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10,000,000 Views - Victory is ours!

'Victory is ours!', the War Thunder Live Action Trailer that took the world by storm, is celebrating more than 10,000,000 views. Scoring a multitude of awards and nominations, 'Victory is ours!' has become the game's most successful trailer to date.

  • 2 February 2016
Ace of the Month - February - Lt(JG) Hiroyoshi Nishizawa

Fiercely independent and taciturn on the ground, in the air he could command his fighter to do impossible aerobatics as a martial artist could perform astounding feats of acrobatics, Hiroyoshi Nishizawa achieved the bujutsu of aerial combat.

  • 2 February 2016
Cash payments in Mexico

We are glad to announce that cash payments are now available in our Online Store!

  • 1 February 2016
War Thunder Competitions - January 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 25 000 Golden Eagles! Interested in joining in yourself? Find out more here!

  • 1 February 2016
Top 5 Premium Aircraft

War Thunder has a vast array of vehicles, so it can often be difficult to pick the right aircraft that suits your style and preferences. Be sure to watch our review of the top 5 premium aircraft for War Thunder!

  • 30 January 2016
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Tank Duels: Т-34-85 vs М26

Two different schools of tank engineering that once faced a common enemy. The USSR and the USA - each one of them followed their own way that depended on technological advances and battle experience.

  • 29 January 2016
Last Man Standing

In the future, having less than two concious crewmen in your ground vehicle doesn't necessarly mean that you are defeated. With this change, one man is enough to make a last stand.

  • 27 January 2016
Top 5 Premium Tanks

While we can't tell you which Premium tank is the best for you, we can surely help you find the answer, as these five Premium tanks are definitely worth checking out.

  • 27 January 2016
Successor of a Legend: the T-44

As a direct successor of the T-34-85, both in reality and in the game, the T-44 truly was a pioneering tank construction paving the way for many modern Soviet tanks. In the game, it will provide you with great mobility and good degree of armour protection.

  • 26 January 2016
New Thermodynamics

We have completed our work on the basic physics that relate to the thermodynamics of aircraft engines. For those who prefer Realistic and Simulator modes, information about the new thermodynamics will be extremely useful. So what’s new?

  • 26 January 2016
BAC Lightning F1 - User Created Content - Snozzeltoff

Ever considered the possibility of seeing your favourite aviation icons in the skies of War Thunder? Today we will be taking a look at one of the many amazing community creations made possible through the Content Development Kit. The BAC Lightning created by Snozzeltoff.

  • 25 January 2016
War Thunder EPIC PLAYS #26

Pilots and Tankers! We continue the video series under the project: “This Is War Thunder - Top 5 Epic Plays”

  • 24 January 2016
Get Ready For... Enduring Confrontation, Pt.1: Basics

With the in-development latest Simulator game mode looming over the horizon for full addition to the game,  maybe you could use some handy tips and tricks on how to get started flying in Simulator mode? Join YouTuber DerSheriff for his video series on how to get started with Enduring Confrontation! 

  • 23 January 2016
$50,000 Milestone - Dog Tag Price Change

The much anticipated milestone of $50.000  is fast approaching! We would therefore like to announce a planned price increase for the “Dog Tag” upon reaching that point - the two unique premium vehicles will probably become available very soon!

  • 22 January 2016
Special
Air Duels: Ju 87 vs IL-2

Man your Junkers Ju 87 or Ilyushin IL-2 in War Thunder this weekend, and earn valuable in-game prizes by destroying ground targets! 

  • 22 January 2016
Historical corner updated - 2015!

Do you enjoy our historical articles, but don't always have the time to read them? Now, you can keep up to date anywhere you go, be it at school, work, or vacation.

  • 21 January 2016
How not to lose playing SPGs

A good punch and good mobility is an awesome combination on the battlefield. That alone, however, does not guarantee victory. Learn how to master the SPGs of War Thunder and conquer any battlefield today!

  • 20 January 2016
Hawker Hunter F.1: Silver Seeker of the Skies

The Hawker Hunter was one of the most anticipated arrivals in the skies in War Thunder and for very good reason. As the pinnacle of British aviation in game it’s one of the most iconic aircraft to come out of the 1950s in an emerging “Cold War” era.

  • 19 January 2016