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Sneak Peek about Update 1.59 'Flaming Arrows'

After previous developer diaries and official streams, today we'd like to present to you further information about the upcoming Update 1.59 'Flaming Arrows'.

Crew Trauma packs

In Update 1.59 ‘Flaming Arrows’, any ground vehicle can be equipped with a trauma pack, which allows you to bring one crew member per vehicle per battle back into the action.

LVT(A)-1

We are pleased to present to you a very unusual vehicle – the amphibious Light Tank the LVT(A)-1, coming soon to the US tech tree.

Capture yourself a Yak-1b (Germany) - with Warbonds!

Pilots and tankers, we now have new offers for you in the renewed “Warbonds” shop. The beginning of the new month will give you access to new premium vehicles which will be available for the completion of battle tasks.

N1K1-Ja : Violet Lightning

The N1K1-Ja is going to be a new rang IV fighter for the Japanese forces. With 4 canons et 2 machineguns, the Shiden will be a strong opponent!

Sturer Emil

Today  we’re here to present to you an essential new hero of the upcoming update. Meet the Sturer Emil!

M48A1

The American M46 Patton and M47 Patton II tanks are greatly respected among players in high-ranked War Thunder battles. Very soon, the list of these wonderful machines will be bolstered by an additional one: the developer team has finished working on the M48A1 Patton III.​

Halifax: the Knight of the Sky

We present to you one of the most iconic World War II British bomber - The Handley Page Halifax B.III

“Panfilov’s 28” to be released on the 24th of November 2016

Gaijin Entertainment and 28 Panfilov’s men studio are proud to announce the premiere of a long anticipated war movie. Panvilov’s 28, with Universal Pictures Russia as the film provider. The premiere in Russia is estimated to take place around November 24th 2016.

  • 28 May 2016
Pages of History: Hawker Chariton

Let's take a look at the history of this British creation in our recent video! Do you own the Hawker Hurricane, or even its rare brother, the soviet Hawker Chariton?

He 219: The Night Hunter

We are pleased to present the German He 219 night interceptor. This is the first aircraft in the game created by a War Thunder player!

Thunder Show: That Famous Moment

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!

Special
Tank Duels: Tiger II vs IS-2

Join in on the tank duels this weekend on the Berlin location, to get unique German and Soviet tanker profile pictures as well as Boosters, Discounts etc!

IT-1, the Soviet Missile Tank

We’re pleased to present yet another new addition in War Thunder 1.59: Flaming Arrows – the Soviet IT-1 tank, armed with anti-tank guided missiles.

Strv-81: The Missile Centurion

We’re continuing our story about tanks with ATGMs in War Thunder. Today’s hero is the export version of the Centurion III for the Swedish army – the Strv-81.

The Yak-30D: A long anticipated top jet fighter in the Yakovlev fighters branch

The Yak-30D is going to be the top jet fighter in the Yakovlev fighters branch, an aicraft difficult to model!

Pre-order packs for Update 1.59 “Flaming Arrows” with exclusive decals

As you know from our devblogs, in update 1.59 "Flaming Arrows" we’re adding several interesting new premium vehicles to the game. We offer you the ability to pre-order 3 new packs in our store and benefit from exclusive decals as a bonus.

New Location: Novorossiysk

We’re pleased to present a new location for mixed battles – the Port of Novorossiysk. This familiar location to War Thunder pilots has been given a spacious battlefield for ground vehicles.