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New Roundels and Decals!
Hey everyone! Today we thought we’d put together a small blog about some of the new decals we’ve been working on! Over the last few updates and into the near future as well we’ll be adding new decals for nations and branches that currently don’t have any. This also includes the modern era of some nations that predominantly only have WW2 era decals available. First though, let’s start with some new national insignia coming to the game in the next update!
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  • 21 October 2026
Honoring the Canadian Navy with a Discount on HMCS Haida on Niobe Day!
On October 21st 1910, on the anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar, the cruiser HMCS Niobe arrived in Halifax, becoming the first ship of the newly established Canadian Navy. Since then, Canadian sailors have celebrated this day as their professional holiday. The Canadian Navy escorted convoys during the Second World War and patrolled the North Atlantic during the Cold War. Canada was one of the few countries to possess aircraft carriers: from 1948 to 1957, it was the HMCS Magnificent, which was then replaced by the HMCS Bonaventure, which remained in service until 1970.
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  • 21 October 2026
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A Decal and Discount on British Ships for the Battle of Trafalgar Anniversary!
On October 21st 1805, off Cape Trafalgar, the British fleet under Admiral Nelson decisively defeated the combined French and Spanish fleet commanded by Admiral Villeneuve. Britain did not lose a single ship of the line, while the majority of the enemy vessels were sunk or captured. The battle thwarted Napoleon’s planned invasion of Britain and ensured that Great Britain remained the master of the seas throughout the 19th century.
  • 21 October 2026
It’s fixed! №119
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 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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  • 21 October 2026
Improvements to the Controls for CCRP Bombing!
CCRP Bombing, now simple and easy to understand!
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  • 20 October 2026
Challenger League Major III Is in the Books: Next Stop, the Grand Finals!
The final Major of the WTCS Challenger League regular season wrapped up last weekend, and the race for the top spots went right down to the wire. With Major III now complete, the Challenger field is officially set and all eyes turn to the Challenger League Grand Finals.
  • 19 October 2026
Battle Pass Season 25: Steel Fury and Its Warbond Shop!
This Battle Pass season is themed around Germany! You can look forward to decorations featuring a German anti-tank gun, a pistol, and an ammunition crate. There’s also inscription decals of German female names to decorate your favorite tanks with! The premium vehicles include the S-706, which will take its place as one of the best torpedo boats in the game, and the Jagdpanther G2, a modified premium version that’s a firm favorite among players!
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  • 19 October 2026
Pre-order: HMS Duke of York
Meet the Scharnhorst killer and future flagship of the Home Fleet, the British HMS Duke of York, coming to War Thunder in the next major update!
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  • 19 October 2026
Official Snail Plushie Collaboration with Makeship!
We’re very pleased to announce that we’ve just launched our first collaboration with Makeship! The Gaijin Snail rarely reveals itself in physical form, so take the opportunity to pick up this limited edition cuddly plush!
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  • 16 October 2026
SEAD: Asymmetrical Battle Returns!
On October 17th 1965 during Operation Iron Hand in the Vietnam War, a strike against SAM positions occurred, making it the first operation to suppress missile air defenses. The operation lasted until 1973 and consisted of many individual SEAD missions.
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  • 16 October 2026
Vautour IIN Available with a Discount for the Anniversary of the Vautour II’s First Flight!
The SO.4050 Vautour II was one of the first post-war French jet aircraft. Its first flight took place on October 16th 1952, and it served in the French Air Force from 1958 to 1979. In total, almost 150 Vautour II units were built. Modification IIN is a two-seat all-weather interceptor that took part in combat operations as part of the Israeli Air Force.
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  • 16 October 2026
Community Update No.13: What’s Coming Up!
Hi everyone! Today we’re back with another Community Update, which goes into what you can expect to arrive in the upcoming major update and further into the future. So sit back and relax, and read on!
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  • 15 October 2026
A Decal and Discounts on American Ships for the US Navy’s Birthday!
The U.S. Navy’s birthday marks the anniversary of the Continental Congress’s decision to establish a naval force, adopted on October 13th, 1775. On this day, American sailors cut the cake in a special way using a naval dirk held jointly by the most senior and the most junior personnel present, symbolizing the continuity of generations.
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  • 13 October 2026
Spooky Monthly Decals for October!
Hey everyone! As it’s October, we thought we’d change the format up a bit and go with a set of decals that fit the Halloween month. We’ve got skulls, ghosts and a black cat too of course! For the “Red Devils” hull art piece, we’ve tried to keep the shape somewhat generalized so you’ll be able to apply it to lots of tank hulls rather than only the Sherman hull specifically.
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  • 12 October 2026
Nuclear Escalation: Testing the Upgraded Southeastern City!
Take part in testing the new map in Nuclear Escalation!
It’s fixed! №118
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 weeks. If you’d like to catch up on every fixed bug, then be sure to check out the changelog section on our website.
Don’t Miss the WTCS Challenger League Major III Playoffs!
The Challenger League Major III is here, and the battle is about to reach its most intense stage!
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  • 2 October 2026
Special
A Decal, Discounts and Rare Vehicles for German Unity Day!
Today, a reunited Germany celebrates an anniversary. On October 3rd 1990, the GDR and FRG became one country! German Unity Day is a major national holiday, widely celebrated throughout the country. We join in the congratulations and invite you to celebrate the anniversary with a decal and discounts!