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Your War Thunder assistant
You can control many things through your smartphone, even your War Thunder account! The official Assistant for War Thunder mobile app for iOS and Android allows you to keep track of your battle progress and performance. 
Testing of the missions for the new PvE game mode
We are starting to work on a new game mode for ground vehicles! It features story-driven PvE missions that you will be able to complete with your friends.
The Shooting Range #244
You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and Captains in War Thunder.
  • 21 March 2021
Thunder Show: A Tiny Tim for a Big Crowd
It's time for your weekly episode of the Thunder Show! Enjoy our selection of epic and humorous Community videos of the week.
New Swedish Starter Pack!
In addition to the existing Starter packs, we are introducing one more - a Swedish one. Starter packs are perfect for beginner tankers and pilots, helping you to comfortably start out in the game.
  • 19 March 2021
P39N-0 for Alexander Pokryshkin's birthday
Today we are celebrating the birthday of Alexander Pokryshkin, three times Hero of the Soviet Union, whose name has become a nickname for the most skillful and bold pilots.
  • 19 March 2021
Battle Pass Vehicles
The second season of Battle Pass begun on the 24th of February. If you complete enough tasks and season challenges, you can get various valuable rewards, including four premium vehicles - today's video is about them.
Introducing the participants of the OlySt CUP tournament
The OlySt CUP Tournament continues. There is a $1,000 prize pool, '100100' Golden Eagles and other prizes.
St.Patrick’s Day
The jolly Irish celebrate St. Patrick's Day, in celebration of the legendary savior and heavenly patron of Ireland!
The Shooting Range #243
You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and Captains in War Thunder.
Thunder Show: Unexpected Turn of Events
It's time for your weekly episode of the Thunder Show! Enjoy our selection of epic and humorous Community videos of the week.
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  • 12 March 2021
Trophies with a user-created “Ixwa Strike” 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)!
Special: Climbing the Ranks: Italian MBTs
It's time to find out how to climb the ranks with Italian MBTs!
Improvements in the high-explosive action of ammunition
We have finalized and improved the system for simulating explosions and high-explosive impact for shells in armoured vehicles in the game.
OlySt CUP and Twitch Drops
Don’t miss the live streams in the competition which will be held simultaneously on 5 multi-language channels. Get prizes for watching the battles in the “OlySt CUP” tournament.
New packs and a unique bundle!
A unique discounted bundle and new packs are now available in the Gaijin Store, PlayStation™ Store and Microsoft Store.
  • 10 March 2021
Meet Major Update “Ixwa Strike”!
A new line of South African ground forces, the first Variable Swept Wing jet and over 30 new vehicles are joining the game! New location, tactical air-to-surface missiles and a pilot HUD along with new graphical effects, gunfire sounds for aircraft, and much more!
New features upcoming with the "Ixwa Strike" update
The “Ixwa Strike” update is on its way. Today we will tell you about some of the new features you may have missed.