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Victory Hour

Dear players! To celebrate Victory in Europe Day we would like to invite you to join first PvE mission for ground forces - “Victory hour”!

  • 9 May 2015
March to Victory!

Gaijin Entertainment is pleased to announce that we are implementing a new type of armoured vehicle to our military-historical online game War Thunder. The experimental model of the ST-1 Soviet tank is now in the ranks of Soviet, German and American ground forces lineups.

  • 1 April 2015
Unrealistic Battles

We are pleased to announce that we have finished work on the simplified game mechanics for the original War Thunder announcement anniversary date. Find out more here!

  • 1 April 2015
Front Line - Kursk

In this new event, players are already enroute to the front lines. To achieve victory, you have to destroy the enemy’s ground vehicles and perform related tasks.

  • 30 March 2015
Airfield Assault

Take a part in new, exciting arcade event - Airfield Assault!

  • 20 March 2015
St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick's Day is a cultural and religious holiday celebrated on the 17th of March, and named in honour of the patron saint of Ireland.

  • 17 March 2015
Raising The Flag on Iwo Jima

On February 23rd, 1945, the war in Europe was almost over, but for the Empire of Japan and the United States of America, the Pacific Theatre was still host of major battles, with no clear end in sight. One of those battles was the famous battle of Iwo Jima.

  • 23 February 2015
Gladiator Glory!

Join the Gladiator team, get unique decals and a special “Gladiator Mk.IIS” aircraft!

  • 21 February 2015
The Korsun–Shevchenkovsky Offensive

Participate in the historical battle of the Korsun-Cherkassy Pocket between forces of the USSR and Germany and receive additional 30% Silver Lion rewards!

  • 17 February 2015
Realistic battles event: Combined battles

Pilots and Tankers! The Experimental Challenges continue - Take part in this weekend’s special event, where aircraft and armoured vehicles confront one another once again in Realistic battles, without any enemy markers!

 

  • 7 February 2015
Operation Uranus

Participate in the 'Operation Uranus' event in Realistic and Simulator Battles and gain additional 50% Silver Lions!

  • 2 February 2015
Chronicles of World War II - Simulator Special

Join our special Simulator event as part of the Chronicles of World War II and experience massive air-and-land battles featuring 'join in progress'!

  • 19 January 2015
Operation Uranus

‘Operation Uranus’ was a Soviet counter-offensive against the German attack on the city of Stalingrad. It led to the defeat of the German 6th Army and the capture of over 300.000 Axis soldiers.

  • 19 November 2014
Halloween in War Thunder!

Finish the race with the winning results (1st, 2nd or 3rd place) at least THREE times during the Halloween special event, and win Po-2, legendary collectable byplane of the unique Soviet Women 46th “Taman” Guards Night Bomber Aviation Regiment, also known as “Night Witches”. The Halloween night races are open only for reserve planes of all nations! Gaming mode of the special event - Realistic Battles.

  • 30 October 2014
"Formula War Thunder": Training Run

The last racing weekend showed great interest from the players to the new game mode. In the future, we plan to further develop air-races: you are about to take the first few steps and participate in the preliminary time trials and, of course, prizes are waiting on the podium of "Formula War Thunder"! In the meantime, we suggest you to hone your skills with the training flights on the map Tropical Island!

  • 24 October 2014
Rapid Fire!

Join the 'Rapid Fire!' event this weekend and battle in AA vehicles for victory and additional Research Points and Silver Lions! Are you brave enough to call-in air support in this battle of AA only?

  • 17 October 2014
Large Calibers

Join the “Large Calibers” event this weekend and gain additional 20% RP and 20% RP while flying the true beasts of aviation, equipped with 37mm cannons at minimum!

  • 26 September 2014
Curling!

Participate in our special 'Curling' Arcade event and bring your team to victory, while profiting from additional Silver Lions and Research Points!

  • 19 September 2014