must feature a vehicle or a new location released in Sky Guardians.
You can view the Sky Guardians changelog here.
You must add the #WTscreen59 tag (title cannot have any other text in it).
• 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 58th edition - Beginners Advance![/h2]

[h3]Winners selected via community votes:[/h3]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2945387843
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2947034963
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2947457878

[h3]Winners selected by our judges:[/h3]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2945586420
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2946990749
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2947069096

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

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Last weekend's qualifiers determined the best teams that will fight for the title as the Thunder CUP 2023 champions. We invite you to broadcast the tournament on the new official Twitch channel dedicated to War Thunder esports.

[h2]Watch the playoffs of Thunder CUP 2023 this weekend, March 18th and 19th from 15:00 UTC[/h2]

Follow on Twitch

Amongst the stream viewers, we are giving away eSports team camouflages from the new ‘eSports trophy’.

Do you want it? Watch the streams at the appointed time and follow the chat. Giveaways will also be held on Russian, German and French channels. Join the Official esports community on Discord for more giveaways and a friendly fan base.

[h2]eSports Trophy[/h2]

Contains
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Leopard 2A6 [eSport] DEVCON Team
Type 90 [eSport] MRCLS Team
Tiger E [eSport] NASTY Team
STRV 122B PLSS [eSport] ENP Team
M1A2 SEP [eSport] RAWR Team
Ariete C1 [eSport] MAMMAMIA Team
Leopard 2K [eSport] LEET Team
STA 3 [eSport] PINGU Team
M4A3E2 (76) W [eSport] Not Enough Team
T-80BVM [eSport] Abstract Team
T-80U [eSport] EBLOC Team
MiG-21MF [eSport] DEVCON Team
F-5E [eSport] MRCLS Team
MiG-29 [eSport] NASTY Team
F-16A [eSport] ENP Team
F-16A ADF [eSport] RAWR Team
Tornado IDS (1995) [eSport] MAMMAMIA Team
IL-10 (1946) [eSport] LEET Team
A-10A Late [eSport] Pingu Team
Mirage 2000C-S5 [eSport] NE Team
Mig-15bis [eSport] Abstract Team
Mig-21SMT [eSport] EBLOC Team
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Talented authors from Live.WT have teamed up with the captains of eSport teams to create 22 camouflages for a variety of vehicles. You can get the trophy by playing War Thunder. In the future you will have a better chance of getting a trophy when you participate in eSport events and tournaments in War Thunder. PlayStation and Xbox players can purchase the trophy in the Item Shop and open it with Golden Eagles. Read more on our wiki.

To open it, you’ll need to purchase a key on the Market (income is shared with the authors of the camouflages). You can either activate the coupon on your account, or trade it on the Market to get Gaijin Coins (GJN). A trophy can be sold as well!

We plan to add new eSport camouflages to the “eSport” trophy.


“eSport” trophy


“eSport” key

To unlock the trophy, you will need an “eSport” key that can be purchased on the Market for GJN.

[h2]About Thunder CUP 2023[/h2]



Thunder CUP 2023 teams will fight on equal terms - all participants will have access to the predefined setup of top aircraft and ground vehicles that includes MiG-29, F-16A, Leopard 2A6, Challenger 2 TES, Tor-M1 and other modern vehicles. Battles will take place in the location “Advance to the Rhine” in the 5x5 format in RB mode with markers.

Exciting battles, incredible maneuvers and unpredictable situations on the battlefield await you. Each team will use their own unique tactics to win.

The total tournament pool is over 50,000 Golden Eagles. Play-off teams will receive a “Thunder CUP 2023” decals, the winners (1st to 3rd place) will be awarded with Type-62, Ki-94-II and A-33 Excelsior coupons and winners (1st place) will get the unique title “Thunder CUP 2023 Champion”!



“Thunder CUP 2023” decal


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[h2]MRCLS[/h2]

Russo-Ukrainian Miracles were formed in 2020, but its current lineup was finalized only last year — and it instantly proved to be one of the top contenders of War Thunder TSS, winning OlySt CUP II, WT10 5v5, and CRNG CUP. Most participants of Thunder CUP 2023 consider it to be the most likely winner.

• RasTafaRaY (tanker)
  
• _v1nny_ (pilot)
  
• ERS SHIMADA (tanker)
  
• DepressedSamurai (tanker)
  
• _tonyolo_ (pilot)
  
• Da__LaDHo (pilot)
  
• kleSti (universal)
  

[h2]EnyoProxy[/h2]

This Russo-Ukrainian team of “trolls and weirdos”, as they describe themselves, has long been one of the strongest. It achieved numerous victories in the biggest tournaments of 2020-21. Will it return to glory in 2023?

• NeoFel1s (pilot)
  
• Cascad (pilot)
  
• _EvilWolf_ (pilot)
  
• Forze (tanker)
  
• _PodushkA_ (tanker)
  
• uMnepu9I_3JIa (tanker)
  
• farsage (tanker)
  

[h2]PinguHard[/h2]

PinguHard was formed in late 2020 when French eSpW and English-speaking AlwaysHard merged, and was further strengthened in 2022 by Chech & Slovak veterans from LetsGo. PinguHard aims to become one of the best TSS teams, and so far it has succeeded — in smaller tournaments. Will it manage to become one of the big player teams?

• TheSaltyGuns (universal)
  
• Flaxreaper (tanker)
  
• ClockPerfection (pilot)
  
• GemZzzz (pilot)
  
• JustComeAndBouc (universal)
  
• KiGAOko (tanker)
  
• Artyst (tanker)
  

[h2]Abstract[/h2]

A newly formed team of experienced players from Japan, USA, Western and Eastern Europe hasn’t proved itself in tournaments yet. Will it become a dark horse of Thunder CUP 2023?

• ThatAcer (tanker)
  
• Ant1quar (tanker)
  
• RNGesus__ (universal)
  
• _Eugemolka_ / DEBO4KA_U3_MUE (пилот)
  
• ElZubo (universal)
  
• _GoDik_ (universal)
  
• __Eazy_ (universal)
  

[h2]LEET[/h2]

An Eastern European team with a long history of victories (including Victory Cup 2023) is currently experiencing “turbulent times”, according to its leader VolkodaV. How will it affect the chances of the “Elite”?

• __VolkodaV__ (tanker)
  
• _Skywoker__ (pilot)
  
• Doomheart (pilot)
  
• Minist (tanker)
  
• CommanD4Nt (pilot)
  
• _KoTuK_B_KyMaPe_ (tanker)
  
• Subtronic (tanker)
  

[h2]DEVCON[/h2]

DEVCON, created by the merging of YEET and NONAME, consists of six German and one Portuguese player. So far its victories are limited to weekend tournaments, but DEVCON hopes to prove itself in the big leagues as well.

• misclicK (tanker)
  
• Keystone (tanker)
  
• MajorM9x (tanker)
  
• HTRO22 (tanker)
  
• W33k (tanker)
  
• Sentinel (pilot)
  
• Red_Seven (pilot)
  

[h2]RAWR[/h2]

Uniting players from REDA and OlySt, RAWR became a truly global team: its members hail from Europe, Australia, and Latin America. It showed good results in recent tournaments and intends to earn awards in Thunder CUP 2023 as well.

• Bubensito159 (universal)
  
• Keve20 (pilot)
  
• TwiisterFG (tanker)
  
• P_E_R_M_A_N_ (tanker)
  
• BPA_Jon (tanker)
  
• PingaSlinga (universal)
  
• Bubisium (pilot)
  

[h2]NASTY[/h2]

This Eastern European team was created way back in 2017 and was quite successful at first, but the players lost motivation over time. Now NASTY is back with a new lineup, intending to once again earn itself a place among winners. Before it mostly consisted of tankers, but now it has recruited a number of universal players to its ranks.

• ZetRoX (universal)
  
• __Neme (universal)
  
• _Axie (tanker)
  
• pAradoX (tanker)
  
• gogig88 (tanker)
  
• NoECmapsInAirRB (pilot)
  
• BenSch (universal)
  

[/expand]


Especially for the fans, we have prepared a pack for real cyber sportsmen with a "Cyber Snail" decal and a title.

War Thunder - "Cyber Warrior" Pack

THIS PACK INCLUDES:
"Cyber Snail" decal
"Cyber Warrior" title
300 Golden Eagles

We are waiting for you on the live stream!

The feast of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, is observed on March 17th. This holiday has long since stopped being a purely religious one and thanks to the Irish immigrants spread across the entire world.
Today it is an international celebration of Irish culture: people dress in green, drink beer and wave Irish flags. Join the feast!

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From March 17th (11:00 GMT) until March 20th (7:00 GMT)

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



“Lucky pin-up” 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 → St. Patrick’s Day.

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

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Up till March 27th (20:00 GMT) get a special decal “Wiki Approved: CV 90105 XC-8” by purchasing the CV 90105 XC-8 Pack.

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The possibilities are infinite! The Swedish CV 90105 light tank, introduced to the game in the’ Viking Fury’ update, has been upgraded in the Drone Age update with a modern XC-8 turret with new fire control system and autoloader, resulting in much better fire rate.

Being lightly armored, the CV 90105 XC-8 is very agile and capable of flanking enemies easily. A quality thermal vision device and deadly arsenal allow the light tank to hit enemies hard unawares and slip away from the counter attack. This tank is a true tactician, possessing a good choice of shells and able to wisely use the terrain to its advantage.

The CV90105 XC-8 is living proof that even a good modern vehicle might be better! Learn more about this amazing vehicle from our Wiki review!


Collectable decal “Wiki Approved: CV 90105 XC-8” — get an unique decal for each vehicle starring in our reviews.



Read more on our Wiki.
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