War Thunder News

The items for the Battle pass in the Warbond shop are, as usual, available throughout the entire “Armored Elephant” season + 1 week, available from 27th of April until 3rd of August.

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

[h2]★ Ki-43-II (USA)[/h2]



[h2]★ MGB-75[/h2]



[h2]★ M3A3 (1st PTG)[/h2] (first time in the warbond shop)



[h2]★ IJN Yubari[/h2] (first time in the warbond shop)



[h2]★ P-47D-22-RE (France)[/h2] (first time in the warbond shop)



[h2]★ T-34-57 (1943)[/h2]



[h2]"Sleepy Time Gal"[/h2] pinup, 493rd BS, 7th BG, 10th AF, USAF



An updated “Camouflage” trophy, trophy with emblems and decals and a "Sleepy Time Gal" pinup, 493rd BS, 7th BG, 10th AF, USAF (decal by Colin 'Fenris' Muir).

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

Check out the full assortment of available Warbond items in the new season in the game, as well as the terms for purchasing them!

In this digest we would like to tell you about our continuing work on improvements and fixes in the game.






There are many reasons why attention to your person may not be desirable. For example if you are a streamer and don’t want to be stream-sniped. Or maybe you are just an active player with thousands of annoying “fans”?

Now there is a solution to all of these problems in War Thunder! A whole range of functionality specifically for “go into the shadow zone”.

Game settings → Main parameters → Privacy and Confidentiality

In this menu you will find the settings which are related to your accessibility to the entire War Thunder community. The most noteworthy is the “Show instead of nick” function.

The nickname shown in this window will replace your real nickname in all places where it can be displayed, but only for you. For an outsider, a random nickname of letters and numbers will be generated each time you are in the battle. The only thing that can be saved in your nickname is the squadron tag.

Other settings are quite obvious and PC/Mac/Linux players with an active premium account can use the “Privacy and Confidentiality”.

Play with comfort but remember — even this feature will not allow you to escape from punishment for violating the game rules. Complaints against such players will come as before and on the server side and in the replays the real nickname will remain.






This change is something you’ve been asking for, for a long time. Aircraft for streak flights in the Ground Arcade battles sometimes might be inadequate in terms of flight and combat characteristics towards their opponents on the ground.

You’ve noticed that, we’ve noticed that, and now are happy to present updated aircraft and weapons for air combat in Ground AB. Now, starting from Battle rating 7.3, streak aircraft are much better suited to the BR of the battle, similarly with their armament. See the full list of vehicles available in the changelog for the update.

Enjoy top guns both on the ground and in the air!






While one of the more recent game modes is gaining steam, we continue to make it better. You’ve reported instant start of the ground battles in close proximity to your helicopter, with AA guns running rampant immediately.

These reports are now acted on. Now you will have time to regroup from a dangerous zone, since the AA guns and vehicles will not be firing at will at their spawn.






When the game balancer is looking for a battle that suits you best, you may Alt+Tab the game window to cast an eye on something else. Some time ago, the join session signal disappeared, and players might find themselves on the battlefield when the fight is already raging.

The annoying bug is located and immediately terminated for good. Hope now you’ll be ready for a battle in time.




For this digest we have prepared a large set of useful fixes and game improvements. Be sure to read the full list below - there are many interesting things.

Once again, many thanks for all your bug reports that you submitted using our special service.



[h2]Ground vehicles[/h2]

• A bug has been fixed that allowed installation of naval decorations on ground vehicles (report).
  
• A bug has been fixed where after turret traverse drive repair the visual model of the turret on some vehicles was aligned directly forward (report).
  

[h2]Aircraft[/h2]

• A bug has been fixed that prevented air-to-air missile launch while the IRST lock-on was enabled.
  
• A bug has been fixed where hover mode could be disabled when switching to the “Controls” menu.
  
• Ki-61/100 (all versions) — effects of high-speed airflow to the rudders were reduced in order to make a pull-out easier.
  
• JA 37 С — calibre of countermeasures has been set to 55mm (report).
  
• Wirraway — separate bomb drop has been added in accordance with “Wirraway Operation Instructions”.
  

[h2]Helicopter PvE[/h2]

• The delay between the start of the ground battle and activation of the AA guns has been increased. Players now have more time to react to the battle and leave a dangerous area.
  

[h2]Naval[/h2]

• A bug has been fixed where the reload time of hydroplanes landed on allied water capture points was equal to the reload time in mid-air, instead of the airfield reload time.
  
• USS Arizona — a bug has been fixed where AI gunners weren’t firing the main calibre guns at the enemy.
  

[h2]Other changes[/h2]

• The setup of aircraft and helicopters in Ground Arcade battles has been reworked and complemented:
  -One aircraft setup in the BR range of 7.3+ has been changed to three setups in the ranges of 7.3-8.3, 8.7-9.7 and 10.0+.
  -One helicopter setup in the BR range of 9.0+ has been changed to two setups in the ranges of 8.0-9.0 and 9.3+;
  -Aircraft and aircraft weapon setups at BR 7.0 and below have been partially updated.
  
• A bug has been fixed that prevented the found session notification sound in background mode.
  

[h2]Xbox[/h2]

• A bug has been fixed that caused turret twitch while switching from the commander’s sight to 3rd person view (report).
  

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.

Open new stages and get unique premium combat vehicles, as well as tons of prizes: decals, 3D decorations, profile icons and a unique loading screen and title!

April 27th — July 27th
Battle Pass Season 7

Every season there are a new set of awards. See the full list in the Battle Pass tab in the hangar, or check out our Wiki:

Season 7 awards and Challenges

Here are the award vehicles for season 7:

[h2]HMS Cadiz[/h2]
Britain, III rank, Premium.

The British Battle-class destroyer wields an outstanding short-range AA battery and main caliber guns grouped on the ship’s fore.



[h2]F-6C-10[/h2]
France, III rank, Premium.

The reconnaissance version of the American P-51 Mustang piston engined fighter in service with the French air force. High max speed and shredding .50’s in the wings!



[h2]Elefant[/h2]
Germany, IV rank, Premium

Elefant is one of the best WWII self-propelled guns. Modernized from the Ferdinand SPG, this armored monster now has a forward machine gun and even better protection at the hull’s front.




[h2]Decals[/h2]








[h2]3D decorations[/h2]





[h2]Profile Icon[/h2]



“Tanker in a gas mask”

[h2]Premium Account[/h2]
Beginning this season, I-II rank award vehicles are replaced with Premium account offers that are useful for both newcomers, and seasoned veterans.

[h3]About the Battle Pass[/h3]

Battle Pass is a seasonal event during which you will earn progress points and use them to open new levels. Each opened level brings you a valuable reward, from Silver Lions and boosters to exclusive season prizes: decorations, profile icons and premium vehicles.

Open new stages and get awards at any time during the season.

You can access the “Battle Pass” window through the promo block on the right side of the hangar screen.

[h3]How to participate[/h3]
Play

• You get progress points every day for entering the game.
  
• From 1 to 5 points.
  

Complete Battle Tasks

• See Battle Task descriptions in the game and get progress points for completing them.
  
• From 2 to 5 points.
  

Complete Season Challenges

• Season Challenges are very similar to Battle Tasks. One Challenge is available at the season’s start. Every week you get another one or two challenges, three more can be unlocked by opening stages.
  
• 30 points.
  

Learn more about the Battle Pass

And here is the main prize for the new season of the War Thunder Battle Pass called “Armored Elephant” - meet the German heavy tank destroyer Elefant!

[h2]Elefant, self-propelled gun, Germany, rank IV. Premium.[/h2]

Features:

• Accurate and deadly 88 mm gun
  
• Good frontal protection
  
• Premium
  

The Elefant self-propelled gun is the main prize in the new season of the War Thunder Battle Pass, which, thanks to our heavyweight, has been named the “Armored Elephant''. This is a premium rank IV vehicle in the German ground vehicle tech tree. So, the Elefant is an improved version of the Ferdinand self-propelled gun, one of the most common vehicles in the mid-rank German setup. Why do players love the Ferdinand so much? It's simple - It has a very effective, fast firing 88 mm gun with familiar and forgiving ballistics, accompanied by very thick armor on the front of the casemate and hull which allows this SPG to withstand the vast majority of kinetic rounds at its rank. The vehicle performs excellently when engaging at long range, where it is almost invulnerable. This positioning additionally ensures that a successful flanking maneuver against the Elefant is extremely unlikely.



The Elefant is ensured to become a firm favorite for fans of German armor! The gun, ammunition and powerful armor, familiar from the Ferdinand, are complemented by a number of improvements. A machine gun for the radio-operator has been installed on the upper frontal plate of the hull, which can be used to designate targets for your allies. The 100-mm armor plate itself has been reinforced with 50-mm of additional armor surrounding the newly installed machinegun, as well as sections of spare tracks protecting the weaker, sloping parts of the upper hull - a weak spot all too familiar to seasoned Ferdinand commanders. It is very important to mention that this capable vehicle also offers Premium bonuses - it speeds up the research of any German armored vehicle between the ranks of I-V and of course allows you to earn an increased amount of Silver Lions.



This armored German Elephant will be the main prize in the new War Thunder Battle Pass season. Soon we will be announcing the full list of stages, rules and prizes of the new season - stay tuned!

The reconnaissance version of the legendary American P-51 Mustang fighter in service with the French Air Force will be one of the main prizes in the new Battle Pass season!

[h2]F-6C-10-NT, fighter, France, rank III. Premium.[/h2]

Features:

• Good flight characteristics
  
• .50 Brownings in the wings
  
• Lacks suspended weapons
  
• Premium
  

F-6C-10-NT reconnaissance fighters were converted from serial P-51C-10-NT Mustangs by installing photographic equipment. The version of the F-6C-10-NT fighter, supplied under the Lend-Lease to the French Air Force, will be one of the main prizes of the new season of the War Thunder Battle Pass!

P-51 Mustang fighters are well known to our pilots, and one could hardly find a battle in the low or mid ranks, where these fast and maneuverable aircraft are not used. The F-6C-10-NT has no suspended armament and is designed to destroy primarily fighters and attack aircraft. Four heavy "Brownings" in the wings have a total ammo capacity of 1260 rounds, which is usually enough for a medium duration battle.



The Mustang feels most comfortable at medium and high altitudes, so experienced pilots often use this fighter for “boom n zoom” tactics: the aircraft has a good climb rate, high maximum speed and a construction strong enough for high loads. In mixed combat, the Mustang is not as effective as cannon and strike fighters, but it can be used to hunt enemy aircraft and destroy lightly armored ground vehicles. The fighter responds to the controls well and calmly engages in duels.



At its rank in the French aviation lineup, the F-6C-10-NT will become one of the fastest aircraft. Its premium status will allow you to research French aviation of low and medium ranks faster. You can get the F-6C-10-NT for free for completing the stages of the new season of the War Thunder Battle Pass, which will start in the game in a few days. Details about the rules and prizes of the new season will be announced very soon, stay tuned!