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Video Digest 06.10.2025
Welcome to the latest edition of our video digest! Today we’ll talk about tactical solutions from the ColdWar era: the American B-66 Destroyer bomber and the Stingray light tank. You’ll also experience thrilling moments with rocket tanks, new features in the Thunder Show program, and a modern look at armored vehicles with the introduction of the BTR-80A.
  • 6 October 2025
A Decal, Discounts and Rare Vehicles for German Unity Day!
Today, a reunited Germany celebrates an anniversary. On October 3rd 1990, the GDR and FRG became one country! German Unity Day is a major national holiday, widely celebrated throughout the country. We join in the congratulations and invite you to celebrate the anniversary with a decal and discounts!
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  • 3 October 2025
Watch the WTCS Air Superiority Play-Off and Get Yourself Awesome Twitch Drops!
It’s the final stretch for our WTCS teams, with the third major of the year being full of twists and turns! 
Semper Fidelis: EFV
Meet the main ground vehicle reward for the Semper Fidelis event, the American EFV landing vehicle!
Enjoy Loads of Discounts and a Decal for the National Day of the PRC!
The People’s Republic of China was proclaimed on October 1st, 1949. This holiday is widely celebrated throughout China with parades, ceremonies, fireworks displays, and performances that last for seven days — a period known as Golden Week.
Autumn Sale: Starter Packs of All Nations at Half Price!
Want to effectively start researching the early ranks of nations in War Thunder? Starter Packs have you covered. They feature great vehicles and are currently at a 50% discount during this Autumn Sale in the Gaijin Store!
  • 29 September 2025
Video Digest 29.09.2025
Over the past week we released some interesting videos: challenges in automating the T58 tank and the F-16I Sufa fighter — one of the most advanced versions of this jet. Thunder Show features a plane being hit by artillery, and we also did a video about the legendary Me 410 and the new radar interface that was released in the Tusk Force major update.
  • 29 September 2025
Get Rewards for Watching Active Matter Streams This Weekend!
It’s nearly the weekend, meaning it’s time for new drops for watching Active Matter Twitch streams!
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  • 26 September 2025
Pages of History (October): The One-Eyed Ghost
This month’s Pages of History will take you to the heart of events that took place in different theaters of war. From the Netherlands to East Prussia, the Philippines to Guadalcanal: use vehicles that represent these historical battles and win prizes!
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  • 26 September 2025
Get the EFV in the Semper Fidelis Event!
Semper Fidelis (“always faithful”) has been the motto of the United States Marine Corps since 1883. The Corps has 200,000 marines including reservists, and are the one of the six branches of the United States Armed Forces, one of the oldest too. They were founded before the signing of the Declaration of Independence. In this event, you can get the EFV that was set to be used by the US Marine Corps had it not been canceled!
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  • 25 September 2025
40 New User-Created Camouflages in the Tusk Force Trophy!
We’ve selected 40 new camouflages from creators on War Thunder Live for the Tusk Force trophy! It features more camouflages for ground than usual, and of course vehicles released in the major update are represented as well. As we normally do, you can get a unique decal and rare vehicle coupons alongside camouflages as well.
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  • 25 September 2025
Meet the “Tusk Force” Major Update!
Meet Tusk Force, War Thunder’s third major update of 2025!
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  • 23 September 2025
BM Oplot-T: Through the Jungles!
Today we’ll be taking a look at the BM Oplot-T, an export version of the Ukrainian T-84 Oplot MBT for the Thai Army!
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  • 22 September 2025
BMD-4M2: Deadly, Light & Researchable!
Today we’re checking out the BMD-4M2, a new rank VI light tank for the USSR!
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  • 22 September 2025
Grab a 30% Discount on the Yak-38 for the Anniversary of its First Flight!
The Yak-38 was the only Soviet VTOL aircraft to see mass production. It first took off and hovered over ground on September 22nd, 1970. This light carrier-based attack aircraft was intended for service on aircraft carriers with the goal of hitting surface and ground targets during the day in normal weather conditions.
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  • 22 September 2025
Video Digest 22.09.2025
Welcome to our weekly digest of videos from our YouTube channel! Last week, we featured top rank heavy strike aircraft, well armed trucks, the Be-6 flying boat and the BM-Oplot-T Thai main battle tank, soon to be added in the upcoming Tusk Force major update!
  • 22 September 2025
Watch Active Matter Streams this Weekend and Receive Rewards!
Hey everyone! We’re inviting you to celebrate the launch of Active Matter with us on Twitch.
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  • 19 September 2025
New Effects & Detailed Cockpits Coming in Tusk Force!
Tusk Force doesn’t just bring new vehicles, it also brings some new effects and detailed cockpits! Today, we’ll be taking a detailed look at some these upcoming improvements.
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  • 19 September 2025