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Discounts in the Gaijin Store for War Thunder’s 14th Anniversary!

Battle Pass Season 25: Steel Fury and Its Warbond Shop!

Next Major Update Pre-Orders!

Meet the “Sky Odyssey” Major Update!

Discounts in the Gaijin Store for War Thunder’s 14th Anniversary!

The game’s birthday celebrations are set to begin very soon, but in the meantime, we’re launching the second round of our major sale. This time, you’ll find discounts on a wide range of vehicle bundles in the Gaijin Store. Which one catches your eye?

Watch the 2026 Grand Finals and Earn Tricolor Smoke & More Twitch Drops!

2026 has been a year of fierce competition and unforgettable moments! The War Thunder Championship Series has continued to evolve and so have its teams. Over months of intense battles across air, ground, and combined arms formats, competitors have put their skill, teamwork, and versatility to the test.

New Modules for Ground Vehicles!

In today’s dev blog, we’re talking about new modules and features for ground vehicles!

Pre-orders: F/A-18D and Q-5D

Today we’re starting pre-orders for the American two-seater Hornet and the Chinese Q-5D attack jet aircraft!

Custom Battle Rating for Aircraft: More Freedom For Your Vehicles!

Introducing custom Battle Ratings: a new mechanic where researching specific modifications unlocks additional Battle Rating options for the same vehicle. You decide which configuration to take into battle!

Pages of History (November): Incredible Luck

In Pages of History this month, you will find yourself at the center of events that took place in various theaters of war. From Italy and USSR, Egypt and Iran: participate in battles while using vehicles linked to these historic events and get some prizes!

Updated Sun City and American Desert and Improved Weather Settings!

Today we’re taking a look at the updated Sun City and American Desert maps, plus improved weather settings!

Dreams Come True: Mistel 2 — Father and Son

Mistel 2 was a German strike system built during the Second World War, consisting of a Fw 190 fighter acting as a carrier aircraft and a Ju 88 bomber, where the cockpit had been replaced by an explosive warhead!

IJN Takao: The Art of the Heavy Cruiser

Japanese Takao-class cruisers are often described as the most well-balanced ships of this type in the service of the IJN.

Testing Nuclear Escalation in Simulator Battles!

Calling all pilots! Today we’re inviting you to take part in testing of the large-scale Nuclear Escalation mode in Simulator Battles.