• The requirements for completing battle tasks have been changed:
  • The Flying Dutchman - removed.
    
  • Threat of the Seas - removed the variant within medium and special tasks and instead added a variant to easy tasks.
    
  • Cape Roller - A new task has been added a variant to medium and special tasks instead of the “Threat of the Seas” task. It is necessary to destroy other players' vehicles in any bluewater ship to complete the task.
    
  • 27 Cables and Whaleman - Target vehicle has been changed from specified classes (destroyer, cruiser) to any bluewater ship.
• MBK-161 (1943) — missing sound of 82mm mortar has been fixed.
  
• A bug that caused the wrong opponent to score a frag after shooting down a player aircraft has been fixed.
  
• ZSU-37-2, ZSU-23-4 — a bug with radar’s horizontal indicator not connected to the direction of the radar has been fixed.
  
• RakJPz 2, RakJPz 2 (HOT), Type 60 ATM — a bug preventing ATGM launch while reloading at an allied control point has been fixed.
  
• A bug has been fixed that caused the ATGM missile to not fly in the direction of a sight.
  
• A bug has been fixed that prevents playback of the reload on tanks without an autoloader with a discharged battery.
  
• M4A3E2 (76) W, Cobra King, M4A3E2, M4A3E2 (France) — a bug has been fixed preventing the shrapnel effect of ballistic cap shells hitting the upper front plate of enemy tanks.
  
• Sinai — friendly markers have been removed from areas outside the battle zone.
  
• Linux version - a bug causing FPS drops when turning the camera has been fixed.
  
• A bug has been fixed causing other players to hear shots from damaged guns for SPG vehicles with several barrels and gun breeches.
  
• A bug has been fixed causing depth setting of naval torpedoes to affect torpedoes for aircraft.

The current provided changelog reflects the major changes within the game as part of this Update. Some updates, additions and fixes may not be listed in the provided notes. War Thunder is constantly improving and specific fixes may be implemented without the client being updated.

In the War Thunder "Ixwa Strike" update we will be introducing a new location for mixed battles, tentatively called "Seversk-13".

The abandoned Soviet military town of Seversk-13 and its environment will become a new battleground for the armoured vehicles and aircraft of War Thunder with the release of the “Ixwa Strike” major update. The central zone in the location is an area near the cultural centre, surrounded by administrative and industrial buildings. It is adjacent to a residential zone of ​​late Soviet paneled prefab buildings and a small garage cooperative. Plenty room for hide and seek style gameplay.





Welcome to Seversk-13, a new location for mixed battles in War Thunder! Battles in the new map will begin with the release of the "Ixwa Strike" update very soon - stay tuned!

Check out the full Dev Blog article here!

The Polish Leopard 2PL main battle tank is a new squadron vehicle that will be available after the release of the “Ixwa Strike” update.

In War Thunder, the Leopard 2PL will become a new squadron vehicle and will appear after release of the “Ixwa Strike” update. The add-on armor modules on the turret significantly improve the tank's resistance to hits from HE and to a lesser extent kinetic projectiles, and the upgraded fire-control system will allow the use of advanced rounds: the new to the game programmable high-explosive fragmentation DM11 projectile and the effective DM33 APFSDS shell.





The Leopard 2PL will be a squadron reward for battles after the release of the War Thunder update "Ixwa Strike". Follow our news for more details!

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The A6M5 Hei is a late modification of the well-known Japanese ‘Zero’ fighter, fitted with much heavier armament than preceding variants. Soon, the A6M5 Hei will expand the Zero family of aircraft in the Japanese aviation tree with the release of the next major War Thunder update “Ixwa Strike”!

In War Thunder, the A6M5 Hei is arriving to the game with the upcoming update “Ixwa Strike” as a new rank III fighter of the Japanese aviation tree, thus expanding the formidable ‘Zero’ family by a further aircraft. Although still retaining most of the trademark characteristics of a ‘Zero’, the A6M5 Hei does put Reisen Senseis in front of a difficult decision: Namely, are they willing to sacrifice performance for firepower?





The A6M5 Hei will become available to all pilots at rank III of the Japanese aviation tree, following the release of the next major War Thunder update. In the meantime, make sure to stay tuned to the news in order to catch all the latest developments surrounding the upcoming update. Until then, clear skies pilots!

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An Australian modernisation of the British "Centurion" with reinforced frontal hull protection and a night vision device - the main tank prize for completing the tasks of the "Battle Pass"!

In War Thunder, the Centurion Mk.5/1 (RAAC) will be the main prize for completing the tasks of the Steel Centurion event in the Battle Pass series. The Australian modification of the Centurion Mk.3 differs from the basic model due to its significantly increased protection of the upper frontal part of the hull, where an additional 50.8 mm thick armour plate was implemented, its infrared equipment for night battles, and, of course, the Premium status in the game, which significantly increases the profitability of battles. This tank helps research any British armoured vehicles from rank I to VI, including the new South African tanks.





The Centurion Mk.5 / 1 (RAAC) is an excellent medium tank that will become a trump card in the UK rank V armoured vehicle setup. Take part in the "Battle Pass", get rewards for each completed stage, and take your "Steel Centurion" - Centurion Mk.5 / 1 (RAAC) and new South African tanks which are sure to stir up new emotions when playing on British armoured vehicles in all game modes!

Check out the full Dev Blog article here!

The legendary Soviet Ka-50 Black Shark helicopter and the German version of the FIAT G.91 R/4 fighter are already available on Steam!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1557850
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1557851

These packs are also available in bundles with a discount!

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/20156
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/19046

In War Thunder, Type 1936А (Z25) will be one of the rewards for completing the tasks in the new Battle Pass season.





War Thunder players are already quite familiar with the Type 1936 and Type 1936A destroyer classes, these are the workhorses of the Kriegsmarine at the lower and middle ranks in the bluewater fleet research. Today's hero is closest to the Type 1936A (Mob) version, created according to the Z32 destroyer references. The Z25 differs from the ship already in the game mainly in its armament - the middle turret of the main calibre was dismantled to accommodate a reinforced anti-aircraft battery.

Thus, we have a total of 4 150mm guns and good AA capabilities: ten 37mm guns in twin and single mounts, two quad, and four twin-barreled 20mm guns, plus another single 20mm gun to complete the AA goodness. A significant increase in anti-aircraft capabilities with some weakening of the main battery is a good compromise, isn't it? The mobility, torpedo armament, crew and other characteristics of the Z25 remained equal or approximately equal to the Type 1936A (Mob). The Z25 is a familiar, understandable ship, but with much more powerful anti-aircraft weapons.

The Type 1936A project Type 1936A destroyer Z25 can be obtained by completing the tasks in the second season of the War Thunder Battle Pass. Choose your prize - and go ahead, unique vehicles wait for you!

The War Thunder Team

The Warbond shop is available from rank III and is part of the Battle Pass. You purchase items with a special currency - Warbonds, which you can obtain by unlocking Battle Pass levels.

Open “Shop” → “Warbond shop” to see the assortment and we will show you some of the most interesting items.

For more information, check out the full article here!

In War Thunder, Polikarpov's project will be one of the rewards for completing the tasks in the new Battle Pass season. The ITP (M-1) is an excellent mid-range fighter; it is especially good in mixed battles against armored vehicles, as well as in air battles for attacking and destroying heavy bombers. If you felt low on ammunition in the Yak-9T and lacked maneuverability in the TIS-MA, the new fighter is definitely for you!

The powerful 37mm Sh-37 cannon with 50 rounds, reinforced by a pair of 20mm ShVAKs, tears through most medium tanks and self-propelled guns based on them, when attacking from the side or rear. Light tanks and armored vehicles can be effectively attacked from any angle. With impressive offensive armament, the aircraft features good flight performance - a speed of over 500 km/h near ground level and about 670 km/h at altitude, a decent climb rate and turn time. Among the advantages of the fighter, it is also worth mentioning the suspended armament of 2x100 kg or 4x50 kg bombs, and 8 RS-82 rockets.



The ITP (M-1) is a definitive ‘must have’ in the setup of Soviet vehicles at rank III in mixed battles. It is perfect for working from low and medium altitudes in aircraft RB and AB against both light ground targets and low flying bombers. This new piston-engined beauty will be yours for completing the tasks in War Thunder Battle Pass - don't miss out on the chance of adding it to your hangar!

The War Thunder Team

The first in the line of American multirole fighters, the F-5A Freedom Fighter is entering service with Chinese pilots with the launch of the upcoming “Ixwa Strike” update.

In our game, the F-5 Freedom Fighter series appears in the “Ixwa Strike'' update with the first serialy produced modification of the F-5A in Chinese service. These early versions of the F-5 were almost entirely exported to other countries; American pilots used them to a limited extent as trainers. Later, we will add more advanced F-5 modifications for both the US tech tree and other gaming nations.

The F-5A Freedom Fighter will be the new top of the line of American strike fighters for the Chinese Air Force. This small, very light aircraft has performance characteristics comparable to other fighters of its rank, but carries an incredible variety of outboard weapon sets. It has it all: 250 to 2000 lb bombs, Mighty Mouse rockets, Bullpup air-to-surface missiles, AIM-9P Sidewinder air-to-air missiles. It's great that all weapons are assembled into specialized and universal setups for literally any combat task.





So, the first representative of the glorious F-5 family will appear very soon together with the release of the War Thunder “Ixwa Strike'' update! The best attack aircraft in the Chinese tech tree and many more new units and features are coming soon, stay tuned to our news!

Check out the full Dev Blog article here!