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"Eagle's Shadow" Update Trailer!

Battle Pass Season 25: Steel Fury and Its Warbond Shop!

"Eagle's Shadow" Major Update Pre-Orders!

Meet the “Sky Odyssey” Major Update!

Watch the 2026 Grand Finals and Earn Tricolor Smoke & More Twitch Drops!

2026 has been a year of fierce competition and unforgettable moments! The War Thunder Championship Series has continued to evolve and so have its teams. Over months of intense battles across air, ground, and combined arms formats, competitors have put their skill, teamwork, and versatility to the test.

Eagle’s Shadow: New Visual Effects!

Today we’re showing you a selection of the most interesting visual effects coming in the Eagle’s Shadow major update!

Fulmar Mk.II: A Fleeting Fleet Fighter

Today we’re taking a look at the British Fulmar fighter! This classic aircraft will be joining the research tree in the Eagle’s Shadow major update.

Imperator Nikolai I: An Autocrat at Sea

The Imperator Nikolai I is a new battleship for the USSR/Russian navy, featuring a linear turret arrangement, powerful guns, and excellent protection!

A Decal Trophy and Discounts for Italy’s National Unity and Armed Forces Day!

Every year on November 4th, Italy celebrates National Unity and Armed Forces Day. The date marks the surrender of Austria-Hungary in the First World War, which allowed Italy to incorporate Trento and Trieste, thereby completing its unification. This holiday has been celebrated since 1919, although it has not been a public holiday since 1977.

Pre-orders: Olifant Mk.1B Optimering and JAS39-5

The South African Olifant Optimering tank and a pre-production variant of the Gripen are now available as pre-order packs! Today we’ll be telling you a bit more about them.

NVIDIA DLSS 5 Is Coming to War Thunder!

The most advanced upscaling and frame-generation technology with neural rendering is arriving in War Thunder, and it’s a game-changer.

Su-15TM: Aerial Border Guard

The Su-15TM is the USSR’s most widely produced jet interceptor, coming to the game in the next major update!

Cluster Bombs in Air Battles!

Hey everyone! That’s right, cluster bombs are coming to War Thunder Air Battles! In today’s dev blog, we’ll go over what they are and what they’re used for. Let’s dive in!