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Visibility in 1.53 explained

With update 1.53 “Fire Storm” comes the move to Dagor Engine 4.0 along with significant changes to the game thanks to alterations in the visibility of ground vehicles and aircraft. But let’s begin from afar.

  • 8 October 2015
New decals in 1.53

With upcoming Update 1.53 we will introduce a great variety of new historical decals to War Thunder, which will allow you to decorate your vehicles with a piece of World War II or Korean War history.

  • 7 October 2015
Dagor Engine 4.0

New Physically Based Rendering, advanced structure destruction systems and impressively realistic water effects - soon in War Thunder!

  • 2 October 2015
Bf.109E-7 & E-4

Today, fans of German aviation will get to know two other models of the classic Luftwaffe fighter Messerschmitt Bf.109E-4 & the improved Bf.109E-7.

  • 2 October 2015
Jagdpanzer 4-5 with developer's answers

With small dimensions, a high level of mobility, and a 90mm cannon that uses post-war ammunition, the Jagdpanzer 4-5 is a devastating force to those that are able to protect its weak armour from enemy fire.

  • 30 September 2015
Location - Stalingrad Factory

The Stalingrad map is very familiar to our pilots. Now tankers too will be able to do battle on the winter version of this map in an upcoming update!

  • 29 September 2015
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  • 29 September 2015
Douglas TBD-1 Devastator

Today, we would like to show you a preview of the TBD-1 Devastator, which will be sure to excite those interested in US naval aircraft.

  • 25 September 2015
Fifth Test of Enduring Confrontation

Join the fifth test of Enduring Confrontation on Stalingrad, where the German Luftwaffe meets the air force of the USSR! Provide feedback and make suggestions for the further development of this mode!

  • 24 September 2015
Pioneering British Tanks in War Thunder with developer's answers

Today we’re going to unveil our first armoured vehicles of the British tech line which are going to appear in one of our incoming updates.

  • 23 September 2015
SB2C-4

Today, fans of American aviation will get to know most produced version of carrier-borne SB2C dive bomber - SB2C4.

  • 18 September 2015
Fourth Test of Enduring Confrontation starts today!

Join the fourth test of Enduring Confrontation on Sicily today, featuring US, British and German aircraft in Realistic and Simulator! Check out more info here!

  • 17 September 2015
PT-76 - with developer's answers

Today we are introducing a legendary amphibious soviet tank - the PT-76!

  • 16 September 2015
Q&A with developers

Dear Players! We present to you a set of Questions & Answers gathered from the War Thunder community on the social media network and forums.

  • 12 September 2015
Do 17 Z-2 & Z-7 - with developer's answers

Today, fans of German aviation will get to know two other models of the classic Luftwaffe twin-engined bomber Dornier 17, the improved Do 17 Z-2 and night fighter version Do 17 Z-7.

  • 11 September 2015
М26 Pershing with Т99 rocket launcher - with developer's answers

Today we are introducing a medium US tank - the M26 Pershing with T99 rocket launcher system - a premium vehicle, which will take its place at the 4th rank.

  • 9 September 2015
Matchmaking Improvements: Quantitative Restrictions

We are pleased to inform you that with the next Battle Ratings and Economy update in War Thunder we will expand the process of the matchmaker by introducing a new set of rules, which makes it possible to influence the build of the teams in all game modes.

  • 7 September 2015
Matchmaking Improvements: Quantitative Restrictions

We are pleased to inform you that with the next Battle Ratings and Economy update in War Thunder we will expand the process of the matchmaker by introducing a new set of rules, which makes it possible to influence the build of the teams in all game modes.

  • 7 September 2015