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 6 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 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 1 week 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 2 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 2 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 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 1 day 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 6 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 1 week 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 1 week 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 1 week 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 6 hours 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...

PatchBot APP 7 hours ago

Fulmar Mk.II: A Fleeting Fleet Fighter

Today we’re taking a look at the British Fulmar fighter! This classic aircraft will be joining the research tree in the Eagle’s Shadow major update. Fulmar Mk.II: A Naval Fighter for Britain at Rank I At a glance:

Eight 7.7 mm machineguns
Light bomb load
Low agility
8000 rounds of ammunition! Introducing the Fulmar Mk.II ...

PatchBot APP 1 day ago

Imperator Nikolai I: An Autocrat at Sea

The Imperator Nikolai I is a new battleship for the USSR/Russian navy, featuring a linear turret arrangement, powerful guns, and excellent protection! Imperator Nikolai I: A Battleship for the USSR at rank V At a glance:

Twelve 305 mm guns in turrets arranged on the centerline
Efficient armor layout
Relatively low silhouette
Numerous secondary-battery guns
Weak anti-aircraft armament Introducing the Imperator Nikolai I! ...

PatchBot APP 1 day ago

Pre-orders: Olifant Mk.1B Optimering and JAS39-5

The South African Olifant Optimering tank and a pre-production variant of the Gripen are now available as pre-order packs! Today we’ll be telling you a bit more about them.

Pre-order - Olifant Mk.1B Optimering Pack

This pack includes:

Olifant Mk.1B Optimering (Great Britain, Rank VI)
Premium account for 15 days
2000 Golden Eagles
Pre-order bonus: unique "War Elephant” title ...

PatchBot APP 2 days ago

NVIDIA DLSS 5 Is Coming to War Thunder!

The most advanced upscaling and frame-generation technology with neural rendering is arriving in War Thunder, and it’s a game-changer.

War Thunder has a long history with NVIDIA technologies. Since the New Power update and the move to Dagor Engine 6.0, DLSS 2.0 has boosted performance and image quality on RTX graphics cards. Dagor was built with modern upscaling and ray tracing in mind, and now it’s ready for the next leap forward ...

PatchBot APP 3 days 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! ...

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