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Server update: HDR settings

  • Additional HDR settings have been added: “Paper White Nits” and “Max Brightness”, which are available when the “High dynamic range (HDR)” is enabled in the game settings.


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.

[News] World War: The second season is coming!



We are preparing to launch the new season of World War mode and it will not be limited to only new scenarios. Now you will be able to fight with only fully researched vehicles, commanders will be rewarded and missions will be more diverse, including through new armies and their game mechanics.

https://youtu.be/8JmIO8RDS-4

>> Check out the full article here <<

Festive events!



We celebrate the New Year, friends! Discounts and sales are already waiting for you and we will add some fun events with a decal prize of the coming New Year!

From December 28 (7:00 GMT) to January 3 (7:00 GMT)
Enter the New Year events and get a “Captain Mouse” decal for any qualifying victory!


Tank «Festive events»

You will find two types of missions here!
  • Capture the New Year Tree from your neighbours and deliver it to your base. Also preventing them from doing the same with your tree.
  • Hunt for New Year presents scattered on the map. The team which is the first to gather three presents and delivers them to their New Year tree wins.

Vehicles with BR 4.7 to 6.7 qualify

Naval «Festive Delivery»
Here you need to collect at least three presents and deliver them to your New Year tree. And keep in mind - everyone is armed!
Use ships with BR of 1.0 to 2.7 (you need at least one ship with BR 1.7 or more).

New year in War Thunder!



Friends, the New Year holidays in War Thunder have begun! Gifts, holiday discounts and a festive hangar are already in the game. Participate in festive events, tournaments and don’t miss the discounts, our social media contests and unique vehicles in the Warbond shop.

A gift for all players



And here we go - Iacobi's J8A - premium aircraft from the new Swedish aviation tree. Win one game with an activity of 60% or higher in aircraft of rank III and higher from 09:00 GMT on the 20th of December till 07:00 GMT on the 23rd of December to receive it for free.

Operation F.R.O.S.T.



A big New Year event with clear and simple tasks until the 13th of January. Get unique vehicles, decorations, decals and other valuable prizes.

PARTICIPATE

Festive discounts in the game
  • 20th - 26th of December - 50% discount for all modifications, backup vehicles and talismans for all types of vehicles.
  • 20th - 26th of December - 50% discount for 90 and 365 day premium accounts.
  • 20th - 22nd of December - 50% discount for US, Soviet and Japanese vehicles.
  • 22nd - 24th of December - 50% discount for German and British vehicles.
  • 24th - 26th of December - 50% discount for Chinese, French and Italian vehicles.


Discounts for in-game nations will be changed at 09:00 GMT on the days indicated! Festive discounts will apply to any vehicle in-game which can be purchased for SL and GE except vehicles (and their modifications, backups and talismans) from update 1.93 “Black Shark” and update 1.95 “Northern Wind”.

Festive discounts on Steam

Don’t miss the sale for packs on Steam!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1108450
https://store.steampowered.com/app/891300
https://store.steampowered.com/app/983440
https://store.steampowered.com/app/983442
https://store.steampowered.com/app/795731

Social media contests


Win in the New Year camouflage and post card competitions and win vehicle packs and other prizes.

We are waiting for your creations until the 31st of December, you can find some examples from other participants in the #Christmas2019 here.
New Year tournaments and events

Compete in these holiday tournaments and events to get special prizes for pilots and tankers: coupons for Bf.109E-7/U2 fighter (Germany) and T-34E medium tank (USSR), with a total purse of over 100,000 Golden Eagles!

Register now:
Steal the enemy team’s X-mas tree, don’t allow opponents to steal yours! Carry your team to victory and get the special “Captain Mouse” decal.

Check our news on December 27th to get more details.

Holiday Warbond Shop


Very special items are going to hit the shelves in our Warbond shop in January. Rare vehicles, a trophy containing the past year’s warbond decals, 3D decorations, boosters, and more!

We will present the details on December the 31st - stay tuned!

Meet update 1.95 “Northern wind"!

https://youtu.be/T81A0JznZ8I
WAR THUNDER PRESENTS Update 1.95 “Northern wind”!


A brand new Swedish Aircraft tech tree, the first Swedish tanks, ten new vessels; Admiral Graf Spee and Prinz Eugen amongst others, two new locations and an upgraded graphical engine with stunning Ray Traced Global Illumination, HDR support and a physical spark system! As well as this, we have manage to add new game improvements and fix countless bugs, many of them reported by you - our fantastic community. All of this awaits you in the new major update 1.95 "Northern wind"!

Click here to view the full Patchnote


We are proud to launch brand new aircraft tech tree - Swedish Air Forces. Do not miss the details on how to participate in CBT!


Swedish Aircraft
, including:

J32 Lansen

FFVS J22

First two Swedish Ground Vehicles


Strv 103-0

SAV 20.12.48

Over a dozen of new Vessels, Ground Vehicles and Aircraft for other nations
Such as the Rooikat 76 Mk.1D, Admiral Graf Spee and Sendai...

Graphical upgrades
Ray Traced Global Illumination, physical spark system and HDR support!...

Two new locations


New Zealand cape

South Kvarken

And a whole heap of bug fixes!

Click here to view the full Patchnote