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Legend of Victory: T-34-85 “Partisan”
80 years have passed since May 1945, when the Second World War in Europe ended. It’s time to celebrate Victory Day! In this event, you’ll be able to get a decorated Soviet T-34-85 that was used in ‘45, decals dedicated to the capture of Berlin, and a profile icon of Grigory Brazhnikov.
Get the HF-24 in the Spirit of the Tempest Event!
Today we’re announcing the aircraft event, dedicated to an Indian aviation classic. In this event, you can get themed decals, a player profile icon and the very first domestically produced Indian combat aircraft — the HF-24, which was in service from 1967 until the late 80s.
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Celebrate US Armed Forces Day With A New Decal!
The third Sunday in May marks US Armed Forces Day, a day where people pay tribute to all US personnel. The US accounts for a third of global military spending, and in 2026, the US military budget is expected to reach a trillion dollars.
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  • 16 May 2025
It’s fixed! №105
Today, we’ve rounded up and will be going over some of the bug fixes and improvements that we’ve made to the game today and over the past few weeks. If you’d like to catch up on every fixed bug, then be sure to check out the changelog section on our website.
Video Digest 12.05.25
St-Chamond, the precursor to SPGs; KV-2, the SU-152, and the ISU-152, the Soviet “Beast Slayers”; Spitfire F Mk.24, the outstanding piston-engine fighter; and the most remarkable aircraft of the Cold War era: the videos posted to our YouTube channel last week will take you on a twentieth century military vehicle history tour.
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  • 12 May 2025
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Celebrate the 80th Anniversary of Victory Day!
May 8th is an important anniversary — 80 years ago on this day, the Second World War in Europe ended after 6 years of brutal conflict. Many countries in Europe have this day as a main holiday, and in War Thunder we’re celebrating this anniversary with a decal, decorations, profile background, sales and an event!
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 2025
Monthly Decals for May!
Hello again! We’re back with a new selection of historical decals and markings for you all to unlock and customize your vehicles with. We hope you liked the selection for April and hope you enjoy the picks for May as well!
Video Digest 05.05.2025
Check out our new videos to learn more about the Il-2, the T-62, and the M-51! Also, welcome to the 19th season of the Battle Pass dedicated to early Soviet vehicles and arms development.
  • 5 May 2025
Watch the WTCS TITAN Major Play-Off and Get Yourself Awesome Twitch Drops!
The War Thunder Championships Series has begun! The last two Qualifying weekends have been intense, with amazing action and great tactical plays. With almost 800 players registered, 8 teams have emerged from the crowd to secure their ticket for the play-off phases.
Try Out “Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses” Again This Weekend!
Last week, we introduced a short test for a new mode called “Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses” (SEAD). We saw your enthusiasm, and today we’re happy to be bringing it back for the weekend with some changes and additions mainly based on feedback!
Community Update No.6: Updating You On Some Things You Can Expect in the Near Future!
Today we’re back with some updates on what you can expect from the game in the near future. We’ve got some sneak peeks and interesting information to share with you today, so sit back, grab your favorite drink and read on! We’ve also changed the title of this series to better reflect the content.
The Big May Sale in War Thunder!
It’s time for some sweet deals! Buy vehicles and their modifications, backups, talismans and Premium Account time during the next week with a big discount. In a week, be sure to visit the Gaijin.net store to check out pack discounts as well!
  • 30 April 2025
Pages of History (May): Road to the Reichstag
In this month’s Pages of History, you will find yourself in the midst of key historical events across different theaters of war. Indonesia and Madagascar, Italy and Berlin — take part in battles using vehicles corresponding to these historic conflicts and earn rewards! 
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A Tokyo Tower Decal for Golden Week in Japan!
Four holidays in Japan are celebrated within the same week. Showa Day, Constitution Day, Greenery Day and Children’s Day are celebrated from April 29th to May 5th. This is a long vacation and a reason to relax and have fun. We’re joining the celebrations with a new decal in War Thunder!
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Video Digest 28.04.2025
The main star in this digest is undoubtedly the Su-30SM, but the classic Bf-109 and the American T95E1 tank also gets some time in the spotlight.
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  • 28 April 2025
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A Decal for the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Italy!
The Italian Partisan Liberation Committee declared the beginning of an uprising against German troops occupying northern Italy and the remnants of Mussolini’s fascist regime on April 25th, 1945. Four days later the Germans agreed to capitulate, causing the unrecognized Italian Social Republic to cease to exist. The date of the beginning of the uprising was chosen as Italy’s Liberation Day — and today is the 80th anniversary.
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  • 25 April 2025
The FFA P-16 is Now Available on the Anniversary of its First Flight!
The Swiss FFA P-16 prototype attack aircraft first took to the skies on April 25th, 1955. A year later, the second prototype broke the sound barrier. Due to one of the test aircraft crashing, the Swiss government canceled the order for the P-16 and today only one example exists, located at the museum in Dübendorf