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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Second World War, consisting of a Fw 190 fighter acting as a carrier aircraft and a Ju 88 bomber, where the cockpit had been replaced by an explosive warhead!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
The missile used to know where it was at all times, then it took a laser in the seeker! In the upcoming major update, we’ll be releasing an overhauled version of DIRCM that addresses several shortcomings. In the game, all DIRCM currently function similarly to regular IRCM with ve
On October 25th 1955, the Swedish Draken (Dragon) took to the skies for the first time. This supersonic fighter featured a unique double-delta wing design. It could confidently reach speeds of Mach 2, take off from short runways, and operate effectively in all weather conditions.
War Thunder’s 14th anniversary is just around the corner! Get ready to celebrate with discounts on vehicles, modifications, and useful consumables, and don’t forget to extend your Premium Account time at a great price. In-game Discounts! When: From October 23rd (11:00 GMT) until
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 v
Meet the Stingray II, a further development of the American Commando Stingray light tank! Stingray II: A Premium (Pre-order) Light Tank for the US at Rank VI At a glance: Thermal imager DM33 rounds Improved armor protection Good mobility Low reverse speed Pre-order — Stingray II
On October 20th 1956, the UH-1C, one of the most iconic helicopters in history made its maiden flight. The Huey gained fame during the Vietnam War, where it provided fire support, assisted with resupply missions, transported troops, and evacuated the wounded. This versatile helic
Hey everyone! Today we thought we’d put together a small blog about some of the new decals we’ve been working on! Over the last few updates and into the near future as well we’ll be adding new decals for nations and branches that currently don’t have any. This also includes the m