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Economy Revision
Firstly, we would like to extend our sincerest apologies to each and every one of you. We deeply regret the fact that our actions have let you down, and that we have failed to adequately address the concerns you have voiced over time. We share your passion for the game, and it pains us that our decisions have not lived up to your expectations.
Magach Hydra: Tracked Serpent
The experimental Israeli Magach 6R medium tank equipped with Hydra rocket pods is going to clear the battlefield in the upcoming La Royale update!
The Shooting Range #355
You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and Captains in War Thunder.
  • 21 May 2023
How progression and economy is built in F2P games and War Thunder in particular
Dear players! We see that you have many questions and observations about how the economy and progression work in War Thunder. Kirill Yudintsev, creative director of Gaiijn, is best suited to explain all of this:.
Revising the economy
We heard your recent feedback on the changes planned to the economy of War Thunder and, as you already know, have decided to cancel them. This has been our first step in addressing your concerns, and it will not be the last.
  • 19 May 2023
Thunder Show: DRIFT'S UP
Hi! Welcome to Thunder Show and the craziest moments of the past week. Today we’re going to feature a rolling shot, some ice skating, a nuclear bomb race... And more! Let’s get started!
  • 19 May 2023
Special
French National Sailor Day Decal and Discounts
The history of the French Navy goes back to the legendary Cardinal Richelieu, who saw the fleet go from humble beginnings to conquering faraway lands across the globe — from Canada to Madagascar. Today the French Navy is amongst one of the largest in the world, with over 180 vessels and 200 aircraft.
Special
US Armed Forces Day
In 1947, President Harry Truman unified various parts of the US Armed Forces under a single chain of command, and in 1950 he dedicated a day to commemorate them all — the third Saturday of May. Now the US Armed forces employ over 1.3 million people: they are the biggest and most advanced in the world.
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  • 19 May 2023
'LA ROYALE' Update Trailer
The next major update for War Thunder — 'La Royale'!
  • 18 May 2023
Retarded bombs
Hello! Today we will tell you about a new type of weapon that will appear in the game in the next major War Thunder update!
Tactics: Leopard 2: Model MBT
The German Leopard 2 is one of the most famous modern tanks. It’s known for its great armor, cutting edge technology, reliability, and ease of maintenance. You can find Leopard 2 tanks in War Thunder in the top tiers of the German and Swedish tech trees. Today we’d like to talk about the most efficient ways you can use them.
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  • 17 May 2023
CV 9030 FIN: Finnish Shooter
The Swedish CV 9030 FIN infantry fighting vehicle armed with a 30mm Bushmaster cannon was developed to export to Finland.
It’s fixed! №75
In this digest we would like to tell you about our continuing work on improvements and fixes in the game. You can find information about all updates that have been released in War Thunder in the website special section.
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  • 17 May 2023
Object 435: Armored hammer
The Object 435 is a prototype tank, built under the program of the new Soviet medium tank to test the 115mm smoothbore cannon.
New Locations: “Franz Josef Land” with new fortification mechanics
The abandoned frozen waters of Franz Josef Land welcome our captains! Meet the first location with destructible fortifications!
Raketenautomat: double-barrel rocket launcher
An experimental rocket SPG with two 81mm launchers and an extreme fire rate is coming to the game as part of the upcoming War Thunder update.
The Shooting Range #354
You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and Captains in War Thunder.
  • 14 May 2023
Thunder Show: HEAR, HEAR!
Hi! Welcome to Thunder Show and the most insane moments of the past week. Today we’d like to talk about rush. Sometimes it pays off pretty well to be hasty, like when you’re capturing points. But sometimes it’s, well, not as helpful. Let’s get started!
  • 12 May 2023