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The May Sale in the Gaijin Store!
To celebrate Victory in Europe Day, we’re temporarily returning rare bundles with themed vehicles to the store! You can also find huge discounts for individual packs.
  • 7 May 2026
Community Update No.11: Nuclear Escalation, Sound Mods & More
Hey everyone! Today we’re back with another Community Update, we’ll be giving you some details on Nuclear Escalation, Sound Mods, the upcoming major update and our plans for vehicle events until August. So sit back, grab your favourite beverage and read on!
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A Decal Trophy for US Armed Forces Day!
Since 1950, Armed Forces Day has been celebrated on the third Sunday in May. It is a unified holiday honoring members of the Army, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, Navy, and Coast Guard. Parades, air shows, vehicle displays, and military band concerts are held on this day.
Monthly Decals for May!
Hey everyone! As we’re shuffling along through May we’re pleased to bring you another batch of historical decals! Some shields, paintings, inscriptions and badges, the full monty! We particularly like the rare French pinup BB Girl, and the highly detailed nose art of ace Vasily Isaev, recreated expertly by Fenris, one of our decal artists.
Discounts, a Trophy and an Event for Victory Day!
Germany’s surrender brought an end to hostilities in Europe. The bloodiest war on the continent had finally come to an end. Let’s give cheers for all of the Allied soldiers, as without their heroism, this victory would have not been possible.
WTCS Pro League Major II Has Arrived: Sign Up Now for the Qualifiers!
The War Thunder Championships Series (WTCS) continues! The second Major of the season features a 4v4 top-tier aircraft format. Whether you’re a seasoned pilot or a master of modern air combat, this tournament is for you! You’ll need to build a versatile roster of 7 players and develop the best strategies to dominate every match.
KV-8: Lord of Fire
Meet the KV-8, a variant of the KV-1 with a flamethrower and a 45 mm cannon, with excellent protection!
Legend of Victory: KV-8
We’re pleased to introduce another Legend of Victory event! Tank #445 bearing the inscription “Suvorov” was a part of the 508th Separate Flamethrower Tank Battalion. Get this tank, its inscriptions as decals, and the FOG-2 flamethrower as a decoration in a new event commemorating the anniversary of the Allied Victory!
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A Trophy with Decals in Honor of Polish Constitution Day!
In May, Poland celebrates several holidays in a row! May 1st is Labor Day, May 2nd is Flag Day, and May 3rd is Constitution Day, one of the country’s most important holidays. It was on this day in 1791 that one of the world’s first “modern” constitutions was adopted, ensuring the separation of powers and expanding the rights of citizens.
Anti-Cheat, Privacy, and Fair Play: Clarifying the Facts
Hey everyone! Today, we’d like to go into the topic of anti-cheat as there have recently been concerns regarding data privacy. This is entirely understandable, especially in situations where there is limited information available and a lot of speculation.
  • 30 April 2026
War Thunder’s May Sale Is Here!
As per tradition, we’re holding a big sale at the beginning of May, featuring vehicles, upgrades, consumables, and Premium Account time. It’s time to find great deals! After this sale ends, new discounts will be available in the Gaijin.Net store.
  • 30 April 2026
Pages of History (May): To Berlin!
In Pages of History this month, you will find yourself at the center of events that took place in various theaters of war. From Berlin to Tunisia, Madagascar to Crete: participate in battles while using vehicles linked to these historic battles and get some prizes!
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  • 30 April 2026
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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 might have missed through the Golden Week decal trophy!
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  • 29 April 2026
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 awaiting testers in the near future, and reveal some plans for the future of the closed beta. Let’s get started!
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 changelog section on our website.
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  • 29 April 2026
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.
  • 24 April 2026
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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 civil war that had been raging since 1943. Let’s join in the congratulations and sing Bella Ciao!
Get England’s Flag for St. George’s Day!
Happy St. George’s Day!
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  • 23 April 2026