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Introducing War Thunder Wiki 3.0!



The War Thunder Wiki is a fantastic place to learn all the details about vehicles and game mechanics, enhancing your knowledge of War Thunder and military vehicles in general. Today, we’re proud to release Wiki 3.0, coming in with brand-new features and layout that provide a better experience for everyone.

[h2]Head over to Wiki 3.0 here[/h2]

[h2]A Brand-New, Dynamic Design[/h2]
Every page on the new War Thunder Wiki has been significantly improved to be more dynamic, smooth and easier to find what you’re looking for.

[h2]Upgrades To Vehicle Pages[/h2]
Vehicle pages have been given a makeover and upgrade. The head section better visualizes all important information about the vehicle from the get-go. Want to see what available camouflages there are for each vehicle? We’ve implemented a section with links to camouflages for each vehicle that’ll take you right to WT Live or the Gaijin Market.

Important aspects of vehicles such as flight performance, general characteristics and ammunition types have been updated so that they’re easier to understand and visualize. The Secondary weapons menu has also been added for each aircraft.



[h2]Advanced Search Function[/h2]
With thousands of vehicles in the game, finding exactly what you want can take a while. That’s why we’ve introduced a brand-new, advanced search function. You can now search by nation, vehicle role, rank, Battle rating, Status, Vehicle Collections, as well as Vehicle Families.



[h2]Compare Vehicles[/h2]
See how vehicles stack up to each other with the all-new Compare feature! A nicely laid out page compares color-coded stats for each vehicle, making it much easier to visualize.



[h2]Get Involved Using Vehicle Ratings[/h2]
Rate each vehicle by its performance with the all-new rating by players function. Ratings are specific to vehicle types, for example aircraft feature flight performance, and ground vehicles armor, giving you a better understanding of how other players feel about each vehicle.



[h2]Get Involved With Vehicle Articles[/h2]
With Wiki 3.0, we’ve put strong emphasis on getting everyone involved with wiki content.

With the new format, everyone can head over to the wiki and write their own articles. Whether you want to write about history, vehicle guides, or just have something interesting to share about your favorite machines, you’re welcome to share your knowledge and writing skills with the community. After approval, everyone can read and rate your work!

That’s not all though! For your time spent creating articles, you’ll be rewarded with Golden Eagles! The amount given will reflect the length and quality of your article. For all of the details and requirements take a look at our guide for authors.



[h2]Creating Made Easier [/h2]
The editor for the new wiki has been designed to be as simple as possible, so even if you have limited experience in this area you’ll be able to jump in and start creating with ease. With the editor you can format your text and insert tables, pictures and videos into your work quickly and easily.



[h2]Updated & Customizable Profiles[/h2]
Player profiles are now personalized and are fully synced with in-game statistics. How many years you’ve played the game for, the number of battles you have and your in-game profile avatar is now shown on the wiki on your profile.



[h2]Dark Theme & Full Mobile Support[/h2]
Don’t worry, your eyes are safe! No website is complete without a dark theme, now implemented on Wiki 3.0. Plus, the Wiki has much greater optimization for mobile devices, so you can catch up on vehicles and mechanics while on the go!



So take a look at War Thunder Wiki 3.0 and let us know what you think!



[h2]War Thunder — “Wiki 3.0” pack[/h2]


In this pack:
  • “Intellectual Snail” Decal
  • “Intellectual” Title
  • 300 Golden Eagles

Support the Wiki by picking up this special pack!

Update 2.41.0.34



Gameplay
  • A bug that allowed shooting during the aerobatic flight training mission has been fixed. (Report).
  • A bug which caused projectiles to pass through allies has been fixed. (Report).
  • A bug that caused the game to crash when aircraft debris hit trees has been fixed.
Graphics
  • The image sharpness setting has been removed from the graphics settings and has been replaced with a button to open post-processing effects. This setting is now only available in post-processing effects. This change was made to fix a bug that caused excessive sharpness which made the game appear low-resolution. (Report).
  • A bug with TAA anti-aliasing that caused the game to look blurry has been fixed.
  • A bug that allowed excessively large decorations to be seen on vehicles in the hangar and during test drives has been fixed.
Sound
  • A bug that caused the player's tank engine volume to decrease after exiting sniper view has been fixed. (Report).
Matchmaking
  • T26E5 — has been removed from the 5_1 lineup in Ground Simulator Battles. The tank is still available in the 6_1 lineup.


Patch notes reflect only key changes, meaning they may not include a complete list of all improvements made. Additionally, War Thunder is constantly being updated and some changes may not require an update. Changes reflected in patch notes are formed by taking reactions and requests of the community from the bug reporting service, forums and other official platforms into account. Bug fixes and changes are implemented in order of importance, for example a game-breaking bug will be worked on and implemented sooner.

Screenshot Competition – Firebirds!



Welcome to the 147th War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition!


Thanks for submitting your screenshots - They looked fantastic. A lot has been going on, and there is more to come! This week the Firebirds major update was released. Take a picture and show what you enjoyed the most from it! The three most popular and three selected by us will get 300 GE. See the winners down below!

[h2]Let’s begin the 147th edition of our competition![/h2]

Create a stunning screenshot and submit it on the War Thunder Steam Community Hub with the tag #WTscreen147. You have time until the 29th of November 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.

[h3]Terms:[/h3]
    Your screenshot must feature content introduced in the latest major update, Firebirds.
    The changelog for the Firebirds major update can be found here.
    You must add the #WTscreen147 tag (title cannot have any other text in it).
    Artists may only win by popular vote once per four screenshot competitions.
  • 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 146th edition – Winter is Coming![/h2]

[h3]Winners selected via community votes:[/h3]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3366635985
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3368929552
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3367474859

[h3]Winners selected by our judges:[/h3]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3368247150
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3369162899
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3367473044

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

War Thunder adds stealth tech, ray tracing and graphics upgrades in the Firebirds update

Every time a new War Thunder update comes out, I think to myself: I'm finally going to progress a bit more into the aircraft research and then get side-tracked by tanks. But now, with stealth added in the Firebirds update, I might just have to sink some more hours in.

Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/11/war-thunder-adds-stealth-tech-ray-tracing-and-graphics-upgrades-in-the-firebirds-update

Win a HORI HOTAS Flight System & Mount!



We’re teaming up with HORI to bring you a big Giveaway celebrating the Firebirds update.

Winners:
- 1st: Bjorn from Belgium
- 2nd: Dahlia from Germany
- 3rd: Glen from the USA

UNTIL 23:59 GMT NOVEMBER 28TH:
[h2]Join the Raffle[/h2]
(Open to: USA, CA, UK, EU)

The more tickets you earn by completing various tasks, the higher your chance of becoming one of the ten winners!

[h3]Prizes:[/h3]
  • 1st: HORI HOTAS Flight Control + War Thunder JA 37DI Pack
  • 2nd: HORI HOTAS Flight Control + War Thunder AV-8S Matador Pack
  • 3rd: HORI HOTAS Flight Control + War Thunder AH-64 Apache Pack
  • 4th & 5th: War Thunder Mustang Pack
  • 6th-10th: War Thunder Starter Pack


The keen-eyed among you may spot a secret code in this poem, it may come in handy!

Nations clash in skies of fire,
Iron wings rise ever higher.
Grounds rumble under steel’s embrace
Echoes of battle, the thrill of the chase
Legacy found in an old friend’s face.


Don’t miss the War Thunder x HORI Giveaway, Good Luck!