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World of Warplanes

Update 2.1.31


Pilots!

On December 18, from 08:00 to 12:00 UTC, the servers will undergo maintenance to deploy Update 2.1.31.


New Supply Crate




A new Holiday Supply Crate will become available exclusively for the upcoming winter event.

These supply crates contain gold and days of Premium account, Premium aircraft, valuable equipment, consumables, and materials. They are also guaranteed to drop rare and valuable items upon opening the 25th, 50th, 75th, and 100th supply crates.

Festive Hangar



We've decorated the Airbase Hangar for the upcoming winter season. This design will be enabled for all players at the start of the Holiday Maneuvers event.

New Achievements



Three new achievements can be earned during the upcoming winter event.

New Emblem



A new festive emblem will be available to earn during the Holiday Maneuvers event.

Bug Fixes and Other Changes




  • We identified and fixed the underlying issue that could prevent several aircraft from switching to the Specialist configuration. This issue should not occur in the future. We urge any players affected by this issue to contact Support so their aircraft can be fixed.
  • The Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-3 and the Supermarine Spitfire Mk Ia will no longer be among the discounted aircraft during regular discount events. These aircraft are dedicated to the annual commemoration of the Battle of Dunkirk and can only be obtained during this time.
  • The bombs carried by the Mitsubishi J4M Senden will have the same damage parameters in Specialist and Stock configurations.

Operation Serpegatto

Pilots!

From November 14 through December 15, join the event to get a brand-new heavy fighter, the Savoia-Marchetti SM.91!

General information


The Operation Serpegatto event will run from November 14 through December 15. The event will be divided into four stages—each stage contains two identical phases, where you'll have to fight in several battle modes: Bomber Escort, Conquest, and Attrition.

Only aircraft of Tiers IV-X can take part in the event.



  • First phase of each stage: from Thursday 15:00 UTC till Friday 21:00 UTC.
  • Second phase of each stage: from Saturday 15:00 UTC till Sunday 21:00 UTC.

Note: daily missions can be completed only in the Conquest mode.



Missions



During each phase, you will have to complete:

  • Three personal missions for each aircraft type. For completing them, you'll earn gold and our special supply crates.
  • One global mission for all players. Completing this mission will double the number of supply crates you've earned for completing personal missions.

The progress of personal and global missions is reset after the completion of each phase.


Supply crates will double only for those players who made at least a miminum contribution to the global mission's progress.


Stage I:




Phase 1:
From November 14, 15:00 UTC to November 15, 21:00 UTC.
Phase 2:
From November 16, 15:00 UTC to November 17, 21:00 UTC.
Battle mode: Attrition

Stage II:



Phase 1:
From November 21, 15:00 UTC to November 22, 21:00 UTC.
Phase 2:
From November 23, 15:00 UTC to November 24, 21:00 UTC.
Battle mode: Bomber Escort

Stage III:



Phase 1:
From November 28, 15:00 UTC to November 29, 21:00 UTC.
Phase 2:
From November 30, 15:00 UTC to December 01, 21:00 UTC.
Battle mode: Conquest

Stage IV:




Phase 1:
From December 05, 15:00 UTC to December 06, 21:00 UTC.
Phase 2:
From December 07, 15:00 UTC to December 08, 21:00 UTC.
Battle mode: Attrition

Supply Crate Rewards



  • Premium aircraft
  • Operation order to obtain the brand-new Savoia-Marchetti SM.91 Italian Tier VII heavy fighter
  • Stock Experimental equipment (periods I-III)
  • Gold
  • Days of Premium Account
  • Equipment (Improved, Advanced, Ultimate; periods II-III)
  • Pilots and gunners with free skill points
  • Hangar slots
  • Free XP
  • Consumables (period II-III)
  • Materials

You can purchase two supply crates per day. One supply crate costs 1,000 gold.

Operation orders November be completed at any time until the event is over. Please note that the operation orders cannot be reactivated after December 13 at 11:20 CEST (UTC+2).

All the unopened event supply crates will be converted to Unique Supply Crates on December 13 at 11:20 UTC.

Get Airborne!

Update 2.1.30


Pilots!

On November 13, from 08:00 to 12:00 UTC, the servers will undergo maintenance to deploy Update 2.1.30.


New Aircraft




Update 2.1.30 introduces a brand-new reward aircraft–the American Tier VIII bomber Douglas XB-42 Mixmaster.

The Douglas XB-42 Mixmaster was an independent proposal by the manufacturer to design a long-range heavy bomber with a range similar to the Boeing B-29 Superfortress. This was achieved by placing two engines inside the fuselage and installing a pair of contra-rotating propellers in the tail in a pusher configuration. This design drastically reduced aerodynamic drag, which resulted in high speed, good altitude performance, and extended operational range. Two prototypes of the XB-42 were built and tested extensively, but the advent of the jet era caused the USAAF to put the project aside.

In World of Warplanes, the Douglas XB-42 Mixmaster is a Tier VIII bomber with good speed and altitude characteristics, carrying a large bomb load of twelve 500-pound bombs, released in three salvos. Its reasonably quick bomb reload time allows the XB-42 to engage in tactical bombing, traversing between targets and arriving at them with a full rack. A good rate of climb and a high operational ceiling offer safety from most hunters. All this provides for a more dynamic and engaged bomber gameplay than most players are used to.

To earn this aircraft, you'll need to participate in an upcoming game event.

New Event



Added various graphical assets for the upcoming game event.

New Supply Crate



Added a new supply crate that will become available during the upcoming game event.

New Achievement



Added a new achievement that can be earned during the upcoming event.

New Emblem



Added a new emblem dedicated to the 11th anniversary of World of Warplanes.

Bug Fixes and Other Changes




  • Fixed a visual issue with the direction of propeller rotation on the Mitsubishi G4M2.
  • Fixed some localization errors.
  • Fixed an issue that caused mission descriptions to display incorrectly when a player had no suitable aircraft to complete the mission.
  • Fixed an issue with reward listings in mission descriptions that caused only one achievement to be shown.
  • Fixed UI issues that occurred when researching and purchasing the Specialist configuration.

Emma Vogel: Soaring Eagle


Pilots!



From October 14 at 11:20 UTC to November 4 at 11:20 UTC, a chain of 20 missions awaits you. Complete them to receive Emma Vogel, a unique German pilot trained for the Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D, and other valuable rewards!

More about pilot skills:


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[td]Avatar[/td]
[td]Name[/td]
[td]Nation[/td]
[td]Specialization[/td]
[td]Number of skill points[/td]
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[tr]
[td][/td]
[td]Emma Vogel[/td]
[td] Germany[/td]
[td]Trained for the Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D[/td]
[td]5 skill points
(2 unique + 3 free)[/td]
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Unique skills


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[tr]
[td]

Fw 190 D Master


[/td]
[td]

  • +10% boost duration

  • +10% range of forward-firing offensive armament

  • +40% effect of equipment on aircraft HP and resistance to critical damage

  • Only for the Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D

  • This skill replaces the standard Protection Expert skill and includes all of its bonuses


[/td]
[/tr]
[tr]
[td]

High-Altitude Maneuvering


[/td]
[td]

  • +10% acceleration in a dive
  • +10% controllability in a dive
  • +5% maneuverability in pitch
  • -5% stall speed
  • This skill replaces the standard Eagle-Eyed skill

[/td]
[/tr]
[/table]

Note:

  • You may skip marathon missions by purchasing certificates in the Premium Shop.

  • Only Tier IV–X aircraft can take part in the event.


Find out the complete list of missions and rewards here.

Get airborne!

Update 2.1.29


Pilots!

On September 11, from 08:00 to 12:00 UTC, the servers will undergo maintenance to deploy Update 2.1.29.


New Aircraft




Update 2.1.29 introduces a brand-new reward aircraft–the Italian Tier VII heavy fighter Savoia-Marchetti SM.91.

Designed in 1942 for the Regia Aeronautica Italiana, this heavy fighter was one of the most advanced at the time. It featured an all-metal fuselage and wings that provided maximum rigidity for better performance. The aircraft was powered by two ubiquitous Daimler-Benz DB 605 engines (produced by Fiat under license). The main strength of its design was the armament: the SM.91 boasted five 20 mm MG 151/20 autocannons, three mounted in the nose cowling and two more—near the wing roots. The aircraft's defensive capability was provided by a small turret with another MG 151. Two prototypes were produced and undergoing testing until they were passed into German possession in 1943 and eventually lost.

In World of Warplanes, Savoia-Marchetti SM.91 is a Tier VII Italian heavy fighter (belonging to the European meta-nation). The SM.91 is not the fastest or most maneuverable of its peers, but it has great altitude characteristics. The autocannon battery combines a good rate of fire and solid damage, is relatively easy to aim, and provides a convenient firing pattern between accurate nose-mounted cannons and the wider firing line of the wing-mounted ones. Overall, this makes it an excellent warplane for boom-and-zoom tactics and strafing runs. The SM.91 also carries a small bomb load that can be employed for pinpoint strikes on AA positions or smaller ground targets.

To earn this aircraft, you'll need to participate in an upcoming game event.

New Unique Pilot



Meet Emma Vogel, a new unique German pilot for the Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D! More details about her skills will be revealed later.

New Paint Schemes



New paint schemes were added for the following aircraft:

  • Lavochkin La-15
  • Myasishchev RB-17
  • Saab J 21RB
  • Shenyang JL-1A-37
  • Tupolev Tu-10

They have the following characteristics:

  • Concealment: +20%
  • Resistance to damage from AA guns: +10%
  • Resistance to damage from gunners: +5%
  • Aircraft XP: +8%

New Achievements




  • New achievements have been added. They can be earned during the upcoming events.
  • From this point forward, every player who completes our long-term game events will receive the Marathon Runner achievement. This is a series achievement—every subsequent completion of a new event will be added to the counter on achievement's icon in the player profile. It is not retroactive and will not cover any previously completed events.

New Emblems



New emblems were added to mark the anniversary of the U.S. Air Force, the first breaking of the sound barrier, and the upcoming major game event. You will have an opportunity to earn them in the future game events.

Bug Fixes and Other Changes




  • The window for supply crate contents will now show what materials you'll find when opening supply crates.
  • On the McDonnell XP-67 Moonbat, we corrected the marks reflecting the number of destroyed enemy aircraft and ground targets.
  • We fixed UI issues that caused the Specialist tab to behave erratically.
  • We fixed the tooltip that appears when hovering over the crew member icon in the right-side panel of the Hangar.
  • Some other interface fixes and improvements were made too.

Wind of Fuji: Start Your Engines!

Pilots!

From August 2 at 11:20 UTC to August 30 at 11:20 UTC, a chain of 30 missions awaits you. For their completion, you'll receive a new aircraft— the Japanese Tier VII bomber Mitsubishi G4M2 Model 24—and other valuable rewards!

A staple of the Imperial Japanese Navy's bomber operations, this was one of the most effective and widely used medium bombers of World War II. Virtually every battle in the Pacific saw participation from the G4M, which the U.S. pilots and soldiers had nicknamed Betty. The first models also carried more sinister nicknames from Japanese pilots, who called them the G4M Hamaki (cigar), and American counterparts, who referred to them as the Flying Lighter—both denoting their propensity to easily catch fire. The G4M2 model was improved significantly in terms of aircraft and crew survivability, including self-sealing fuel tanks, armor panels in crew compartments, and much stronger defensive armament.

Mitsubishi G4M2 in World of Warplanes is a slow but rather durable bomber with heavy defensive armament, including two 20 mm autocannons that cover the upper and aft hemispheres. The G4M2's bomb load consists of four 250 kg bombs with a relatively quick reload period, so it doesn't need to disengage from its main activity for long periods of time.

Note:
You may skip missions of the marathon by purchasing certificates in the Premium Shop.
Only Tier IV–X aircraft can take part in the event.

You can find more details about the chain of missions on our official portal!

Keep completing marathon missions on your favorite warbirds to grab all the event's rewards! Don't have time to complete all the missions? Just visit the Premium Shop and purchase certificates to speed up the completion of the in-game event!

Wings of Liberty: Start Your Engines!

Pilots!

From July 4 at 13:20 CEST to August 1 at 13:20 CEST (UTC+2), a chain of 30 missions awaits you. For their completion, you'll receive a new aircraft— the American Tier VII multirole fighter Chance-Vought XF4U-6 Corsair—and other valuable rewards!

This modification is based on the regular late-model Corsair, but packs even more punch! The XF4U-6, also known as XAU-1, was adapted to serve as a ground attack and close air support aircraft during the Korean War. Its four 20 mm cannons pose a serious threat to both aerial and ground targets, while a whole battery consisting of ten rockets will easily deliver a killing blow.

Note:
You may skip missions of the marathon by purchasing certificates in the Premium Shop.
Only Tier IV–X aircraft can take part in the event.

You can find more details about the chain of missions on our official portal!

Keep completing marathon missions on your favorite warbirds to grab all the event's rewards! Don't have time to complete all the missions? Just visit the Premium Shop and purchase certificates to speed up the completion of the in-game event!

Update 2.1.28


Pilots!

On June 26, from 08:00 to 12:00 UTC, the servers will undergo maintenance to deploy Update 2.1.28.


New Aircraft




Update 2.1.28 introduces a brand-new reward aircraft–the Japanese Tier VII bomber Mitsubishi G4M2.

A staple of the Imperial Japanese Navy's bomber operations, this was one of the most effective and widely used medium bombers of World War II. Virtually every battle in the Pacific saw participation from the G4M, which the U.S. pilots and soldiers had nicknamed Betty. The first models also carried more sinister nicknames from Japanese pilots, who called them the G4M Hamaki (cigar), and American counterparts, who referred to them as the Flying Lighter—both denoting their propensity to easily catch fire. The G4M2 model was improved significantly in terms of aircraft and crew survivability, including self-sealing fuel tanks, armor panels in crew compartments, and much stronger defensive armament.

Mitsubishi G4M2 in World of Warplanes is a slow but rather durable bomber with heavy defensive armament, including two 20 mm autocannons that cover the upper and aft hemispheres. The G4M2's bomb load consists of four 250 kg bombs with a relatively quick reload period, so it doesn't need to disengage from its main activity for long periods of time.

To earn it, you'll need to participate in an upcoming game event.

New Paint Scheme



Added a new paint scheme for the North American P-82B Twin Mustang. It has the following characteristics:

  • Concealment: +20%
  • Resistance to damage from AA guns: +10%
  • Resistance to damage from gunners: +5%
  • Aircraft XP: +8%

New Achievements



New achievements were added that can be earned during the upcoming events.

New Emblems



We added new emblems for the Wargaming's 2024 anniversary and the upcoming major game event. You will have an opportunity to earn them in future game events.

Bug Fixes and Other Changes




  • The turret gun model of the Junkers Ju 87 D-5 Stuka has been remade and is now historically accurate.
  • The Supply Crate has been renamed to Common Supply Crate to minimize confusion when referring to supply crates in general.
  • UI issues that caused the Specialist tab to behave erratically have been fixed.
  • Aircraft icons have been returned to the Free XP conversion menu.
  • Multiple other UI fixes and improvements have been made.

Gathering Storm

Pilots!

From May 9 to June 9, join the event and get a brand-new fighter, the Hawker Tempest Mk. V (PV)!

General information


The Gathering Storm event will last from May 9 to June 9. The event will be divided into four stages—each stage will contain two identical phases, during which you will have to fight in several battle modes: Bomber Escort, Conquest, and Attrition.

Only aircraft of Tiers IV-X can take part in the event.



  • First phase of each stage: from Thursday 15:00 UTC till Friday 21:00 UTC.
  • Second phase of each stage: from Saturday 15:00 UTC till Sunday 21:00 UTC.

Note: daily missions can be completed only in the Conquest mode.



Missions



During each phase, you will have to complete:

  • Three personal missions for each aircraft type. For completing them, you'll earn gold and our special supply crates.
  • One global mission for all players. Completing this mission will double the number of supply crates you've earned for completing personal missions.

The progress of personal and global missions is reset after the completion of each phase.


Supply crates will double only for those players who made at least a miminum contribution to the global mission's progress.


Stage I:




Phase 1:
From May 9, 15:00 UTC to May 10, 21:00 UTC.
Phase 2:
From May 11, 15:00 UTC to May 12, 21:00 UTC.
Battle mode: Bomber Escort

Stage II:



Phase 1:
From May 16, 15:00 UTC to May 17, 21:00 UTC.
Phase 2:
From May 18, 15:00 UTC to May 19, 21:00 UTC.
Battle mode: Conquest

Stage III:



Phase 1:
From May 23, 15:00 UTC to May 24, 21:00 UTC.
Phase 2:
From May 25, 15:00 UTC to May 26, 21:00 UTC.
Battle mode: Attrition

Stage IV:




Phase 1:
From May 30, 15:00 UTC to May 31, 21:00 UTC.
Phase 2:
From June 1, 15:00 UTC to June 2, 21:00 UTC.
Battle mode: Bomber Escort

Supply Crate Rewards



  • Premium aircraft
  • Operation order to obtain the brand-new Hawker Tempest Mk. V (PV) British Tier VIII fighter
  • Stock Experimental equipment (periods I-III)
  • Gold
  • Days of Premium Account
  • Equipment (Improved, Advanced, Ultimate; periods II-III)
  • Pilots and gunners with free skill points
  • Hangar slots
  • Free XP
  • Consumables (period II-III)
  • Materials

You can purchase two supply crates per day. One supply crate costs 1,000 gold.

Operation orders may be completed at any time until the event is over. Please note that the operation orders cannot be reactivated after June 7 at 11:20 CEST (UTC+2).

All the unopened event supply crates will be converted to Unique Supply Crates on June 7 at 11:20 UTC.

Update 2.1.27


Pilots!

On May 2, from 08:00 to 12:00 UTC, the servers will undergo maintenance to deploy Update 2.1.27.


New Aircraft




Update 2.1.27 introduces a brand-new reward aircraft–the American Tier VII multirole fighter Chance-Vought XF4U-6 Corsair.

This modification is based on the regular late-model Corsair but packs even more punch! The XF4U-6, also known as XAU-1, was adapted to serve as a ground attack and close air support aircraft during the Korean War. Its four 20 mm cannons pose a serious threat to both aerial and ground targets, while a whole battery consisting of ten rockets will easily deliver a killing blow.

To earn it, you'll need to participate in an upcoming game event.

New Event



Various graphical assets for the upcoming game event were added.

New Supply Crate



We added a new supply crate that will become available during the upcoming game event.

New Unique Pilot



Added a new unique pilot for the Republic P-47N Thunderbolt. More details on his skills and how he can be earned will be revealed at a later date.

New Paint Scheme



Added a new paint scheme for the Republic P-47N Thunderbolt. It has the following characteristics:

  • Concealment: +20%
  • Resistance to damage from AA guns: +10%
  • Resistance to damage from gunners: +5%
  • Aircraft XP: +8%

New Achievement



A new achievement was added for the upcoming event.

New Emblems



New emblems dedicated to Victory in Europe Day 2024, this year's anniversary of Operation Overlord (D-Day), and the U.S. Independence Day were added. You will have an opportunity to earn them in future game events.

Bug Fixes




  • Experimental Light-Weight Power Units (Periods I and III) have been configured.
  • Names of several aircraft modules in Specialist configuration have been corrected.
  • Several issues with the Hangar interface have been resolved.
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