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People’s Liberation Army Day
On August 1st, 1927, the Nanchang uprising laid the foundation of what later became the Chinese Red Army. From 1937 to 1945, it was fighting against the Japanese invaders, and in 1948 it was reformed into People’s Liberation Army. Right now, it is one of the strongest military forces in the world.
  • 1 August 2022
The Shooting Range #313
You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and Captains in War Thunder.
  • 31 July 2022
Thunder Show: Back to you!
Hi! Welcome to a new episode of Thunder Show. We’d like to title today’s set of moments with a single word: “beyond.” You might ask: “Beyond what?” Well... everything! ATGM frags beyond what’s possible, landings beyond what’s sensible, and insane ricochets beyond good and evil. Let’s get started!
  • 29 July 2022
Pages of History (August)
For the whole month, you will have 8 tasks available to you one by one. Completion of each task will award you with a trophy containing a reward, while completing all tasks will award you with a unique in-game player icon.
  • 28 July 2022
Book of Records: British Aircraft
Lightning-fast Spitfires and amazing Harriers, imposing strategic bombers and speedy biplanes: the British have every right to be proud of the very varied roster of fearsome aircraft at their disposal. So… let’s talk about the most spectacular planes of the Royal Air Force
  • 27 July 2022
“Field Testing”: Warbonds
The Warbond shop for the “Field Testing” Battle Pass season will be open from 27th of July until 26th of October. Don't miss your chance to get premium vehicles: from a Japanese motor gun boat to a Soviet frontline bomber. Pay special attention to the Italian medium Pz.IV G tank with a great 75mm KwK40 L/48 gun: it's available in the Warbonds shop for the first time.
  • 27 July 2022
It’s fixed! №58
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.
  • 27 July 2022
Battle Pass: season “Field Testing”
New prizes await their future owners. The eighth season of Battle Pass, called “Field Testing”, is starting in War Thunder!
  • 26 July 2022
The Shooting Range #312
You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and Captains in War Thunder.
  • 24 July 2022
Thunder Show: No Hiding!
Hi! Welcome to another episode of Thunder Show, a show we make together with you. Sometimes a weapon is luckier than its wielder, pulling off inconceivable tricks. And today’s set of moments is all about such cases. Let’s get started!
  • 22 July 2022
Battle Pass vehicles: Object 248 heavy tank
Object 248 was an experimental version of the IS-2 Soviet heavy tank armed with a 100mm gun. The vehicle becomes the main prize in the upcoming new season of the Battle Pass called “Field testing”!
  • 22 July 2022
Battle Pass vehicles: high-altitude interceptor BV 155
The experimental German BV 155 interceptor from the WWII era comes to the game as one of the prizes in the upcoming Battle Pass season.
  • 21 July 2022
Missile Tank Destroyers
The 20th century introduced tanks – combat vehicles with sturdy armour and powerful guns that quickly became the backbone to land combat operations. After WW1, they played a part in almost every big conflict, so it’s only natural that with time people came up with special weapons to counter this armoured threat – like anti-tank guided missiles that were introduced in the 1950s. Today we’re going to talk about the best missile tank destroyers in War Thunder, from the German Wiesel to the Soviet Khrizantema.
  • 20 July 2022
Battle Pass vehicles: Type T-51A torpedo boat
Premium version of the project Type T-51 - a “Japanese E-Boat” - comes equipped with 4 torpedoes onboard.
  • 20 July 2022
It’s fixed! №57
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.
  • 20 July 2022
New authentic decals (available until August 18th)
Don’t miss the new set of rare decals for your vehicles! There’s something for fans of any country represented in War Thunder: emblems of tank squadrons of USSR, USA, Germany, and France; of air forces of Sweden, Italy, India, and Japan; finally, of the British Navy and Chinese special forces.
  • 19 July 2022
The Shooting Range #311
You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and Captains in War Thunder.
  • 17 July 2022
Thunder Show: Bomb Hazard! Keep clear!
Hi! Welcome to a new episode of Thunder Show, delivered each Friday. This week’s bunch of moments is all about ironic twists of fate. We’ll have unexpected blasts from the past, sudden victories, and a lucky frag—but not the expected one. Well, let’s get started!
  • 15 July 2022