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Hi guys Gaijin brought us a new set of interesting changes and updates in the War Thunder game, lets dive in together.
Graphics & Core Features:
- Ray Tracing implementation and new graphics settings
- Enhanced test map with BR-appropriate spawn height adjustments
- Multiple new visual effects
- “Abandoned Factory” map overhaul with interactive rail cars
- New modern aircraft airfield
Changes to Nations Forces
🇺🇸 United States Forces: The F-117 enters as a squadron vehicle (BR 8.7 air/10.0 ground) with dual bomb capacity. Additional vehicles include T77E1 (BR 3.7), Skink (BR 5.3), and F-15E (BR 13.7 air/12.7 ground). HSTV-L and LAV receive enhanced model detail. Airfield defense updates replace Roland with Patriot systems.
🇩🇪 German Forces: Ju-288C receives upgraded 2x 2500kg bomb capacity. Early Fw-190 variants feature new detailed cockpits. New additions include Osa-AKM (BR 10.3, 6 missiles), Lynx (BR 7.3), and premium Su-22M4 WTD61.
🇷🇺 Russian Forces: Premium event vehicle KV-7 (U-13) arrives at BR 4.0, alongside Su-34 (BR 13.3 air). New guided munitions include Grom-1 (rocket-powered) and Grom-2 glide bombs, featuring 120km range and 400s GNSS guidance. Object 140 joins as premium (BR 8.3), with Mi-8 AMTSh-VN helicopter and Osa-AKM (BR 10.3).
🇬🇧 British Forces: Ram II (BR 3.7 premium), Scimitar (BR 7.7), and Tornado GR.4 (BR 12.3) with Brimstone missiles join the ranks. Additional vehicles include 🇿🇦 Super Hind (BR 10.3, squadron vehicle) and 🇮🇳 Osa-AKM (BR 10.3).
🇨🇳🇵🇰 Chinese/Pakistani Forces: PLZ05 self-propelled artillery (BR 7.7) features laser rangefinder. Line-up expands with Mirage 2000-5Ei and 🇵🇰 Mi-35M (9000 GE premium).
🇯🇵 Japanese Forces: Harrier AV-8S 🇯🇵🇹🇭 (BR 9.7) and ICV IFV prototype (BR 9.7) join the tech tree, with the latter being a prototype version of existing squadron vehicle.
🇮🇹 Italian Forces: MS 444 premium vessel (BR 2.7) and 🇷🇴 Osa-AKM (BR 10.3) strengthen the lineup.
🇫🇷 French Forces: Dunkerque/Dunkirk naval vessel (BR 7.0), Mirage 2000D-RMV, and 🇳🇱 Leopard series (2A4NL/2A5NL/2A6NL) expand French options.
🇸🇪 Swedish Forces: 🇫🇮 BMP-2MD (BR 8.7) arrives as squadron vehicle, featuring 2nd gen thermals but no missiles. JA37DI F21 Viggen appears in both premium and tech tree variants (BR 13.0).
🇮🇱 Israeli Forces: Sabra Mk.1 (BR 10.0) joins as Patton modification with 120mm gun (589mm penetration). F-15I Ra’am arrives at BR 13.7 air/12.7 ground.
New Gameplay Mechanics: Advanced gun depression system implementation affects tanks like Leopard series and Tiran 6, realistically modeling obstacles including external storage interference with turret rotation and gun depression.
Supply System:
- Deployable supply crates for stationary positions
- Ammunition resupply functionality
- Limited to specific vehicles (AA systems and missile platforms)
Additional Features:
- Night battle adjustments: flare removal and stock NVD for equipped vehicles
- WWII-era US tank crew uniforms
- Enhanced damage replay system showing: • Impact position • Shell trajectory • Component damage analysis
