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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
On October 21st 1910, on the anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar, the cruiser HMCS Niobe arrived in Halifax, becoming the first ship of the newly established Canadian Navy. Since then, Canadian sailors have celebrated this day as their professional holiday. The Canadian Navy e
On October 21st 1805, off Cape Trafalgar, the British fleet under Admiral Nelson decisively defeated the combined French and Spanish fleet commanded by Admiral Villeneuve. Britain did not lose a single ship of the line, while the majority of the enemy vessels were sunk or capture
Today, we’ve rounded up and will be covering some of the fixes and improvements that we’ve made to the game today and over the past weeks. If you’d like to catch up on every fixed bug, then be sure to check out the changelog section on our website . If you’ve found a bug that you
CCRP Bombing, now simple and easy to understand! In the upcoming major update, we’ve reworked the controls for CCRP (Constantly Computed Release Point) bombing. The previous mechanic was sufficient when CCRP was a niche tool used by only the most experienced pilots. However with
Welcome to the 16th edition of the War Thunder Steam Community Spotlight! The War Thunder Steam Community Management Team have seen some of your fantastic screenshots and artwork uploaded to the Steam Community Hub! Once again, we’ve collected our favorites and wanted to share th
Aircraft Me 163 (all variants), Ki-200 — an issue where the takeoff dolly would disappear from beneath the aircraft when exiting the secondary weapons menu of another aircraft and returning to an aircraft stationed in a crew slot has been fixed. ( Report , Report ). Bf 109 G-6 (a
The final Major of the WTCS Challenger League regular season wrapped up last weekend, and the race for the top spots went right down to the wire. With Major III now complete, the Challenger field is officially set and all eyes turn to the Challenger League Grand Finals . Team VAN
This Battle Pass season is themed around Germany! You can look forward to decorations featuring a German anti-tank gun, a pistol, and an ammunition crate. There’s also inscription decals of German female names to decorate your favorite tanks with! The premium vehicles include the
Meet the Scharnhorst killer and future flagship of the Home Fleet, the British HMS Duke of York, coming to War Thunder in the next major update! HMS Duke of York: A Premium (Pre-order) Battleship for Great Britain at Rank VI At a glance: Excellent armor Improved anti-aircraft bat
Welcome to the 246th War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition! Thanks for all of your great submissions last week! We have had quite a few contest themes in a row, so this week we are leaving that decision to you. Pick out whichever vehicle interests you or that you enjoy the mos
We’re very pleased to announce that we’ve just launched our first collaboration with Makeship! The Gaijin Snail rarely reveals itself in physical form, so take the opportunity to pick up this limited edition cuddly plush! GET YOURS HERE! The Design Back at Gamescom 2025 we had a
Nuclear Escalation A mission set on the Southeastern City map has been added to the sub-mode’s random battles. The placement of certain objects in the mission has been adjusted based on the results of testing during events. Brief jumps in aircraft positioning that occurred when t