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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.

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War Thunder is 14 Years Old: Join the Celebration!

War Thunder opened its doors to everyone on November 1st 2012, the day the game’s Open Beta test began. Thanks to everyone who has stayed with us ever since, as well as everyone who has joined us over the past 14 years. Come celebrate the game’s birthday with us! We have the Maus tank, a commemorative decal, in-game store discounts and the remarkable Mistel 2 bomber waiting for you.

Improvements to Tank Mobility Mechanics: New Steering Mechanisms and Engine Refinements

Hi everyone! We’re continuing to refine mechanics related to vehicle mobility. Some of these will significantly alter how vehicles behave, making them more effective in certain situations while less so in others. We’ll introduce these on the dev server so that you can try them out. Other mechanics will improve vehicle performance regardless of the situation, and we plan to release these alongside the Eagle’s Shadow major update. Let’s dive in.

"Eagle's Shadow" Update Trailer!

Introducing the next major update trailer for War Thunder: Eagle's Shadow!

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.

Spooky Races Return for Halloween!

Autumn is in full swing, and the forces of darkness are holding their contests once again! Go for a wild, wind-swept ride through gloomy locales, soar like a witch through a treacherous, danger-filled gorge, defeat your rivals and don’t forget to let out an eerie laugh!

Work-In-Progress: Freezing Daily Login Streaks

Missed a day or two during a long login streak? That’s no longer a problem!

Dreams Come True: Mistel 2

Sometimes, things happen that you wouldn’t even dare to dream of. Meet the Mistel 2, a very peculiar aircraft(s!), featuring a Fw 190 literally carrying a Ju 88 bomb. Due to this unusual configuration, it earned the nickname “Father and Son”. By taking part in Air Battles, you can also earn a decal of the same name, a “Child with a Bomb” decal and a “Mistletoe” (the literal translation of “Mistel”) profile frame!

The British A-20 is Available with a Discount To celebrate the A-20’s First Flight!

The Douglas A-20 prototype first took to the skies on October 26th 1938. It served as the basis for a wide range of aircraft designed for various roles, including light bombers, attack aircraft, reconnaissance planes, and night fighters. Known by the nickname “Havoc”, the A-20 saw service with the air forces of France, Great Britain, the United States, and the USSR. The USSR received large numbers of the aircraft via the Lend-Lease program.

Improvements to DIRCM

In the upcoming major update, we’ll be releasing an overhauled version of DIRCM that addresses several shortcomings.