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  • 20 June 2018
Naval Closed Beta testing begins!
The much anticipated time has come - Naval closed testing on all gaming platforms!
Early release for Xbox One!
We announce the early access release of War Thunder for Xbox One!
Trophies and Rewards in Naval Battles
Unlike air and ground battles, destroying a naval unit requires more effort and time. This feature of naval battles caused us to rework the existing trophy system. The more damage you do to your enemy, the better the reward will be.
Siebelfähre SF 40 Schwere
Conceived as a makeshift landing craft intended to be used for the planned naval invasion of Britain, the Siebelfähre was a modular German transport barge, often equipped with heavy weaponry, tasked with assisting landing troops. Aspiring captains will have the opportunity to command the intimidating Siebelfähre in the upcoming closed beta testing of War Thunder’s naval forces!
Thunder Show - Lucky Fellows
It's time for your weekly episode of the Thunder Show! Enjoy our selection of epic and humorous Community videos of the week.
  • 15 June 2018
Final fleet testing before beginning CBT
From 13:00 GMT on the 15th of June until 07:00 GMT on the 18th of June we invite all owners of naval packs to another session of fleet testing.
Camouflage Contest: vehicles for the Champions - results!
Time to announce our winners in the “Football camouflage” contest and award the prizes from our partners Roccat!
LCS (L)(3): Mighty Midget
An American artillery vessel available in the navy closed beta test. Armed with a 76 mm cannon and an excellent set of auto cannons, her dense fire literally chews up small ships and aircraft!
USS Trenton: The Royal Rescuer
USS Trenton is one of the ten American Omaha-class light cruisers constructed during the interwar period and will be among the first light cruisers to set sail under the banner of the U.S. Navy in the upcoming closed testing for War Thunder’s naval battles.
War Thunder: How to destroy the IS-6
An armoured turtle with a gun. That's the impression most people get when they spot an IS-6 from afar. Why from afar, you ask? Because if you meet this beast face to face, chances are you won't live to see the end of the match! Our job is to prepare you for this tough encounter.
  • 13 June 2018
Major Update 1.79 “Project-X”
We have named our update “Project-X” not only because of the upcoming release on the Xbox One. Among the interesting features of this update, there are many “X” related items: XM-1 (GM) and XM-1 (Chrysler), XM803, AMX-40 and Fritz-X guided bomb. In addition we have added new locations and missions, hugely reworked sounds for aircraft and added many other changes that made the game even better.
Emden Light Cruiser: For a New War
The Emden light cruiser was the first large military ship built in Germany after World War I. Currently, she is the most powerful German vessel in the War Thunder closed beta fleet test.
The Shooting Range Ep. 99
You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and aspiring Captains in War Thunder.
Protection Analysis
This function will allow you to view your vehicles armour protection including factors such as type of shell fired at its armour, the distance of the shot fired and the overall effects on your defensive capabilities all from the hanger.
Thunder Show - Soviet Retro
It's time for your weekly episode of the Thunder Show! Enjoy our selection of epic and humorous Community videos of the week.
New Razer decal gifts
You will receive an additional Razer Gold decal for any War Thunder purchase via Razer zGold in Gaijin Store!
  • 8 June 2018
The Fritz-X guided bomb: right on target!
One of the most interesting new additions in 1.79 Project X is the German armour-piercing aerial bomb, the PC-1400X Fritz-X, with radio control!