War Thunder News

[p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]Introducing the next major update trailer for War Thunder: Spearhead![/p][p]
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[p][/p][p]The WTCS Trophy III is here, packed with stunning camouflages from WT Live! This edition brings 38 new camos in total: 19 aircraft, 18 ground vehicles, and 1 helicopter. A fresh mix of styles and Battle Ratings to make your lineup truly stand out![/p][p] [/p][hr][/hr][p]
[/p][h2]Aircraft Camouflages[/h2][p] [/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p]

• [p]F/A-18C (Swiss) - “Tiger”[/p]
• [p]MiG-29 (Hungary) - “Lancer”[/p]
• [p]Su-39 - “Ink Drops”[/p]
• [p]MiG-29G - “Boron”[/p]
• [p]Netz (Mod) - “Nitrogen”[/p]
• [p]Mirage 4000 - “Lafayette Legacy”[/p]
• [p]F-111F - “Chip Stackers”[/p]
• [p]CF-188A - “Acadian”[/p]
• [p]F-2A ADTW - “Fuyu No Yoru”[/p]
• [p]F-2A - “Akaoni”[/p]
• [p]F-20A - “Desert Raider”[/p]
• [p]MiG-21bis (Finland) - “Lapland”[/p]
• [p]F-5C - “Overcast Vector”[/p]
• [p]MiG-29 Sniper - “Cold Storage”[/p]
• [p]MiG-23ML - “Blast From The Past”[/p]
• [p]Su-30SM - “Waverider”[/p]
• [p]F-16A OCU (Belgium) - “WTCS Camouflage”[/p]
• [p]Bf 109 K-4 - “WTCS Camouflage”[/p]
• [p]F-14A - “Stream By Hercules Camouflage” [/p]

[carousel][/carousel][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]Ground Vehicles[/h2][p][/p][carousel][/carousel]

• [p]T-80B - “Mariner”[/p]
• [p]Turm III - “Schwarzwald”[/p]
• [p]Vextra 105 - “Le Téméraire”[/p]
• [p]BMD-4M - “Snow Whisper”[/p]
• [p]M1A2 SEP V2 - “Razorback”[/p]
• [p]M3A3 Bradley - “Sentinel”[/p]
• [p]CV 90120 - “Sleipnir”[/p]
• [p]Type 99 - “Midori No Mori”[/p]
• [p]RDF/LT - “Gunslinger”[/p]
• [p]Leopard 2K - “Close Quarters”[/p]
• [p]T-34-85 (D-5T) - “Eternal Glory”[/p]
• [p]AMX-40 - “Mosaique Urbaine”[/p]
• [p]Strela-10M2 - “Static Line”[/p]
• [p]Conqueror - “Norman”[/p]
• [p]Gepard 1A2 - “Der Freischütz”[/p]
• [p]Type 74 Red Star - “Red Team”[/p]
• [p]M1 KVT - “Pacific Prowler”[/p]

• [p]Leclerc S2 - “WTCS Camouflage”[/p]

[p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]Helicopter Camouflages[/h2][p]
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• [p]AH-1Z - “Zulu Warrior”
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Like the previous Esports Trophy, the new trophy can be obtained by simply playing regular War Thunder battles. In the future, it will also be possible to obtain by participating in Esports events in War Thunder tournaments with an increased chance! PlayStation and Xbox players can purchase the trophy in the Item Shop for Golden Eagles.[/p][p][/p][p]Read more on our Wiki[/p][p][/p][p]To open it, you’ll need to purchase a key on the Market (income is shared with the authors of the camouflages.) You can either activate the coupon on your account, or trade it on the Market to get Gaijin Coins (GJN). A trophy can also be sold![/p][p][/p][p]Read more about the Market and Gaijin Coins on our Wiki[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Today we’ll be taking a look at the visually updated Stalingrad, coming in the next major update![/p][p][/p][p]Stalingrad, the site of dramatic events around the Stalingrad Tractor Factory during the liberation of the city on the Volga during the Second World War, is a veteran location that came to the game nearly 10 years ago. Ever since, it has become a classic battleground for Ground Battles in War Thunder! However, time moves on and we’ve strived to give this location a fresh look while preserving all of the familiar gameplay features that make Stalingrad so beloved. So bundle up, as we’re heading into the brutal Russian winter![/p][p][/p][p]Before[/p][p][/p][p]After[/p][p] [/p][p]Before [/p][p][/p][p]After [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]To give Stalingrad an updated look, we focused on reworking every element of the map’s environment from scratch — from the remains of metal structures and lampposts, to the factory buildings and railway platforms. Buildings, roofs, train cars, coal piles and numerous ruins now have a completely new level of detail, and all major objects in the wintery Stalingrad now feature snowdrifts and icicles.[/p][p][/p][p]Try not to slip over! The location has been updated with track markings in the mud on the well-worn roads, frozen puddles glimmer with ice here and there, and glimpses of last year’s grass peek out from under the snow.[/p][p][/p][p]Before[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]After [/p][p][/p][p] [/p][p]Before [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]After [/p][p][/p][p]We’ve also updated the aircraft areas of this location! The winter forest now looks more authentic, the frozen river has a realistic ice crust with different ice colors for different depths, and snowdrifts have been added too.[/p][p][/p][p]Before[/p][p][/p][p]After[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]We’re aware of the importance of preserving recognizable routes and familiar cover, so we’ve aimed to preserve all game geometry as much as possible, meaning you’ll feel right at home in regards to combat when playing on the updated Stalingrad.[/p][p][/p][p]Before [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]After [/p][p][/p][p]That’s it for this one! Everyone will be able to try the newly updated Stalingrad location very soon. Until then, have a good one![/p]

[p][/p][p]The Saab 35 Draken made its maiden flight 70 years ago, on October 25th, 1955. It was Sweden’s first supersonic fighter and is known for its unique double-swept wing. Its various modifications remained in service for over 40 years![/p][p] [/p][h3]The J35A Draken is temporarily available for purchase and has a 30% discount for 6,363 Golden Eagles![/h3][p][/p][p]When: From October 23rd (11:00 GMT) until October 27th (11:00 GMT).[/p][p]Where: Sweden > Aviation > Premium vehicles.[/p][p] [/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p][p]About this aircraft[/p]

• [p]Although the J35A Draken was designed as an interceptor, it has excellent flight characteristics, making it also a very capable fighter. The J35A accelerates and climbs quickly, reaching incredible speeds while maintaining excellent control. Because it’s an early version of the aircraft, it lacks countermeasures, so pilots must be prepared to counter enemy missiles the old fashioned way: on their own.[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][h3]Battle Ratings and Progression[/h3]

• [p]The Battle Ratings of Ground Vehicles and Helicopters have been expanded: the maximum Battle Rating for Ground Vehicles has been increased from 12.0 to 12.7, and for Helicopters from 12.3 to 13.0.[/p]
• [p]The previously announced Rearrangements to the British Ground Forces Tree have been implemented.[/p]

[p] [/p][h3]Locations and Missions[/h3]

• [p]Sinai (all variants) — the height at which clouds appear has been increased, they no longer appear close to the ground.[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p]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.[/p]