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Battle Ratings Battle Ratings that were different to the final table from the planned Battle Rating changes have been corrected: F-16A MLU (China) : BR in Air Simulator Battles has been reduced from 14.0 to 13.7. Hawk T Mk 1A, Hawk T Mk 1A (FRP) — BR in all Air Battles modes has
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
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 ou
Introducing the next major update trailer for War Thunder: Eagle's Shadow!
In today’s dev blog, we’re talking about new modules and features for ground vehicles! Hey everyone! In the next major update, ground vehicle players can look forward to new functional modules, more detailed damage models, and new capabilities for their favorite vehicles. Let’s t
Today we’re starting pre-orders for the American two-seater Hornet and the Chinese Q-5D attack jet aircraft! F/A-18D Pre-order - F/A-18D Pack To get to the Gaijin Store through Steam, go to the in-game hangar > Shop > Online Store. This pack includes: F/A-18D (Rank VIII, US
What if your favorite aircraft could participate in battles at different Battle Ratings? You could use your familiar loadout at one Battle Rating, or equip more powerful weaponry and test your skills against tougher opponents. Introducing custom Battle Ratings: a new mechanic whe
Battle Ratings The Planned Battle Rating changes have come into effect. Matchmaking A bug that caused the limitation on the number of bombers per team in Air Realistic Battles to stop applying has been fixed. Patch notes reflect only key changes, meaning they may not include a co
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! From November 1st until
Today we’re taking a look at the updated Sun City and American Desert maps, plus improved weather settings! Sun City Previously, when viewed from the air, Sun City resembled an oasis in the middle of a desert, isolated by surrounded sands. But that’s not how real cities are built
Mistel 2 was a German strike system built during the Second World War, consisting of a Fw 190 fighter acting as a carrier aircraft and a Ju 88 bomber, where the cockpit had been replaced by an explosive warhead! Mistel 2: A Premium Bomber for Germany at Rank III At a glance: Uniq
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? From October 28th (11:00 GMT)
Japanese Takao-class cruisers are often described as the most well-balanced ships of this type in the service of the IJN. IJN Takao: A Heavy Cruiser for Japan at Rank IV At a glance: 10 x 203 mm guns with a flat trajectory High speed Improved protection for ammunition magazines L
Calling all pilots! Today we’re inviting you to take part in testing of the large-scale Nuclear Escalation mode in Simulator Battles. When: From October 27th (13:00 GMT) until October 29th (13:00 GMT) Where: Events & Tournaments → Nuclear Escalation. Features This is the same
Ground Vehicles Object 416 — a bug that caused the machine gun ammo to not display above the action bar has been fixed. ( Report ). Game Mechanics A bug where vehicles in battle were sometimes not locked for respawn if their last destruction was counted as a crash or leave kill h
Autumn is in full swing, and the forces of darkness are holding their contests once again! Go for a wild, wind-swept ride through gloomy locales, soar like a witch through a treacherous, danger-filled gorge, defeat your rivals and don’t forget to let out an eerie laugh! Halloween
Missed a day or two during a long login streak? That’s no longer a problem! Hey everyone! Today we’d like to tell you about a new mechanic that lets you freeze your daily login streak, preventing you from losing it. Let’s dive into the details of this mechanic, coming to War Thun
Sometimes, things happen that you wouldn’t even dare to dream of. Meet the Mistel 2, a very peculiar aircraft(s!), featuring a Fw 190 literally carrying a Ju 88 bomb. Due to this unusual configuration, it earned the nickname “Father and Son”. By taking part in Air Battles, you ca
The Douglas A-20 prototype first took to the skies on October 26th 1938. It served as the basis for a wide range of aircraft designed for various roles, including light bombers, attack aircraft, reconnaissance planes, and night fighters. Known by the nickname “Havoc”, the A-20 sa
Welcome to the 247th War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition! We loved getting to see all of your favorite vehicles last week! Halloween is coming soon! This week, we’re looking to see a variety of Halloween themed screenshots. Whether you want to use spooky decals, take photos