War Thunder News

• An error that caused ATGMs to misfire after switching to another tank projectile has been fixed.
  
• An incorrect reflection in the aircraft cockpit mirrors that caused the aircraft flying behind the player to appear static has been fixed.
  
• An error that caused the game to crash when watching certain replays has been fixed (report).
  

[h2]Missions[/h2]

• In all missions on the Fulda location, an error that caused the aircraft spawn zone to be located closer to the ground battle area than in other locations has been fixed.
  

[h2]Atomic Thunder Event[/h2]

• Lower range guns (with an effective radius of around 500 m) have been added to the AA defences of helicopter landing zones to counter Pchelas.
  

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.

Planned technical works - 25th July

Dear players! At 05:00 GMT on the 25th of July, game servers will not be available as we will be implementing planned infrastructure updates. Estimated down time ~2 hours.

Thank you for your understanding!

For many types of vehicles that aren't equipped with super sturdy armour, attacks from the flank and ambushes are one of the main ways to achieve victory. The SPz 12-3 LGS, the main prize of the new War Thunder Battle Pass season, is one of such vehicles — and that's why this season is called “Armour Breaking Ambusher”!

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Note: from season 12 onwards, Battle tasks and some battle pass challenges can be completed in Air or Ground SB!

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To receive Battle Pass rewards, you need to regularly log into the game and complete tasks and challenges. Each level of Battle Pass will earn you a prize, be it a player icon, a loading screen, a title, decals, decorations, or new premium vehicles!

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July 26th — October 25th - Battle Pass season 12

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Every season there’s a new set of awards. See the full list in the Battle Pass tab in the hangar, or check out our wiki. Here are the key awards for season 12:

[h2]MC 485[/h2]
Italy, rank III, Premium

A German S-38 series torpedo boat that received updated armament of a pair of 40mm Bofors auto cannons, new torpedo equipment and a navigational radar in Italian service. Its excellent speed and handling allow it to easily perform torpedo attacks, capture points and manoeuvre among islands and rocks.



[h2]B7A2 (Homare 23)[/h2]
Japan, rank III, Premium

A carrier-based torpedo bomber with a new experimental Homare 23 engine. A fast and agile aircraft for its class, made even better thanks to a more powerful engine, it is very comfortable to carry out dive or level bombing.



[h2]SPz 12-3 LGS[/h2]
Germany, rank IV, Premium

APC SPz 12-3 (SPz lg) equipped with an American M40A1 106 mm recoilless cannon with HEAT rounds. It handles off-road and low hills with ease and pierce through defences of most tanks — it's a real Armour Breaking Ambusher!




[h2]Decals[/h2]

4 decals!








[h2]3D decorations[/h2]

3 decorations!



[h2]Profile Icon[/h2]

Bundeswehr infantryman


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All rewards and challenges for season 12

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[h3]About the Battle Pass[/h3]

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Please note that the Battle Pass is completely free to claim if you obtain two Coupon Upgrades from stages in the previous season. They can be exchanged from the purchase menu for the “Field Testing” season Battle Pass!

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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

Your screenshots last week looked great! With the vehicles out in the sunlight, you can really admire all of the detail. The three most popular and three selected by us will get 300 GE. See the winners down below!

[h2]Let’s begin the 77th edition of our competition![/h2]

Create a stunning screenshot and submit it on the War Thunder Steam Community Hub with the tag #WTscreen77. You have time until 28.07.2023 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 include a player vehicle from one of the following allied countries:
United Kingdom, USA, USSR, or China.
You must add the #WTscreen77 tag (title cannot have any other text in it).
• 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 76th edition - Summer Sunshine![/h2]

[h3]Winners selected via community votes:[/h3]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3005225580
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3006828852
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3005738982

[h3]Winners selected by our judges:[/h3]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3007066220
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3004558832
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3005191974

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

The iconic Japanese dive bomber of the WWII era with a new engine and Premium bonuses!

[h2]B7A2 (Homare 23), naval aircraft/torpedo bomber, Japan, rank III. Premium.[/h2]

Features:

• More powerful engine
  
• Good maneuverability
  
• 800 kg bomb
  

The main aircraft prize in the new season of the War Thunder Battle Pass “Armour Breaking Ambusher” will be the Japanese B7A2 Ryusei piston-engined, a carrier-based torpedo bomber with a new Homare 23 engine.

The B7A2 has a reputation of fast and agile aircraft for its class, making it very comfortable to carry out dive or level bombing. Unlike most bombers, the B7A2 even allows its pilot to engage in dogfights with enemy heavy fighters, and a pair of forward-firing 20mm cannons give good chances in confrontation with other aircraft.



The experimental B7A2 (Homare 23) received a slight increase in flight performance thanks to the new engine, especially with the maximum bomb load.

By the way, about the payload. Like the researchable modification, the B7A2 (Homare 23) is capable of carrying two 250kg bombs along with smaller bombs on the wings, or one 800 kg bomb, which is especially handy in mixed battles. The B7A2 (Homare 23) is a torpedo bomber and can be used in naval battles carrying a single Type 91 model 3 torpedo.



Being a Premium aircraft, the B7A2 (Homare 23) will have access to all weapon presets upon receiving and will provide a good boost to research of the Japanese aviation of early and medium ranks.

The new season of the War Thunder Battle Pass “Armour Breaking Ambusher” is coming soon - stay tuned for more details!