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Closed testing of the new game mode “World War”

Commanders, officers and other Squadron members, attention! In the nearest future we plan to run a closed test for the “World War” mode.

Players who surprised us in May

We are happy to introduce the very original top-5 players from the previous month. Unusual achievements you could never think of. Every one of these players is extremely good in his own way on gaining victory - or at least trying to do so.

War Thunder Competitions - May winners

After reviewing the entries of our last month's Community competitions, we are now happy to announce the winners that are sharing a total prize fund of 10 500 Golden Eagles! Interested in joining in yourself? Find out more here!

  • 5 June 2017
T95E1: The Contender

The rank V T95E1 American medium tank is another technological masterpiece that arrived with War Thunder update 1.69 Regia Aeronautica. Let’s take a look.

Thunder Show: True Ninja

It's time for your weekly episode of the Thunder Show! Enjoy our selection of epic and humorous Community videos of the week and don't forget: If you want to send in your own video, then check out how below!

Invasion of Normandy

Land on the inhospitable shores of Normandy and fight your way to victory. This weekend you will be able to take part in one of the most famous battles of World War two.

Screenshot competition: The Inevitability!

Your goal in this competition is show that moment, just before the scenario plays out, that same couple of seconds just before a collision between two aircraft in the sky.

Answers from developers

It's time for another part of Questions and Answers!

The Shooting Range Ep. 47

You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and aspiring Captains in War Thunder.

Weekend tournaments, 3rd - 4th of June

Pilots and tankers! Every weekend we continue to introduce more tournaments on the TSS portal!

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  • 1 June 2017
Make your vehicle more authentic!

Make your vehicle more authentic! We regularly introduce new decals you may unlock and/or purchase.

How can you get premium vehicles? Warbonds!

Join the Battle Tasks, earn Warbonds and unlock premium vehicles and other bonuses!

Video Highlights

Pilots, Tankers and Captains! Its time for our regular roundup of  Youtube creations from you, the War Thunder community. Enjoy watching!

  • 31 May 2017
D-DAY 7x7 Tactical Tournament

We invite you to take part in the 7 vs 7 team tactical tournament in combined Realistic Battles mode dedicated to the Allied Normandy landings of June 6th, 1944.

Update 1.69 'Regia Aeronautica' released!

We are happy to announce the release of Update 1.69 ‘Regia Aeronautica’, which unlocks the Italy as War Thunder’s sixth nation, initially offering a formidable line-up of 35 accurate representations of their famous Air Force

Thunder Show: British trap

It's time for your weekly episode of the Thunder Show! Enjoy our selection of epic and humorous Community videos of the week and don't forget.

Special
Air race in the Guiana Highlands

Let’s race! A new track in the Guiana Highlands location. Our player Alexey aka  _Gilard_ has created the longest track that is not looped. Be ready for unexpected turns, use the map wisely and don’t use 100% throttle.

The Shooting Range Ep. 46

You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and aspiring Captains in War Thunder.