ARTICLE
VIEWS
In arcade tank battles, the player gets a third-person
view (similar in realistic tank battles) so that the player
has a better situational awareness. In addition, when
an enemy is spotted, the name, tank type and range
are also shown on the tag. Players can select and track
the opponent tank as well, similar to an air battle.
REALISTIC TANK BATTLES
Realistic tank battles are a step-up from arcade
tank battles, removing the aim assist features and
tweaking the aerial mode by having a Spawn Points
system, although other features remain the same.
red indicates that the round will not penetrate. The
crosshair is also adjusted for the drop of the rounds due
to gravity, thus aiming the tank gun is a much simpler
affair, though shells may still deviate slightly in flight, so
“THE GUN SIGHT ALSO
HAS A RANGEFINDER
(ON THE RIGHT HAND
SIDE OF THE SCOPE)
THAT TELLS YOU THE
RANGE FROM THE
TANK TO WHERE
IT IS POINTING”
are not guaranteed to land precisely on the crosshair.
MATCHMAKING
The gun sight also has a rangefinder (on the right hand
side of the scope) that tells you the range from the tank
As of version 1.45, the matchmaking for realistic and
to where it is pointing, as well as the armor thickness
simulator tank battles are done using the highest
and armor angle that the crosshair is currently on.
ranked vehicle in your lineup, grouping players with
24 // War Thunder Community Magazine
The GameOn Magazine