“War Thunder”, video game where he earns an argument that deserves more than one military document
propaganda‘Thunder War’It was developed by Gaijin Entertainment, Military fighting simulation It is free and allows players to try planes, tanks and ships from different ages with a Deficient level of details. But there is a problem: some users take this “realistic” seriously … to the point that they have Real military documents studded In game forums.
What happens in “War Thunder” forums?
Since 2021, the official forums of the game have been the stage of many surreal incidents. UsersIn the middle of the hot discussions about whether the tank is going better than another or if a specific plane radar should be discovered more distance, Confidential documents were published Or restricted to prove that it is right. Because of course, who needs arguments when you can show a Secret plane Who is 2 competitor?
One of the latest cases, in December 2024, included the nomination of technical information about the CAPTOR-E Radar in Eurofighter Typhoon. It was published by an Italian player as if it were the pasta recipe, until the Ministry of Defense discovered the document and was forced to erase the post. clearly, The user ended with expulsion From the web. Although he might have gone with a smile of thinking: “I won the discussion.”
“We were affected the first time that it happened.”
The developer has made clear on multiple occasions that are not used tip To develop the game, and that anything classified is strictly prohibited in forums. Come, if you are going to provide the documents, it is better to agree to the public reading … or at least you do not have the “secret” seal on the cover.
“We were shocked,” Yudintsev admitted in an interview with “Euronews” to remember the first time that a document classified in the forums has been published. “We knew that the players were enthusiastic, but we never thought that they would go away To support your arguments. These raised serious security concerns, especially for employees and players in affected countries such as the United Kingdom or France. “
Regarding the actions taken, YudinTsev confirms this method that it does not modify or remove the content of the game Based on these leaks. “Any classified document is eliminated From our servers, our development team cannot reach them. In addition, we only use information from legal and verified sources. The classified documents, by definition, cannot be verified, or sufficient for development. “
One of the reasons for this phenomenon, according to YudinTsev, is the obsession with players for artistic accuracy. “Our game is known for its realism. The results of the battles in “War Thunder” depend on the real capabilities of vehicles. This leads to showing some players Some tanks or projectiles work in a specific way, because any change directly affects the performance of the game. “
Although the identity of the filters is unknown, they cover vehicles Popular from different countriesWithout favoritism. Without going further, on March 24, the F-14D flight guide was leaked and removed USA But even in an operational state in Iran. Although this is not considered a nomination at all, since the evidence is connected to the Internet, it has not been completely disclosed.
Surrectional nominations and preventive measures
Among the most surprising and most frequent cases Eurofighter Typhoon Da7It was repeatedly published in the forums. “This came again to the forums again and again from different accounts, and We had to eliminate it again and againAnd ban your friends and friends. “For YudinTsev, this condition is” more absurd and palm, “according to this method.
“This particular guide is easily available online No one closes the websites you host. “The founder also highlights the Calingger 2 nomination, a British combat car, which was filtered by a real tank driver. “It is difficult to understand how someone will do this situation like this.”“Euronews”.
In fact, on several occasions, they had to publicly go out to stop raising the classified information: “Please stop downloading secret documents. We cannot use it, as you enter into a state of chaosIt is a digital equivalent to ask at a party that no one draws a pistol to compare the caliber.
There is almost tragic thing in all of this. Mania’s obsession with “War Thunder” is that the most passionate players are ready Cross the legitimacy line To prove that your favorite tank must have another degree of mile in the front shield. It seems as if in the chess championship, someone has directed spy satellite aircraft to justify the Bishop or the tower.
The story is periodic: The documents appear, the supervisors delete them, and the user wins the ban and publishes the media with no ratification. Life cycle … Military version online. Meanwhile, Gaejin continues to work to keep the game as loyal Without the need to enter a real war room. And the players, well, I hope they start distinguishing between “winning an online discussion” and “committing a crime.”
Real cases of leaks in “War Thunder”
- Combat car Challenger 2 (UK, July 2021): A user, is supposed to be a member of the British forces, participated in technical evidence with secret information Proof that the tank shield was badly represented In the game. Jaejin had to eliminate it quickly after a call, assume, nothing friendly from the Ministry of Defense.
- Combat car Leclerc S2 (France, October 2021): A French player has downloaded secret documents on this modern tank because the three -dimensional model of the game It did not properly reflect a hole. Yes, an opening.
- Combat car ZTZ-99 (China, June 2022): This time, the Asian country has touched. A user downloaded an image of ammunition for drilling Who carries the tank. Of course, more than one seizes the opportunity to translate the image before eliminating the account, as well as the post.
- F-16 Fighting Falcon (USA, January 2023): Player of Technical maintenance documents It relates to this chase, which also led to its immediate expulsion. Apparently, the discussion revolves around radar capabilities.
- Eurofighter Typhoon (Italy, December 2024): This is one of the latest cases and surrealism. Player published in the forum documents on the Typhoon Captor-e to support his argument about The real range of the system. The document was verified as authentic and classified, so it was immediately disposed of and the user’s ban.
Society takes it to laughter
Despite the seriousness and importance of detecting the solid information related to such a precise topic and Complex like defense National security, the society that supports the game prefers to take it with humor. The amount of pictures is well known Viral, Memories and X accounts on this topic.
