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MiG-3 mod. 34
In the next War Thunder major patch we added MiG-3 mod 34 with AM-35A engine and 20mm SHVAK cannons. ...
  • 9 May 2014
Bombs for Fairey Swordfish
In the next War Thunder major patch we added bomb pylons for Fairey Swordfish that will allow it to take 4 250 pound bombs. ...
  • 9 May 2014
Crew Lock
It’s a shame, but some players are ready to ditch their teammates when they feel their team is inferior to the opponents. For instance, if one or ...
  • 8 May 2014
The T-35 and Multi Turreted Control
Dear players, we are pleased to present to you a new feature of the Ground Forces in War Thunder. We are confident that turreted vehicles, with additi...
  • 7 May 2014
Spitfire Mk.XIVc
We are close to a major update, as usual our War Thunder players will appreciate the many new aircraft. Among them, the Spitfire Mk.XIVc! In early 194...
  • 6 May 2014
Horten H.IX (Ho.229)
The Horten Ho IX (also called Gotha Go 229) was an experimental German jet aircraft powerd by two Junkers Jumo 109-004B turbojet engines, with a nomin...
  • 1 May 2014
Ki-45 cockpit
We have finalized the Ki-45 heavy fighter cockpit. You can compare the results of our artists’ and modellers’ work to the reference historical picture...
  • 25 April 2014
Squadron Battles
Squadron events (will be named squadron battles in the future) - is a special mode, where only squadrons are permitted to fight. They take place in 8 ...
  • 19 April 2014
Aircraft - work in progress
Spitfire Mk.XVIIIе Hawker Sea Fury We would like to share with you some (not all!) of the aircraft we are working on for the upcoming update...
  • 18 April 2014
Battle Rating for Arcade Matchmaking Explained (1.39)
In patch 1.39 , we adjusted the principles behind the arcade battles matchmaker. Previously, the balance was calculated based on the combat rating of ...
  • 17 April 2014
Progression system 1.39
Hello everyone! Among the changes that War Thunder Update 1.39 will bring are the progression system changes. Unlike Update 1.37, we didn’t rework ...
  • 9 April 2014
Developers' Diaries: 1.39
Some of the features listed below might not be introduced in update 1.39 - it a list of what is currently in the development. If we are not able to fi...
  • 6 March 2014
New Rank IV tanks coming to the CBT!
Today the Ground Forces testers will get their hands on some brand new Rank IV tanks! The following tanks will become available: PzKpfw VI ausf...
  • 5 March 2014
Personal Data Security
There have been a few reports from different sources, that the War Thunder password database has been compromised. =============================== ...
  • 26 January 2014
New tanks coming to the CBT!
New tanks coming to the CBT tonight! ============================== PzKpfw VI Ausf H1 Tiger JagdPz IV KV-2 IS-1 ...
  • 15 January 2014
Cockpit for La-174
Just a sneak peak on brand new La-174 jet fighter. Artists just finished the cockpit, so the jet-fighter will arrive in one of the nearest updates. ...
  • 10 January 2014
Developers' Diaries: Ground Forces Modifications
Salute, pilots and tankers! Today we’re going to talk about the modifications within the War Thunder ground forces. Like aircraft modifications, tank ...
  • 27 December 2013
Developers' Diaries: Ground Forces - Visual Customization
Hello again! In the previous issues of the Diaries we shed the light on the “inner life” of War Thunder tanks - modules, armor and damage model have b...
  • 26 December 2013