The Type 69-IIa and a Decal to Commemorate PLA Day!
Army Day is celebrated in China every year on August 1st. This date is both the day the PLA was created and the iconic symbol of the Chinese military — the flag and the coat of arms bear the “August 1st” symbol. The People’s Liberation Army has made many modernizations of its weapons and equipment, and now stands as one of the most powerful armed forces in the world.
The Type 69-IIa is temporarily available for 8,380 Golden Eagles. From today until August 5th (09:00 GMT).
Earn the “Ground Forces Flag of the PLA” decal! Until August 5th (09:00 GMT).
Army Day is celebrated in China every year on August 1st. This date is both the day the PLA was created and the iconic symbol of the Chinese military — the flag and the coat of arms bear the “August 1st” symbol. The People’s Liberation Army has made many modernizations of its weapons and equipment, and now stands as one of the most powerful armed forces in the world.
The Type 69-IIa is temporarily available for 8,380 Golden Eagles. From today until August 5th (09:00 GMT).
Earn the “Ground Forces Flag of the PLA” decal! Until August 5th (09:00 GMT).
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The Lightning F.53 Temporarily Returns for Golden Eagles!
On August 4th 1954, the first flight of the Lightning jet fighter, the final iteration of the single-seat supersonic fighter developed and adopted in Great Britain, took place. The Lightning surely does live up to its name, as its maximum speed is insanely fast!
On August 4th 1954, the first flight of the Lightning jet fighter, the final iteration of the single-seat supersonic fighter developed and adopted in Great Britain, took place. The Lightning surely does live up to its name, as its maximum speed is insanely fast!
The Lightning F.53 is temporarily available for 9,090 Golden Eagles.
When: From today until August 5th (09:00 GMT).
Where: Great Britain > Aviation > Premium vehicles.
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It’s Fixed! №94
Today, we’ll be going over the bug fixes and improvements that we’ve made to the game over the past 2 weeks. And today especially we’ve fixed a lot! Let’s take a look.
- More Interface Improvements
- Bombers in Confrontation Fixes
- Reduced the delay time of the Assault Fuses
- That’s not all!
You can find the full list of fixes and improvements in each separate update note. Here’s some more: The exhaust of a vehicle’s engine that is turned off is no longer shown to other players, a crew sound message when the FCS is damaged has been added, and bananas scattered around the hangar have been removed.
Today, we’ll be going over the bug fixes and improvements that we’ve made to the game over the past 2 weeks. And today especially we’ve fixed a lot! Let’s take a look.
- More Interface Improvements
- Bombers in Confrontation Fixes
- Reduced the delay time of the Assault Fuses
- That’s not all!
You can find the full list of fixes and improvements in each separate update note. Here’s some more: The exhaust of a vehicle’s engine that is turned off is no longer shown to other players, a crew sound message when the FCS is damaged has been added, and bananas scattered around the hangar have been removed.
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The Travel Suitcase!
Pack your bags, it’s time for a well-deserved vacation. Whether you’re heading to the deserts of Sinai or the jungles of Vietnam, the fields of Poland or the Golden Bay area, your suitcase will definitely come in handy!
Pack your bags, it’s time for a well-deserved vacation. Whether you’re heading to the deserts of Sinai or the jungles of Vietnam, the fields of Poland or the Golden Bay area, your suitcase will definitely come in handy!
The “Travel Suitcase” can be purchased from the in-game Item Shop for Silver Lions from August 8th (11:00 GMT) until September 4th (11:00 GMT). It doesn’t require a key and can only be purchased by players who have bought at least one researchable vehicle at Rank II or higher on their account.
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Following the Roadmap: Safe Exit Zones for Aircraft in Ground Arcade Battles
We’re continuing to cover features from the Roadmap that we outlined at the beginning of the year. Today, we’ll be talking about safe exit zones for aircraft in Air Events in Ground Arcade Battles. Let’s take a look!
We’re continuing to cover features from the Roadmap that we outlined at the beginning of the year. Today, we’ll be talking about safe exit zones for aircraft in Air Events in Ground Arcade Battles. Let’s take a look!
Telegraph
Safe Exit Zones for Aircraft in Ground Arcade Battles
The current scenario Currently, after bombers and attacker aircraft have attacked ground targets during air events in Ground Arcade Battles, they usually have to spend the remaining time of the air event (usually about half a minute) doing nothing. Many pilots…
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Fair Play: August 2024
We’re constantly working on removing cheaters from War Thunder. We rely on the Easy Anti-Cheat system to check for prohibited software usage, as well as on reports from players that we carefully go through. You can use the replay service on our website to report players to us who have violated the Terms of Service and the License Agreement of the game.
Banned accounts
Since our last fair play, we’ve blocked 8551 accounts that were found to have violated the rules. Specifically 3.2.3 of the EULA namely in the automation of gameplay (using bots) and cheat software.
For complete transparency, we’re publishing the full list of these blocked players. This list will be available for two weeks after the publication of this article.
Recommendations
We recommend that you set a strong password for your account and enable two-step authentication in your profile security settings. We have the following 2FA options available: email, SMS, TOTP (Gaijin Pass/Google Authenticator), and Telegram bot, which we suggest trying if SMS 2FA messages are not reaching you.
We’d also suggest that you turn on 2FA for the email that is linked to your account for additional security. This will protect your account from fraudsters. And remember, don’t use forbidden client modifications and never share your account information with anyone!
We’re constantly working on removing cheaters from War Thunder. We rely on the Easy Anti-Cheat system to check for prohibited software usage, as well as on reports from players that we carefully go through. You can use the replay service on our website to report players to us who have violated the Terms of Service and the License Agreement of the game.
Banned accounts
Since our last fair play, we’ve blocked 8551 accounts that were found to have violated the rules. Specifically 3.2.3 of the EULA namely in the automation of gameplay (using bots) and cheat software.
For complete transparency, we’re publishing the full list of these blocked players. This list will be available for two weeks after the publication of this article.
Recommendations
We recommend that you set a strong password for your account and enable two-step authentication in your profile security settings. We have the following 2FA options available: email, SMS, TOTP (Gaijin Pass/Google Authenticator), and Telegram bot, which we suggest trying if SMS 2FA messages are not reaching you.
We’d also suggest that you turn on 2FA for the email that is linked to your account for additional security. This will protect your account from fraudsters. And remember, don’t use forbidden client modifications and never share your account information with anyone!
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It’s fixed! №95
Today, we’ll be going over the bug fixes and improvements that we’ve made to the game over the past 2 weeks. Let’s take a look!
If you’ve found a bug that you’d like to report, you can do so on our community bug reporting platform.
- Full Reward For AAA Orders
- More Detailed Information
- Incendiary Bombs Have Become More Useful
- Action Panel HUD Icon Collapse
That’s not all!
You can find the full list of fixes and improvements in each separate update note. Here’s some more: Crews no longer overlap country selection buttons, and there are now safe exit zones for aircraft in Ground Arcade battles, which we’ve touched on here.
Today, we’ll be going over the bug fixes and improvements that we’ve made to the game over the past 2 weeks. Let’s take a look!
If you’ve found a bug that you’d like to report, you can do so on our community bug reporting platform.
- Full Reward For AAA Orders
- More Detailed Information
- Incendiary Bombs Have Become More Useful
- Action Panel HUD Icon Collapse
That’s not all!
You can find the full list of fixes and improvements in each separate update note. Here’s some more: Crews no longer overlap country selection buttons, and there are now safe exit zones for aircraft in Ground Arcade battles, which we’ve touched on here.
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Research Bonuses For New Nations Now Released For Testing
Today, we’re ready to introduce to you the long-awaited Research Bonuses for New Nations. In this article, we’ll be explaining how it works in full and we’ll also be having testing for this new feature, the dates and times can be seen below.
https://telegra.ph/Research-Bonuses-For-New-Nations-Now-Released-For-Testing-08-22
Today, we’re ready to introduce to you the long-awaited Research Bonuses for New Nations. In this article, we’ll be explaining how it works in full and we’ll also be having testing for this new feature, the dates and times can be seen below.
https://telegra.ph/Research-Bonuses-For-New-Nations-Now-Released-For-Testing-08-22
Telegraph
Research Bonuses For New Nations Now Released For Testing
Today, we’re ready to introduce to you the long-awaited Research Bonuses for New Nations. In this article, we’ll be explaining how it works in full and we’ll also be having testing for this new feature, the dates and times can be seen below.
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Prinz Eugen Temporarily Returns to Celebrate the Anniversary of its Launch
Named after the 18th century Austrian general, the Prinz Eugen heavy cruiser was launched on August 22nd 1938. In May 1941, it took part in Operation Rheinübung and helped in the attack of the British battlecruiser HMS Hood. From mid-1943, Prinz Eugen provided artillery cover for German troops on the Eastern Front. After the war, it was handed over to the United States and was destroyed during nuclear tests at Bikini Atoll.
Prinz Eugen is temporarily available for Golden Eagles!
This heavy cruiser is available for 8020 Golden Eagles.
About this heavy cruiser
Named after the 18th century Austrian general, the Prinz Eugen heavy cruiser was launched on August 22nd 1938. In May 1941, it took part in Operation Rheinübung and helped in the attack of the British battlecruiser HMS Hood. From mid-1943, Prinz Eugen provided artillery cover for German troops on the Eastern Front. After the war, it was handed over to the United States and was destroyed during nuclear tests at Bikini Atoll.
Prinz Eugen is temporarily available for Golden Eagles!
This heavy cruiser is available for 8020 Golden Eagles.
When: From today until August 26th (09:00 GMT).
Where: Germany > Bluewater fleet > Premium vehicles.
About this heavy cruiser
Prinz Eugen is well-armored and has a powerful main battery of 8 x 203 mm guns that can handle any opponent. Thanks to its large crew, good armor and 18 x 40 mm Bofors guns to help protect against aircraft, Prinz Eugen is capable in many combat scenarios.
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Up the Ante!
T1E1 (90 mm): A Heavy Tank for the USA at Rank III
At a glance:
-Powerful 90 mm T7 cannon, albeit with a longer reload than the 76 mm.
-More varied ammo selection: M77, M71 (default), M82, M313 (unlocked through modifications).
-Decent survivability, however not outstanding.
-Average mobility with the same forward and backwards speed.
-No stabilizer compared to the T1E1.
T1E1 (90 mm): A Heavy Tank for the USA at Rank III
At a glance:
-Powerful 90 mm T7 cannon, albeit with a longer reload than the 76 mm.
-More varied ammo selection: M77, M71 (default), M82, M313 (unlocked through modifications).
-Decent survivability, however not outstanding.
-Average mobility with the same forward and backwards speed.
-No stabilizer compared to the T1E1.
Telegraph
T1E1 (90 mm): Up the Ante!
Today, we’ll be taking a look at the T1E1 (90 mm), a vehicle that derived from fitting the T1E1 with a more powerful 90 mm cannon. Although this upgrade didn’t ultimately change the outcome of the development program, this unique up-gunned variant of the…
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Anniversary of the MiG-15’s Adoption into Service: Discount on the MiG-15bis ISH
The MiG-15, the most mass-produced jet fighter in history, was designed by the Mikoyan and Gurevich Design Bureau and accepted into service with the Soviet Air Force on August 23rd 1949. It served various countries for over half a century and took part in conflicts in China, Korea and Egypt, and was also actively used by the USSR to protect the air borders of Warsaw Pact countries.
About this jet fighter
The “ISH” in MiG-15bis ISH stands for “Fighter-Attacker Aircraft”. This experimental modification of the MiG-15 was created to increase its strike capabilities. It boasts fast acceleration, an excellent rate of climb and impressive energy conversation, great for use in air combat! For attacking ground targets, it’s able to take rockets and bombs of various sizes, giving it more strike capability over the regular MiG-15.
The MiG-15, the most mass-produced jet fighter in history, was designed by the Mikoyan and Gurevich Design Bureau and accepted into service with the Soviet Air Force on August 23rd 1949. It served various countries for over half a century and took part in conflicts in China, Korea and Egypt, and was also actively used by the USSR to protect the air borders of Warsaw Pact countries.
The MiG-15bis ISH has a temporary 30% discount!
In honor of this anniversary, the MiG-15bis ISH has a temporary 30% discount, available for 5,992 Golden Eagles.
When: From today until August 29th (09:00 GMT).
Where: USSR > Aviation > Premium vehicles.
About this jet fighter
The “ISH” in MiG-15bis ISH stands for “Fighter-Attacker Aircraft”. This experimental modification of the MiG-15 was created to increase its strike capabilities. It boasts fast acceleration, an excellent rate of climb and impressive energy conversation, great for use in air combat! For attacking ground targets, it’s able to take rockets and bombs of various sizes, giving it more strike capability over the regular MiG-15.
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Afghan Escort Vehicle: ZSU-23-4M2 “Shilka-M2” An SPAA for the USSR at Rank V
At a glance:
-No radar compared to the other Shilkas.
-High rate of fire on the 23 mms!
-Increased ammunition: 4,000 total rounds instead of 2,000.
At a glance:
-No radar compared to the other Shilkas.
-High rate of fire on the 23 mms!
-Increased ammunition: 4,000 total rounds instead of 2,000.
Telegraph
ZSU-23-4M2: Afghan Escort Vehicle
Let’s take a look at the ZSU-23-4M2 (also known as the Shilka-M2), which is a special variant of the Shilka SPAA, used for accompanying tank columns during the Afghan War. ZSU-23-4M2 “Shilka-M2”: An SPAA for the USSR at Rank V At a glance: No radar compared…
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USS Tennessee (BB-43): Smooth & Sweet
USS Tennessee (BB-43) is an American battleship of the so-called ‘standard type’, built close to the end of WWI and incorporating several improvements over the New Mexico-class preceding it.
USS Tennessee (BB-43): A Battleship at Rank VI for the USA
At a glance:
-Powerful 14’’ primary guns!
-Enhanced protection.
-Powerful anti-air arsenal.
-Mediocre mobility.
USS Tennessee (BB-43) is an American battleship of the so-called ‘standard type’, built close to the end of WWI and incorporating several improvements over the New Mexico-class preceding it.
USS Tennessee (BB-43): A Battleship at Rank VI for the USA
At a glance:
-Powerful 14’’ primary guns!
-Enhanced protection.
-Powerful anti-air arsenal.
-Mediocre mobility.
Telegraph
USS Tennessee (BB-43): Smooth & Sweet
USS Tennessee (BB-43) is an American battleship of the so-called ‘standard type’, built close to the end of WWI and incorporating several improvements over the New Mexico-class preceding it. USS Tennessee (BB-43): A Battleship at Rank VI for the USA At a…
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KV-1 m1942 “Klimi”: The Reclaimed Giant
Today, we’ll be taking a look at a real classic with a fresh coat of paint, the Finnish captured KV-1 Model 1942! The m1942 was one of the last conventional KV-1 variants constructed, chiefly it features improved armor protection at the cost of around one ton of extra weight. This new premium tank will be arriving in the next major update!
KV-1 m1942: A Premium Heavy Tank for Sweden at Rank III
At a glance:
-Impressive survivability, well armored all over!
-Powerful APHE rounds: average pen but great against angled armor.
-Low mobility but not incredibly slow, can still get around the map easily.
Today, we’ll be taking a look at a real classic with a fresh coat of paint, the Finnish captured KV-1 Model 1942! The m1942 was one of the last conventional KV-1 variants constructed, chiefly it features improved armor protection at the cost of around one ton of extra weight. This new premium tank will be arriving in the next major update!
KV-1 m1942: A Premium Heavy Tank for Sweden at Rank III
At a glance:
-Impressive survivability, well armored all over!
-Powerful APHE rounds: average pen but great against angled armor.
-Low mobility but not incredibly slow, can still get around the map easily.
Telegraph
KV-1 m1942 “Klimi”: The Reclaimed Giant
Today, we’ll be taking a look at a real classic with a fresh coat of paint, the Finnish captured KV-1 Model 1942! The m1942 was one of the last conventional KV-1 variants constructed, chiefly it features improved armor protection at the cost of around one…
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Pages of History (September): Attacker Ace
In this month’s Pages of History, you’ll be at the center of events that took place in different theaters of war. Iran and India, USSR and Germany: take part in battles with the vehicles corresponding to these historic battles and receive prizes.
In this month’s Pages of History, you’ll be at the center of events that took place in different theaters of war. Iran and India, USSR and Germany: take part in battles with the vehicles corresponding to these historic battles and receive prizes.
From September 1st until September 30th, you’ll be offered 8 tasks consecutively. Completing each will reward you with a trophy, and completing all of them will earn you a unique player icon.
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A Discount, Decal & Decoration for Operation Bagration’s Anniversary!
The Belarusian strategic offensive operation, named after the a general in war of 1812, Prince Pyotr Bagration, successfully ended on August 29th 1944. As part of it, the Wehrmacht suffered its greatest defeat in the entire military history of Germany. Its losses amounted to around 400,000 combat soldiers.
Get the “Mound of Glory” decal and “Tank Forces General’s Cap (USSR)” decoration!
Both of these are available for this anniversary.
Additional details:
-Your activity must not be below 70%.
-You can complete the task in random battles, except for Enduring Confrontation missions, and [Assault] mode.
-Track your progress in the hangar by clicking Nickname → Achievements → Holidays → Completion of Operation Bagration.
-You can find the decal in the “Holidays” tab and the decoration in the “Helmets tab in the Customization menu.
Bundle discount in the store!
The Vindictive bundle is available at a 50% discount featuring four Soviet vehicles and a unique title.
Available from today until September 2nd (07:00 GMT).
The Kit Includes:
-T-34-85E, 1945 Pack
-IS-2 Revenge for the Hero brother Pack
-Peshka Pack
-IL-2 Avenger Starter Pack
-Unique title: “Victory Marshal”
The Belarusian strategic offensive operation, named after the a general in war of 1812, Prince Pyotr Bagration, successfully ended on August 29th 1944. As part of it, the Wehrmacht suffered its greatest defeat in the entire military history of Germany. Its losses amounted to around 400,000 combat soldiers.
Get the “Mound of Glory” decal and “Tank Forces General’s Cap (USSR)” decoration!
Both of these are available for this anniversary.
When: From today until September 2nd (07:00 GMT).
Task: Play 3 battles using USSR vehicles at rank III or higher to receive the “Mound of Glory” decal.
Task: Win 5 battles using USSR ground vehicles at rank III or higher to receive the “Tank Forces General’s Cap (USSR)” decoration!
Additional details:
-Your activity must not be below 70%.
-You can complete the task in random battles, except for Enduring Confrontation missions, and [Assault] mode.
-Track your progress in the hangar by clicking Nickname → Achievements → Holidays → Completion of Operation Bagration.
-You can find the decal in the “Holidays” tab and the decoration in the “Helmets tab in the Customization menu.
Bundle discount in the store!
The Vindictive bundle is available at a 50% discount featuring four Soviet vehicles and a unique title.
Available from today until September 2nd (07:00 GMT).
The Kit Includes:
-T-34-85E, 1945 Pack
-IS-2 Revenge for the Hero brother Pack
-Peshka Pack
-IL-2 Avenger Starter Pack
-Unique title: “Victory Marshal”
You can also get the unique title if you log in to the game from the 29th of August until the 2nd of September and gain three victories, and at the same time you have previously purchased all vehicles which are included in the list above.
Bonuses will be assigned after the 3rd of September to all users who have fulfilled these conditions.
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Get HMS Barham in the Steel Baron Event!
Meet the new Steel Baron naval event. In this one, you can get the British HMS Barham, themed decals and a profile icon of Vice-Admiral Arthur Craig Waller, who commanded this ship in the Battle of Jutland!
Rewards are given for a specific number of completed stages:
For 1 Stage: trophy with a random reward
For 2 Stages: one of the decal rewards
For 3 Stages: trophy with a random reward
For 4 Stages: one of the decal rewards
For 5 Stages: trophy with a random reward
For 6 Stages: “Arthur Craig Waller” profile icon
For 7 Stages: trophy with a random reward
For 8 Stages: non-tradable coupon for HMS Barham
For 9 Stages: unique bicolor deforming camouflage and four random modifications for HMS Barham
Meet the new Steel Baron naval event. In this one, you can get the British HMS Barham, themed decals and a profile icon of Vice-Admiral Arthur Craig Waller, who commanded this ship in the Battle of Jutland!
From September 5th (11:00 GMT) until September 23rd (11:00 GMT), earn mission points in Naval Battles, unlock stages and receive rewards!
Rewards are given for a specific number of completed stages:
For 1 Stage: trophy with a random reward
For 2 Stages: one of the decal rewards
For 3 Stages: trophy with a random reward
For 4 Stages: one of the decal rewards
For 5 Stages: trophy with a random reward
For 6 Stages: “Arthur Craig Waller” profile icon
For 7 Stages: trophy with a random reward
For 8 Stages: non-tradable coupon for HMS Barham
For 9 Stages: unique bicolor deforming camouflage and four random modifications for HMS Barham
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"Dance of Dragons" Update Teaser
Introducing the next major update teaser for War Thunder - "Dance of Dragons"
Introducing the next major update teaser for War Thunder - "Dance of Dragons"
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'Dance of Dragons' Update Trailer / War Thunder
The next major update for War Thunder — 'Dance of Dragons'!
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According to the prophecy, starting today it will be possible to acquire the “Wukong” Squadron decal, belonging to the 1st Bombardment Group of the Chinese-American Composite Wing, which succeeded the “Flying Tigers” American Volunteer Group. Legend has it that the “Wukong” Squadron is named after the famed literary character Sun Wukong (which literally means, “monkey, aware of emptiness”) from the novel Journey to the West by Wu Cheng’en.
Rumor has it, to acquire the “Emblem of the “Wukong” Squadron” decal, one needs to resemble Wukong, travel 108,000 Li in one somersault and locate the redeem code section on their profile page, entering the code “52MONKEYS” (with no quotes).
Those with wisdom and courage may find the decal in the “China” > “Aircraft” tab in the Customization menu.
Rumor has it, to acquire the “Emblem of the “Wukong” Squadron” decal, one needs to resemble Wukong, travel 108,000 Li in one somersault and locate the redeem code section on their profile page, entering the code “52MONKEYS” (with no quotes).
Those with wisdom and courage may find the decal in the “China” > “Aircraft” tab in the Customization menu.
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