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Trophies with a user-created “Direct Hit” camouflage
Unlock a unique trophy simply by playing the game! Activate your camo coupons, or sell them on the Market to get Gaijin Coins (GJN)!
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  • 10 September 2021
Wiki Review: Strv 103-0 Now for Golden Eagles!
One of the most unusual main battle tanks of the Swedish research tree is back on sale, in game right now for Golden Eagles!
  • 9 September 2021
Special: Arado Blitz
The German Me 262 Schwalbe is an iconic fighter aircraft, known far and wide for its effectiveness in air battles… but there was also the Arado 234 Blitz — an excellent jet bomber that is often forgotten in the shadow of the more popular fighter. That’s hardly fair though as the Blitz is often considered one of the most sophisticated aircraft designs of its time.
  • 8 September 2021
It’s fixed! №21
In this digest we would like to tell you about our continuing work on improvements and fixes in the game.
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  • 8 September 2021
Tu-1: the Tzar of Heavy Gunners
A new premium strike aircraft in the Soviet lineup, featuring devastating guns and a heavy bomb load. The perfect addition for mixed and naval battles at mid tiers!
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  • 7 September 2021
Meet Major Update “Direct Hit”!
This update brings a wealth of new vehicles and improvements to War Thunder, including such legendary aircraft as the MiG-27M and the Swedish Viggen!
The Shooting Range #268
You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and Captains in War Thunder.
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  • 5 September 2021
“Battle Buddies” tournament and Twitch Drops
The NOAIM and eSportsReady communities invite you to take part in 2v2 esports tank battles in realistic mode. Watch live streams on eSportsReady twitch channels and earn prizes for watching the “Battle Buddies”.
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  • 4 September 2021
Thunder Show: The Soviet Way
It's time for your weekly episode of the Thunder Show! Enjoy our selection of epic and humorous Community videos of the week.
  • 3 September 2021
Updated models for "Flying Fortresses"
The iconic Boeing B-17 bombers will receive an updated exterior in the upcoming Direct Hit update!
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  • 3 September 2021
Updates to Japanese Ground Forces: New Vehicles, Camouflages & More
In the next major update coming to War Thunder, the Japanese ground forces tree will see several highly anticipated new additions and changes being implemented. In today’s devblog, we will showcase some of the most notable changes coming with the upcoming major update - let’s have a look!
C13 T90: Senior Scout
The C13 is an IFV developed by OTO Melara with the aim of producing a replacement to the outdated M113 APC in service with Italian forces at the time. Soon, tankers in War Thunder will get the chance to command yet another excellent light vehicle arriving to the higher ranks of Italian ground forces tree as part of the next major update!
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  • 2 September 2021
New authentic decals (available until the 28th of September)
A new set of decals for rarity hunters!
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  • 2 September 2021
Special: The Centauro Family
What do you see when you imagine a tank? Something with a huge gun, sturdy armour and big tracks, right? And it IS usually tracks — after all, thanks to them, tanks can easily traverse difficult terrain and climb obstacles. But in the second half of the XXth century an interesting alternative emerged, namely wheeled armoured vehicles. Compared to their tracked brethren, wheeled tanks are considerably faster AND cheaper.
  • 1 September 2021
BV 138 C-1: Ship of the sky
The BV 138 is a German WWII flying boat, developed in the late 1930s as a replacement to the outdated Dornier Do 18. Being one of the most widely used German flying boats of the war, pilots will now finally have the chance to take control over this unique aircraft as it arrives to War Thunder as part of the major update "Direct Hit"!
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  • 1 September 2021
It’s fixed! №20
In this digest we would like to tell you about our continuing work on improvements and fixes in the game.
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  • 1 September 2021
USS Pittsburgh: The Longest Ship in the World
USS Pittsburgh is an American heavy cruiser of the Baltimore-class which entered service with the U.S. Navy in the final years of WWII. Inheriting the class’ signature combination of firepower, protection and mobility, USS Pittsburgh is arriving to War Thunder naval forces as the new top American cruiser with the next major update!
Avro Shackleton MR Mk.2: The Flight of A Thousand Rivets
The Avro Shackleton is a long-range, multipurpose maritime patrol aircraft, built as a counter to the increasing threat of Soviet submarines in the early days of the Cold War. All War Thunder pilots and fans of British aviation may look forward to having the chance to pilot the beautiful Shackleton, coming to the game with the update “Direct Hit”!