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“A fiery ball” is back!
Fans of sports competitions freeze in anticipation of the football referee’s whistle. Step into the shoes of a football tank commander and hit the opponents' goal. This is the first of two popular events that not only return, but get better with valuable rewards for participants and winners!
  • 10 March 2022
It’s fixed! №44
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 on the website special section.
  • 10 March 2022
Dagor Engine 6.5: New Surface Rendering
We’re about to update our graphical Dagor Engine to version 6.5. Today we would like to talk about new capabilities of surface rendering in the War Thunder game environment.
  • 9 March 2022
The “TailSpin” is back!
How do you prove a right to own something valuable in the pirate community? Especially if incredible floating islands are at stake amongst which your secret base will look great. The air battle has begun!
  • 9 March 2022
Special
Happy International Women’s Day!
Dear friends! On International Women’s Day we would like to remind you how important it is to give attention, kind words, love and of course flowers to our most beautiful and irreplaceable girls. And of course we invite you to complete your collection of holiday decals in War Thunder!
  • 7 March 2022
It’s fixed! №43
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 on the website special section.
  • 2 March 2022
B-26 Marauder: Into the Fray
Developed at the dawn of WWII, the B-26 Marauder was an iconic American medium bomber that recorded an illustrious service career with Allied forces right up until the end of the war. Soon, pilots may look forward to getting the chance to take control of this much anticipated American bomber as it arrives to War Thunder as part of the next major update!
  • 25 February 2022
Special
Spitfire Mk.IX first flight
80 years ago, an excellent exponent of the legendary fighter family, Spitfire Mk IX, took her virgin flight. Get battle trophies in honour of this anniversary. Plagis’ Spitfire LF Mk.IXc will be temporarily available for Golden Eagles, Spitfire LF Mk.IXc (USA) is available with 30% discount.
  • 25 February 2022
Zachlam M3 (Tager): Half-Track Abroad
The Zachlam M3 (Tager) is an ATGM carrier, domestically developed by Israeli engineers on the basis of the American M3 and M5 halftracks, which were fitted with French SS.11 missiles. This unique new ground vehicle will await tankers in the upcoming Israeli ground forces tree, arriving in War Thunder as part of the next major update!
  • 24 February 2022
Albatros sub-chaser (F 543): Sea Shredder
Albatros is the lead ship from a class of 10 corvettes built for the Italian and other navies in the early days of the Cold War. Being the first domestically produced Italian warship of the post-war period, the Albatros will soon reinforce the top rank of the Italian coastal fleet tree, arriving in War Thunder as part of the next major update!
  • 24 February 2022
It’s fixed! №42
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 on the website special section.
  • 24 February 2022
Special
Defender Tournament and Gaijin Store sale!
Get ready for a series of War Thunder special events and tournaments to get unique prizes and tons of Golden Eagles! Discounts at the Gaijin Store are also available!
  • 22 February 2022
Turm III and pre-order bonuses
The Turm III is a German experimental tank, developed during the mid 1960s on the basis of the Leopard 1 main battle tank. Soon, the unique Turm III will make its way into War Thunder top ranked ground battles, arriving in the game as part of the next major update!
The Shooting Range #292
You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and Captains in War Thunder.
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  • 20 February 2022
Thunder Show: A nuke in 60 seconds!
Hey there! Welcome to this week’s best moments on Thunder Show! Today we're going to show you the penetrating force of the IS-2, a smart anti-air gunner, an amazing lucky Maus , and two episodes for the book of nuclear weapon records. Let's get started!
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  • 18 February 2022
USS Arizona (BB-39): All or Nothing!
USS Arizona is one of two Pennsylvania-class battleships built for the U.S. Navy during WWI and incorporating many new technologies which would find themselves in subsequent American battleship designs. Soon, captains will have the chance to take command of the famous USS Arizona as it arrives in War Thunder naval battles with the next major update!
Day of the South African armed forces
South African National Defence Force (SANDF) day is celebrated annually on the 21st of February. SANDF comprises all major armed forces, including ground, air and naval forces. South African combat vehicles may be found in War Thunder too! For example, the agile and deadly Rooikat, much appreciated by our community.
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  • 18 February 2022
Special
Battle of Iwo Jima
The first US land operation on Japanese ground began on Iwo Jima island on the 16th of February, 1945. American troops had to fight through the heavily fortified Japanese defenses.
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  • 18 February 2022