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New music!
In update 1.77 “Advancing Storm” you will now be accompanied with the music from the nation for which you are playing, and for the newly added nations we have recorded new tracks which we present to you now!
The War Thunder Market and User Camouflages
We are pleased to present our plans to add an exchange for in-game War Thunder items and new opportunities for user-made camouflages in the game.
Modern Tank Realism and Balance
Modern tanks can be challenging in terms of creating accurate 3D models and making them behave authentically, as most tank data is still classified. Let's have a look on how it was done.
  • 13 March 2018
Rocket's new chant: new sounds for the MLRS
In update 1.77 “Advancing Storm” we are updating the sounds for all the MLRS vehicles in the game.
First-order ammo racks and automatic loaders
In War Thunder update 1.77 “Advancing Storm”, we present a new system for loading ammo in tanks during battle.
Re.2000: The Italian Falcon
In War Thunder update 1.77 Advancing Storm, we are launching the long-awaited branch of Reggiane Italian fighters. Say hello to the first model – the Re.2000 serie 1!
Spitfire Mk.V: model update and new modifications
In the upcoming update 1.77 “Advancing Storm” for War Thunder, fans of British aviation may look forward to the release of updated high quality models for both currently present Spitfire Mk.V versions in the game. As a bonus, two further modifications of the aircraft will become available to all War Thunder pilots. Let’s take a closer look!
Kawasaki Ki-108: The Final Dragon Slayer
The Ki-108 is a prototype late-war, high-altitude army interceptor design derived from the Ki-102 and is one of the last Japanese heavy fighter designs of WW2. Since the Ki-108 along with many other highly advanced Japanese aircraft were kept in reserve for the defense of the home islands, it never saw any actual combat. However, this is about to change with War Thunder’s update 1.77, so get ready to rewrite history!
Martin 167-A3: American Mercenary
The success of A-20 prevented the Martin 167 to enter service with U.S. forces, it soon found its way to war-torn Europe, where it faithfully served with nations like France and the UK until the end of the war. Pilots may expect the Martin 167 A3 to reinforce the ranks of the Armée de l'Air in the upcoming update 1.77 “Advancing Storm”!
Heinkel He 177 A-5 Greif: The Flaming Arrow
Several user made vehicles have made it to the game in the past under the War Thunder revenue share program and we are pleased to announce that another user made creation will be making its way to the game with update 1.77 “Advancing Storm”. Pilots, welcome the long-awaited German He 177 “Greif” strategic heavy bomber to War Thunder!
Squadron squads
One soldier does not make a battle, but two soldiers do make a squad! We have created a special feature for people who like team play in War Thunder.
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  • 27 February 2018
M1 Abrams: The Desert Warrior
The M1 Abrams is charging at full speed to the top ranks of War Thunder’s ground battles with the upcoming update 1.77 “Advancing Storm”. Get ready!
T-64B: When Good Is Not Good Enough
Fans of Soviet armour will eagerly await update 1.77 “Advancing Storm”, as the T-64B will be one of the many new vehicles coming soon to War Thunder!
AMX-30B2 Brenus: Modern Ironclad
The AMX-30B2 Brenus is a late modification of the famous French second generation main battle tank, which most notably received ERA armor to increase protection against modern ammunition types. Players can expect it in the game as part of the update 1.77 “Advancing Storm”!
New sounds in update 1.77
There’s more to War Thunder than military vehicles and graphical beauty – sound also plays an important role. Today we’re going to discuss the major changes to the game’s sound in update 1.77 “Advancing Storm”, Turn up the volume warriors!
Dagor Engine 5.0: New landscape creation technology
Today we’re going to talk about global changes to the creation of landscape surfaces, and we’ll demonstrate the improvements that players will be able to see in all the familiar ground locations.
Dagor Engine 5.0: light and shadows: Global Illumination, contact shadows, shadows on effects
Today’s edition of our devblog will discuss how the updated Dagor Engine 5.0 render will add volume to the War Thunder world. It’s all about light and shade!
Magach 3 - Chariot of War
The Magach series of armored fighting vehicles were Israeli modifications of the American M48 and M60 tanks, which were gradually improved over the course of several decades to fit Israel’s ever changing military needs. War Thunder players can expect one vehicle of the Magach series to make its way to the game in the upcoming update 1.77!