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Changes to Bomber Survivability
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!
Pre-order: PLZ45 — Thunderous Response
Today, pre-orders for the PLZ45, the Chinese self-propelled gun with a long-barreled howitzer have started!
Reward for When the Enemy Abandons a Tank or Ship!
Air battles has long featured a mechanic that awards a kill when a player abandons their vehicle: if you bail out, the kill is credited to the nearest enemy within a certain radius. You’ve asked us to bring this to Ground and Naval Battles, and we’re pleased to say that with the release of the next major update, this reward mechanic is coming to these modes! After all, no one likes encountering players who bail out when cornered or when your bomb is about to hit them.
Reshuffles to the Ground Vehicle Research Trees in the Next Major Update
Hey everyone! With the release of the next major update, several ground vehicles in several research trees will be moved. Comparison images of the trees before and after the changes can be seen below. Check it out!
New Darwin Hill Location and Map Improvements!
Today we’re covering the Darwin Hill map, improvements to Red Desert and a visual overhaul to two air maps!
Ki-93-I Ko: Saigo no Bushi
A rare Japanese interceptor will be making its way to the research tree in the next major update! Featuring a powerful 57 mm cannon, the Ki-93 will bring some serious firepower to the battlefield!
New MFDs and HMDs!
Today, we’re showcasing several new Multi-Function Display screens for aircraft, as well as improvements to Helmet-Mounted Displays, coming in the next War Thunder update!
M7: In The Middle
The M7 was conceived as a light tank, but ultimately matched the Sherman in terms of combat capabilities!
Reshuffles to the Israeli Ground Vehicle Research Tree
Hey everyone! With the next major update, several armored vehicles in the Israel research tree will be moved. Comparison images of the tree before and after the changes can be seen below. Check it out!
Work-In-Progress: AW159 Wildcat
Today we’re taking a look at some early screenshots and information about the Agusta Westland AW159 Wildcat attack helicopter, coming to Great Britain in the next major update!
Guardian of the Baltic Sea: Oktyabrskaya Revolutsiya
Meet the final and most advanced Sevastopol-class battleship featuring an excellent broadside, an expanded anti-aircraft battery, and radar!
Work-In-Progress: PLZ45
Hey everyone! We’re back with another Work-In-Progress blog, this time for the Chinese PLZ45 with a 155 mm cannon, planned for the upcoming major update. Let’s take a look at it!
Work-In-Progress: New Decals and QoL Features
Today we’d like to cover some quality of life improvements for decals, and show you some of the new decals we’ve been working on.
Work-In-Progress: The M7 Tank
Today we’re very pleased to share a new work in progress vehicle with you, currently being crafted by War Thunder artists. This is the American M7 medium tank, a project developed right alongside the Sherman.
Scimitar Strike: Scimitar Mk.2
Meet the agile Scimitar Mk.2 reconnaissance vehicle, equipped with add-on armor. This new model is the vehicle reward in the Scimitar Strike event that started yesterday!
Work-In-Progress: CA-27
Check out this sneak peek of the Australian CA-27 jet fighter, which really is the Sabre at its best!
Infantry in War Thunder: Third Testing Phase!
Hey everyone! We’re preparing for the third phase of the CBT for War Thunder Infantry. Today, we’ll tell you about a new location, new mechanics for large-scale battles, changes based on your feedback, and dozens of gameplay refinements.
Flight Model and Missile Autopilot Improvements
We’re constantly refining many vehicle and weapon parameters, and the Heavy Cavalry major update is no exception. While tuning missile flight models to better match their real-world counterparts, we’ve introduced new missile mechanics, and we’re excited to share them with you!