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Battles over Malta

Join in on the Battles over Malta event and fight in battles between British Carrier based aircraft and German/Italian aircraft!

  • 12 June 2015
Landing in Normandy

Relive the famous Allied invasion of the German-occupied Normandy beaches now, as an event in War Thunder!

  • 4 June 2015
Race: First Flight of the F4U Corsair

Join the race above 'Tropical Island' this weekend, while flying the famous F4U Corsair series of aircraft and rove to your opponents that you have petrol running through your veins!

  • 29 May 2015
Il-2: "War in Mid Air"

Try the updated line of the IL-2 attack aircraft in the event "War in Mid Air" in the "Poland" location! In this event, teams are split between attackers and defenders. The task of the attacking ‘aircraft’ team is to destroy the armoured vehicles that are positioned inside the city and subsequently the anti-air units as well.

  • 27 May 2015
Air raids over Khalkhin Gol

Take part in the historical event over Khalkhin Gol in all game modes with a renewed aircraft line-up.

  • 22 May 2015
Operation "Chastise"

On the 5th of March, 1943, the Battle of Ruhr was begun; a campaign of strategic bombing that took place during the Second World War. It was in this campaign that the famous ‘Dambusters raid’, a.k.a. “Operation Chastise” was carried out on May 17th.

  • 15 May 2015
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