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World War, Battle Ratings & more, Pt. I

An introduction to some exciting news in our development, today we would like to summarise the existing mechanics in War Thunder.

New additions to the KV-2 series

We are pleased to present a additional three new tanks for the KV-2 series, coming to your War Thunder ground vehicle hangar in upcoming updates.

The April Fools event is over!

Thank you for participating in the first test of the sailing fleet in War Thunder!

  • 1 April 2016
New customization options for ground vehicles

We would like to introduce new customization options for the ground vehicles in War Thunder - decorations and mounted protection!

  • 28 March 2016
New photorealistic technology for sky and cloud rendering in Dagor Engine 4

Today we would like to show you what is probably the best rendition of the sky that has ever been recreated in video games and that will be implemented soon in War Thunder.

  • 28 March 2016
Crew Medkit and Improvements to the Tank Module Critical Damage System

We are pleased to present improvements to gameplay in War Thunder tank battles – a crew medkit and improved critical damage mechanics in Arcade Battles.

  • 24 March 2016
New Squadron Features

We're continuing to improve the functionality of in-game communities – War Thunder's squadrons. This new batch of updates will make it easier to choose a squadron based on parameters and provides squadron members with new tools for implementing squadron policy.

  • 23 March 2016
“Enduring Confrontation”: Front line

Pilots! We invite you to take part in the further testing of the much anticipated "Enduring Confrontation" mode. Please share your ideas and leave feedback on the forum!

  • 16 March 2016
MBR-2: The White Boat

The Soviet flying boat from the beginning of the 1930s, the MBR-2, is another new addition in War Thunder update 1.57. The romance of pre-war aviation!

  • 14 March 2016
The Panzerjäger I, and announcing a branch of German SPGs with open cabins

In addition to the recently shown Dicker Max and the Nashorn German SPGs, we present another self-propelled gun from Germany – the Panzerjäger I. German open-cabin SPGs now form a separate tech branch.

  • 14 March 2016
94-KM SPAAG

A long-awaited addition to the Soviet self-propelled anti-aircraft weapon line has arrived – twin 25 mm cannons on a ZiS-12 truck base.

  • 14 March 2016
The 5 Most Anticipated Machines of 1.57

With Update 1.57 "Battle March" only a few days away, let's have a look at the five vehicles our Community are looking forward to the most - so far, that is!

  • 11 March 2016
The Chieftain tank: A very British warlord!

While other European countries and the US were developing tanks to be as mobile as possible under conditions of battle with anti-tank missiles, the British refused to sacrifice armour and firepower for mobility. This is how the Chieftain appeared and became possibly the greatest Western tank of its time.

  • 10 March 2016
Ta-152C: Evolution of the ‘Dora’

The Ta-152 fighter was a further development of the Fw.190D ‘Dora’. In War Thunder update 1.57, we will present a new modification of this machine – the medium altitude, five cannon Ta-152C.

  • 9 March 2016
Getting Closer: Update 1.57 "Battle March"

Check out our Teaser Trailer for War Thunder 1.57 "Battle March" and find out what the Developers have announced for the incoming Update!

  • 8 March 2016
Pz.Sfl.IVa Dicker Max: ‘Fat Max’

The ‘Fat Max’ continues the line of open-topped German SPGs. The vehicle was intended to be used against concrete bunkers. ‘Fat Max’ is coming in War Thunder 1.57!

  • 7 March 2016
T26E1-1 Super Pershing: Under a Panther Mask

How do you make a good tank even better? Upgrade its armor and weaponry, of course! Meet the T26E1-1 Super Pershing – the mighty successor to the beloved by many Pershing!

  • 3 March 2016
New Location: Volokolamsk

We are pleased to present War Thunder’s latest location, coming in update 1.57 – frozen Volokolamsk, created based on the battlefields of General Panfilov’s famous division.

  • 2 March 2016