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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

You know what day it is today...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

"Dance of Dragons" Update Teaser

Introducing the next major update teaser for War Thunder - "Dance of Dragons"

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.

Squadron Vehicles: JF-17 Thunder

Today we’ll be looking at the JF-17, a fourth generation jet fighter, jointly developed by Pakistan and China, originally to replace the dated fleets of F-104 and Mirage fighters in the PAF’s fleet.

JF-17: A Squadron Vehicle Jet Fighter for China at Rank VIII

At a glance:
Excellent flight characteristics: Mach 1.6 capable at higher alts.
Versatile arsenal: guided bombs, air-to-air missiles, regular bombs & rockets.
Modern radar.

P-16: From The Mountain Tops!

The Kit Includes:

-FFA P-16 strike aircraft * (Rank VI, Germany);
-Premium account for 15 days;
-2000 Golden Eagles;
-Pre-order bonus: unique "Slashing Pike" title;
-Pre-order bonus: unique “Swiss Guard” decal.

Please note: The FFA P-16 will be available with the release of the Dance of Dragons major update.

P-16: A Premium Strike Aircraft for Germany at Rank VI

At a glance:
Excellent low-speed control!
Light in weight with a variety of ordnance that can fit onto 4 wing hardpoints.
Sidewinder AIM-9B air-to-air missiles.
Model created by a War Thunder player!

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French Coastal Fleet Closed Testing Begins Soon!

In the upcoming Dance of Dragons major update, closed testing of the French Coastal fleet will begin. And today, we’ll be showing you what awaits its first testers!

The Dev Server is Opening with Major Update “Dance of Dragons”!

Today, we’re opening the dev server featuring the new “Dance of Dragons Major Update!

You can download the Dev Client here

When: From August 30th (16:00 GMT)
Until: September 5th (07:00 GMT)

For technical reasons, the dev server may close immediately at any time before the indicated time, so please make the most out of the opening window!

Changelog here

A Decal for the Anniversary of the Victory Over Japan

In early August 1945, Japan agreed to the Allied terms for ending the war as outlined in the Potsdam Declaration. On September 2nd 1945, aboard the USS Missouri battleship, the Japanese Foreign Minster and Chief of General Staff signed the Instrument of Surrender, formally ending World War II after six long years.

Get the “V-J Day 2024” decal
Available for this anniversary.

When: From today until September 5th (09:00 GMT).
Task: Play 3 battles using US vehicles at rank III or higher to receive the “V-J Day 2024” decal.

Additional details:
-You must use a minimum of rank III.
-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 → Victory Over Japan.
-You can find the decal in the “Holidays” tab in the Customization menu.

F-111C & F: When Pigs Fly!

The Ultimate bomber just got an upgrade! Today, we’ll be covering not one, but two new variants of the mighty F-111 Aardvark, including one from down under! Let's take a closer look at what the C and F versions have to offer.

F-111C & F-111F: Strike Aircraft for Great Britain and the USA at Rank VII

At a glance:
-Modernized upgrades to the Aardvark!
-Guided air-to-ground ordnance.
-All-aspect IR missiles.
-Increased countermeasure capability.
-More powerful engines (F-111F).

More Details On Eastern Europe Missions

On the current Dance of Dragons dev server, we’re showcasing the updated “[Domination] Eastern Europe” mission with destroyed bridges, planned for low-tier battles. The destroyed bridges on this location are meant to close the road to positions on the side of the river that has no capture points, which among other things will also mean you won’t be able to shoot at spawn points from those positions.

Alongside this, we’ve added the new “[Domination #2] Eastern Europe” mission to replace the old one. It has bridges intact, one capture point has been moved to the other side of the river, positions of the others have been moved, and additional spawn points have been added to the northern side of the river. This mission is planned for mid and high-tier battles and is already on the dev server right now. You can share your feedback on it in this forum topic.

The Battle Rating threshold where the second mission replaces the first mission is planned to be at approximately 4.0, which may be changed after testing. Vehicles at the threshold Battle Rating can get both versions of the map.

We’re also aware of a bug in Simulator missions where the bridges are destroyed, meaning paths to capture points go around the bridges and deep parts of the river.

IJN Amagi: The Towering Mountain

Today, we’ll be taking a look at IJN Amagi — an advanced Japanese battlecruiser design whose construction began in 1920 but was ultimately never completed due to adverse circumstances.

IJN Amagi: A Battlecruiser for Japan at Rank VI

At a glance:
-Deadly 410 mm primary guns!
-Excellent mobility.
-Decent protection.
-Poor AA capability.

Testing our Proposed APHE Shell Changes on the Dev Server!

Hey everyone! A significant number of voters expressed interest in testing the fragmentation damage that we discussed in our recent post here 11 — thanks everyone for voting!

Today, we’re inviting you to test these changes on the Dance of Dragons dev server. You can access this test through the in-game Events & Tournaments section under “Testing of APHE Shell damage changes”. Note: For now, this is only on the dev server.

Event Features

-Added fragmentation areas. After this test event and subsequent testing on the main server, we’ll hold another vote on introducing the proposed fragmentation area parameters for APHE shells to the main game server.
-After the shell explodes, its warhead remains intact provided that the mass of the explosive is less than 1.34% of the mass of the shell. The residual armor penetration of the warhead after the explosion depends on the ratio of the mass of the shell to the mass of the explosive.
-Changed secondary fragments of APHE shells. They now are strengthened to the level of fragments from AP shells.
The “Testing shells new parameters” option has been added to the Protection Analysis. This allows you to visually compare changes in the damage of APHE shells.

Important information

We’d like to note that we’ll do additional testing on the main game server after the release of the Dance of Dragons major update.

It’s also important to note that the planned changes to secondary fragments (point 3 mentioned above) and the preservation of the warhead of APHE shells (point 2 mentioned above) will be introduced after the release of the Dance of Dragons major update with no vote for them. The parameters of segmented fragmentation areas (point 1 mentioned above) may be introduced based on the results of a new vote that we’ll be telling you about in the future.

We welcome your suggestions here!