Gaijin Entertainment announces the appearance of a sailing fleet in the online game War Thunder. Legendary sailing ships armed with powerful cannons will clash in large-scale naval battles on the shores of distant islands and in the open ocean. The first test starts today and will last until the end of the weekend. All War Thunder players without exception will be able to take part in it.
Unlike tanks and aircraft, which appeared only in the 20th century, the history of warships began much earlier. The Golden Age of navigation fell at the turn of the 17th and 18th centuries, and it was the sailing fleet of this era that became the starting point for the development of ships in War Thunder.
The confrontation between the powers that fought for supremacy in the sea lasted for several centuries, and its re-creation has become a difficult and exciting task. Preparations for the appearance of a sailing fleet in War Thunder began back in 2015, when sea water simulation was added to the game, which not only looks like a real one, but also has realistic physics. In parallel with this, work was carried out on weather conditions, a necessary component for battles on sailing ships. A few days ago, a new technology for photorealistic calculation of the sky and clouds and a new weather system appeared in the game. Now the detailed cloud layer in the game stretches to the very horizon, and the weather can change dynamically - from complete calm to a fierce storm. In addition, the detailed object damage system that is a hallmark of War Thunder made it possible to recreate the nuances of armoring sailing ships that have not yet been seen in other games.
At the moment, the sailing fleet is available in the "Events" section, where battles take place according to the rules of Arcade battles on the shores of the lost archipelago. The ships of the 1st rank of the British branch are at the disposal of the players - the galleons “Golden Doe”. The rest of the ships of the Great Britain line below, as well as other playable nations, will become available in the game later.
Today, March 31, company Gaijin Entertainment announced the appearance of the sailing fleet in the online game War Thunder. Legendary sailing ships of the 17th and 18th centuries, armed with powerful cannons, will clash in large-scale naval battles on the shores of distant islands and in the open ocean. The first test starts on March 31 and will last until April 3. All War Thunder players without exception will be able to take part in it.
At the end of testing, developers plan to present a new mode "Open world", which will be provided to players for completing PvE tasks. Most of the tasks will repeat everything that the ships of those times did: fight pirates, escort valuable cargo and protect it from the same pirates, act as a thunderstorm on the seas and rob merchant ships.
The company has been preparing for this moment for a long time. Back in the past year, the creators of War Thunder have been hard at work on creating realistic sea water physics, as well as on its beautiful display. In addition, just recently the company reported that it has achieved significant success in creating a beautiful sky, as well as a dynamic change in the time of day. These developments made it possible to achieve the desired result in naval battles. In addition to the time of day, weather conditions will also change., from calm to a terrible storm.
At this time, the sailing flotilla is located in the "Events" section, naval battles take place according to the rules of Arcade Battles. At the location of the players, there are galleons "Golden Doe" from the British branch. Other ships and new lines of ships will appear in the near future.
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A pleasant gift for all fans of sea battles was made by the developers by arranging the first testing of the sailing fleet. And what else! Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum, dry rats! We are waiting for a real pirate adventure. All hands on deck!
Keep your tanks in the garage today and your planes in the hangar. After all, there was a unique opportunity to feel the romance of the sea with the first sailing fleet of His Royal Majesty, added the other day in order to search for the lost treasures of filibusters, and to test the boats in combat conditions.
We are waiting for amazing sea expanses near the cluster of islands. We will plow the ocean, conquering it with the power of our ship. On the way, we are waiting for untold riches, fun drinking parties and terrible dangers that will have to be overcome. But this is so, I added from myself.
In fact, players will have to face a fierce battle for a control point located next to a dangerous cape that has claimed the lives of more than a dozen ships.
All battles can be described something like this: two fleets of privateer ships appear opposite each other. The distance, of course, is observed, so no one will immediately let you go to the bottom of the sea. The number of ships in each team varies from 6 to 8. As soon as the solemn music has sounded, you can safely rush into battle.
True, there are certain problems with respawning: the ships of the allies appear quite close next to each other. And if a far from skillful captain is at the helm, then the probability of a side-to-side collision becomes maximum. Fortunately, the ramming system is not implemented at the most serious level, so when your back itches, you can safely rub against the hull of a friendly ship.
The shooting system is implemented quite interesting and not so simple. It will not be possible to one-shot an enemy ship, so those who worry all the time when their tank or plane is sent to the hangar from the first blow should be satisfied. To sink a ship, you will have to make 3-4 very targeted volleys. And sometimes there are problems with aiming guns, so at times they start looking in different directions, probably, seagulls flew past, but this awkward situation is corrected by a couple of mouse movements.
The handling of the ship was surprisingly good. Yes, the ship is very clumsy, it picks up speed not like a racing car, it is not always responsive to commands. And this is not due to the fact that the developers decided to cheat and not try hard. Vice versa. The physical model was implemented with an eye to reality: our ship will storm through the waves, it will not be possible to slow down quickly, since the sea also carries us. We will have difficulty maneuvering with lowered sails, resisting the movements of waves, etc. It feels like a real ship is in your hands. Ghost ship. Without people.
As mentioned earlier, we have to conquer the ocean on the ships of the British Empire. The times when the sailing fleet was still considered fashionable, and rum was considered the best drink. Let's not immediately reassure you and let's be honest that the whole variety of ships is limited to one single ship: "Golden Hind" ("Golden Doe"). Well, at least not a rubber boat, and thanks for that.
Now about the weather. Overboard there is a beautiful wave with a realistic model of water. In the sky, the sun shines brightly with three-dimensional light and clouds with saturated polygons float. Thus, our meteorologists came to the conclusion that the graphic component of the game looks decent. Happy sailing everyone!
And now the music news is on the air. Pirate adventure soundtracks are on the agenda. Just listen to these melodies. Wow, I already wanted rum. Sneaks up to the very chest of the dead man. And the voice acting. As if a seasoned pirate with a stuffed parrot on his shoulder flew out of a tavern in Tortuga and went to the recording studio in search of a drink. Atmospheric sounds, you will not say anything.
On this musical note, we will end our long voyage, mooring to our native port. Here, by the way, an old pirate who breeds snails walks around with a new tale that at the end of testing they will allegedly bring an open world with caravans, forts and complete freedom of action, and even add taverns with gigaliliters of rum and depraved courtesans. But the last nonsense, because the game is 12+...
Testing sailboats will last until the end of this weekend. Get out to sea quickly, or you won't make it in time. So that you don’t get lost along the way, just in case, I’ll say that the “shipping berth” is located in the hangar, the “Events” section.
After pirate adventures, the gray everyday paint of ground and air battles will return to the game. Let's hope that there is some truth in every joke, and there is very little left before the appearance of a real fleet. And yes, beware of the kraken, which is found in the surrounding waters, it is watching you.
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The first test of the War Thunder sailing fleet starts today! Ships are already in the game!
Pilots, tankers and sailors!
We are announcing the start of an open test of the War Thunder sailing fleet! Introducing the UK's first ship research line and inviting you to test yourself in the sea battles of the legendary ships of the golden age of navigation!
At the moment, the sailing fleet is available in the "Events" section, where battles take place according to the rules of Arcade Battles.
After testing this type of battles, we plan to add an “Open World” mode, which, unlike the existing one, will be completely controlled by players and is more PvE oriented. Players will have to unite against pirates randomly appearing on the map, protecting their merchant ships and caravans; themselves to attack ships carrying gold, or to make landings and attack forts. However, uniting in squadrons is not mandatory - by completing the task alone, the player will be able to keep the entire reward for himself.
The confrontation between the powers claiming to be the "mistress of the seas" lasted several centuries, and their reconstruction is a new interesting task for us. The groundwork for this was made by us last year - we added a simulation of sea water, which not only looks like a real one, but also has realistic physics. Another important environment for sailing ships is the air, the weather. A few days ago we already wrote about the new sky, about the new weather system. It allows you to recreate a detailed cloud layer up to the horizon, set several types of clouds, create dynamic weather changes and greatly improve the available options for atmospheric conditions: from complete calm to storm. In addition, our detailed object damage system, which is a hallmark of the project, will allow us to recreate the nuances of sailing ship armor that have not yet been seen in other games. The damage system will be especially interesting in battles involving other types of vehicles, such as firewalls.
"Golden Hind" ("Golden Doe") - at the time of departure from England, it was an unknown galleon, bearing the name "Pelican", on board of which was Francis Drake, not yet "sir" at all, but already attracted the attention of Queen Elizabeth with his successful actions against the Spaniards. Already during the voyage, which became around the world, the galleon was renamed the "Golden Doe". The ship, loaded with rich booty, saw the coast of England again only on November 5, 1580, arriving at the port of Plymouth, being the second ship after the Portuguese carrack "Victoria" to circumnavigate the world. And right in the port, Queen Elizabeth of England, having arrived on board the galleon, made Francis Drake a knight. According to some reports, the profit received for this campaign amounted to about 4700 percent, most of which went to the treasury.
HMS "Victory" ("Victory") is the most famous battleship of the first class in the world. This fame brought him the role of the flagship of Horatio Nelson in the battle of Trafalgar on October 21, 1805. It was on this ship that the famous signal "England expects everyone to do his duty" was raised. On the deck of the Victory, Nelson himself was mortally wounded by a French gunner from the battleship Redutable. The ship was built with over 6,000 trees, mostly oak, and cost £63,175, which is about $100 million by today's standards. At the moment it is the oldest operating ship in the world, which is also a museum in Portsmouth.
HMS "Shah" ("Shah") - an iron cruiser, sheathed in wood and copper, not protected by armor. Intended for service at remote stations. On May 29, 1877, the cruiser HMS Shah, together with the cruiser HMS Amethyst, took part in the battle with the Peruvian monitor Huascar, inflicting serious damage on the latter and forcing it to leave the battlefield. With "Shah" for the first time in combat conditions, a Whitehead torpedo was used, but to no avail.
HMS "Warrior" ("Warrior") is the top ship of the line. This is an armored frigate, which is the world's first armored ship built entirely of iron and designed for operations on the high seas. At the time of launching, his armor was invulnerable to any artillery of that time.
Pilots, tankers and sailors!We are announcing the start of an open test of the War Thunder sailing fleet! Introducing the UK's first ship research line and inviting you to test yourself in the sea battles of the legendary ships of the golden age of navigation!
At the moment, the sailing fleet is available in the "Events" section, where battles take place according to the rules of Arcade Battles
After testing this type of battles, we plan to add an “Open World” mode, which, unlike the existing one, will be completely controlled by players and is more PvE oriented. Players will have to unite against pirates randomly appearing on the map, protecting their merchant ships and caravans; themselves to attack ships carrying gold, or to make landings and attack forts. However, uniting in squadrons is not mandatory - by completing the task alone, the player will be able to keep the entire reward for himself.
The confrontation between the powers claiming to be the "mistress of the seas" lasted several centuries, and their reconstruction is a new interesting task for us. The groundwork for this was made by us last year - we addedsea water simulation , which not only looks like a real one, but also has realistic physics. Another important environment for sailing ships is the air, the weather. A few days ago we wrote aboutnew sky , about the new weather system. It allows you to recreate a detailed cloud layer up to the horizon, set several types of clouds, create dynamic weather changes and greatly improve the available options for atmospheric conditions: from complete calm to storm. In addition, our detailed object damage system, which is a hallmark of the project, will allow us to recreate the nuances of sailing ship armor that have not yet been seen in other games. The damage system will be especially interesting in battles involving other types of vehicles, such as firewalls.
And now more about the UK sailing fleet and some of its ships:
"Golden Hind"(“Golden Doe”) - at the time of departure from England, it was an unknown galleon that bore the namePelican, on board which was Francis Drake, not yet "sir" at all, but already attracting the attention of Queen Elizabeth with his successful actions against the Spaniards. Already during the voyage, which became around the world, the galleon was renamed the "Golden Doe". The ship, loaded with rich booty, saw the coast of England again only on November 5, 1580, arriving at the port of Plymouth, being the second ship after the Portuguese caraccaVictoriawho have traveled around the world. And right in the port, Queen Elizabeth of England, having arrived on board the galleon, made Francis Drake a knight. According to some reports, the profit received for this campaign amounted to about 4700 percent, most of which went to the treasury.
HMS "Victory"- the most famous battleship of the first class in the world. This fame brought him the role of the flagship of Horatio Nelson in the battle of Trafalgar on October 21, 1805. It was on this ship that the famous signal "England expects everyone to do his duty" was raised. On deckVictoryFrench gunner from a ship of the lineredutableNelson himself was mortally wounded. The ship was built with over 6,000 trees, mostly oak, and cost £63,175, which is about $100 million by today's standards. At the moment it is the oldest operating ship in the world, which is also a museum in Portsmouth.
HMS" Shah "
(“Shah”) - an iron cruiser, sheathed in wood and copper, not protected by armor. Intended for service at remote stations. 29 May 1877 cruiser HMSShahalong with the cruiser HMSAmethystparticipated in the battle with the Peruvian monitorHuascar, inflicting serious damage on the latter and forcing him to leave the battlefield. WithShahfor the first time in combat conditions, a Whitehead torpedo was used, but to no avail.
HMS Warrior(“Warrior”) is the top ship of the line. This is an armored frigate, which is the world's first armored ship built entirely of iron and designed for operations on the high seas. At the time of launching, his armor was invulnerable to any artillery of that time.
The ship had both a steam plant and sails, which allowed it to perform tasks efficiently in any weather.
