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Economy Revision



Dear players,

Firstly, we would like to extend our sincerest apologies to each and every one of you. We deeply regret the fact that our actions have let you down, and that we have failed to adequately address the concerns you have voiced over time. We share your passion for the game, and it pains us that our decisions have not lived up to your expectations.

Over the past week, we've been diligently analyzing the feedback you've provided. We acknowledge and agree with your concerns regarding the balance of the economy (Silver Lions and Research Points), as well as modification research. We have therefore prioritized addressing these issues as our immediate concern.

We are in the process of creating a plan to tackle these problems. While we have made some initial progress in understanding the scope of these issues and potential solutions, we anticipate providing a more detailed roadmap by the 14th of June.

We understand the urgency you feel for changes to be implemented, and we assure you, we share your eagerness. However, given the scale and complexity of a project like War Thunder, some time is required to ensure that any changes we make are both effective and beneficial to the player experience.

We are also continually reviewing the vast array of other feedback and suggestions we receive. Rest assured, these are important to us and will be addressed, but at this moment, our first priority remains the game's economics and progression.

We are truly sorry for the disappointment and frustration that we have caused. We commit to you that we are doing everything we can to improve the game, and regain your trust.

Thank you for your understanding and patience during this time. We value your continued support and your dedication to the game we all love.

War Thunder removes Steam from website as review bombs worsen

The War Thunder Steam situation continues, as developer Gaijin Entertainment removes mention of the Valve platform from the free-to-play naval, aerial, and tank game's website. This comes after players went on a review bombing crusade following some potential in-game economic changes that they think would make War Thunder even harder to play without spending real-world money.


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Magach Hydra: Tracked Serpent



The experimental Israeli Magach 6R medium tank equipped with Hydra rocket pods is going to clear the battlefield in the upcoming La Royale update!

[h2]Magach Hydra, medium tank, Israel. Rank VI[/h2]

Features:
  • Hydra rocket pods
  • Lacks of reactive armor


In the La Royale update we will introduce a new tank from the Israeli Magach family - a modification of the Magach 6 with Hydra rocket pods mounted on the turret. A great option for close combat in the narrow streets of urban locations!

The experimental Magach Hydra entered testing as a modification of the Magach 6R with dismantled ERA protection. The tank carries two rocket pods with 19 rockets each on its gun mantlet, left and right from the main gun. The pods are elevated at a slight angle relative to the position of the gun, so to hit targets at distances closer than 500 meters, the gun barrel must be lowered down. The Hydra rockets have a HEAT warhead and all 38 rockets can be fired in a few seconds, unleashing a real rocket hurricane on the enemy - one or the other will definitely find a weak spot in the protection of an enemy tank!



Even with the ERA removed, the Magach 6 remains a good tank - rounded sides and a strong forehead on the turret, as well as the front armor plates of the hull brought together at a large angle, still give a high chance of ricocheting and not being penetrated by kinetic rounds. The 105mm cannon has excellent flatness and a good selection of available rounds, including HEAT rounds and APFSDS shots for heavily armored enemies and HESH rounds for light and medium vehicles.



The new Magach Hydra in the La Royale update will be grouped with the Magach 6R, which means it will not be an obstacle for those who want to research the top tanks of the series as soon as possible. However, having researched the rocket Magach, Israeli commanders will have their hands on an effective and unusual tank that will be of the greatest help in urban battles and other close quarter combat situations, including at the higher ranks!

War Thunder reverses economy changes after Steam review bombing

Free-to-play naval, aerial, and tank game War Thunder review bombs are through the roof, as the game's playerbase is reacting to now-revised in-game economy changes that would have seen it become even harder to play the game without paying real-world money. While the future of War Thunder remains unknown, it's clear that the community wasn't standing for what they were being faced with.


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Screenshot Competition!



Welcome to the 68th War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition!


Your screenshots from last week were impressive! We enjoyed getting to see so many different vehicles in action. The three most popular and three selected by us will get 300 GE. See the winners down below!

[h2]Let’s begin the 68th edition of our competition![/h2]

Create a stunning screenshot and submit it on the War Thunder Steam Community Hub with the tag #WTscreen68. You have time until 26.05.2023 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]
    This week is open for all submissions! Any screenshots from War Thunder you would like to share are welcome.
    You must add the #WTscreen68 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 67th edition:[/h2]

[h3]Winners selected via community votes:[/h3]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2976173844
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2975336795
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2975428400

[h3]Winners selected by our judges:[/h3]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2897218403
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2977106379
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2975447024

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