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 12 hours ago

Update 2.59.0.11

Aircraft

F-102A — a bug that caused some textures inside the air intakes to be missing has been fixed. Report.
JAS39E — restrictions on simultaneously carrying ordnance on the fuselage hardpoints have been adjusted to prevent the visual models of the weapons from clipping. Report. ...

PatchBot APP 1 day ago

War Thunder "Sky Odyssey" - Changelog

Welcome to Sky Odyssey! This major update introduces a diverse selection of new vehicles, including aircraft and tanks from Greece, the CA-27, the Indian Arjun Mk 1, and the Indonesian Harimau. Additionally, Darwin Hill, set within the landscapes of the Falkland Islands, has been added as a new map for Ground Battles. Beyond new vehicles and maps, enhancements include updated reward mechanics for instances when enemy players abandon a tank or vessel and improved overall survivability for bomber aircraft....

PatchBot APP 3 days ago

Update 2.57.1.140

Other

A bug that caused the game to crash at launch on Mac with Intel HD 500, Iris, Iris Pro graphics and with NVIDIA GeForce 600 and 700 series GPUs has been fixed. Report.
An external web browser is now used to open in-game links on Mac.

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PatchBot APP 1 week ago

Update 2.57.1.135

Naval Vessels

A bug that caused the automatic lead for the guns to be calculated incorrectly in Arcade Battles has been fixed. [Report]. Graphics
A bug that caused the Ray Tracing parameters settings to reset to the values from the used graphics preset when applying changes to the settings has been fixed.

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PatchBot APP 2 weeks ago

Update 2.57.1.132

Nuclear Escalation

☢Jaguar A — countermeasures have been added.
New nuclear weaponry carrying aircraft are now available in battles: ☢Su-17M4 (USSR), ☢Su-17M4 (China). They have replaced the ☢Su-7 in both Battle Rating brackets. In the near future we plan to add the ☢Jaguar A without countermeasures to the lower Battle Rating bracket, and then the ☢Su-7 for the USSR and China will be returned to this bracket. ...

PatchBot APP 2 weeks 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 2 days ago

A Decal & Discounts for Battle of Britain Day!

On September 15th 1940, one of the most important air battles in British history took place, resulting in a strategic victory for Great Britain. By repelling numerous Luftwaffe attacks, Britain prevented Germany from achieving air superiority, putting an end to Operation Sea Lion and preventing the invasion of the island. Unique versions of the Spitfire and Hurricane are temporarily available for Golden Eagles! When: From September 15th (11:00 GMT) until September 18th (11:00 GMT). ...

PatchBot APP 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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 weeks 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 3 weeks 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 3 weeks 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 3 days 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 6 days 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:

High flight performance
Up to 8 Active Radar Homing missiles
Advanced MAWS and LWS
Modern air-to-surface weapons, including the Kh-38 and Grom-2
T-220 targeting pod
New Kh-35U anti-ship missiles with GNSS Introducing the MiG-35! ...

PatchBot APP 6 days ago

H145M: Angry Dragonfly

Germany’s light multirole helicopter, the H145M, is armed with the SPIKE-ER ATGM and the new FZ275 small guided missiles! H145M: A Multi-Role Helicopter for Germany at Rank VII At a glance:

Lightweight and maneuverable
Up to 8 SPIKE-ER anti-tank missiles
FZ275 small guided missiles
MAWS with LWR
Large number of countermeasures
No air-to-air missiles Introducing the H145M! ...

PatchBot APP 1 week ago

F-102A Delta Dagger: The “Bear” Hunter

The world’s first production supersonic delta-wing interceptor bursts into the skies of War Thunder! F-102A Delta Dagger: A Jet Fighter for the USA and Israel at Rank VI At a glance:

Supersonic
Delta wing
Super Falcon air-to-air missiles with IR and SARH guidance
Radar
Unguided rockets in missile bay doors
No guns Introducing the F-102A Delta Dagger! ...

PatchBot APP 1 week ago

EMBT: The Eurotank

Today we’re checking out the new EMBT, which combines a Leopard chassis and a Leclerc turret! EMBT: An MBT for Germany and France at Rank VIII At a glance: