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

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PatchBot APP 9 hours ago

War Thunder "Eagle's Shadow" - Changelog

Eagle’s Shadow introduces a comprehensive selection of vehicles, ranging from the modern Leopard 2A8 equipped with the Trophy APS and the Second World War Fulmar Mk.II with 8,000 rounds of ammunition, to the F-15EX featuring excellent armament options and the Su-15TM equipped with the newly added R-98 missiles. Additionally, the Sun City and American Desert maps have received visual enhancements while maintaining their original layouts. Alongside these additions, the update implements several new...

PatchBot APP 1 week 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 1 week 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 2 weeks 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 3 weeks 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 3 weeks 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 6 hours ago

A Decal Trophy and Lanovski’s P-47M-1-RE Thunderbolt for Poland’s National Independence Day!

On November 11th 1918, the First World War came to an end, and German forces withdrew from Polish territory. For the first time since the partitions of Poland in 1795, the country proclaimed its independence. This date is widely celebrated as the nation’s primary public holiday.

Lanovski’s P-47M-1-RE Thunderbolt is temporarily available for purchase and has a 30% discount for 4,263 Golden Eagles!

When: From November 11th (11:00 GMT) until November 14th (11:00 GMT). ...

PatchBot APP 7 hours ago

A Decal Trophy for Chinese Air Force Day!

The People’s Liberation Army Air Force of China celebrates its anniversary on November 11th, the date on which it was officially established in 1949. Today, the Chinese Air Force has a personnel strength of approximately 400,000, with over 2,500 combat-ready aircraft and more than 860 surface-to-air missile launchers. Open the “PLA Air Force Day” trophy! When: From November 11th (12:00 GMT) until November 14th (12:00 GMT). ...

PatchBot APP 1 day ago

A Decal Marking the Anniversary of the Founding of the Royal Norwegian Air Force!

Although aircraft first appeared in Norway as early as 1912, the country’s separate air force was not established until November 10th 1944. This was at a time when the King of Norway was in exile in Great Britain and Norwegian pilots were flying as part of the British Royal Air Force. Subsequently, Norway became one of the founding members of NATO, and its air force patrolled the border with the Soviet Union, utilizing American-made fighter jets. ...

PatchBot APP 2 days ago

The Great War Returns With New Obtainable Aircraft to Mark November 11th!

*“The situation is getting worse by the day. In the morning we were under heavy bombardment, and in the evening we got bitten by large rats in the trenches. We were ordered to go over top into no man’s land, where many of my friends were gunned down. I couldn’t believe my eyes. I have heard we lost 50 men in a mere few minutes. We are sacrificing so many for just a few feet of land, if that. The war has been raging for 4 years now, and today I saw the latest armored behemoth modifications roll...

PatchBot APP 1 week ago

A Decal Trophy and Discounts for Italy’s National Unity and Armed Forces Day!

Every year on November 4th, Italy celebrates National Unity and Armed Forces Day. The date marks the surrender of Austria-Hungary in the First World War, which allowed Italy to incorporate Trento and Trieste, thereby completing its unification. This holiday has been celebrated since 1919, although it has not been a public holiday since 1977. The P40 “G.C. Leoncello” and M43 “G.C. Leoncello” are temporarily available for purchase with a 50% discount! ...

PatchBot APP 1 week 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 1 hour ago

Eagle’s Shadow: New Rendering! Part 2

Today we’re having a deeper look at War Thunder’s new renderer, covering light, shadows, and metal reflections. Local Tone Mapping: Balancing Exposure

Previously, the game used a single exposure for the entire screen. Looking out from a dark hangar onto a sun lit airfield, or from the edge of a forest at the open sky, forced a choice: either the dark part crushed to black, or the bright part turned flat and white. Local tone mapping now measures the brightness of each region of the screen...

PatchBot APP 1 day ago

H-39: The Ephemeral Giant

Hi everyone! Today we’re covering Germany’s huge battleship project. H-39 will be the new top rank ship in the German Bluewater fleet in the upcoming Eagle’s Shadow major update! H-39: A Battleship for Germany at Rank VII At a glance:

Eight 406 mm guns!
Limited anti-air protection
Effective armor layout
Eighteen 533 mm torpedoes Introducing the H-39 ...

PatchBot APP 2 days ago

Enhancements to Munition Guidance

Hey everyone! In addition to refinements in the modeling of directional infrared countermeasures (DIRCM), improvements to the CCRP interface, and the introduction of cluster bombs, the Eagle’s Shadow update will bring several further enhancements to aircraft. Let’s take a look! Aiming of MITL-capable munitions ...

PatchBot APP 2 days ago

Eagle’s Shadow: New Rendering! Part 1

We’re updating rendering! This will bring interesting new effects to the game, some of which we’ll discuss today. Snow, dirt and dust on tanks

War Thunder has long had a system that lets ground vehicles get dirty in battle. Tracks kick up dust, dirt and snow, fires leave soot, and crossing a river washes the grime away. But while the physics of how dirt spreads was pretty good, it was not always accurate. Snow on sloped surfaces looked like a milky film, dust spread like a flat beige wash,...

PatchBot APP 5 days ago

F-15EX and F-15IA Ra’am: The Eagle’s Shadow!

Up to 12 active radar-homing missiles, up to 22 precision-guided bombs, new engines, an increased supply of countermeasures, and the most advanced air-to-surface weaponry — this is the F-15EX, the most sophisticated aircraft in its series! F-15EX and F-15IA Ra’am: Jet Fighters for the USA and Israel at Rank IX At a glance:

Up to 12 active radar-homing (ARH) missiles, including the AIM-120D
Anti-radiation and anti-ship missiles ...

PatchBot APP 6 days ago

Eagle’s Shadow: New Visual Effects!

Today we’re showing you a selection of the most interesting visual effects coming in the Eagle’s Shadow major update! Muzzle Flashes Let’s start with muzzle flashes. We’ve completely reworked them for tank and naval guns, using original photos and videos as a reference. The update covers all calibers, from 12.7 mm machine guns to 460 mm battleship guns. Shots now look even more realistic, as the flash, shape and intensity are matched to each class of gun. Smoke and gas from the shot also...

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