While most of our time in War Thunder is spent trying to keep our vehicles in one piece, this competition rewards the exact opposite. Whether it is a smoldering tank hull left on a capture point or a downed aircraft resting in a field, the goal is to capture the haunting atmosphere of battle-worn machinery.
To participate, you will need to upload your best shot to the Steam Community Hub using the tag #WTscreen224. The deadline is May 22nd, 2026, so you have just under a week to hop into a replay or a live match and find that perfect angle of a fallen comrade or foe.
The prize pool is straightforward but solid. Six winners will be selected in total: three chosen by the community and three hand-picked by the judges. Each winner will walk away with 300 Golden Eagles (GE). While it is not enough to buy a top-tier premium, it is a nice injection of currency for some crew training, camos, or saving up for your next vehicle discount.
For those looking to win, remember that composition and lighting are everything in the replay tool. Using the "Nvidia Ansel" feature or simply tweaking the depth of field in the standard spectator camera can make the difference between a cluttered mess and a winning entry. Good luck out there, and keep those cameras rolling even after the smoke clears.
Soren