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Take part in the Guardian Angel Event for Air Realistic Battles!

Not all fighting in World War II took place at the front lines. Allied aircraft carried out risky missions over German territory in order to destroy factories that were producing enemy armored vehicles.

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Celebrate the Lunar New Year with Activities and Sales!

The Lunar New Year, a time to set off fireworks and light street lamps, is coming! This is an important holiday that's celebrated by various East and Southeast Asian countries including China, Korea, Vietnam, and others.

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National Foundation Day in Japan: Rare Vehicles Temporarily on Sale!

After the Meiji Revolution and the restoration of the emperor’s power in Japan, it was decided to establish a national holiday to unite the country around the ruler. The occasion chosen for the celebration was the accession of Jimmu, the first emperor of Japan, which, according to legend, took place on the 1st day of the 1st month of the lunar year.

Battle Pass: Airborne General

On the 24th of January, a brand new battle-pass season started in War Thunder — “Airborne General”. By simply participating in fights and completing missions, you’ll be able to earn a lot of valuable rewards, from Silver Lions and Warbonds to a free premium vehicle. By spending 2,000 Golden Eagles, you can also unlock two more rare vehicles, as well as unique decorations and emblems!

Bonus Golden Eagles when using Razer Gold!

From February 7th (12:00 GMT) until February 12th (12:00 GMT) you will get a bonus of 10% or 20% of Golden Eagles when paying via Razer Gold (outside EU/UK only) or Razer PIN (EU & UK only)!

The Shooting Range #392

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

Thunder Show: WHERE JET

Hi! Welcome to Thunder Show and the spiciest moments of the past week. This episode is all about sudden plot twists. And maybe some aerial twists as well, you’ll see. Let’s get started!

Fast & Dangerous: Best Sabres

Every period of fighter aircraft history has its own legends, and in the early jet era, the F-86 Sabre was one of the undisputed greats. Its popularity led to the creation of many different variants of the fighter, each of them pushing the jet even closer to perfection. Today we’re going to talk about the best of those Sabers available in War Thunder.

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The Dragon Box

The Dragon, a symbol of the New Year, has prepared a magical box for you that contains artifacts from the past. Items that were previously available in the Chronicles of World War II, Pages of History, World War Mode and May events, as well as from War Thunder’s birthdays are waiting for you in this box!

Fair Play: January 2024 and CAPTCHA

We’ve been fighting accounts that use bots for a long time, and we’re sure that active players have noticed the result as we’ve managed to significantly reduce the number of bots in all modes. We also continue to identify violators who use prohibited modifications, and today the number of blocked accounts is impressive.

It's fixed! №86

Hey everyone, in this article we’ll be talking about the bug fixes and improvements that we’ve been working on in the past 2 weeks — thanks as always for your bug reports!

The War Thunder Roadmap for Spring to Summer 2024

Hey everyone! We’ve finished processing your feedback and are ready to present the next Roadmap!

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The AMX-30 Super is Returning and is Here to Stay!

The French AMX-30 main battle tank entered service as early as 1966, but its first real combat test came on January 30th 1991 during the Gulf War. During the Battle of Khafji, Qatari AMX-30s fought Iraqi T-55s, destroying three enemy tanks and capturing four more with only the loss of two AMX-30s.

Pages of History (February): Through a Storm

In this month’s Pages of History, you’ll be at the center of events that took place in different theaters of war. Many important battles ranging from the end of World War II, as well as major battles in the Middle East: take part in battles with the vehicles corresponding to these historic battles and receive prizes.

The Shooting Range #391

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

Thunder Show: SHARK HUNT

Hi! Welcome to Thunder Show and the most hilarious moments of the past week. In this episode: a sure way out of a chase, some ferocious oldies, a shark migration... And something else! We don’t wanna show all of our cards right away, do we? Let’s get started!

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Australia Day: The Boomerang Mk.II Returns, Discounts and Earn a Koala Decal!

Good day mates. January 26th is Australia’s national day! This date coincides with the anniversary of the arrival of the First Fleet on the coast of the continent, which proclaimed these lands as the territory of the British Empire. This day is celebrated with concerts, festivals and awards for the year’s most outstanding Australians.

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Anniversary of lifting the Siege of Leningrad: Get the KV-2 (ZiS-6) and Earn a Decal & Decoration!

Following a successful offensive by Soviet troops in January 1944, the Soviets made it possible to push the Wehrmacht 70-100 km from Leningrad, ensuring a complete lifting of the blockade and safety from artillery strikes. On January 27th, the lifting of the siege of Leningrad was announced to the entire world, and in honor of this event, a celebratory fireworks display was held.