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 BOT 23 hours ago

Update 2.57.1.48

Aircraft

F/A-18C MLU 2 (Sweden) — a bug that caused the pylons with 2x AGM-154A1 JSOW to not display has been fixed. Report.
I-16 type 5 — a bug that caused the landing gear to appear deployed when spawning in the air has been fixed. Report. Ground Vehicles
FIAT 6616UB — DM63 APDS has been added. ...

PatchBot BOT 1 day ago

Update 2.57.1.43

Aircraft

IAR-81C (DB 605) — a bug that caused the aircraft to be hidden from the tech tree when the test-drive was active has been fixed. Report.
☢MiG-29SMT (9-19) — a bug that caused chaff to be missing from the available countermeasures has been fixed. Ground Vehicles ...

PatchBot BOT 2 days ago

Update 2.57.1.38

Aircraft

F/A-18E, F/A-18F (Britain) — the maximum number of AGM-154A1 JSOW bombs that can be carried simultaneously has been increased to 10. Report.
F/A-18C Late, F/A-18C MLU 2 (Sweden), AF/A-18A Late (Britain) — the maximum number of AGM-154A1 JSOW bombs that can be carried simultaneously has been increased to 8. Report. ...

PatchBot BOT 3 days ago

Update 2.57.1.33

Aircraft

The following new nuclear weaponry carriers have been added to Ground Battles with a session Battle Rating of 13.0 and higher. They carry not only the nuclear bomb itself, but a set of air-to-air missiles, 2 IR guided and 2 ARH guided. The following aircraft have been added: ☢F-16A ADF (USA, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, France, Sweden), ☢F-16A MLU (China), ☢F-16D Barak II (Israel), ☢F-2A (Japan), ☢MiG-29SMT (9-19) (USSR). ...

PatchBot BOT 1 week ago

Update 2.57.1.29

Aircraft

The ability to link weapons to aiming points via the tactical map by right clicking, along with a corresponding hint to the right of the map, has been added. After opening a context menu on the aiming point, all weaponry available for linking is displayed. The number of munitions linked to a point is increased with LMB and decreased by pressing RMB. ...

PatchBot BOT 1 week ago

Update 2.57.1.22

Aircraft

The point of interest and aiming points set by the player now persist after respawning.
Su-30MK2 AMV (USSR), Su-30MKK (China), J-11A, MiG-29N (Japan) — the designations for the RVV-AE missiles on the HUD and MFD have been added.
B-25J (all variants) — a bug that caused the fuel to be distributed unevenly, causing the plane to roll to the left has been fixed. [Report]. Ground Vehicles ...

PatchBot BOT 1 day ago

Try the Korean War “Black Thursday” Event!

The confrontation between North and South Korea that began in 1950 quickly escalated into a large-scale conflict, with the USSR and China supporting one side, and the USA, Great Britain, and several other nations backing the other. The war marked the first time jet aircraft were used on a massive scale. American B-29 Superfortress bombers dominated the Korean skies, but soon they met a new challenge: Soviet MiG-15 fighter jets! ...

PatchBot BOT 2 days ago

New Run of Nuclear Escalation!

We're excited to present a new iteration of the Nuclear Escalation mode! When: From July 22nd (13:00 GMT) to July 28 (13:00 GMT)

Nuclear Escalation depicts a large-scale conflict involving nuclear weapons, putting you in command of front-line aviation armed with nuclear bombs. The battlefield situation is constantly shifting. Break through enemy defensive lines and destroy enemy depots and convoys to cut off front-line supply routes and dramatically shift the course of the operation. Knock out...

PatchBot BOT 4 days ago

Battle Pass Season 24: “Do It Yourself” and Its Warbond Shop!

Beginning on: July 22nd (12:00 GMT) Ending on: October 21st (12:00 GMT)

Crews often have to operate in the field. When there’s no fully equipped hangar with tools and specialists nearby, resourcefulness and ingenuity come into play! We’re dedicating Battle Pass Season 24 to the makeshift mechanics and resourceful engineers ready for the boldest improvisations. This season’s vehicle rewards were born from improvisation: the Romanian IAR-81 fighter fitted with a Bf 109G engine, and a...

PatchBot BOT 1 week ago

Get the Scimitar Mk.2 in the Scimitar Strike Event!

The history of the CVR(T) family of combat reconnaissance vehicles dates back to the 1960s. By tradition, they were given names starting with the letter “S”: Scorpion, Striker, Spartan, Samaritan, Sultan, and Samson. The seventh vehicle in the series was the Scimitar, named after the Middle Eastern saber, being fast and deadly. Get an upgraded version of the Scimitar along with themed decals and a decoration in this new ground vehicle event! ...

PatchBot BOT 1 week ago

Decals and Discount on the Vautour IIN for Bastille Day!

On July 14th 1789, the Bastille fortress-prison fell, becoming a pivotal event of the French Revolution. More than 90 years later, this date began to be celebrated as a national holiday. In the 20th century, a military parade on the Champs-Élysées was added to the festivities, featuring the Patrouille de France painting the world-famous tricolor in the sky with smoke! The S.O.4050 Vautour IIN is temporarily available at a 30% discount for 5,992 Golden Eagles! ...

PatchBot BOT 3 weeks ago

July 4th: Discounts, Rewards & Rare Vehicles for the US 250th Anniversary!

July 4th marks the anniversary of the United States of America! The country’s independence was proclaimed by signing the world-famous Declaration of Independence in 1776. July 4th 2026 marks the 250th anniversary, and we join in on the congratulations with discounts and various rewards for playing in battles! 50% discount on US vehicles! When: From July 3rd (11:00 GMT) until July 6th (11:00 GMT). Where: USA > Aviation / Army > Premium vehicles. ...

PatchBot BOT 20 hours ago

Work-In-Progress: The M7 Tank

Today we’re very pleased to share a new work in progress vehicle with you, currently being crafted by War Thunder artists. This is the American M7 medium tank, a project developed right alongside the Sherman.

Initially the M7 project was conceived as a light tank, intended to replace the M3 Stuart. As development progressed however, the growing list of requirements led to a significant increase in the vehicle’s weight, pushing it over the threshold for a light tank. Ultimately, its combat characteristics...

PatchBot BOT 1 day ago

Scimitar Strike: Scimitar Mk.2

Scimitar Mk.2: An Event Vehicle Light Tank for Great Britain at Rank VI At a glance:

High speed and reversible transmission
30 mm cannon with APDS rounds
Additional composite armor elements and slat armor screens Introducing the Scimitar Mk.2! Meet the agile Scimitar Mk.2 reconnaissance vehicle, equipped with add-on armor. This new model is the vehicle reward in the Scimitar Strike event that started today! Using the Scimitar Mk.2 in Battle

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PatchBot BOT 1 week ago

Work-In-Progress: CA-27

Hey everyone! The Heavy Cavalry update has just released, yet we’re already working hard on content for the next major update. Today, we’re taking a peek behind the scenes at the first work-in-progress images of the Australian CA-27 jet fighter.

This is an Australian design based on the American F-86 Sabre jet fighter with a new engine and armament. It features the Rolls-Royce Avon engine and the machine guns have been replaced with 30 mm ADEN autocannons, plus there is new ordnance, new to...

PatchBot BOT 2 weeks ago

Infantry in War Thunder: Third Testing Phase!

Hey everyone! We’re preparing for the third phase of the CBT for War Thunder Infantry. Today, we’ll tell you about a new location, new mechanics for large-scale battles, changes based on your feedback, and dozens of gameplay refinements. If you haven’t participated in any testing yet, now’s the perfect time to apply! Welcome to Kivu ...

PatchBot BOT 1 month ago

Flight Model and Missile Autopilot Improvements

We’re constantly refining many vehicle and weapon parameters, and the Heavy Cavalry major update is no exception. While tuning missile flight models to better match their real-world counterparts, we’ve introduced new missile mechanics, and we’re excited to share them with you! The Effect of Pressure on Rocket Engine Thrust

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PatchBot BOT 1 month ago

Leopard 2RI: In the Indonesian Jungle

Japan is getting an Indonesian Leopard 2RI with additional armor and a high-end round! Leopard 2RI: An MBT for Japan at Rank VIII At a glance:

Add-on armor package
DM53 APFSDS
High mobility Introducing the Leopard 2RI! Today we’re taking a look at a main new addition to the Japanese Ground Forces tree in the Heavy Cavalry major update. Meet the Leopard 2RI, featuring additional armor and high-end ammunition, all while retaining good mobility and a modern fire control system. Let’s...

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