We know that some players are looking forward to the ability to be able to operate the canopy opening mechanism for aircraft cockpits in War Thunder. For these players, this is not just an interesting graphical feature, but also a real way to get the maximum view in situations where the ability to look out of the cockpit, remove parts of the canopy that are blocking the view or open the cockpit hatches can be a decisive final tool in the balance between success and failure in the game.

Ground battles occur at very large distances sometimes. On the battlefield, it is important not only to spot enemy movement, but also to be able to warn teammates about impending danger. This is why we are introducing a new view mode for ground forces battles - a view through binoculars!

We continue to work on existing maps for ground forces in War Thunder. Our goal is to both improve their overall appearance, and to add various areas of interest - such as additional shelter or places with tactical advantage over enemy forces. We present to you a selection of changes in existing maps:

Our team is constantly and actively working on both graphical improvements and the optimization of the game. Even if players have older systems, unsupported by many modern games, they are still able to play War Thunder, although on minimal settings. 

 Players may be familiar with the situation where during night battles it could be difficult to navigate using instruments alone because it was way too dark. This is why we are introducing the ability of enabling lighting for the entire cockpit for aircraft that had them in reality.

Many of you have already guessed what the last historical publications of the development of the Panzerkampfwagen VIII “Maus” were about. Now you know for sure!

We already simulate the behavior of the physical dependence on the quality of surface on which a vehicle moves in War Thunder.

In today's article we have prepared a bit of information about the vehicles, which we plan to add in the new update.

In addition to the adding of spectacular new effects, we are constantly working to improve the overall graphical component of the game. In this Dev Blog we want to show you how we will improve the visual appearance of all vegetation for top computer configurations. 

We continue to familiarize you with new vehicles, which we plan to add in the next update. This time will examine the long-awaited for many fans of German aviation - the Fw-200 C-1 "Condor", as well as a premium M26E1 "Pershing".

The origins of the 1st Polish Armored Division in the West started even before the Second World War. In 1937 the 10th Cavalry Brigade of the Polish Army began transforming into a motorised brigade.

We are happy to present a new episode of 'Barrel Roll', our series of videos dedicated to War Thunder combat maneuvers and aircraft. In this episode, we present the German Me 163B 'Komet'!

"Forward and at the enemy ! Assault guns are an offensive weapon and give the infantry immediate, powerful support through mobility, fire and striking power." Sturmgeschütz Training Manual.

Lafayette G. Pool was born on July 23rd, 1919, in Texas and served during World War II as a tank commander in the US Army. As a tank ace, he destroyed over 250 armoured vehicles including tanks and SPGs, and is undoubtly one of the best tankers of the war.

In this series of articles, we will discuss the development of the Pz.Kpfw. VIII 'Maus'. After taking a look at ideas and visions leading to the development of its prototypes, we will take a closer look at the infamous German vehicle that got past the firing range tests.

We present to you the winners of our current War Thunder's Screenshot Competition (2nd-8th February)

We present to you the winners of our current War Thunder Skin Competition - February week 1 winners (2nd-8th February).

The War Thunder Community on Facebook is growing rapidly, and we expect it to reach the amazing number of 400 000 followers soon! And for that occasion, we’ve prepared a new kind of special for you, in which you will be able to win exclusive vehicles through victories - if you can prove your knowledge about War Thunder in our Mastermind Quiz!