War Thunder News

[h2]Ground Vehicles[/h2]

• ТОR M1 — description of the missile range has been added.
  
• An issue where vehicles got stuck on the bridge in a test drive on Win32 PC’s has been solved.
  
• Fixed an error that caused the vehicle in the leftmost garage slot to hover in the air when switching presets or vehicles in the Anniversary hangar.
  

[h2]Balance adjustments to “Assault. Tank Arcade” mode[/h2]
The following balance changes have been implemented to “Assault. Tank Arcade” mode:

• A team score penalty has been added for each lost vehicle. The penalty depends on the different battle ratings and locations.
  
• Score leech while the enemy captures the base has been reduced for some battle ratings, preliminary high ones.
  

[h2]Aircraft[/h2]

• AV-8A — a bug has been fixed where the hover mode indicator remained incorrectly after switching to another flight mode.
  
• F-105D - a bug has been fixed that prevented the maximum payload being used.
  

[h2]Changes to the attack UAV spawn[/h2]
This balancing change allows players to counter the attack UAVs easier, without affecting a drone’s efficiency. Click here to read more.

• The number of attack UAV spawn points has been reduced from two to one.
  
• The spawn point is now positioned about 10 km distant from the battle area at 4 km height.
  

[h2]Naval[/h2]

• Hugin - torpedo launch order has been changed: the left side torpedo launches first, then the right side. Torpedo reload has been fixed: by time in the AB mode, and at captured points in the RB mode.
  
• Folaga - 37mm Breda cannons have been changed to 40mm Bofors. HE and AP belts have been added.
  
• HMS Norfolk - the “Smoke screen” modification has been removed. RP and SL or GE spent for this modification will be refunded.
  
• JDS Harukaze (DD-101) — a bug has been fixed where mixed variants of the secondary armaments require the modification of “Depth charges” instead of “Mortar”.
  

[h2]Interface[/h2]

• The Battle Pass end date has been added to the Battle Pass reward window.
  
• A bug has been fixed where a control scheme might be reset on consoles.
  
• A bug has been fixed where the long name of the modification might be hidden behind the progress bar.
  
• A bug has been fixed that caused incorrect speed units in the aircraft HUD.
  

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.

[h2]We celebrate a wonderful date - November the 1st is the 10 year anniversary of War Thunder!
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November 1st, 2012, War Thunder moved into open beta, this is the day we consider as the game’s birthday. We have walked a long and glorious path, and we are happy to have you with us all the way!

We have prepared many activities, discounts and other great stuff. War Thunder welcomes you in a special anniversary hangar, like never seen before. B-day discounts will be there for a whole week with no rotation, so you’ll be able to purchase everything you ever wanted for a nice price!

Check out our Twitch streams to get special decals, decorations and camos: stay tuned for the news to pick up all bonuses!

Let’s get ready for a week-long War Thunder party!

[h2]Discounts[/h2]
[h3]October 31st (11:00 GMT) — November 7th (11:00 GMT)[/h3]

• 50% off for all modifications, talismans and back-ups.
  
• 50% off for a Premium account. In the game - for 90 and 365 days. In the Gaijin Store — for 180 days.
  
• 50% off purchase prices in SL and GE for vehicles of all gaming nations.
  

There are no discounts for the “Drone Age” and “Fire and Ice” vehicles , as well as squadron vehicles (including modifications, talismans, and back-ups).

[h2]Anniversary Decal[/h2]
[h3]October 31st (11:00 GMT) — November 7th (11:00 GMT)[/h3]

Your first battle in the 10 years anniversary will bring you a special decal!

• Play 1 battle on any vehicle of rank III or above in any gamemode to get “10th Anniversary” decal.
  

[h2]Dreams come true: the Sturmtiger[/h2]
[h3]October 31st (11:00 GMT) — November 14th (11:00 GMT)[/h3]



Take part in the “Dreams come true” event to get special decals, decorations, a special loading screen and the unique 38 cm Sturmmörser SPG!

The 38 cm Sturmmörser self-propelled gun, better known as the Sturmtiger, is a German SPG built on the chassis of the Tiger heavy tank. This vehicle was designed for urban battles: its 380mm rocket mortar is capable of destroying buildings and fortifications. The Sturmtiger can swipe almost any vehicle on the battlefield, but be aware of its long reload time and tricky ballistics!!

Details

[h2]10 rare vehicles for 10th anniversary![/h2]
[h3]October 31st (11:00 GMT) — November 14th (11:00 GMT)[/h3]

You’re now able to get all 10 unique Premium vehicles from the past War Thunder birthdays! Play multiplayer battles, open stages, and collect them all!

[h3]The list of the prize vehicles:[/h3]

• Ya-5M
• D.371 H.S.9
• A13 Mk II 1939
• I-29
• M8 LAC
• He 51 B-2/H
• TB-3M-17-32
• LaGG-3-23
• DB-7 (Britain)
• XF5F

[h3]Terms[/h3]

• Each stage allows you to get one of the above listed vehicles. if you don’t own it yet.
  
• If a stage is achieved and you own all listed vehicles, you get 3 days Premium instead.
  
• Each stage opens for a certain score of the mission points:
  
  • 1 stage — 5,000 points
    
  • 2 stage — 25,000 points
    
  • 3 stage — 50,000 points
    
  • 4 stage — 100,000 points
    
  • 5 stage — 200,000 points
    
  • 6 stage — 300,000 points
    
  • 7 stage — 400,000 points
    
  • 8 stage — 600,000 points
    
  • 9 stage — 800,000 points
    
  • 10 stage — 1,000,000 points
    
• You can score the mission points in the following game modes:
  
  • Ground vehicles Arcade, Realistic, or Simulator battles.
    
  • Aircraft Arcade, Realistic, or Simulator battles.
    
  • Naval Arcade or Realistic battles
    
• You may score points on any vehicle of rank III or above, as well as any prize vehicles of any rank from War Thunder special events. Check the vehicle info card to learn from what special event it was first introduced to the game.
  
• Points multiplier depends on the gaming mode and the maximum BE of your vehicle setup, and is listed in the mission’s description.
  
• Track your progress through stages by clicking your nickname, Achievements→ War Thunder Anniversary → 10 rare vehicles.
  
• The vehicles get to the account immediately after achieving a stage.
  

[h2]The king of the heavies is back![/h2]
[h3]October 31st (11:00 GMT) — November 7th (11:00 GMT)[/h3]



This giant is a welcome guest at any birthday party! Meet the Maus, a legendary German heavy tank! You will be able to research it and purchase it for Silver Lions while the Anniversary party is on!

• To start researching the Maus, you have to have rank V of the German ground forces open.
  
• Assign your Research Points from battles, or convert the free experience to the researching of the Maus while the special event is going. If you started your progress, it will not be disabled after the special event is over, and you'll be able to finish researching any time later.
  

[h2]10,000 rare Packs for the 10th Anniversary![/h2]
[h3]October 31st (11:00 GMT) — November 7th (11:00 GMT)[/h3]

May expire after all available Packs are sold.

On our store, accessible via the in-game hangar, offers 10,000 Packs of rare vehicles! Hurry up, there are only 2,000 packs of each vehicle available!

• T-34 (Prototype)
  
• M4 748 (a) (Germany)
  
• PT-109
  
• Pr.1124 MLRS
  
• S-204 Lang
  

[h2]Gaijin Sales![/h2]
[h3]November 7th — November 14th [/h3]

Up to 50% off in the Gaijin Store. Accessible on Steam via the in-game hangar.

Details on the discounts will be revealed on November 7th, stay tuned for the news!

[h2]Anniversary tournament series “WT10 years”[/h2]

For the 10th Anniversary of the game, we have prepared 10 War Thunder tournaments with a total prize fund of 181,000 Golden Eagles! Select the tournaments you like more and get your prizes! Winner of any tournaments also receives the E-100 heavy tank!


E-100 Decal

Aircraft SB 1x1 — November 8 and 9
Tanks AB 1x1 — November 8 and 9
Naval 3х3 AB — November 9 and 10
Aircraft RB 2x2 — November 10 and 11
Tanks RBm 2x2 — November 10 and 11
Aircraft RB 1x1 — November 12 and 13
Tanks RBm 1x1 — November 12 and 13
US Aircraft RB 1x1 — November 12 and 13
US Tanks RBm 2x2 — November 12 and 13
Fire Front RBm 5х5 — November 12, 13 and 19, 20

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The 38cm Sturmmörser commonly known as the “Sturmtiger” is a German SPG from WWII built on the chassis of the Tiger heavy tank. It is a specialized SPG for city battles: its 380mm cannon is excellent for destroying buildings and fortified points but when fighting against other vehicles, it has low accuracy and a long reload time. It may be difficult to hit anything with it, but if you succeed, your enemy will be in trouble - everyone will envy such a caliber!

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From 11:00 GMT on the 31st of October until 11:00 GMT on the 14th of November

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[h2]Get points in the battle, unlock stages and win prizes![/h2]




[h2]How to get prizes[/h2]

Each stage will be unlocked for 35,000 mission points accumulated over the specified 2 days and will bring a new reward. New stages will be available at 11:00 GMT on the 31st of October, 2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th, 10th and 12th of November.

You can get mission points in ground battles of rank III in AB, RB and SB game modes. The number of mission points for completing a task depends on the game mode and the maximum rank if the vehicle used in the battle.The multiplier for earning points is specified in the mission description.

You can also get points by using any event vehicles of rank I-II. Such vehicles have the name of the event in which it was obtained in the vehicle card.

Rewards will be given for certain number of completed stages:

• For 1 stage: title
  
• For 2 stages: “10 Year Better Together” decal
  
• For 3 stages: “X” decoration for ships
  
• For 4 stages: “X” pin-up decal
  
• For 5 stages: “Celebration Cake” decoration for ground vehicles
  
• For 6 stages: 38cm Sturmmörser
  
• For 7 stages: Loading screen
  

You can track the progress of the challenge by clicking on your nickname and selecting the menu ”Achievements → Dreams Come True”. If you didn’t finish the stage in time until 16th of November you will be able to purchase passing stages for Golden Eagles in the achievement window and get corresponding prizes.

• AS42/47 - the rate of fire has been increased from 12 to 20 rounds per minute.
  
• Parameters for the default rangefinder have been adjusted; the maximum direction error has been increased from 100 to 150 metres.
  
• The following list of vehicles have had their “Rangefinder” modification reconsidered. Previously, stereoscopic rangefinders were notionaly divided to ‘early’ and ‘late’. We decided to discontinue ‘early’ rangefinders, since they did not differ much from default rangefinders. All vehicles that previously were equipped with ‘early’ rangefinders will now have ‘late’ parameters.
  
• The Rangefinder's maximal distance has been increased from 2,500 to 4,000 metres. Max distance error reduced from 150 to 100 metres.
  Vehicle list: M48A1 (China), M48A1, Magach 1, Magach 6, M60, M60A1 (AOS), M60A1 RISE (P), Magach 6A, M47/105, T54E1, ASU-85, Object 268, Object 279, SU-122-54, YaG-10 (29-K), M60A1 Ariete, Leopard I, mKpz M47, M47 (Japan), M47, ST-A3, Type 61, Chieftain Mk.3, Chieftain Mk.5, Conqueror, FV4202, M103, M48A2 C, Panther II, Panther F, Tiger II (10,5 cm KwK), 8,8 cm Flak 37 Sfl., VFW.
  

[h2]Aircraft[/h2]

• Q-5L — a bug has been fixed where the TS250 modification was required to unlock the HF-6 modification. The 500-3 bomb has been added. The external wing pylons added capable to mount up to 250 kg bombs. 250 kg bombs now can't be installed on the farthest underwing pylons.
  
• T2, T2 Early, F-1 — ammo capacity has been increased from 500 to 750 rounds.
  
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[h2]Other[/h2]

• An Anniversary hangar has been added.
  
• A bug has been fixed that caused a client crash with the test localization enabled.
  
• A bug has been fixed that allowed the Churchill Crocodile to tow several fuel trailers.
  
• An issue solved with several struggles for life while repairing a naval vessel that could not be cancelled.
  

The current provided update notes reflect the major changes within the game as part of this Update. Some updates and fixes may be not listed in the provided notes. War Thunder is constantly improving all the time and certain fixes may be implemented without the client being updated.

The legendary self-propelled assault gun with high-caliber rockets was designed to destroy whole buildings during urban fights! The Sturmtiger comes to War Thunder!

[h2]38 cm Sturmmörser, SPG, Germany, rank IV. Premium.[/h2]

Features:

• 380mm HE rockets
  
• Good protection
  
• Long reload time
  

The 38 cm Sturmmörser self-propelled gun, better known as the Sturmtiger, will be the main prize in a special event dedicated to the 10th anniversary of War Thunder. This self-propelled mortar on the chassis of a Tiger heavy tank was designed to destroy buildings and fortifications using devastating 380mm rockets. What Sturmtiger is capable of in War Thunder? Let us see!

The Sturmtiger stands out by an absurdly short gun for an absurdly large caliber. In fact, the 380-mm rocket mortar was developed for the German navy, but it turned out that on the ground the amazing destructive power of this weapon could be used too. The mortar fires self-propelled projectiles - in fact, rockets - that gain speed not only due to pressure and bore rifling, but due to their own jet propulsion. In War Thunder, the Sturmtiger will have only one type of round, a huge high-explosive rocket, which, scoring a direct hit, will almost certainly destroy any target. However, it will take a lot of practice to hit your targets, due to the uneasy ballistics of the giant rockets - the rangefinder is of good use here. In addition, the massive rocket launcher is unable to inclinate, and horizontal traverse angles are poor. This means that you will have to turn the hull to acquire your targets.



The Sturmtiger is built on the chassis of the Tiger ausf. E and due to the increased weight is somewhat less mobile. The armor of the turret’s front is made of 150mm armored steel sheet at an angle of 45 degrees and is able to withstand or ricochet most kinetic rounds at its rank. Self-propelled gun’s ammunition is 14 rockets: one in the barrel, one on the feeder and six on the left and right sides of the fighting compartment. The reload time of the actual Sturmtiger took several minutes, which is nonsense in the game. The reload time of the Sturmtiger in War Thunder will be the longest in the game (40 sec. with an aced crew), but sufficient for an active gameplay. Taking into account the very long reload time and the deadly power of 380-mm rockets, the ammunition load will almost always last until the end of the battle.



The Sturmtiger was created for urban battles, but can also be effective in hills and woods. But you’d better to avoid hits in the lower front plate, which is only 100 mm at blunt angle. Also, remember that the rocket in the barrel could detonate when hit.



The legendary Sturmtiger is a wonderful prize for the anniversary of a wonderful game! Stay tuned for the full list of special events dedicated to the 10th anniversary of War Thunder and don't miss the chance to get a unique SPG in your collection!