War Thunder

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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 3 days ago

Server Update 30.10.2026

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 been reduced from 7.7 to 7.3.
- N1K2-J, N1K2-Ja, Spitfire F Mk XVIIIe, Yak-3U — BR in Ground Realistic Battles has been reduced from 6.7 to 6.3. Aircraft ...

PatchBot APP 4 days ago

Update 2.59.0.92

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. ...

PatchBot APP 6 days ago

Update 2.59.0.87

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 has been fixed. This issue could have occurred after using a backup vehicle or exhausting the tournament respawn limit. Graphics ...

PatchBot APP 1 week ago

Update 2.59.0.78

Aircraft

JAS39A, JAS39C (UK), JAS39EBS HU C (Italy), JAS39C (Japan) — separate countermeasure launch from fuselage-mounted dispensers has been added. Report.
F-111A — the countermeasures caliber has been changed from standard to larger caliber. Report. ...

PatchBot APP 1 week ago

Update 2.59.0.75

Aircraft

A bug that caused the IRST HMD to not be in the center of the screen when activating free look when the aircraft was diving or climbing has been fixed. Report.
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,...

PatchBot APP 2 weeks ago

Update 2.59.0.72

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 tank columns appeared have been fixed. ...

PatchBot APP 3 days ago

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. Dreams Come True: Mistel 2 When: From October 28th (11:00 GMT) until November 11th (11:00 GMT) ...

PatchBot APP 4 days ago

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! From November 1st until November 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 6 days ago

Testing Nuclear Escalation in Simulator Battles!

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 Nuclear Escalation mode found in Realistic Battles, but played at the Simulator Battles difficulty level, with the corresponding flight model settings and marker configurations. ...

PatchBot APP 6 days ago

Spooky Races Return for Halloween!

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 Cosmetics & Races When: From October 27th (11:00 GMT) until November 1st (11:00 GMT). Spooky Decals and a Profile Frame! ...

PatchBot APP 1 week ago

Dreams Come True: Mistel 2

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 can also earn a decal of the same name, a “Child with a Bomb” decal and a “Mistletoe” (the literal translation of “Mistel”) profile frame! ...

PatchBot APP 1 week ago

A Decal and Discount on British Ships for the Battle of Trafalgar Anniversary!

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 captured. The battle thwarted Napoleon’s planned invasion of Britain and ensured that Great Britain remained the master of the seas throughout the 19th century. ...

PatchBot APP 2 hours ago

Su-15TM: Aerial Border Guard

The Su-15TM is the USSR’s most widely produced jet interceptor, coming to the game in the next major update! Su-15TM: A Jet Fighter for the Soviet Union at Rank VI At a glance:

High speed and rate of climb
New R-98MR and R-98MT missiles
Unguided ground-attack weaponry
Good maneuverability
No flares/chaff Introducing the Su-15TM! ...

PatchBot APP 5 hours ago

Cluster Bombs in Air Battles!

Hey everyone! That’s right, cluster bombs are coming to War Thunder Air Battles! In today’s dev blog, we’ll go over what they are and what they’re used for. Let’s dive in!

So, what exactly are cluster bombs? They are a specific type of munition designed to engage multiple targets over a large area. Rather than being a single large bomb, they act as a container that disperses a number of submunitions across an extensive area. A cluster bomb is released from an aircraft just like any conventional...

PatchBot APP 3 days ago

Leopard 2A8: A Coveted Trophy

Introducing the Leopard 2A8, Europe’s most advanced tank and the first mass-produced Leo equipped with an active protection system!

Leopard 2A8: An MBT for Germany and Sweden at Rank VIII

At a glance:

Trophy Active Protection System
DM53 APFSDS
Good level of protection
GEN 3 thermal imagers

Introducing the Leopard 2A8 ...

PatchBot APP 3 days ago

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.

Mechanics Undergoing Testing ...

PatchBot APP 4 days ago

New Modules for Ground Vehicles!

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 take a look at everything! Fire Control System (FCS) and Electrical Systems ...