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Halloween Specials in War Thunder

For this year's Halloween, we have prepared two unique specials for you. Participate in the Witch Hunt as well as the Witch's Cauldron Challenge, to unlock the unique Polikarpov Po-2 biplane among other items!

  • 30 October 2015
War Thunder Birthday Wishes

For the upcoming third anniversary of War Thunder moving to public access, we want to treat our loyal players to something special: The ability to pick five packs to be discounted by a whopping 50% in our store! Time to choose!

  • 28 October 2015
War Thunder Video Tutorials - Part 18: "Pro Tips" for Tankers!

Our series of video tutorials continues in War Thunder! In  the eighteenth video, we will show you some "Pro Tips" for Tankers in War Thunder.

  • 28 October 2015
Creating Locations and Maps for War Thunder

The War Thunder CDK allows you to customize and create a broad variety of content for War Thunder. Today, let's have a quick look at the creation of maps and locations in game!

  • 27 October 2015
Vehicle Profile - Pz.Kpfw. 35(t)

In War Thunder, the Pz.Kpfw. 35(t) is a German reserve light tank with the BR value of 1.0, and a first tank of the "Czechoslovak“ tank branch of the German tech tree. It can very well be described as a jack of all trades.

  • 26 October 2015
Spooky Halloween Screenshot Contest

With October coming to an end, Halloween is even closer - a time of spooky encounters, zombies, witches… and candy, of course! In preparation for the Halloween weekend, participate in our spooky screenshot contest!

  • 26 October 2015
War Thunder Screenshot Competition - October - Week 3 Winners

Our ongoing War Thunder screenshot competition has produced another round of amazing artwork. This time, we show you the results from the 3rd week of October.

  • 25 October 2015
Special
Air Duels: Bf 109 vs I-16

Take part in Air Duels of Bf 109 and I-16 over Spain and win valuable prizes! Be sure to prepare youself for combat with any of the vehicles by reading our included strategy guide!

  • 23 October 2015
Dev Q&A Compilation

Regularly, some of our development team interact with our community on the Official Forums. The players are invited to ask the team questions in regard to future development.

  • 22 October 2015
US Medium Tanks

The U.S. line of medium tanks consist of some of the most iconic ground vehicles known to the world, with many from World War Two to the Korean and Vietnam war conflicts.

  • 22 October 2015
Pz.Kpfw. E-100 (with developers answers)

Today we would like to introduce you to a famous project of German engineering, the E-100! This vehicle will be added to the game in one of the upcoming future updates.

  • 21 October 2015
Thunder Cup I - Summary

The last weekend for the first professional tournament of the War Thunder combined tactical battles - Thunder Cup I is here. 1

  • 21 October 2015
German Sturmgeschütz Units

Somewhat unique in its military classification, the German Sturmgeschütz fought, although part of the artillery, together with other fighting vehicles and the infantry directly at the front lines.

  • 19 October 2015
War Thunder Skin and Screenshot competition October week 2 winners

We present to you the winners of our current War Thunder's Screenshot & skin Competition.

  • 18 October 2015
Special
Tank Duels - Hellcat vs. Pz.IV/70

Join in on the special which is dedicated specifically to the rivalry between two tank destroyer schools: Germany and the US.

  • 16 October 2015
A7M1 (NK9H)

We present the A7M1 aircraft with the Nakajima NK9H engine: a plane without the powertrain flaws its prototype possessed. This engine’s mass-dimensional properties were perfectly suited to the plane’s airframe.

  • 16 October 2015
Improved Crew Skills with Update 1.53

For Update 1.53 'Firestorm' we have improved the Crew Skill system in many ways. Find out the details in this development blog!

  • 14 October 2015
Vehicle Profile: Bf 109 E-1

The Bf 109 E-1 was the first of the famous Emil series of Messerschmitt’s legendary fighter aircraft. Representing a major development in the Bf 109 family, the “Emil” would be the variant that bore the brunt of fighting during the opening stages of the Second World War and earned its fame during the Battle of Britain in 1940.

  • 14 October 2015