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[p]We’re pleased to present visual improvements to two more Ground Battle locations: Eastern Europe and Poland, coming in the next major update![/p][p][/p][h3]Eastern Europe[/h3][p][/p][p]Eastern Europe is one of the most popular locations in Combined Battles, and also one of the earliest ground maps to be added to the game. We’ve gone ahead and refreshed the appearance of this much loved location, making it more detailed, natural and lively. The main battle area and its surroundings are now more distinct with a strong autumnal vibe. The vegetation and trees have been reworked too — plant life more typical for Eastern Europe is now more abundant, such as conifers with tall trunks. The landscape is easier to see through now too due to the taller trunks and higher foliage. The urban section of the map has also been transformed, with the architecture as a whole reworked and improved. Buildings and bridges have been improved with more realistic detail.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Inside the town and beyond its boundaries, many small objects and fences dot the landscape, making it feel a lot more natural and lived in. Eastern Europe is now visually a lot prettier, but the gameplay and flow of the map remain the same, for those of you who’ve played hundreds of battles here it won’t take much time to settle in![/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p][h3]Poland[/h3][h3][/h3][p]Good old Poland! It’s incredible to think of the sheer number of battles we’ve all fought here, how many points we’ve captured and all the times we’ve rumbled through these narrow streets. We’re proud to give one of the earliest ground locations a big visual update! All of the buildings and structures have been reworked, and countless small destructible objects have been added. Some examples are window frames, drainpipes, flower beds, railings, and a host of small details to make the location feel a lot more real and lively.[/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p][p]There have also been some noticeable changes outside of the town too. Firstly, vegetation has been completely reworked, unnaturally large bushes that hid tanks have been removed, and new grass has been added. Secondly, the prominent rocks and stones around the landscape have been visually reworked. We’ve put a lot of extra attention to the look of the soil and roads, intersections and the banks of the lake in the middle. That’s not all, we’ve also added a few easter eggs to the map too, but no hints, you’ll have to discover them yourself! Make sure to post on our social media if you find some![/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p]Our team is working tirelessly to ensure than the game rules are being followed and that cheaters don’t stay in War Thunder. You can help us with this! Find out how to file a report and how our anti-cheat system works on our Wiki.[/p][p][/p][h2]Banned accounts[/h2][p]Since our last fair play, we’ve banned 2639 accounts that were found to have violated the rules. Specifically 3.2.3 of the EULA namely in the automation of gameplay (using bots) and cheat software. For complete transparency, we’re publishing the full list of these banned players. This list will be available for two weeks after the publication of this article.[/p][p][/p]

[p]Additionally, 210 accounts have been banned for a week or longer for intentional teamkilling, ramming and griefing.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Recommendations[/h2][p]We recommend that you set a strong password for your account and enable two-step authentication in your profile security settings. We have the following 2FA options available: email, SMS, TOTP (Gaijin Pass/Google Authenticator), and Telegram bot, which we suggest trying if SMS 2FA messages are not reaching you.

We’d also suggest that you turn on 2FA for the email that is linked to your Gaijin account for additional security, as this will protect your account from fraudsters. And remember, don’t use prohibited client modifications and never share your account information with anyone.

The War Thunder Team
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[p][/p][p][/p][p]The T58 is an American experimental heavy tank developed in the mid-1950s as part of the U.S. Army’s effort to counter the latest Soviet heavy tanks during the early Cold War.[/p][p][/p][p] [/p][h3]Vehicle History[/h3][p]During WWII, American armor had relied on numbers, mobility, and combined-arms tactics rather than direct superiority in firepower or armor. However, the appearance of newer Soviet heavy tanks, like the IS-3, caused deep concern as existing U.S. medium tanks would struggle against it. In response, the U.S. initiated a heavy tank program that eventually produced the M103 heavy tank. Yet even as the M103 entered service, U.S. planners worried it might already be insufficient to deal with future Soviet designs intended to succeed the IS-3.[/p][p][/p][p]The T58 project, which began in the mid-1950s, was intended as an answer: it took the M103 chassis and paired it with an experimental oscillating turret mounting a 155 mm gun. The oscillating turret idea was inspired by contemporary French tanks, particularly the AMX-50 series, and was seen as a way to manage the weight of such a large cannon while incorporating an autoloader to offset the difficulties of handling massive shells. The 155 mm gun was designed to defeat any heavy armor the Soviets could produce. However, the T58’s development coincided with a major shift in U.S. and NATO doctrine, which moved away from specialized heavy tanks toward the main battle tank (MBT) concept. This was primarily due to logistical concerns and the belief that nuclear weapons on the battlefield reduced the need for heavily armored behemoths. As a result, the T58 was never pursued beyond the prototype stage, with the project being canceled in 1957.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Introducing the T58![/h3][p]Well protected, powerful and packing a mighty punch; a description befit to practically all early Cold War American heavy tanks. The T58 represents the pinnacle of American heavy tank design and the last behemoth of its kind before the MBT concept was widely adopted. It’s available starting today in the Gaijin store as a pre-order pack, coming in with special pre-order bonuses! Let’s go into the details of this beast.[/p][p][/p][p]The T58 represents a further development of the M103 heavy tank in which engineers sought to “future proof” the American heavy tank design against more advanced Soviet counterparts. The most important aspect of this undertaking was to equip the T58 with a monstrous 155 mm cannon, capable of breaching through even the most heavily protected enemy encountered on the battlefield. As such, the T58 will join the gang of “big guns” in ground battles, possessing the capability to utterly devastate its foes with its lethal HEAT and HESH rounds.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Despite the large caliber however, the T58’s T180 cannon features good ballistic properties overall, and thanks to the presence of an autoloading mechanism the rate of fire is also very fast for its caliber. However, as the autoloader is limited to just six rounds, you may often find yourself quickly expending the available ammo and having to undergo a lengthy reload to replenish the magazine. So it’s best to take this into account during intense combat![/p][p]The gun is not the only thing that makes this titan so impressive. As with other American heavy tanks, the T58 boasts excellent protection. It inherits the M103’s well protected hull and couples it with a unique oscillating turret design with complex geometry, resulting in excellent protective qualities. However, a major limiting factor of the turret is the limited elevation angles which may put the T58 at a disadvantage on more uneven terrain.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]With its combat weight sitting at an impressive 60 tons, the T58 is also one extremely heavy unit to shift around on the battlefield. Outfitted with a 810 HP engine, the T58 can reach top speeds of up to 35.4 km/h on paved roads. As a result, you may find yourself behind the front line at the start of battle, and may get caught out when repositioning. On the other hand, the T58 will be a true force to be reckoned with in urban environments where mobility plays less of a deciding factor! [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]The T58 can be obtained by purchasing a pack in the Gaijin store and will become available with the release of the next major update. Thanks for joining us in today’s devblog and we hope you’re excited as we are for the arrival of this new American titan to War Thunder ground battles! We’ll see you in the next devblog and until then, happy hunting tankers![/p][p]Please note that these vehicle’s characteristics may be changed before they are added to the game.[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p]The Hawker Tempest first flew on September 2nd, 1942. It was one of the best fighters of the Second World War, with unrivaled speed at low altitudes, allowing it to combat early jet fighters and intercept missiles. More than 1,700 Tempests were produced, serving with the Royal Air Force and the air forces of New Zealand, India and Pakistan. One also ended up in German hands.[/p][p] [/p][h3]The German Tempest Mk V is temporarily available at a 30% discount for Golden Eagles![/h3][p]The German Tempest Mk V (rank IV) is temporarily available at a 30% discount for 4970 Golden Eagles.[/p][p] [/p][p]When: From September 2nd (12:00 GMT) until September 5th (12:00 GMT).[/p][p]Where: Germany > Aviation > Premium vehicles.[/p][p] [/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p][p]About this aircraft[/p]

• [p]On October 15th, 1944, German anti-aircraft guns shot down a Tempest MK V near Munster. The pilot bailed out and was captured, but the aircraft was repaired and went for testing. In the game, this aircraft boasts excellent flight characteristics, impressive maneuverability, four 20 mm Hispano cannons and of course premium bonuses![/p]

[p][/p][p]As a result of the actions of the USA and the Allies in the Pacific theater of military operations, the main Japanese forces at sea and in the air were defeated. In August 1945 after the use of atomic weapons, the declaration of war by the USSR and an offensive by Chinese forces, Japan surrendered. This was formally confirmed on September 2nd, 1945, 80 years ago today. Celebrate the anniversary of the end of World War II with us in War Thunder![/p][p] [/p][h3]Get some themed decals, a decoration and a player icon![/h3][p]All in celebration of the 80th anniversary.[/p][p] [/p][p] [/p][p][/p][p]When: From September 2nd (09:00 GMT) until September 8th (09:00 GMT).[/p][p]Tasks:[/p]

• [p]Earn 3,000 mission points with US vehicles at rank III or higher to receive the “V-J Day 2025” decal.[/p]
• [p]Earn 3,000 mission points with Chinese vehicles at rank III or higher to receive the “New 4th Army Chevron” decal.[/p]
• [p]Earn 10,000 mission points with Chinese vehicles at rank III or higher to receive the Thompson M1928 (China) decoration.[/p]
• [p]Earn 10,000 mission points with US vehicles at rank III or higher to receive the Chester William Nimitz profile icon.[/p]

[p]Please note: After finishing the task, you’ll need to collect the reward manually.[/p]

• [p]You can complete the task in random battles, except for \[Assault] mode.[/p]
• [p]Track your progress in the hangar by clicking Nickname → Achievements → Holidays → 80th Anniversary of the End of World War II.[/p]
• [p]The “V-J Day 2025” decal is in the “Holidays” section in the customization menu. The “New 4th Army Chevron” decal is in the “China → Tanks” section.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Discounts on Chinese premium vehicles and starter packs for the US, China, Great Britain and USSR[/h3][p][/p][p]Replenish your hangars with some discounts![/p][p] [/p][p]When: From September 2nd (09:00 GMT) until September 8th (09:00 GMT).[/p][p]To get to the Gaijin Store through Steam, go to the in-game hangar > Shop > Online Store.[/p][p][/p]

• [p]30% discount on all premium vehicles at rank I-IV in the Chinese research trees[/p]
• [p]50% discount on starter packs for the USA, China, Great Britain and the USSR in the Gaijin store[/p]