Gaijin Entertainment has officially deployed Major Update 1.23, titled “Tropic Raid,” for War Thunder Mobile. This milestone update kicks off Season 31, introducing a wealth of content ranging from high-tier modern armor to long-awaited quality-of-life features like the Battle Replay system.
Whether you are a veteran tanker or an ace pilot, “Tropic Raid” offers significant changes to the mobile combat experience. Here is the breakdown of the major additions.
🏝️ New Map: Tropical Cliffs The update expands the aerial theater with Tropical Cliffs, a visually stunning new map designed for high-intensity dogfights.
Terrain: Characterized by massive limestone pillars and lush greenery.
Strategy: The verticality of the cliffs offers unique opportunities for pilots to use terrain masking to break missile locks or escape tailing enemies in low-altitude maneuvers.
🛡️ New Ground Force Reinforcements Two highly anticipated modern Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) make their debut, strengthening the high-tier lineups:
PUMA VJTF (Germany): A state-of-the-art Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) optimized for the Very High Readiness Joint Task Force. It features exceptional mobility and an advanced fire control system, making it a “glass cannon” capable of shredding light targets and helicopters.
Ariete PSO (Italy): The Peace Support Operation variant of the Italian flagship tank. It comes equipped with reinforced composite armor packages on the hull and turret sides, specifically designed to increase survivability against HEAT charges and urban combat threats.
🎥 Feature Spotlight: Battle Replays One of the most requested community features is finally here. The Battle Replay function allows players to:
Analyze Gameplay: Review your movements and shots from multiple angles to improve your strategy.
Verify Hits: Better understand the game’s complex “X-Ray” damage model and where shells impacted.
Content Creation: Easier tools for players to record cinematic clips of their best kills for social media.
📈 Season 31: “Tropic Raid” Battle Pass With the start of the new season, players can progress through the Battle Pass to unlock:
Exclusive Camouflage: Tropical-themed skins for both naval and ground vehicles.
Premium Platoon: A specialized platoon featuring the PUMA VJTF is available as the top-tier reward for dedicated players.
Economy Tweaks: Minor adjustments to Silver Lions and Research Point (RP) gains for mid-tier naval battles to ensure a smoother progression.