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Hummel: A lot of Buzz!
Today we’re pleased to present the long awaited Hummel! This powerful SPG will be joining the lower ranks of the German research tree in the next major update. s.FH 18/1 (Sf.) auf III/IV Hummel: An SPG for Germany at Ra…
Event5 changesGameplayBalance - War Thunder
Nuclear Escalation: The Fight Continues!
We’re starting to test the updated Nuclear Escalation Mode! The Nuclear Escalation event has launched in the Heavy Cavalry major update’s dev server! We’ve refined and improved the large-scale nuclear conflict that you…
Event13 changesGameplayServer - War Thunder
Explanation regarding vehicle textures
First of all, we want to make it clear that the use of generative AI for in-game vehicle textures is not authorized by Gaijin and is prohibited under our contracts with outsourcing partners. During our investigation, we…
Patch notes2 changesFixGameplay - War Thunder
M1A2C Abrams: Heavy Cavalry!
Today, we’re taking a look at the most advanced modification of the Abrams, the third variant of the SEP modernization with the TUSK add-on armor package. Meet the M1A2C in the Heavy Cavalry update! M1A2C & Australian M…
Patch notes10 changesBalanceGameplay - War Thunder
Screenshot Competition – Light and Lethal!
Welcome to the 227th War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition! We enjoyed getting to see all of your screenshots from last week, thank you! This week will feature light vehicles such as IFV’s, light fighter aircraft, an…
Event4 changesBalanceGameplay - War Thunder
40 New Camouflages Now Available in the WTCS Trophy V!
Introducing the WTCS Trophy V, featuring 40 camouflages by authors from WT Live! This new trophy contains 40 camouflages for various vehicles, both for ground and air vehicles in fictional or semi-historical styles. For…
Event6 changesGameplayMaps - War Thunder
Canadian Armed Forces Day with Decals and Discounts!
Since 2002, every year on the first Sunday in June, Canada has recognized its active military personnel, reservists, and their families. This day includes open houses at military bases, equipment displays, meetings with…
Store6 changes - War Thunder
A Decal, Tournaments, Bundles and Discounts for D-Day!
June 6th 1944 was one of the most important days in the history of the Second World War. As part of the massive Operation Overlord, the Western Front opened in the European theater of operations through the coordinated…
Event29 changesStoreBalance - War Thunder
Pre-order: F-14D Super Tomcat
Today we’re starting pre-orders for this famous member of the F-14 family! F-14D: A Premium Naval Fighter for the USA at Rank VIII At a glance:Strong flight performanceDigital radar/IRST with optical target identificati…
Patch notes4 changes1 numericGameplay - War Thunder
Ground Locations Reworks & Arresting Gear in the Heavy Cavalry Update!
Today we’re talking about the graphical rework of the Ash River, 38th Parallel, and Ardennes (Winter) locations and arresting gear at ground airfields! Ground Battle Locations The Heavy Cavalry major update brings great…
Patch notes1 changeMaps - War Thunder
"Heavy Cavalry" Update Trailer!
Introducing the next major update trailer for War Thunder: Heavy Cavalry!
Announcement - War Thunder
Aiming Points for Salvo Firing Guided Weapons
Today we’d like to talk about how we’re expanding the functionality of points of interest on top-tier aircraft! It’s hard to surprise anyone with “smart” weapons in War Thunder anymore, but we’re going to try! In the up…
Announcement6 changes1 numericGameplay - War Thunder
Fair Play: June 2026
We keep fighting cheaters using your reports and the anti-cheat systems, 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 free fr…
Security5 changesGameplayBalance - War Thunder
Comparison of Missile Parameters & Improved Tracking on the Minimap!
Today we’re continuing our coverage of the new features coming in the upcoming major update, this time focusing on aircraft weapons! Comparison of missiles Recently, we added a ballistic comparison interface and armor p…
Patch notes4 changesGameplayBalance - War Thunder
Update 2.55.1.142
Sound The ability to use sound mods has been temporarily disabled in the WIP client. Thank you to everyone who tested sound mods on the WIP client; thanks to your help, we have found some issues, including client crashe…
Patch notes3 changesServerUI/audio - War Thunder
Meet the New Senrai Maidens Heroines in the Cold Pursuit Episode!
The Senrai Maidens squad faces a new threat: operatives Emily, Ling, and Usagi must thwart the nefarious plans of a mysterious PMC and stop a train hurtling straight toward a cliff! The second episode of the Senrai Maid…
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