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Get Oktyabrskaya Revolutsiya in the Guardian of the Baltic Sea Event!

Heavy Cavalry Packs Are Now Available!

Battle Pass Season 24: “Do It Yourself” and Its Warbond Shop!

Meet the “Heavy Cavalry” Major Update!

The WTCS Pro League Major III is Here: Register Now For The Qualification Stage!

The War Thunder Championships Series (WTCS) continues! The third Major of the season will feature an intense 4v4 top-tier ground format. Whether you’re a seasoned commander or a master of modern ground combat, this tournament is for you!

Battle Pass Season 24: “Do It Yourself” and Its Warbond Shop!

Crews often have to operate in the field. When there’s no fully equipped hangar with tools and specialists nearby, resourcefulness and ingenuity come into play! We’re dedicating Battle Pass Season 24 to the makeshift mechanics and resourceful engineers ready for the boldest improvisations. This season’s vehicle rewards were born from improvisation: the Romanian IAR-81 fighter fitted with a Bf 109G engine, and a Somali modification of the Italian FIAT 6616 armored car, equipped with a 57 mm rocket pod!

Pages of History (September): Night Witch

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

Pre-order: PLZ45 — Thunderous Response

Today, pre-orders for the PLZ45, the Chinese self-propelled gun with a long-barreled howitzer have started!

Reward for When the Enemy Abandons a Tank or Ship!

Air battles has long featured a mechanic that awards a kill when a player abandons their vehicle: if you bail out, the kill is credited to the nearest enemy within a certain radius. You’ve asked us to bring this to Ground and Naval Battles, and we’re pleased to say that with the release of the next major update, this reward mechanic is coming to these modes! After all, no one likes encountering players who bail out when cornered or when your bomb is about to hit them.

Reshuffles to the Ground Vehicle Research Trees in the Next Major Update

Hey everyone! With the release of the next major update, several ground vehicles in several research trees will be moved. Comparison images of the trees before and after the changes can be seen below. Check it out!

New Darwin Hill Location and Map Improvements!

Today we’re covering the Darwin Hill map, improvements to Red Desert and a visual overhaul to two air maps!

Ki-93-I Ko: Saigo no Bushi

A rare Japanese interceptor will be making its way to the research tree in the next major update! Featuring a powerful 57 mm cannon, the Ki-93 will bring some serious firepower to the battlefield!

The Indonesian Hawk 209 Returns at a Discount for the Hawk’s First Flight!

The maiden flight of the Hawk strike aircraft, developed by Hawker Siddeley, took place on August 21st 1974. It was widely exported, with over 1,000 units produced in total. Many remain in service to this day, including with the Indonesian Air Force.

New MFDs and HMDs!

Today, we’re showcasing several new Multi-Function Display screens for aircraft, as well as improvements to Helmet-Mounted Displays, coming in the next War Thunder update!