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40 New User-Created Camouflages in the Heavy Cavalry Trophy!
A major update has arrived, bringing with it a namesake trophy containing camouflage coupons created by the WT Live community. Inside, you’ll find a wide range of new camouflages for vehicles featured in recent events a…
Store3 changesBalance - War Thunder
July 4th: Discounts, Rewards & Rare Vehicles for the US 250th Anniversary!
July 4th marks the anniversary of the United States of America! The country’s independence was proclaimed by signing the world-famous Declaration of Independence in 1776. July 4th 2026 marks the 250th anniversary, and w…
Event12 changesStorePerformance - War Thunder
Asymmetrical Battles Await You In the “Advance” Event!
We’d like to invite you to participate in the “Advance” event! This is an asymmetrical battle where one team must capture all the points on the map, while the other defends them. Capturing key points decides the outcome…
Event15 changesMapsBalance - War Thunder
Update 2.57.0.35
Nuclear Escalation The “Red” team’s Buk-M3 air defense system has been replaced with the S-300 air defense system. Locations and Missions Sweden and Alaska Town — These locations have been temporarily removed from the G…
Patch notes2 changesGameplay - War Thunder
Celebrating French Air Force Day with a Decal Trophy!
France made extensive use of aircraft since the First World War, and placed special emphasis on developing its air force during the interwar period; it was established as a separate military branch on July 2nd 1934. Fra…
Patch notes - War Thunder
Update 2.57.0.32 — Sound Mods Available
Sound Mods Sound mods can once again be used. If a sound mod stops working during a battle, you’ll see a warning the next time you launch the client. We’re continuing to refine the criteria for detecting sound mod issue…
Patch notes10 changesFixUI/audio - War Thunder
Update 2.57.0.30
Aircraft The precision and smoothness of the vehicle’s motion in the Bomb/Missile Camera View have been improved. The ESM functionality has been temporarily limited to ground targets only. We plan to revise and return t…
Event18 changes2 numericFix - War Thunder
Summer Custom Camouflage Contest on WT Live
Today we’re kicking off our summer contest for WT Live camouflage creators! You can take part from July 1st until August 15th. This is the first contest in a new series that will run regularly. This time we’ve got 10 pr…
Event10 changesGameplayBalance - War Thunder
A Decal Trophy and Discount on the J35A for 100 Years of the Swedish Air Force!
On July 1st 1926, the Swedish Air Force was established as a separate military branch. Today it celebrates its centenary! The country maintained neutrality during both World War II and the Cold War while simultaneously…
Patch notes2 changesGameplay - War Thunder
A Decal Trophy and Discounts for Japan Self-Defense Forces Day!
The Japan Self-Defense Forces were established on July 1st 1954. Initially, they held only a defensive mandate, but over time they began participating in international missions (typically UN peacekeeping operations) and…
Store3 changesBalanceGameplay - War Thunder
Update 2.57.0.27
Aircraft A bug where the brake parachute would not deploy when landing at airfields has been fixed. (Report). F-4EJ Kai — a bug where the cockpit radar display appeared smaller than the screen has been fixed, the indica…
Patch notes10 changes2 numericFix - War Thunder
War Thunder Steam Community Spotlight — 15th Edition!
Welcome to the 15th edition of the War Thunder Steam Community Spotlight! The War Thunder Steam Community Management Team have seen some of your fantastic screenshots and artwork uploaded to the Steam Community Hub! Onc…
Event1 change - War Thunder
Pages of History (July): New Zealand Ace
In Pages of History this month, you will find yourself at the center of events that took place in various theaters of war. From France and the USSR to Sicily and Guam: participate in battles while using vehicles linked…
Event12 changesGameplayStore - War Thunder
Update 2.57.0.25
Aircraft A bug where performance dropped significantly when the radar was turned on has been fixed. (Report). A bug that caused cyclic target switching to not switch to targets outside of the current scan area on ESA ra…
Patch notes27 changesFixPerformance - War Thunder
Tank Football 2026!
The World Cup is in full swing, teams are playing their best, fans are fired up, and emotions are running high! Unleash your inner footballer in War Thunder, as we’re bringing back Tank Football with a new set of reward…
Event13 changesGameplayMaps - War Thunder
Screenshot Competition – Heavy Cavalry!
Welcome to the 230th War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition! We loved seeing all of your fantastic screenshots from last week, thanks! This week we have released the latest major update, Heavy Cavalry. Take some time…
Event5 changesGameplayMaps
