War Thunder News

Update 27.11.2020 (2.1.0.72)

A bug with missing blast effects and a statistics window in the replay of a session with nuclear blast has been fixed.
Game client stability has been improved, some potential crash causes have been fixed.

Sound

Issue with playback of engine over-throttle on opposing/allied ground vehicles. Over-throttle sounds now play only when the player actually presses the throttle pedal.
T-72BЗ now has B-92 engine sound (same as the T-90) after mastering the engine modification.
Bomb drop sound has been corrected for players in ground vehicles.
Diesel turbocharger and turbine engine sounds have been slightly corrected for ground vehicles.
Leclerc engine sound has more sound for a turbine, and less sound for a turbocharger.

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.

Update 26.11.2020 (2.1.0.65)

Sound

A bug has been fixed with missing sound and visual effects of hits on the destruction of the player’s ground vehicle.
A bug has been fixed with missing sound and visual effects of hits on enemy/allied vehicle hits on enemy/allied ground vehicles.
A bug that would cause a bomb flight sound to play for listeners on the ground immediately after a drop, regardless of the drop height.. Now bombs start to sound at distances of about 500 meters.
Engine over-throttle sounds on ground vehicles have become shorter. They are quieter on vehicle stop, and louder, when the vehicle starts moving.
Diesel engines on Leopard 2, Leclerc, T-90A, Type 90, T-64, now have a turbocharger whistling sound. The turbocharger layer has also been added to the over-throttle sounds.
The turbine sounds for turbine engines of player ground vehicles (Abrams, T-80, Leclerc) have been changed in spectral composition to reduce possible discomfort during long playtimes

Fleet characteristics, damage model, and weaponry changes

Blue-water torpedo reload time in the naval AB has been increased from 60 to 120 seconds.
Mine lifetime has been increased from 180 to 240 seconds.
Sverdlov — a bug has been fixed with main caliber gun mantlets at middle distances.

Others

Consoles: Exchange tab has been added to the workshop for ‘New Power’ trophy items.

Ground vehicle characteristics, damage model, and weaponry changes

IPM1 - an issue with incorrect turret armor resistance in relation to the info card has been fixed.
The hull break effect from kinetic round hits on hulls only has been removed for the following vehicles:
- PTZ89
- WZ305
- ZSD63
- AMX-10RC
- AMX-13 all
- AMX-13 DCA 40
- AMX-30 Roland
- Begleitpanzer 57
- BMP-1 (all versions)
- Gepard
- FlaRakPz.1
- FlaRakRad
- Radpanzer 90
- Ru 251
- TAM
- TAM 2C
- AUBL/74 HVG
- Centauro
- Centauro ROMOR
- Centauro MGS
- AUBL/74
- M113A1 (all versions)
- R3 T106 FA
- SIDAM 25 (all versions)
- OTOMATIC
- Type 16
- Type 60 ATM
- Type 60 SPRG (C)
- Type 87
- Type 89
- Type 93
- CV 90105 TML
- CV 90120
- Lvkv 9040C
- Lvrbv 701
- Pvrbv 551
- Strf 9040 BILL
- Strf 9040C
- UDES 33
- Chieftain Marksman
- Falcon
- FV102

War Thunder beginner's guide: tips and tricks for air battles

Topping the leaderboards of War Thunder's air battles is no mean feat. The skies are full of virtual Red Barons who are seemingly impossible to keep up with and even harder to escape. The prospect of challenging these aerial aces rather than simply trying to avoid them is an ominous one when you're just starting out in one of the best plane games. Prefer your combat on the ground? Check out the best tank games on PC.

While the realistic penetration and ballistic mechanics differ little from War Thunder's Ground Forces game, the increased speed and manoeuvrability make air battles an entirely different prospect.

Additionally, there are no pathways to channel action into major points of contention, which means a battle can quickly devolve into a terrifying haze of flaming wreckages, bullets and occasionally - very occasionally - a still-flying, intact plane. Being that intact plane is your goal. This is your guide.

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War Thunder beginner's guide: the best tier 1 planes

War Thunder's aviation game takes minutes to learn, but a lifetime (not literally, so please don't try) to master. With some tutorials under your belt and time spent picking off ground targets and dabbling in dogfights, you'll quickly find that every plane has its strengths and weaknesses. There are over 90 planes in tier 1 alone, so you can save yourself a lot of grinding by picking the right plane for you and working towards it.

Whether you're looking to dominate the skies with featherweight fighters or rain fire down on the battlefield with bombers, War Thunder has every aspect of aerial combat covered. So for those looking to earn their wings in one of the best plane games, these are the tier 1 planes to get your hands on.

So you know, we're not including any premium or bundle planes in this list, figuring that most beginners probably aren't looking to dip into their wallets just yet. And if you're hunting for more endless action, but not looking to break the bank, check out the best free games on PC.

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War Thunder beginner's guide: the best tier 1 tanks

War Thunder, one of the best tank games, constantly shifts between moments of elation and betrayal. However strategic you are, only one or two shots separates you from a swift and unceremonious death - never more so than when engaged in ground combat.

Tank combat in War Thunder is a perilous and daunting prospect from the off, a slow and deliberate engagement that can be over in seconds if you make a poor choice. And if you don't know which tank best suits your needs you'll face a never-ending cycle of spending five minutes getting to the battle zone only to be greeted with a one-shot fatality. Ouch.

So with getting used to War Thunder's unforgiving firefights in mind, here are the best tier 1 tanks for beginners. (NB: we've chosen from the selection of free tanks for now, theorising that beginners might not immediately want to drop coin.) For more free-to-play action, check out the best free games on PC.

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