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Ace of the Month: Alexander Pokryshkin

War Thunder starts a special series of events in honour of the greatest aviation aces of the Second World War. This month we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Soviet fighter ace Alexander Pokryshkin.

  • 21 March 2013
Aircraft Sales! Up to 80% discounts to celebrate Update 1.29

We have two days of crazy sales to celebrate the new update! Get your plane today!

  • 20 March 2013
War Thunder Update 1.29 is here!

Long-awaited massive update if finally here! Meet the War Thunder v.1.29 and find the full list of changes inside!

  • 20 March 2013
War Thunder fan-video: "We shall fight!"

War Thunder is the bottomless well of inspiration for digital artists. Meet brand-new really epic video "We Shall Fight!" by Enurian!

  • 19 March 2013
War Thunder website maintenance

March 15th War Thunder official web-site is closed for maintenance.

  • 14 March 2013
War Thunder Update 1.29 teaser trailer

Fan-made teaser trailer for the upcoming War Thunder update 1.29 by ruNike

  • 13 March 2013
"Fly, Catalina, fly!" contest winners announced!

First War Thunder artwork contest "Fly, Catalina, fly" is over... and more to come! See the winners works and wait for the next fan-art contest!

  • 12 March 2013
Fan-made War Thunder movie: Into Darkness

Amazing War Thunder fan video "Into Darkness" by 711Tactical. Check it out!

  • 10 March 2013
Fly, Catalina, fly!

Special event and special weekend contest dedicated to one of the most interesting aircraft in War Thunder - ‘big mama’ PBY Catalina. Ladies’ weekend out!

  • 7 March 2013
More Than One Million Players Served!

War Thunder is pleased to announce more than 1 000 000 pilots have played the game so far!

  • 5 March 2013
70th Anniversary of the Battle of Guadalcanal

This year is the 70th anniversary of the victory in one of the most dramatic battles of the Pacific theatre of World War II. War Thunder is holding a special event in honour of Guadalcanal Campaign.

  • 1 March 2013
War Thunder given the Greenlight!

We are pleased to announce War Thunder MMO was given the green light in Steam Greenlight! We are grateful for your support and give you 50% experience boost!

  • 27 February 2013
“Gladiators.WT” Demo Stream

Special demo stream with organizers of Gladiators.WT Tournament - Feb.28 at 5:00pm GMT

  • 26 February 2013
Defender of the Fatherland Day

War Thunder celebrates Defender of the Fatherland Day! Special prices, unique aircraft and +50% experience boost!

  • 22 February 2013
National Sub-Forums Are Open!

War Thunder opens official sub-forums in several foreign languages. Join now, speak your native language and fly to the victory with your friends!

  • 22 February 2013
War Thunder server maintenance, Feb. 22

This Friday, Feb. 22 the gaming server will be closed for maintenance from 3:00 am till 4:00 am GMT.

  • 21 February 2013
Gladiators.WT - first official international War Thunder tournament

War Thunder presents first official international tournament GLADIATORS.WT. Great prizes for the best fighters!

  • 19 February 2013
New fan-video: "War Thunder - the beautiful game"

War Thunder community is reach on talents. Check out new cute fan-video from our player: "War Thunder - the beautiful game" by BugPowderDust

  • 18 February 2013