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"Eagle's Shadow" Update Trailer!

Discounts in the Gaijin Store for War Thunder’s 14th Anniversary!

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

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

Meet the “Sky Odyssey” Major Update!

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Discounts in the Gaijin Store for War Thunder’s 14th Anniversary!

The game’s birthday celebrations are set to begin very soon, but in the meantime, we’re launching the second round of our major sale. This time, you’ll find discounts on a wide range of vehicle bundles in the Gaijin Store. Which one catches your eye?

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.

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War Thunder is 14 Years Old: Join the Celebration!

War Thunder opened its doors to everyone on November 1st 2012, the day the game’s Open Beta test began. Thanks to everyone who has stayed with us ever since, as well as everyone who has joined us over the past 14 years. Come celebrate the game’s birthday with us! We have the Maus tank, a commemorative decal, in-game store discounts and the remarkable Mistel 2 bomber waiting for you.

Improvements to Tank Mobility Mechanics: New Steering Mechanisms and Engine Refinements

Hi everyone! We’re continuing to refine mechanics related to vehicle mobility. Some of these will significantly alter how vehicles behave, making them more effective in certain situations while less so in others. We’ll introduce these on the dev server so that you can try them out. Other mechanics will improve vehicle performance regardless of the situation, and we plan to release these alongside the Eagle’s Shadow major update. Let’s dive in.

"Eagle's Shadow" Update Trailer!

Introducing the next major update trailer for War Thunder: Eagle's Shadow!

New Modules for Ground Vehicles!

In today’s dev blog, we’re talking about new modules and features for ground vehicles!

Pre-orders: F/A-18D and Q-5D

Today we’re starting pre-orders for the American two-seater Hornet and the Chinese Q-5D attack jet aircraft!

Custom Battle Rating for Aircraft: More Freedom For Your Vehicles!

Introducing custom Battle Ratings: a new mechanic where researching specific modifications unlocks additional Battle Rating options for the same vehicle. You decide which configuration to take into battle!

Pages of History (November): Incredible Luck

In Pages of History this month, you will find yourself at the center of events that took place in various theaters of war. From Italy and USSR, Egypt and Iran: participate in battles while using vehicles linked to these historic events and get some prizes!

Updated Sun City and American Desert and Improved Weather Settings!

Today we’re taking a look at the updated Sun City and American Desert maps, plus improved weather settings!