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Server Update 17.06.2020

  • New visual detection system for missile launch. The text message for missile detection has been removed from the interface. Now in game modes with markers you will see the “◇” marker and distance on launched guided missiles.
  • The range of the smoke trail of missiles has been increased.
  • BMP-2M - engine’s power has been increased from 300 to 360 hp for the UDT-23T engine.
  • Type 93, AMX-30 Roland, FlaRakPz 1, Lvrbv 701 - scouting functionality has been added. The modifications “Airstrike” and “Improved optics” have been added.


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.

World War scenario: Battle for the Fulda Gap

Commanders, we are preparing for the new season of World War mode, dedicated to the Cold War period and Arab-Israeli conflicts. This intelligence data on one of the new scenarios will help you to make your squadron and its vehicles ready for the upcoming battles. The operation begins in July!


World War mode in War Thunder is represented by Seasons that include various scenarios, years of operations, available vehicles and theatres of war. The squadrons and players that take part in battles and Operations will receive (besides the usual battle rewards) special prizes for participation, and the best squadrons and players will receive special valuable prizes after the results of the day and the Season - they are unique for each Season. Learn more on the WT Wiki.


Alternate history: “Battle for the Fulda Gap”





One of the possible directions of the Soviet invasion into Western Europe was considered a wide lowland area between the mountains of the federal state of Hesse, Germany. This area was designated by NATO military ‘The Fulda Gap”. The lowland was well suited for the operation of a large scale armored group, the main gambit of the Soviet military doctrine in a possible war.

The strategists were right. July 25th, 1985, the USSR initiates a large-scale border breakthrough in the Fulda Gap region, heading towards Frankfurt am Main to capture the financial centre of Germany and establish a foothold for the invasion into Western Europe.

Tasks for the sides in the conflict


These conditions are important for squadrons that enter the operation according to the described scenario.

USSR
  • Capture 2 sectors C6, D6 (Frankfurt am Main) within 2 hours.
  • Capture at least 78% of the sectors within 2 hours.
  • Prevent enemy superiority in number over vehicles 2.5 times.


Germany
  • Hold at least 1 sector from C6, D6 (Frankfurt am Main) for 2 hours.
  • Hold at least 23% of the sectors for 2 hours.
  • Gain superiority in numbers over vehicles 2.5 times.


For more information, check out the full article here!

Russia Day!



Russia Day (День России) is a national holiday in Russia, celebrated on the 12th of June every year since 1992.
From 09:00 GMT on the 12th of June until 07:00 GMT on the 15th of June
Play 3 battles with an activity level of 60% or higher using Soviet vehicles of rank II and above and receive the unique “Russia Day” decal

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  • This task can be performed in random battles except “Enduring Confrontation” and [Assault] game modes.
  • To follow your progress you will need to click on “Your nickname” → Achievements → Russia Day.

Two new packs available!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1347611
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1347610

Update 03.06.2020 (1.99.0.51)



  • The player’s eye-view camera will now work again in server replays.
  • B-17G - a bug causing the engine to quickly overheat in the automatic controls mode has been fixed.
  • P-51D-20/30 - a bug resulting in incorrect boost data when the engine is idling has been fixed.
  • F-84G (all series) - incorrect engine weight in the x-ray mode has been fixed.


Server Update 09.06.2020


BMP-2M - This squadron vehicle is now available for squadron activity research.

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.