War Thunder

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Game details

Description Large-scale MMO combining realistic and accessible vehicular combat across air, land, and sea, letting players pilot thousands of historical and modern aircraft, tanks, and ships in coordinated PvP and PvE battles.
Genre Simulation, Vehicular Combat, Flight, World War II, Tanks, Naval Combat
Developer Gaijin Entertainment
Publisher Gaijin Network Ltd
Release Date Aug 15, 2013
Free to Play Yes

Latest updates

PatchBot APP 5 hours ago

Update 2.57.1.126

Aircraft

An issue where AI SPAAGs without radar (e.g., ZSU-57-2, M42 Duster, Ostwind) would intercept bombs and rockets/missiles has been fixed. Ground Vehicles
A potential fix has been implemented for an issue where a significant number of players in a session could simultaneously fall through the terrain. If you encounter this issue, please submit a report via the dedicated website. Nuclear Escalation ...

PatchBot APP 6 days ago

Update 2.57.1.111

Naval Vessels

Changes to “Enduring Confrontation” mode:
Battle Rating-based matchmaking has been enabled, just like in Naval Arcade and Realistic battles
The requirement to have a ship with a specific Battle Rating (4.7–5.0) to participate in the mode has been removed. Participation is now permitted with any ship with a Battle Rating of 3.3 or higher
The number of players required in the queue to start a mission has been reduced ...

PatchBot APP 1 week ago

Update 2.57.1.103

General

A critical bug causing the desynchronization of the server and client has been fixed. Known effects include:
The inability to repair ground vehicles and ships
An incorrect calculation of ground vehicles collision, which allowed vehicles to pass through each other
Missile guidance was not possible
Locking targets with radar was not possible
Opening bomb bays was not possible
Problems with hit registration on ships ...

PatchBot APP 2 weeks ago

Update 2.57.1.98

Aircraft

F-4C, F-105D, F-111A, Ayit — the AGM-45 Shrike anti-radiation missile (variants B-3B, B-4, and B-6) have been added along with a corresponding modification.
F-4E, A-6E TRAM, A-7E, A-7E (Japan), Kurnass, Kurnass 2000 — the AGM-45 Shrike anti-radiation missile (B-9 and B-10 variants) have been added along with a corresponding modification. ...

PatchBot APP 3 weeks ago

Update 2.57.1.83

Aircraft

Type 99 Mark 1 20 mm cannon — the cannons are now divided into various variants (Model 2, Model 3, Model 4, Model 11) with differing rates of fire. Report.
He 177 (all variants) — a bug that caused the Fritz X bomb to be listed as unguided in the Secondary Weapons preset creation menu has been fixed. Naval Battles ...

PatchBot APP 3 weeks ago

Update 2.57.1.81

Aircraft

A bug where the radio proximity fuzes of ARH and SARH missiles worked incorrectly when switching to INS+DL mode has been fixed. This sometimes caused missiles to pass straight through aircraft without detonating or to explode only after having already flown past the target. [Report]. ...

PatchBot APP 6 hours ago

Updated Nuclear Escalation: Vietnam!

We’re returning the Nuclear Escalation mode to the Vietnam era for aircraft with Battle Ratings of 8.7-11.0! MiG-21s vs F-105s, Shrikes vs S-75s, the air war over Vietnam was ruthless, and now you can find yourself at the heart of a hypothetical escalation of that conflict. Here are the details! The mode is available from September 2nd (13:00 GMT) until September 7th (13:00 GMT) in the Events and Tournaments tab. About the Nuclear Escalation mode (open spoiler)▼ ...

PatchBot APP 10 hours ago

Get two new decals for the Victory over Japan Day!

Hostilities in the Pacific theater during the Second World war did not cease even as Europe marked the end of the war on its own soil. Japan refused to back down until the very end. However, faced with the imminent arrival of vast Allied forces freed up from other fronts combined with the rout of the Kwantung Army by Soviet-Mongolian troops and the use of atomic weapons, Emperor Shōwa accepted the terms of the Potsdam Declaration, which demanded Japan’s unconditional surrender. He announced this...

PatchBot APP 2 days ago

Get the F-16XL in the Space Program Event!

The F-16XL is a variant of the F-16 featuring a delta wing, increased fuel capacity, and an expanded number of hardpoints. In 1981, the F-16XL lost the competition to the F-15E Strike Eagle; in 1988, the two prototypes that had been built were transferred to NASA, where they were used during the 1990s for supersonic laminar flow research. Get this unique aircraft, complete with a special camouflage, a loading screen, and themed decals in the Space Program aircraft event! ...

PatchBot APP 6 days ago

The Military Survival Kit!

A survival kit is a test pilot’s trusty companion, where everything essential is tightly packed and stowed under the seat. At one of NASA’s research centers, a new experimental machine is being readied for flight, and its pilot can rest easy as the survival kit is in place. We’ve got one for you as well, although instead of signal flares and rations, it’s packed with rewards from past events and useful consumables. Hopefully you won’t need to eject to get your hands on it!

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PatchBot APP 1 week ago

Pages of History (September): Night Witch

In Pages of History this month, you will find yourself at the center of events that took place in various theaters of war. From the USSR and Germany to Iran and India: participate in battles while using vehicles linked to these historic battles and get some prizes! From September 1st until September 30th, you will be able to participate in 8 tasks consecutively. Completing each task will grant you a trophy with a reward, completing all of the tasks will earn you a unique profile icon! ...

PatchBot APP 2 weeks ago

Meet Nuclear Escalation: Vietnam!

Nuclear Escalation is back, and this time we’ve significantly reworked the ground combat element of the mode. Enemy logistics are now truly vulnerable, as destroyed factories and warehouses now take longer to restore, convoys can now capture ruins and reroute on the move, and a mirrored version of the mission adds more variety. We’re also introducing Vietnam era aircraft with Battle Ratings between 8.7 to 11.0. Find yourself at the epicenter of ruthless Vietnam-era air battles, from fighting...

PatchBot APP 10 hours ago

AW159 Wildcat HMA2: The Cat with Many Claws!

AW159 Wildcat HMA2: A Helicopter for Great Britain at Rank VII At a glance:

Modernised Lynx based platform
20 Martlet missiles!
Spike NLOS with MITL guidance Introducing the Wildcat! Today we’ll be taking a look at the brand new British helicopter joining the game in the next major update, the AW159 Wildcat HMA2. The ever popular Lynx in game now has its modern evolution to offer an entirely new type of missile to the game. Let’s take a closer look at what you can expect from...

PatchBot APP 2 days ago

Pre-order: Giulio Cesare — Caesar Adest!

The die is cast captains, Giulio Cesare will be joining War Thunder in the next major update as a premium battleship for Italy’s Bluewater fleet!

Pre-order - Giulio Cesare Pack This pack includes:

RN Giulio Cesare (Italy, Rank VI)
Premium account for 30 days
3000 Golden Eagles
Pre-order bonus: unique title “Veni, vidi, vici” ...

PatchBot APP 5 days ago

Changes to Bomber Survivability

You may remember that we mentioned bomber damage model changes and increased survivability in the latest Community Update post. Well today we’re ready to share some details about the new damage model for bombers that we’re preparing for in the next major update! The problem and our findings

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PatchBot APP 1 week ago

Pre-order: PLZ45 — Thunderous Response

Today, pre-orders for the PLZ45, the Chinese self-propelled gun with a long-barreled howitzer have started!

Pre-order - PLZ45 Pack

This pack includes:

PLZ45 (China, Rank IV)
Premium account for 7 days
1000 Golden Eagles
Pre-order bonus: unique "Fighting for justice" title
Pre-order bonus: unique "PLA Artillery Badge" decal
39.99 ...

PatchBot APP 1 week ago

Reward for When the Enemy Abandons a Tank or Ship!

Air battles has long featured a mechanic that awards a kill when a player abandons their vehicle: if you bail out, the kill is credited to the nearest enemy within a certain radius. You’ve asked us to bring this to Ground and Naval Battles, and we’re pleased to say that with the release of the next major update, this reward mechanic is coming to these modes! After all, no one likes encountering players who bail out when cornered or when your bomb is about to hit them.

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PatchBot APP 1 week ago

Reshuffles to the Ground Vehicle Research Trees in the Next Major Update

Hey everyone! With the release of the next major update, several ground vehicles in several research trees will be moved. Comparison images of the trees before and after the changes can be seen below. Check it out! These changes are aimed at improving the research trees structure. Affected vehicles are marked with a special icon in the game. ...

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