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A Decal Trophy for Golden Week in Japan!
What a week! April 29th is Showa Day, May 3rd is Constitution Day, May 4th is Greenery Day, and May 5th is Children’s Day. We’ve created a decal for this festive week every year, and now’s your chance to get some you mi…
Event2 changesStore - War Thunder
War Thunder Infantry: Testing Continues!
Hello everyone! War Thunder Infantry Closed Beta Testing is in full swing, and today we’d like to share some information relating to the second phase of testing. We’ll be covering the new features and improvements await…
Patch notes9 changesFixCompatibility - War Thunder
It’s fixed! №115
Today, we’ve rounded up and will be covering some of the fixes and improvements that we’ve made to the game today and over the past two weeks. If you’d like to catch up on every fixed bug, then be sure to check out the…
Event46 changesFixGameplay - War Thunder
Update 2.55.1.84
Battle Ratings The Planned Battle Rating changes have come into effect. Ground Vehicles A bug where switching from a UAV back to a tank would disable cruise control has been fixed. (Report). Interface A bug that caused…
Patch notes3 changesFixUI/audio - War Thunder
Screenshot Competition – Tried and True!
Welcome to the 221st War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition! We loved getting to see all of your captures from last week! We’ve had quite a few themes in a row, so this week your submission only has to include a vehic…
Event3 changesGameplay - War Thunder
Fair Play: April 2026
We keep fighting cheaters using your reports and the BattlEye anti-cheat system, and as usual, today we’re sharing a bit of info on bans that we’ve distributed over the past month. If you’d like to help keep War Thunder…
Security5 changesGameplayBalance - War Thunder
A Decal Trophy for the 81st Anniversary of the Liberation of Italy!
Every year on April 25th, Italy celebrates Liberation Day in memory of the 1945 uprising that led to German forces leaving the country, the collapse of the fascist regime of the Republic of Salò, and the end of the civi…
Event2 changesStore - War Thunder
Server Update 23.04.2026
Aircraft PL-12, PL-12A, SD-10A — missile autopilot parameters have been adjusted, the missiles are now more stable on the trajectory. PL-12A — missile mass has been increased from 198 to 214 kg, thrust and engine burn t…
Patch notes4 changes2 numericGameplay - War Thunder
Get England’s Flag for St. George’s Day!
Happy St. George’s Day! April 23rd marks St. George’s Day, a big day in English culture, celebrating patron saint St George. This day is celebrated with street food, music, dances and activities in Trafalgar Square in L…
Patch notes - War Thunder
Update 2.55.1.72
Aircraft A bug that prevented threat names from being displayed on RWR indicators that identify radars while playing on the minimal client has been fixed. (Report). MiG-25PD — a bug that caused the aircraft to constantl…
Patch notes12 changesFixGameplay - War Thunder
Battle Pass Season 23: Apollo’s Chariot and Its Warbond Shop!
Season 23 of the Battle Pass celebrates Greece! Get decals featuring Air Force unit emblems, the Royal Hellenic Navy flag, decorations featuring an ancient Greek sword and helmet, and a profile icon of Steve Pisanos, a…
Event16 changesMapsGameplay - War Thunder
Screenshot Competition – Silent Approach!
Welcome to the 220th War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition! Thanks for all of your great submissions last week! For this weeks competition, you can capture any engagements from the battlefield. Your screenshots can c…
Event3 changesGameplay - War Thunder
The A-6E Intruder is Back with a Discount on its First Flight Anniversary!
The Grumman A-6 Intruder first flew on April 19th 1960, and served in the U.S. Navy for over 35 years. It participated in most conflicts of its time, including the Vietnam and Persian Gulf Wars. In 1979, the aircraft re…
Patch notes3 changesBalance - War Thunder
The AMX A-1A Returns with a Discount for Brazilian Army Day!
Brazil celebrates Army Day on April 19th, the anniversary of the First Battle of Guararapes, where in 1648 the Portuguese repelled a Dutch force twice their size. The modern Brazilian army has over 200,000 active person…
Patch notes3 changesBalance - War Thunder
Go Esports with the New WTCS 2026 Season Pack!
Ready to become a War Thunder Esports player, with style, precision and flair? Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or a true ace in the skies, the WTCS Season 2026 packs are here to take you to the next level. Step into t…
Event4 changesGameplay - War Thunder
Server Update 16.04.2026
Locations and Missions [Frontline] Kuban — a bug that caused the airfield of the eastern team to be outside of the playable area has been fixed. (Report). [Tank assault] Mozdok — a bug that caused the enemies to enter t…
Patch notes3 changesFixGameplay
