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Development
F-16AJ: Cover-boy
The export version of the F-16A jet-fighter designed for Japan Air Self-Defense Force comes as the first 4th gen aircraft in the Japanese tech tree.
96K6 Pantsir-S1: The Ultimatum
The Pantsir-S1 surface-to-air missile and artillery system capable of tracking and killing several air targets comes as a new top-tier SPAAG for the Soviets.
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  • 27 February 2023
French Navy: destroyer Aigle
The Aigle destroyer sporting deadly cannons and great torpedoes comes as the first French ship to be added to the game in a special early access pack!
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  • 24 February 2023
AH-6M Little Bird: The Killer Egg
A special forces helicopter originating from the commercial model offers mind-blowing agility and a lethal arsenal of weapons!
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  • 24 February 2023
USS Nevada (BB-36): Cutting the Edge
USS Nevada is the lead ship of her class of two battleships built for the U.S. Navy in the years prior to the outbreak of WWI. Featuring a plethora of naval innovations and setting a standard for coming U.S. battleships, captains in War Thunder will have the chance to take command of the iconic USS Nevada as it arrives in the game as part of the next major update!
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  • 22 February 2023
Pre-order: USS CA-134 Des Moines 1948 heavy cruiser
A fast-firing Premium heavy cruiser, the USS Des Moines is available for pre-order as a special pack with Golden Eagles, Premium days and unique customization options!
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  • 21 February 2023
Challenger 2E: Hurry up, Sir!
A new British top-tier main battle tank comes equipped with a new power plant and improved mobility.
Pre-order: Type 16 (FPS) wheeled SPG
The premium version of the menacing Japanese tank destroyer comes with a brutal outfit and unique pre-order bonuses!
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  • 17 February 2023
Improved heat signatures for jet engines
Heat seekers on missiles are now able to react to the heat signatures of jet aircraft engines in various run modes.
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  • 17 February 2023
New locations!
First work-in-progress images of the new locations from the upcoming War Thunder update!
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  • 16 February 2023
IJN Nenohi: Lightweight Battler
Nenohi is one of six Hatsuharu class destroyers built for the IJN in the early 1930s. Armed with punchy cannons and even deadlier torpedoes, Nenohi will come to reinforce the ranks of the Japanese bluewater tree as part of the next major War Thunder update!
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  • 16 February 2023
ZTS63 (1980): Nimble Sniper
ZTS63 is a Chinese amphibious light tank created on the Soviet PT-76 platform. The vehicle has an 85 mm rifled gun with a laser rangefinder and armour-piercing fin-stabilised rounds.
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  • 14 February 2023
Optimization of the War Thunder file structure
We will soon move to a new game client file structure that will reduce the size of updates and speed up their installation.
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  • 14 February 2023
Sd.Kfz.222: A Little Tank
The Sd.Kfz.222 light reconnaissance armored vehicle was one of the most successful vehicles of this type in service with the German land army and saw intense use in combat during WWII.
Update for the War Thunder CDK!
Did you know how easily you can customize War Thunder, or even add your own content to the game? Meet the official content creation tools pack, the War Thunder CDK!
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  • 9 February 2023
Battle Pass vehicles: AMX-50 (TO90/930)
The main tank prize in the upcoming Battle Pass season “Royal guard” is a new member of the AMX-50 family, a premium French tank equipped with a 90mm gun, oscillating turret and autoloader!
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  • 20 January 2023
Battle Pass vehicles: Bf 109 F-4 (Italy)
Meet the aircraft prize of the upcoming season! A Premium winter version of the Bf 109 F-4 coated with a livery of the most effective Hungarian ace Dezső Szentgyörgyi!
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  • 19 January 2023
Battle Pass vehicles: Project 183 BM-21
The Cold war Soviet torpedo boat gets into a gun frenzy with a BM-21 "Grad" multiple launch rocket system mounted instead of the rear turret!
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  • 18 January 2023