So here's the thing about War Thunder's screenshot competitions - they've been running these things forever, and somehow they're still finding new themes. This week? It's all about that winter wonderland vibe.
The 205th competition (yeah, you read that right - 205!) is calling for screenshots from any snowy environment in the game. Doesn't matter if you're bombing through a blizzard in your B-17, rolling across frozen tundra in a T-34, or somehow managing to sail through icy waters. If there's snow in the shot, you're golden. Or should I say... white?
What gets me is how many killer winter maps this game actually has. Finland, Frozen Pass, White Rock Fortress - there's no shortage of frosty battlegrounds to choose from. And honestly? Winter shots just hit different. Something about tank tracks in fresh snow or contrails against grey skies makes for some seriously cinematic moments. Plus, with all the visual updates they've rolled out over 2025, those snow effects are looking better than ever.
Pro tip from someone who's entered way too many of these contests: dawn and dusk lighting on snow maps is basically cheat mode for gorgeous screenshots. The way that golden hour light bounces off snow? Chef's kiss. Just saying.
If you're thinking about entering, now's the time. They usually run these competitions for about a week, and the community goes pretty hard with submissions. Last week's entries were apparently solid, so the bar's already set pretty high for this winter theme.
Riley
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