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PLZ05: Big Gun, Big Booms

Self-propelled artillery systems with large cannons and devastating high-explosive shells have long become popular with our players thanks to their unique gameplay. Our recent update added one of the most modern tank destroyers of this type to the Chinese tech tree: the PLZ05.

Ray Tracing in War Thunder!

With the Firebirds update, War Thunder has support for Ray Tracing (RT) and is capable of doing several RT based visual effects, like shadows, ambient occlusion and reflections. In today’s blog, we’ll be taking a closer look at the details!

Thunder Show: CHEESY BOMB

Hi! Welcome to Thunder Show and the mightiest moments of the past week. The main theme of this episode is exceeding expectations. Be it with rockets... Torpedoes... Or just about anything you have at hand. Let’s get started!

20 New Skins Now Available in the ‘Esport Trophy III’!

The Esports III Trophy is now complete, with camouflages created by the authors on WT.Live! This new wave of additions includes 20 camouflages for different vehicles: 9 aircraft and 11 ground vehicles. We’re continuing to showcase mid-level vehicles with unique creations by our artists.

Mirage 2000D RMV: Sword of Damocles

Let’s have a look at the Mirage 2000D RMV, an upgraded version of the strike variant of the Mirage family of aircraft and one of its most modern variants currently in service.

Discount on the Tu-1 in Honor of A.N. Tupolev’s Birthday

On November 10th, 1888, outstanding Soviet aircraft designer Andrei Nikolaevich Tupolev was born. He designed over 100 types of aircraft, including the Tu-2 frontline bomber, which was widely used in WWII, the Tu-4 strategic bomber, and the first Soviet passenger jet aircraft, the Tu-104.

HMS Repulse: “Who Touches Me is Broken”!

Today we’ll be taking a look at the Renown-class Battlecruiser, HMS Repulse, coming to Great Britain’s Bluewater fleet research tree!

Get Rare Vehicles in a Joint Event with War Thunder Mobile!

War Thunder Mobile is now in its second year! Featuring realistic vehicles, this game has now reached more than 10 million players. Not tried it yet? Then join us! The game can be downloaded on iOS and Android for free.

Maximum Smoothness: War Thunder on the PS5 Pro up to 120Hz in 4K!

On November 7th, the PlayStation 5 Pro — an improved version of the popular console — went on sale. At its release, only 55 games support the advanced features offered by this new console, with War Thunder being one of them!

Firebirds: Effects & Improvements to Aviation

The Firebirds major update brings with it an array of improvements to the aviation portion of the game, specifically test flights, airfields, cockpit models and graphical features. In today’s dev blog we’ll be diving in and taking a look at them, so let’s get started!

French Light Tanks: From Cavalry to Thermals

Creatively different and boldly designed, French wheeled tanks are usually more fondly remembered than their tracked counterparts. This comes as no surprise, given the mixed performance of WW2-era French tracked tanks. Not to mention that after the war, French engineers opted for a completely new direction.

Osa-AK and Osa-AKM: Air Defense Classics

Today we’ll be taking a look at the Osa-AK family of air defense missile systems that will be put into four different in-game nations at once.

Location Improvements & Updated Abandoned Factory!

The Firebirds major update brings with it a host of improvements to several locations and a complete graphics update to the Abandoned Factory ground battles map!

The He 219 A-7 is Temporarily Available on the Anniversary of its First Flight!

On November 6th, 1942, the twin-engine He 219 night fighter took to the skies for the first time. Being the first combat aircraft with ejection seats, it participated in battles during WWII from June 1943 and quickly demonstrated its effectiveness against the British Mosquito. In total, less than 300 He 219’s were produced before production ended in May 1944.

Pre-order Premium Jets: AV-8S, Su-22M4 and JA37DI

Pre-orders for three store packs have started today! Meet the AV-8S Harrier for Japan, the Su-22M4 for Germany and the formidable JA37DI Viggen for Sweden.

ICV(P): Fast Response!

The ICV(P) is a state-of-the-art experimental infantry combat vehicle belonging to a family of new tactical wheeled vehicles developed by Mitsubishi for the JSDF.

Progressing the Guided Fury Battle Pass

A new battle pass season has begun recently: Guided Fury! Time to see what kind of challenges it brings to our players!

P40 and a Decal for National Unity and Armed Forces Day of Italy!

One of the main national holidays of Italy is dedicated to the capitulation of Austria-Hungary in the First World War, which took place on November 4th, 1918. As a result of the peace treaty, Italy annexed South Tyrol, the Austrian Littoral, Trieste and part of Dalmatia, thus completing the unification of all the lands that it considered its own. For this purpose, Italy entered the First World War, so the victory over Austria-Hungary is also celebrated as the Day of Armed Forces of Italy.