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 5 hours 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 day 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 4 days 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 6 days ago

Update 2.59.0.68

Other

Native support for ARM CPUs has been added to the Windows version of the game.
A bug that caused the game to crash on PlayStation 5 Pro with ray tracing enabled has been fixed. Locations and Missions
Hürtgen (all missions), Grave Robbers’ Cliffs — these have been temporarily removed from the Air Battles rotation pending a bug fix. ...

PatchBot APP 1 week ago

Update 2.59.0.65

Sound

A bug that caused the Indonesian crew voice over to not play and instead be swapped to a default one has been fixed. Locations and Missions
[Air Superiority] Mozdok — an issue where the southern team’s spawn point was shifted north into the capture zone has been fixed. Report. The mission has been returned to the Air Arcade Battles rotation. ...

PatchBot APP 1 week ago

Update 2.59.0.62

Sound

Now, when opening the aircraft or helicopter cockpit in flight, the sound of the rushing airflow will drown out all sounds, such as engines and missiles. Previously, this was controlled by the player’s engine volume slider.
The Indonesian ground vehicle crews have received their own voice over.
Harimau — the engine sound has been replaced with a better fitting one. Locations and Missions ...

PatchBot APP 1 hour 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 days ago

Battle Pass Season 25: Steel Fury and Its Warbond Shop!

Beginning on: October 21st (12:00 GMT) Ending on: January 20th (12:00 GMT)

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 S-706, which will take its place as one of the best torpedo boats in the game, and the Jagdpanther G2, a modified premium version that’s...

PatchBot APP 5 days ago

SEAD: Asymmetrical Battle Returns!

On October 17th 1965 during Operation Iron Hand in the Vietnam War, a strike against SAM positions occurred, making it the first operation to suppress missile air defenses. The operation lasted until 1973 and consisted of many individual SEAD missions. Put on your helmets, pilots! It’s time to fly straight into the Air Defense Suppression event, an asymmetrical game mode in which one team attacks while the other defends strategic S-75 air defense positions. ...

PatchBot APP 1 week ago

A Decal and Discounts on American Ships for the US Navy’s Birthday!

The U.S. Navy’s birthday marks the anniversary of the Continental Congress’s decision to establish a naval force, adopted on October 13th, 1775. On this day, American sailors cut the cake in a special way using a naval dirk held jointly by the most senior and the most junior personnel present, symbolizing the continuity of generations. USS Maryland Pack with a 30% discount in the Gaijin.Net Store! ...

PatchBot APP 2 weeks ago

A Decal, Discounts and Rare Vehicles for German Unity Day!

Today, a reunited Germany celebrates an anniversary. On October 3rd 1990, the GDR and FRG became one country! German Unity Day is a major national holiday, widely celebrated throughout the country. We join in the congratulations and invite you to celebrate the anniversary with a decal and discounts! Unique bundles in the store!

From October 2nd (11:00 GMT) until October 5th (11:00 GMT) unique bundles with German vehicles will be available in the Gaijin.Net store with a 50% discount. ...

PatchBot APP 2 weeks ago

Discounts and a Decal for the National Day of the PRC!

The founding of the People’s Republic of China is celebrated annually on October 1st. The most solemn ceremonies take place in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square, where the founding of the PRC was proclaimed in 1949. The festivities last for a full week, with many people using this autumn holiday for domestic travel. Customizable bundles with rare vehicle packs!

From October 1st (09:00 GMT) until October 8th (09:00 GMT) discounts of up to 50% are available in the Gaijin store. ...

PatchBot APP 1 day ago

Improvements to the Controls for CCRP Bombing!

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 the introduction of Nuclear Escalation, using the automated system to drop nuclear bombs, CCRP has become the primary method for delivering a nuclear strike. The old interface however does have some drawbacks. We’ve...

PatchBot APP 2 days ago

Pre-order: HMS Duke of York

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! Pre-order - HMS Duke of York Pack This pack includes:

HMS Duke of York (Great Britain, Rank VI)
Premium account for 30 days
3000 Golden Eagles
Pre-order bonus: unique “The King’s Speech” title ...

PatchBot APP 5 days ago

Community Update No.13: What’s Coming Up!

Hi everyone! Today we’re back with another Community Update, which goes into what you can expect to arrive in the upcoming major update and further into the future. So sit back and relax, and read on! *Disclaimer: While we’re excited to be able to share work-in-progress information before dev blogs, the dev server and the full release, please bear in mind that new features, vehicles and maps mentioned in this news are subject to change, be delayed or even cancelled. War Thunder is constantly...

PatchBot APP 2 weeks ago

Desert Predator: AMV (BMP-3)

Meet the vehicle reward in the Desert Predator event, the Finnish Patria wheeled combat vehicle equipped with the BMP-3 combat module! AMV (BMP-3): An Event Vehicle Light Tank for Sweden at Rank VI At a glance:

100 km/h top speed
30 mm autocannon and 100 mm gun-launcher
Thermal sight for the gunner
Relatively high profile Introducing the AMV (BMP-3)! ...

PatchBot APP 1 month ago

HMS Lion: One Last Roar

Say hello to HMS Lion! While Vanguard was Britain’s last true battleship, Lion was planned to be their ultimate final design. While she was never fully built, she was laid down, so we’re happy to welcome her to War Thunder! HMS Lion: A Battleship for Britain at Rank VII At a glance:

Nine 406 mm cannons!
Effective protection
Powerful AP rounds
Decent speed for a battleship Introducing HMS Lion! ...

PatchBot APP 1 month ago

MiG-35: The Last MiG

Meet the multi-role MiG-35, which combines the entire combat experience of the legendary MiG design bureau into one formidable aircraft. MiG-35: A Jet Fighter for USSR/Russia at Rank IX At a glance: