So War Thunder's kicking off 2025 with their 204th screenshot competition, and this time they want explosions. Big ones, small ones, whatever you've got as long as something's blowing up.
Here's the thing - they're specifically asking for "moments of action." That means your perfectly timed bomb drops, those satisfying direct hits with naval guns, or that split second when your tank shell connects with its target. Basically, if it goes boom and looks cool, they want to see it.
I've been playing War Thunder for years now, and honestly, some of my best screenshots have come from those chaotic moments where everything's exploding around you. There's something about catching that perfect frame where a bomber's payload hits the ground or when a battleship unleashes a full broadside. The game's actually pretty gorgeous when stuff's blowing up, which sounds weird to say but it's true.
If you're thinking about entering, now's probably a good time to hop into some matches and start hunting for those explosive moments. Naval battles tend to give you those dramatic salvos they mentioned, but don't sleep on ground battles either. A well-placed artillery strike or a tank getting ammo-racked can look just as impressive.
Wonder what the prize pool looks like this time around. They usually throw in some Golden Eagles or premium time, which never hurts. Either way, might as well give it a shot if you're playing anyway, right?
Riley
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