War Thunder News

[h2]Aircraft[/h2]

• Ka-50 — a bug that caused the automatic MAWS countermeasure release to not function has been fixed. (Report).
  
• A bug that caused the auto tracker target track in the targeting optics to still sometimes “fly” away from the target has been fixed.
  
• F-15J — a bug that caused the created user camouflage template to be filled with a gray color has been fixed. (Report).
  

[h2]Ground Vehicles[/h2]

• A bug that caused flipped over or towed trams and wagons to fly and bounce off the ground has been fixed.
  
• M103 — a bug that caused the overpressure damage to apply in some turret positions when the commander’s cupola was hit has been fixed.
  
• A bug that sometimes caused the NVG/TVD on the player vehicle to turn off when shooting down a helicopter or damaging an already shot down one has been fixed.
  (Report).
  
• Stormer HVM — a bug that caused missile darts to be missing from the hit analysis has been fixed. (Report).
  

[h2]Naval Vessels[/h2]

• A bug that caused the zoom in sights to become unusable after hydroplane launch has been fixed. (Report).
  

[h2]Interface[/h2]

• A bug that caused the message about a new controller to appear on every game start if a gamepad or joystick have been connected has been fixed.
  
• A bug that caused the target tracking frame on SPAAs to move abruptly has been fixed.
  
• A bug that caused the zeppelin icon (from the April fools event) to display in the action bar when switching to the bomb sight while in a bomber has been fixed.
  

[h2]Graphics[/h2]

• A bug that sometimes caused less detailed versions of vegetation to appear at closer distances has been fixed.
  
• A bug that caused armor elements to sometimes appear extremely stretched for a moment when viewing armor protection in the hangar on Intel ARC GPUs has been fixed.
  

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.

We loved seeing all of your amazing screenshots submitted last week! On May 8th, the 80th anniversary of the end of WW II was celebrated. This week, grab a picture with a vehicle of that era! The three most popular and three selected by us will get 300 GE. See the winners down below!

[h2]Let’s begin the 171st edition of our competition![/h2]

Create a stunning screenshot and submit it on the War Thunder Steam Community Hub with the tag #WTscreen171. You have time until the 16th of May 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 vehicles used during, or before WWII.
You must add the #WTscreen171 tag (title cannot have any other text in it).
Artists may only win by popular vote once per four screenshot competitions.
• 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 170th edition – Action![/h2]

[h3]Winners selected via community votes:[/h3]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3475200826
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3475259720
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3475203111

[h3]Winners selected by our judges:[/h3]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3475302917
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3477777479
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3476560295

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

[h2]Game Mechanics[/h2]

• A bug that caused the lower limit on the number of mission points awarded for capturing a zone to not apply in all game modes has been fixed.
  
• A bug that caused additional mission points for each player involved in captures to not be added to the pool of points which are split between all players in the zone in all game modes has been fixed.
  
• A bug that caused mission point multipliers for damage and destruction of bases to cease varying from 0.6 to 2.5 depending on vehicle Rank and game mode and become 1 everywhere has been fixed.
  
• A bug that caused mission points in Air Simulator Battles to start being awarded again for destroying players who had just spawned in on the airfield and had not earned any points yet has been fixed.
  
• A bug that caused the spectator camera in Ground Realistic Battles to not automatically switch from the destroyed vehicle to a next vehicle of the player has been fixed.
  

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.

May 8th is an important anniversary — 80 years ago on this day, the Second World War in Europe ended after 6 years of brutal conflict. Many countries in Europe have this day as a main holiday, and in War Thunder we’re celebrating this anniversary with a decal, decorations, profile background, sales and an event!

When: From May 7th (13:00 GMT) until May 12th (13:00 GMT) play War Thunder and get rewards!

You can track the progress you’ve made for each task by going to your Nickname > Achievements > Victory Day

[h2]Trophy with past Victory Day rewards[/h2]
We’ve prepared trophies with rewards from previous Victory Day events that can be found in the in-game Item Shop. Purchasing a trophy will give you Allied weapon decorations or decals that you don’t have yet.

• Decals, dedicated to war memorials: “Rear-Front”, “Motherland”, “Warrior Liberator” and “Victorious countries”
  
• Decorations for ground vehicles: “Bren Mk II”, “ROKS-3”, “M1 Garand”, “SG-43”, “Maxim-Tokarev Machine Gun”, “Tommy gun”
  
• Decorations for Bluewater fleet naval vessels: “Matilda II” and “120-PM-38”
  

[h2]Discounts in the Gaijin.net store[/h2]

When: From May 7th (11:00 GMT) until May 14th (11:00)

There are discounts on many packs and bundles with vehicles that participated in the Second World War. Celebrate this holiday with the vehicles that helped win the war!

[h3]Click here for the full details[/h3]

[h2]Legend of Victory: T-34-85 “Partisan”[/h2]

When: From May 8th (11:00 GMT) until May 20th (11:00 GMT)

Take part in the Legend of Victory event, featuring a special T-34-85 that has identification marks and a red banner flag on the turret roof. Plus themed decals and decorations are ups for grabs too!

[h3]Click here for the full details[/h3]

Let’s celebrate the 80th anniversary together!

When: From May 7th (11:00 GMT) until May 14th (11:00), bundles and standalone packs with a discount!

To celebrate Victory in Europe Day, we’re temporarily returning rare bundles with themed vehicles to the store! You can also find huge discounts for individual packs.

To get to the Gaijin Store through Steam, go to the in-game hangar > Shop > Online Store.

[h2]“Wings of Victory” bundle -30%[/h2]
149 104

• Dolgushin's La-7 Pack;
  
• Golovachev's Yak-9M Pack;
  
• Prendergast`s Spitfire FR Mk.XIVe Pack;
  
• Plagis' Spitfire Mk. IXc Pack;
  
• Bostwick's P-47M-1-RE Thunderbolt Pack;
  
• Wetmore`s P-51D-10 Pack.
  

[h2]“Tracks of Victory” bundle -30%[/h2]
160 112

• A43 Black Prince Pack;
  
• M10 Achilles Pack;
  
• IS-2 Revenge for the Hero brother Pack;
  
• T-34-85E, 1945 Pack;
  
• M18 Black Cat Pack;
  
• М5А1 5th Canadian Armoured Division Pack.
  

[h2]“Weapons of Victory” bundle -50%[/h2]
309 154

• Dolgushin's La-7 Pack,
  
• Golovachev's Yak-9M Pack;
  
• Prendergast`s Spitfire FR Mk.XIVe Pack;
  
• Plagis' Spitfire Mk. IXc Pack;
  
• Bostwick's P-47M-1-RE Thunderbolt Pack;
  
• Wetmore`s P-51D-10 Pack;
  
• A43 Black Prince Pack;
  
• M10 Achilles Pack;
  
• IS-2 Revenge for the Hero brother Pack;
  
• T-34-85E, 1945 Pack;
  
• M18 Black Cat Pack;
  
• М5А1 5th Canadian Armored Division Pack.
  

The final price of the bundle will depend on whether you already have some of the packs or not. Be sure to login to the store to see your individual price!

These special packs can also be purchased separately in the store.

[h2]50% discounts on selected vehicle packs![/h2]

• US Starter Pack
  
• German Beginner's Pack
  
• USSR Starter Pack
  
• Italian Starter Pack
  
• Japanese Starter Pack
  
• British Starter Pack
  
• French Starter Pack
  
• Swedish Starter Pack
  
• Chinese Starter Pack
  
• King Tiger Pack
  
• T29 Pack
  
• Object 120 Pack
  
• K9 VIDAR Pack
  
• AH-64D (Netherlands) Pack
  
• Kfir Canard Pack
  
• Mi-35M Pack
  
• Saab J35XS Pack
  
• F-4J(UK) Phantom II Pack
  
• Challenger 2 (OES) Pack
  
• Type 90B "Fuji" Pack
  
• F-4EJ Phantom II ADTW Pack
  
• MiG-23ML Pack
  
• M1A1 HC "Click-Bait" Pack
  
• Su-25K Pack
  
• MiG-21bis "Lazur-M" Pack
  
• Tornado IDS WTD 61 Pack
  
• F-20A Tigershark Pack
  
• T-72AV (TURMS-T) Pack
  
• T-55AM-1 Pack
  
• F-5C Pack
  
• Su-22M4 WTD 61 Pack
  
• AH-64A Apache Pack
  
• Centauro RGO Pack
  
• Leopard 2A4 Pack
  
• Al-Khalid-I Pack
  
• CV 90105 XC-8 Pack
  
• IS-6 Pack
  

[h3]Note! The following packs will be retired from all platforms after the promotion ends:[/h3]

• AH-64D (Netherlands) Pack
  
• Kfir Canard Pack
  
• Mi-35M Pack
  
• Saab J35XS Pack
  
• F-4J(UK) Phantom II Pack
  
• Challenger 2 (OES) Pack