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New clouds for air battles
In War Thunder update 1.89 “"Imperial Navy” we are improving the clouds in aircraft battles at high graphical settings.
Special: Climbing the ranks... Japanese aircraft
This is our newest video in the series about the most interesting vehicles that a nation has to offer… and this time we soar up to the skies with the planes of the Japanese tech tree!
Mutsuki: Frozen in the Crosshairs
Mutsuki was the lead ship of her class of twelve destroyers laid down for the Imperial Japanese Navy during the 1920s. Having participated in numerous operations in the Pacific theatre, Mutsuki is now set to arrive in War Thunder with the long-awaited introduction of the Japanese naval forces, coming with update 1.89 "Imperial Navy"!
Alvis Stormer HVM: Control of the skies!
The Stormer HVM was the pinnacle of armoured vehicle and AA armament development by the UK. A close range anti-aircraft missile system on a mobile platform is an ideal combination to cover the ground troops.
Hunter F.6: Winged Comfort
The F.6 is devoid of the shortcomings of its predecessors, an improved fighter modification of the Hawker Hunter jet fighter, which joined the ranks of the RAF in the mid ‘50s. Fans of British aviation will not only rejoice the addition of this highly requested aircraft to War Thunder as part of update 1.89 “Imperial Navy”, but will also look forward to the unique missile armament that comes with it!
Karo-Tei Type 2: Young Gunner
The Karo-Tei Type 2 is a sub-chaser boat used by the Japanese in the later stages of WW2 to combat submarine threats in the waters of Okinawa and the Philippines. In update 1.89 “Imperial Navy”, the Karo-Tei Type 2 will be one of the first vessels unlocked by future IJN captains in War Thunder!
The Shooting Range #148
You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and Captains in War Thunder.
OF-40 Mk.2 MTCA pre-order
Finally, a rank 6 premium Italian tank comes in the 1.89 Update!
  • 18 May 2019
Thunder Show: Oopsie!
It's time for your weekly episode of the Thunder Show! Enjoy our selection of epic and humorous Community videos of the week.
Super AMX-30: The Stabilizer Is Ready to Go!
This is a premium version of the popular French tank. The export version has received several upgrades, including... a long-awaited stabilizer!
World War Mode - We answer your questions
Having analysed the feedback of the first days of World War mode in War Thunder we would like to give our players some answers on the more popular questions and tell you about some bugs that were found that will be fixed in the nearest updates.
Furutaka: Readied for War
Furutaka is the lead ship of her class and also the first heavy cruiser commissioned by the Imperial Japanese Navy in the 1920s. Also coming to War Thunder as part of update 1.89, a highly modernized version of the Furutaka will be available as the top heavy cruiser to all aspiring captains of the upcoming Japanese naval tree!
Me 264: The Teutonic Superfortress
The Messerschmitt Me 264 is a German strategic bomber, initially developed during the late 1930s as a long-range reconnaissance aircraft. In the upcoming update 1.89, pilots may look forward to getting the chance to fly aircraft of the well-known German Amerikabomber project!
Premium Vehicles - Semovente 105/25 M43
In today's War Thunder Wiki video, we'll chat about the Semovente 105/25 M43,a great tank destroyers built by Italy in the later stages of the war.
New authentic decals (15.05-31.05)
Make your vehicle more authentic! We regularly introduce new decals that you can unlock and/or purchase.
Countermeasures against forbidden modifications - May
464 accounts have been banned in War Thunder because of prohibited client modification use.
  • 15 May 2019
Akizuki: Fire for Effect!
Developed specifically to provide effective anti-air cover for carrier task forces, Akizuki will offer its captains the best anti-air platform available in the destroyer line of the upcoming Japanese naval forces tree, coming to War Thunder with update 1.89!
Best aircraft and tank combos! #2
In this video we will show you a few tank and aircraft combinations that are… just darn good in our opinion.