DescriptionLarge-scale MMO combining realistic and accessible vehicular combat across air, land, and sea, letting players pilot thousands of historical and modern aircraft, tanks, and ships in coordinated PvP and PvE battles.
GenreSimulation, Vehicular Combat, Flight, World War II, Tanks, Naval Combat
New nuclear weaponry carrying aircraft are now available in battles: ☢Su-17M4 (USSR), ☢Su-17M4 (China). They have replaced the ☢Su-7 in both Battle Rating brackets. In the near future we plan to add the ☢Jaguar A without countermeasures to the lower Battle Rating bracket, and then the ☢Su-7 for the USSR and China will be returned to this bracket.
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An issue where AI SPAAGs without radar (e.g., ZSU-57-2, M42 Duster, Ostwind) would intercept bombs and rockets/missiles has been fixed.
Ground Vehicles
A potential fix has been implemented for an issue where a significant number of players in a session could simultaneously fall through the terrain. If you encounter this issue, please submit a report via the dedicated website.
Nuclear Escalation
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Battle Rating-based matchmaking has been enabled, just like in Naval Arcade and Realistic battles
The requirement to have a ship with a specific Battle Rating (4.7–5.0) to participate in the mode has been removed. Participation is now permitted with any ship with a Battle Rating of 3.3 or higher
The number of players required in the queue to start a mission has been reduced
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F-4C, F-105D, F-111A, Ayit — the AGM-45 Shrike anti-radiation missile (variants B-3B, B-4, and B-6) have been added along with a corresponding modification.
F-4E, A-6E TRAM, A-7E, A-7E (Japan), Kurnass, Kurnass 2000 — the AGM-45 Shrike anti-radiation missile (B-9 and B-10 variants) have been added along with a corresponding modification.
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Type 99 Mark 1 20 mm cannon — the cannons are now divided into various variants (Model 2, Model 3, Model 4, Model 11) with differing rates of fire. Report.
He 177 (all variants) — a bug that caused the Fritz X bomb to be listed as unguided in the Secondary Weapons preset creation menu has been fixed.
Naval Battles
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We’re returning the Nuclear Escalation mode to the Vietnam era for aircraft with Battle Ratings of 8.7-11.0! MiG-21s vs F-105s, Shrikes vs S-75s, the air war over Vietnam was ruthless, and now you can find yourself at the heart of a hypothetical escalation of that conflict. Here are the details!
The mode is available from September 2nd (13:00 GMT) until September 7th (13:00 GMT) in the Events and Tournaments tab.
About the Nuclear Escalation mode (open spoiler)▼
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Hostilities in the Pacific theater during the Second World war did not cease even as Europe marked the end of the war on its own soil. Japan refused to back down until the very end. However, faced with the imminent arrival of vast Allied forces freed up from other fronts combined with the rout of the Kwantung Army by Soviet-Mongolian troops and the use of atomic weapons, Emperor Shōwa accepted the terms of the Potsdam Declaration, which demanded Japan’s unconditional surrender. He announced this...
The F-16XL is a variant of the F-16 featuring a delta wing, increased fuel capacity, and an expanded number of hardpoints. In 1981, the F-16XL lost the competition to the F-15E Strike Eagle; in 1988, the two prototypes that had been built were transferred to NASA, where they were used during the 1990s for supersonic laminar flow research. Get this unique aircraft, complete with a special camouflage, a loading screen, and themed decals in the Space Program aircraft event!
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A survival kit is a test pilot’s trusty companion, where everything essential is tightly packed and stowed under the seat. At one of NASA’s research centers, a new experimental machine is being readied for flight, and its pilot can rest easy as the survival kit is in place. We’ve got one for you as well, although instead of signal flares and rations, it’s packed with rewards from past events and useful consumables. Hopefully you won’t need to eject to get your hands on it!
In Pages of History this month, you will find yourself at the center of events that took place in various theaters of war. From the USSR and Germany to Iran and India: participate in battles while using vehicles linked to these historic battles and get some prizes!
From September 1st until September 30th, you will be able to participate in 8 tasks consecutively. Completing each task will grant you a trophy with a reward, completing all of the tasks will earn you a unique profile icon!
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Nuclear Escalation is back, and this time we’ve significantly reworked the ground combat element of the mode. Enemy logistics are now truly vulnerable, as destroyed factories and warehouses now take longer to restore, convoys can now capture ruins and reroute on the move, and a mirrored version of the mission adds more variety. We’re also introducing Vietnam era aircraft with Battle Ratings between 8.7 to 11.0. Find yourself at the epicenter of ruthless Vietnam-era air battles, from fighting...
Introducing Greece’s Air and Ground Forces Sub-Trees!
The upcoming Sky Odyssey major update for War Thunder will introduce Greek aviation and ground vehicle sub-trees to Israel’s tech tree! Both of these countries have a long history of comprehensive military cooperation. Let’s take a look at some of the most interesting Greek vehicles coming in the next update, starting with aviation.
Aviation
Today we’re taking a look at a rare example of an Ar 234 B-2 with a gunpod! The Ar 234 B-2 was the first ever jet bomber in War Thunder, and the first aircraft with no defensive or offensive guns as well! This addition will give the plane some extra versatility, so let’s have a look at this Arado, where pre-orders for it have started today!
Pre-order - Arado 234 B-2 (WB 151) Pack
This pack includes:
Meet the vehicle reward in the Space Program event, the American experimental delta-wing F-16XL!
F-16XL: An Event Vehicle Jet Fighter for the US at Rank VIIAt a glance:
Excellent maneuverability in extreme turns
Versatile armament
ARH missiles
High maximum speed
Large fuel tanks
Slightly reduced acceleration
Introducing the F-16XL!
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AW159 Wildcat HMA2: A Helicopter for Great Britain at Rank VIIAt a glance:
Modernised Lynx based platform
20 Martlet missiles!
Spike NLOS with MITL guidance
Introducing the Wildcat!
Today we’ll be taking a look at the brand new British helicopter joining the game in the next major update, the AW159 Wildcat HMA2. The ever popular Lynx in game now has its modern evolution to offer an entirely new type of missile to the game. Let’s take a closer look at what you can expect from...
You may remember that we mentioned bomber damage model changes and increased survivability in the latest Community Update post. Well today we’re ready to share some details about the new damage model for bombers that we’re preparing for in the next major update!
The problem and our findings
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