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Newsflash from IgroMir 2016! New ships and first look at Japanese Ground Forces!

Welcome, Pilots and Tankers! As you know, the Closed Beta of the War Thunder Naval Forces is planned to start very soon. But even besides the major development of the Knights of the Sea, the recent feature-rich content Update 1.63 ‘Desert Hunters’ and the approaching War Thunder birthday, there is still room for more innovation in War Thunder. We were already able to give a good surprise to the first visitors of Russia’s biggest gaming exhibition, IgroMir 2016, which is held these days in Moscow, and we are sure we’ll be able to amaze you as well. You can not participate? Not a big issue, we will tell you more here! Dark MGB — A fast patrol boat design originating in 1954.
Check video here! Why a “design”? That’s because the ships of the Dark-class essentially were a modular platform to accommodate different types of weapons. Our version will be the artillery version, called MGB for Motor Gun Boat. However, it only takes a small refurbishment to transform it into a MTB, a Motor Torpedo Boat. By now, we are sure you’ve already noticed the small size. Don’t let that deceive you! One of its cannons is a powerful 40mm Bofors L/60 autocannon - and if that’s not enough, there’s a QF 4.5-inch naval cannon just waiting to pack a nasty punch against any enemy! Still want more? The Dark-class MGB has a couple of Mark VII depth charges, as well. If, after all these amazing features, you are still not impressed, then how about the fact that this awkward-looking fat man can reach up to 40 knots (~74 km/h) thanks to his aluminium body. Furthermore, he comes with black protective paint and runs on diesel. Go ahead, try to set him on fire! One more line about that cannon, though. With a barrel featuring a staggering 113mm in diameter, it fires high-explosive shells at a rate out of this world - impressive 10 shots per minute. Imagine what will already happen to the enemy just after the first hit! Armoured Gunboat Project 186 — the bane of enemy boats.
Check video here! As a first note, that "armour" prefix in the boat’s classification is fully justified. The armour of the citadel allows it to resist not only fire from machine guns of all calibers, but is still effective even against hits of shells up to 20 mm. For a boat, that’s pretty impressive! Of course, it’s important not only to stay afloat after a hit, but also to deal some damage yourself. Everyone knows the turret of the T-34-85, which looks great on any vehicle. Luckily, on the Project 186, we get two of them! And although they were mounted as a temporary solution on the Project 186, before more specialized tools were to be installed, they were still capable of perfectly coping with any possible tasks. It’s a legit tank turret, no special changes - true to form in everything, even it’s 85mm caliber. To protect the vessel against air strikes, it was equipped with another 37mm cannon and four heavy DShK machine guns on rotating mounts. It’s strong, armoured - but sadly, it’s not very agile. Any commander of this mighty Soviet vessel is advised to train evasive maneuvers against enemy torpedos. If you master that, you’ll be able to destroy any enemy! The Closed Beta for the Naval Forces starts really soon. Did you already pre-order?

Now, to the surprise part we mentioned earlier. Finally, it is confirmed - Japanese ground vehicles will appear in War Thunder! And they are not just plans. Today, we can already present to you the very first tanks of the Japanese Ground Forces tree. Check them out!

Mitsubishi Type 95

九五式 “Ha-Go”. This vehicle by the full name of Mitsubishi Type 95 "Ha-Go" is a light Japanese tank originating from the mid 1930s. Initially, like all tanks from the 30’s, it was intended to support infantry assaults and cavalry charges and thus, in general, not designed to fight against other tanks. In war, however, reality dictates the conditions. Notable for this tank are his excellent maneuverability and speed, a rapid-firing cannon and light armour. This makes it a classic light tank and a perfect match for the early ranks of War Thunder. Let's see how it will perform in combat! Mitsubishi Type 97

九七式中戦車 "Shinhoto Chi-Ha". This vehicle is a little more serious of an enemy than the Ha-Go. According to the Japanese classification, this vehicle already is a medium tank, but going by the average weight of similar tanks of other countries, it’s still a light one. The Mitsubishi Type 97 was designed after the Japanese fought the Soviet Army near Khalkin-Gol, where the low efficiency of the Japanese tankettes to date became increasingly apparent. To approach this, engineers at Mitsubishi developed a new tank project with improved armor protection and a more spacious turret, allowing for the installation of a dedicated anti-tank cannon. The first modification presented was called “Shinhoto”, which literally means “new turret.” It was designed to fit a 47mm cannon, which was superior in all aspects to its predecessor. The strength of the gun mantled now reached a respectable 40mm. For the tankers of War Thunder, the Shinhoto will still be mostly a light tank, thus the use of corresponding tactics is advised. Always be on the move, don’t hesitate to take cover and avoid taking hits whenever possible. We have only outlined these new vehicles to you in this format, which the visitors of the IgroMir 2016 were lucky to see, as well. Naturally, you will be able to learn more about these and upcoming vehicles in future Developer Blogs, where we will show them with more screenshots and videos. So, as always, follow the news, stay connected on Social Media and - above all - stay tuned!

So, Japanese gets its army soon. Tankers, did you already familiarize yourself with the bomb loads of Japanese aircraft? About time!

[ 2016-10-02 12:51:06 CET ] [ Original post ]

War Thunder

Gaijin Entertainment Developer

Gaijin Entertainment Publisher

2013-08-15 Release

Simulation MMO Singleplayer Coop Tags

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The Game includes VR Support

Keyboard & mouse: 1

Gamepad support: 1

Seated: 1

Public Linux Depots:

War Thunder Linux [48.49 M]
War Thunder Content [32.31 G]
War Thunder - Ground Forces High-res Texture Pack (1945840) Depot [29.53 G]
War Thunder - Air Forces High-res Texture Pack (1945841) Depot [19.32 G]
War Thunder - Environment High-res Texture Pack (1945930) Depot [5.42 G]

Available DLCs:

War Thunder - Plagis' Spitfire LF Mk. IX
War Thunder - T29 Pack
War Thunder - Guards T-34 Pack
War Thunder - Ray Wetmore`s P-51D-10 Pack
War Thunder - Black Prince Pack
War Thunder - T-34-85E, 1945 Pack
War Thunder - M18 Black Cat Pack
War Thunder - Sergei Dolgushin's La-7 Pack
War Thunder - US Starter Pack
War Thunder - USSR Beginner's Pack
War Thunder - German Beginner's Pack
War Thunder - Huey Hog Pack
War Thunder - Haida Pack
War Thunder - British Beginner's Pack
War Thunder - Japanese Beginner's Pack
War Thunder - XM-1 General Motors Pack
War Thunder - Apache Pack
War Thunder - Leopard Pack
War Thunder - T-55AM-1 Pack
War Thunder - USA Pacific Campaign
War Thunder - Japanese Pacific Campaign
War Thunder - Italian Starter Pack
War Thunder - Japanese Starter Pack
War Thunder - British Starter Pack
War Thunder - USA Pacific Campaign (YP-38)
War Thunder - French Starter Pack
War Thunder - Black Friday Pack
War Thunder - T-72AV (TURMS-T) Pack
War Thunder - Black Shark Pack
War Thunder - German Fiat G.91 R/4 Pack
War Thunder - Reaper Pack
War Thunder - Rooikat 105 pack
War Thunder - Swedish Starter Pack
War Thunder - F-5C Pack
War Thunder - Su-7BMK Pack
War Thunder - MiG-21 SPS-K Pack

War Thunder is a free-to-play, cross-platform MMO combat game for Windows, Linux, Mac and PlayStation®4 dedicated to military vehicles used in and around World War II and the Korean War. In War Thunder, you can take part in major battles on land, in the air, and at sea, fighting with real players from all over the world in a continuously developing environment.

War Thunder already offers a highly detailed experience in military aviation and ground forces combat, giving players access to a Guinness World Record breaking number of aircraft, as well as an abundance of tanks and other combat vehicles - and the number is constantly rising.

You can feel the unmatched intensity of aerial dogfights in a fighter, the decisive power of commanding a heavy strategic bomber or the heat of battle in a ground attacker, delivering precision strikes against your enemies. Alternatively, you can join the spearhead of armoured vehicles, fighting for dominance over the battlefield on the ground: Man a heavy tank with impressive armour and firepower, use the maneuverability of a medium or light tank to your advantage, or support your team by screening the skies with your anti aircraft vehicle - the choice is yours!

In the future, the game will also allow players to ‘set sail’ by commanding a variety of warships in the fight over the control of the world’s oceans, giving the game a truly epic scale.

Master your vehicles through both upgrades and personal experience in an environment that is constantly expanding and rewarding the personal skill of the player. Organise your efforts in one of the countless player squadrons and become an ace pilot or tanker - or both! Our thriving and welcoming community of millions of players is also actively participating in the game’s ongoing development, offering custom content through War Thunder Live, such as skins, missions and even vehicles.

War Thunder has something for everyone. Play cooperative games with your friends on Windows PC, Linux, Mac or PlayStation 4 against AI, or squad up for a PvP battle in a difficulty setting matching your play style, ranging from Arcade to Simulator using Mouse and Keyboard, Gamepad or Joystick.

Features include:

An entire arsenal at your command - Over 500 highly detailed aircraft, tanks, and other combat vehicles crafted carefully from historical documents and surviving sources.
Right into the heat of battle - Intense PvP experiences in full-scale combat missions on various difficulty settings for all play styles and degrees of experience.
A single bullet can make a difference - A realistic damage system for aircraft and ground vehicles involving individual component durability instead of an overall health bar.
The true free to play experience - Download and play the game for free as much and as long as you like it. Support the ongoing development entirely at your own leisure.
Crossing the platform border - Seamless cross-platform gameplay between Windows PC, Linux, Mac and PlayStation®4 (more to come) with tens of thousands of players from all over the globe online at the same time.
Play together with your friends - Rich PvE content including historical and dynamic campaigns, solo missions, a mission editor and much more for single-player and cooperative gameplay.
Challenge the best of the best - Ever expanding tournament and clan battle systems, including ELO-based ranked matches as well as professionally organized events involving hundreds of players.
Theatrical beauty - Astonishing graphics, authentic sound effects and beautiful music creating an atmosphere to fully immerse yourself in.
Take matters in your own hands - Create custom content for War Thunder and share it on War Thunder Live, with the prospect of earning real money through the Revenue Share Partner System!
But wait, there is more! - Ever expanding and evolving environment, offering new and exciting content and features with every regular major update.

MINIMAL SETUPOS: Most modern 64bit Linux distributions
Processor: Dual-Core 2.4 GHzMemory: 4 GB RAM
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA 660 with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) / similar AMD with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months; the minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p) with Vulkan support.Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 40 GB available space
RECOMMENDED SETUPOS: Ubuntu 20.04 64bit
Processor: Intel Core i7Memory: 16 GB RAM
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA 1060 with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) / similar AMD (Radeon RX 570) with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) with Vulkan support.Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 95 GB available space

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