What changed in War Thunder in 2026

A revised standard dynamic range display curve lifts deep shadows and adjusts midtone contrast across platforms and presets; HDR output is unchanged.

From November 11 to 14, players can earn a decal trophy by scoring 3,000 mission points in rank III or higher Chinese aircraft.

A freeze is earned after every 12 login days and automatically protects a streak when a day is missed; accounts can hold up to 30.

The update revises ground-vehicle dirt and snow, firing effects, smoke, water reflections and weather, and adds functional brake lights to applicable vehicles.

The update adds vehicles including the F-15EX, Leopard 2A8 with Trophy APS, Su-15TM, Fulmar Mk.II, AW249 Fenice and H-39.

Helicopters can retarget supported man-in-the-loop weapons in flight, and CCRP bombing controls and indications were refined.

Lanovski’s P-47M is temporarily available at a 30% discount from November 11 to 14.

Both locations received visual updates while retaining their layouts; weather presets were also overhauled.

Some aircraft can use different Battle Ratings depending on equipped weapons, allowing pilots to choose between higher-rated armaments and a lower rating.

The renderer balances exposure by screen region; it is enabled by default on Max and Movie presets and can be enabled in render settings on other presets.

The renderer adjusts indoor sky shadowing and improves rough metal, wet and snowy surface reflections.

From November 11 to 14, eligible US or British rank III+ vehicle battles can earn a trophy with one of five returning decals.

Design work on H-39 began in 1937, with the ship's keel laid in 1939, but was ultimately scrapped in 1941.

The Eagle’s Shadow update will introduce cluster bombs to the game.

H-39 features a strong internal armor layout, slower reload speed than Bismarck, and limited anti-air protection.

H-39 will be the new top rank ship in the German Bluewater fleet, featuring eight 406 mm guns and eighteen 533 mm torpedoes.

Ground vehicle ATGMs will now allow players to select a precise impact point instead of targeting the vehicle as a whole.

Earn 3,000 mission points in battles using Swedish aircraft at rank III or higher to receive the decal.

Earn the 'Emblem of the No. 330 squadron RNoAF' decal by completing a task during the event.

The event runs from November 10th (12:00 GMT) until November 13th (12:00 GMT).

The update includes enhancements to the CCRP interface for better user experience.

Players can now adjust the impact point when engaging vehicles with MITL-capable munitions, allowing for more precise targeting.

Infrared-guided missiles will now target the hottest components of aircraft, such as engines, instead of the center of the aircraft model.

Light from ship salvos, fires, and explosions now reflects on water, enhancing naval combat visuals.

New humidity data affects vapor effects in flight, enhancing visuals during air combat.

Participate in 'The Great War' mode from November 11th to November 18th to earn First World War vehicles.

Fog and haze are now rendered smoothly at all altitudes, with the return of crepuscular rays.

The SPAD S.XIII fighter can now be obtained during 'The Great War' event.

AI infantry will roam the trenches and can fire back at players, contributing to mission points.

The Fokker D.VII fighter can now be obtained during 'The Great War' event.

Rebuilt dirt system with 3D textures for snow, dust, and mud that respond to vehicle geometry.

Clouds now have unique shapes with random offsets, creating a more natural sky appearance.

Tanks obtained in the event will have improved mobility relative to their real characteristics.

New aircraft for the USA and Israel featuring advanced weaponry and flight performance.

Includes AIM-120D missiles, SLAM-ER missiles, and various anti-ship and anti-radiation missiles.

New engines provide exceptional speed and flight characteristics even with heavy payloads.

Features AESA radar, helmet-mounted display, radar warning receiver, and voice warning system.

Can carry up to 12 active radar-homing missiles and 22 precision-guided bombs per sortie.

The He 219 A-7 is temporarily available for purchase at a 30% discount for 2,086 Golden Eagles from November 6th to November 10th.

Improved effects of bullets hitting aircraft, with natural-looking fire and smoke trails at impact points.

Added functioning brake lights for ground vehicles during sharp braking or direction changes.

The Fulmar can equip one 500 lb or a couple of 250 lb bombs for combined battles.

Smoke trails from bullets and shells now appear as true volumetric trails, enhancing visibility and realism.

Introduced bright flashes at impact points for incendiary and high-explosive shells, enhancing visual feedback.

Completely reworked muzzle flashes for all calibers, enhancing realism with brighter flashes and air distortion effects.

Best to avoid being the first to engage; use altitude and dive speed to catch enemies unaware.

Enhanced dust effects when large shells hit and bombs fall, with dust clouds that rise and dissipate over time.

The Fulmar Mk.II features the largest base ammo count of any fighter in the game with 8000 rounds.

Introduced flame exhaust effects for ground vehicles, triggered under various conditions including engine start and movement.

The British Fulmar Mk.II fighter will be added to the research tree in the Eagle’s Shadow major update.

Fixed misalignment of smoke trails from missile and jet nozzles for better tracking in air combat.

Details on the development and service history of the Fulmar Mk.II in WWII.

The Imperator Nikolai I is a new battleship for the USSR/Russian navy, featuring twelve 305 mm guns and excellent protection.

Celebrate Italy's National Unity and Armed Forces Day with a special trophy and discounts on vehicles.

Features a new turret, DM63 APFSDS, blow-out panels, and thermal imager.

Includes JAS39-5 jet fighter, premium account for 30 days, 3000 Golden Eagles, and unique pre-order bonuses.

P40 'G.C. Leoncello' and M43 'G.C. Leoncello' available for 50% off until November 7th.

High speed, excellent maneuverability, and a versatile arsenal for air-to-air and ground-attack missions.

Players can track their progress for the event in the hangar under Achievements.

Includes Olifant Mk.1B Optimering tank, premium account for 15 days, 2000 Golden Eagles, and unique pre-order bonuses.

Earn the 'Italian National Unity and Armed Forces Day' trophy by completing specific tasks with Italian vehicles.

The most advanced upscaling and frame-generation technology with neural rendering is coming to War Thunder.

DLSS 5 delivers deeper, more realistic lighting, richer atmosphere in overcast weather, and more convincing wet surfaces.

DLSS 5 unlocks the full potential of the engine on GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics cards, delivering exceptionally high frame rates.

The R-98MT missile has an IR seeker and a range exceeding that of the R-60, but its target lock is limited to the rear hemisphere.

Several types of cluster bombs will be added, including the American CBU-87, Soviet RBK-500, British BL755, French BM-400, and BLG-66 Belouga.

The Su-15TM introduces the R-98 family of medium-range missiles, exclusive to this aircraft.

Cluster bombs are being introduced to War Thunder Air Battles, designed to engage multiple targets over a large area.

The Su-15TM features high speed, good maneuverability, and unguided ground-attack weaponry, but lacks countermeasures.

The Su-15TM, a high-altitude interceptor for the USSR, will be added to the game in the next major update.

The R-98MR missile is equipped with a semi-active radar seeker, functioning in head-on engagements.

Battle Rating in all Air Battles modes reduced from 7.7 to 7.3.

The Leopard 2A8 features the Trophy APS, which intercepts incoming missiles with countermeasure projectiles.

The Mistel 2 combines an Fw 190 A-8 fighter and a Ju 88 G-1 bomber.

Available until November 7th, ships from March 12, 2027.

The Maus tank is available for research from October 30th to November 5th.

Earn the decal by playing one battle with any vehicle at rank III or higher.

Participate to receive a profile frame, fun decals, and the Mistel 2 aircraft.

Battle Rating in Ground Realistic Battles reduced from 6.7 to 6.3 for N1K2-J, N1K2-Ja, Spitfire F Mk XVIIIe, Yak-3U.

The Leopard 2A8's DM53 APFSDS round offers superior penetration capabilities against opponents.

Up to 50% off on many packs in the Gaijin Store.

Battle Rating in Air Simulator Battles reduced from 14.0 to 13.7.

The Leopard 2A8, equipped with an active protection system, is introduced as a new main battle tank for Germany and Sweden at Rank VIII.

The Leopard 2A8 includes additional frontal hull armor and composite armor modules for improved defense.

A limitation on the concurrent use of AIM-26B and FFAR has been added for F-102A (all variants).

Completing tasks grants various rewards including RP boosters, SL boosters, backups, and a premium account for 1 day.

Includes Q-5D (Rank VI, China), 15 days premium account, 2000 Golden Eagles, and unique pre-order bonuses.

Tasks can be completed in random battles except for 'Assault' mode, available from 11:00 GMT until 11:30 GMT on the final day of each task.

Allows manual reloading for tanks with autoloaders when the autoloader is disabled.

New module that keeps electric systems operational even if the engine is destroyed.

New functional module that can be damaged or destroyed, affecting night-vision devices and turrets.

Includes F/A-18D (Rank VIII, USA), 30 days premium account, 3000 Golden Eagles, and unique pre-order bonuses.

Players can now customize Battle Ratings for aircraft based on their loadout configurations, allowing for multiple Battle Ratings per vehicle.

Resolved an issue where the limitation on the number of bombers per team was not being enforced.

Players can choose to participate in battles at higher or lower Battle Ratings depending on their selected weaponry and modifications.

Detailed examples provided for the Tiger UHT helicopter and MiG-21 Bison aircraft showcasing how custom Battle Ratings work.

Tasks scheduled from November 1st to November 30th, each focusing on historical battles.

Critical component that powers various systems; disabling it affects multiple functionalities.

Available for purchase with Golden Eagles until December 3rd.

The developers are considering extending the custom Battle Rating mechanic to ground vehicles in future updates.

Participate in 8 tasks from November 1st to November 30th to earn rewards including a unique profile icon.

The IJN Takao, a new heavy cruiser for Japan at Rank IV, features ten 203 mm guns, high speed, and improved protection for ammunition magazines.

The Sun City map has been completely overhauled to feature a continuous urban landscape with destructible environments.

BMPT-72 Pack available at 50% off, includes BMPT-72 (Rank VII, USSR), 20 days premium account, and 2500 Golden Eagles.

Equipped with four torpedo launchers featuring renowned 610 mm super torpedoes, IJN Takao is effective in close-quarter encounters.

The Mistel 2 features a unique two-aircraft design with a modified Ju 88G-1 and Fw 190A-8.

Discounts on a wide range of vehicle bundles in the Gaijin Store from October 28th to November 2nd.

The Mistel 2 functions as a bomber carrying a massive payload, with the Fw 190A-8 releasing the Ju 88G-1 as a bomb.

All weather preset settings have been overhauled with new cloud formations, lighting improvements, and enhanced environmental effects.

Alpha Jet A Pack available at 50% off, includes Alpha Jet A JaboG 41 (Rank VI, Germany), 15 days premium account, and 2000 Golden Eagles.

IJN Takao excels in long-range engagements with its impressive ballistics and speed, but has vulnerabilities against larger ships.

IJN Takao includes an air-search radar and two catapults for launching seaplanes.

In Arcade Mode, the carrier aircraft can reload the bomb while in the air.

The Fw 190A-8's armament has been removed to save weight, making it defenseless during flight.

ZTZ96B Pack available at 50% off, includes ZTZ96B (Rank VII, China), 20 days premium account, and 2500 Golden Eagles.

Following the promotion, Vickers GBT155 Pack, AH-64DJP Pack, and Northrop NF-5A Pack will be removed from sale on all platforms.

The cruiser is equipped with sixty 25 mm automatic cannons for defense against aircraft.

Mistel 2, a unique composite aircraft, is now available in the Dreams Come True event.

A-10A Thunderbolt (Early) Pack available at 50% off, includes A-10A Thunderbolt (Early) (Rank VI, USA), 15 days premium account, and 2000 Golden Eagles.

The American Desert map has undergone a complete environmental overhaul while retaining familiar routes and features.

A bug that sometimes caused ray traced shadows of ships to disappear or flicker has been fixed.

Race using the Po-2 'Night Witch' aircraft through dangerous paths.

Purchase the Witch’s Cauldron trophy to get Halloween decorations from previous events.

Purchase the Dead Man’s Chest trophy to get Halloween decals from previous events.

Earn this profile frame by achieving 750 rating points in the Ground event.

A bug that caused the screen to turn black on Linux with Ray Reconstruction enabled has been fixed.

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.

Earn this decal by achieving 750 rating points in the Air event.

A bug that caused the machine gun ammo to not display above the action bar has been fixed.

Earn spooky decals and a profile frame by participating in Halloween races.

The mode features the same mechanics as in Realistic Battles but with Simulator Battles difficulty settings and specific matchmaking based on Battle Rating ranges.

Participate in Halloween-themed races from October 28th to November 1st.

Earn this decal by achieving 500 rating points in the Ground event.

Top 1,000 pilots in the air event will receive this aircraft within 48 hours after the event ends.

A bug that in some cases caused the game on MacOS and Linux to consistently crash right after logging in has been fixed.

Participate in the testing of the large-scale Nuclear Escalation mode in Simulator Battles from October 27th to 29th.

Participate in races using the spooky M18 'Witch' tank.

Mistel 2 functions as a bomber carrying a massive payload, with the Ju 88 modified to act as a bomb and the Fw 190 as the carrier.

The Mistel 2 features a unique two-aircraft design with a 3,500 kg warhead and no forward-firing armament.

The Dreams Come True event starts today, allowing players to obtain the Mistel 2.

Players can now earn 'freeze' points to prevent their daily login streak from resetting when missing a day.

The carrier aircraft can return to an airfield to rearm the bomb, or reload in Arcade Mode while in the air.

The Havoc Mk I is temporarily available for 490 Golden Eagles with a 30% discount from October 26th to October 29th.

Mistel 2 is a unique composite aircraft available in the Dreams Come True event, featuring a Fw 190 fighter and a Ju 88 bomber.

The J35A Draken and Saab J35XS are available for purchase at a 50% discount from October 23rd until October 28th.

The DIRCM system now requires missile launch warning system cues to engage threats, allowing for more realistic jamming.

The new DIRCM can only engage one threat at a time, preventing multiple missiles from being jammed simultaneously.

Celebrate War Thunder's 14th anniversary with in-game discounts on vehicles, modifications, and Premium Account time.

50% discount on all modifications, talismans, and backups.

The J35A will remain available for purchase at its regular price of 9,090 Golden Eagles after the promotion ends.

50% discount on vehicles for all nations for Silver Lions and Golden Eagles.

The RWR scope on aircraft now shows which threats the DIRCM is engaging, with a blinking JAM indicator for active jammers.

50% discount for Premium Account time in-game for 90 and 365 days and in the Gaijin store for 180 days.

Jammers on vehicles like the Schützenpanzer Puma and Ka-52 now animate and move towards engaged threats.

The DIRCM will stop jamming when a threat veers off course or stops approaching, allowing it to engage new threats.

In night vision mode, jammers emit a strobing light effect to simulate their jamming signal.

The UH-1C XM-30 is temporarily available for purchase with a 30% discount for 6,237 Golden Eagles.

The pre-order pack includes the Stingray II, a 15-day premium account, 2000 Golden Eagles, and unique bonuses.

Introducing the Stingray II, a premium light tank for the US at Rank VI with enhanced features.

Celebrating the first flight anniversary of the UH-1C helicopter, which took place on October 20th, 1956.

The Stingray II includes a thermal imager, DM33 rounds, improved armor protection, and good mobility.

Tooltips and updated icons clarify how to expand collapsed vehicle ranks.

Introduction of the Luxembourg Army Aviation Roundel.

Correct number of items is now recycled as specified by the player.

Points now apply automatically to the selected squadron vehicle without displaying an allocation window.

Recycling button no longer overlaps with item list in the recycling window.

Introduction of the People's Army of Vietnam Vehicle Roundel.

Introduction of Albanian Air Force Roundels from 1992 and 1960-1992.

Addition of the Irish Air Corps Roundel from 1954.

HMS Nelson Pack available at a 30% discount from October 21st to October 24th.

Introduction of new emblems for Thai ground vehicles.

Introduction of the Indian Air Force Roundel from 1950.

Addition of the Serbian Air Force Roundel.

Mass decreased from 870 g to 866 g, with recalculated ballistics.

Copied presets now appear immediately after the original, and display filters apply to the lineup menu.

Announcement of planned unlockable decals for Greek ground vehicles.

Addition of a low-visibility variant of the Czech Air Force Roundel.

Number of crafted items now matches the quantity requested by the player.

Addition of various JGSDF emblems including those for anti-aircraft and tank regiments.

HMCS Haida is temporarily available for a 30% discount at 3,416 Golden Eagles from October 21st to October 24th.

Algorithm now correctly calculates shadows for trees on slopes, preventing excessive length or shortness.

Caliber decreased from 106 mm to 105 mm.

HMS Belfast and HMS Iron Duke available at a 30% discount from October 21st to October 24th.

Shadows no longer fail to appear when switching to sight view in tanks.

Fairmile D (5001) available at a 30% discount until October 26th.

Earn the decal by completing a task in battles with British vessels at rank III or higher from October 21st to October 24th.

Shadows on flying aircraft no longer flicker due to ray tracing optimization issues.

An issue where the projectile-tracking camera could point toward the sky instead of the target has been fixed.

An issue where AI-controlled landing craft could remain suspended in mid-air after being destroyed has been fixed.

A bug that caused shadows from trees on slopes to disregard the angle of the slope has been fixed.

An issue where the takeoff dolly would disappear from beneath the aircraft when exiting the secondary weapons menu has been fixed.

The thickness of the radiator armor has been increased from 4 mm to 10 mm and air duct armor from 5 mm to 10 mm.

The controls for CCRP bombing have been redesigned to improve usability and eliminate conflicts with manual bomb release.

A bug where shadows could flicker on PlayStation 5 Pro when switching to tank sight view with 'Quality' graphics preset has been fixed.

The on-screen indicators for CCRP bombing have been simplified and repositioned to avoid obstructing visibility.

The new CCRP system includes an automatic release indicator that aligns with the bombsight for precise bomb drops.

Players can now manually drop bombs even when a point of interest is active in CCRP bombing mode.

The damage model of the front fenders has been detailed and crew positions adjusted to prevent legs passing through shells.

A bug where shadows could flicker when switching to tank sight view with 'Very High' shadow quality and ray tracing disabled has been fixed.

An issue where the rocket sight was shifted to the right has been fixed.

Players can earn progress points through daily tasks and challenges to unlock rewards.

New additions to the Warbond Shop including the German Z4 Zerstörer and American FR-1 Fireball.

Armor concentrated around the citadel with a 381 mm thick main belt and 330 mm turret barbettes.

Players can earn Upgrade Coupons to get the next Battle Pass for free.

Introducing the British HMS Duke of York, a Premium Battleship at Rank VI with excellent armor and improved anti-aircraft battery.

The pack includes HMS Duke of York, a 30-day Premium account, 3000 Golden Eagles, and unique pre-order bonuses.

Themed around Germany with new decorations, vehicles, and challenges.

Features excellent protection, a solid main battery, and effective long-range anti-aircraft weaponry with proximity-fuzed HE ammunition.

Introduction of the S-706 torpedo boat and Jagdpanther G2 tank destroyer.

Details the historical significance of HMS Duke of York, including its role in major naval battles during WWII.

Introduction of new decals like 'Miss October 1944 Pin-up' and various decorations.

Vehicles are automatically assigned and have a spawn cost in Silver Lions, refunded if not destroyed.

Participate in an asymmetrical game mode where one team attacks and the other defends S-75 air defense positions.

ARMs are not available in this event to maintain balance for the defending team.

Brief jumps in aircraft positioning that occurred when tank columns appeared have been fixed.

Each player has 3 respawns, allowing for tactical experimentation.

One team attacks while the other defends, requiring different strategies and roles.

The Vautour IIN is available with a 30% discount for 5,992 Golden Eagles from October 16th to October 19th.

The placement of certain objects in the mission has been adjusted based on the results of testing during events.

Players can earn research points and Silver Lions by participating in the event.

A mission set on the Southeastern City map has been added to the sub-mode’s random battles.

The British WE177A nuclear bomb will be added to the game for Nuclear Escalation.

The 'Student Pilot' decal is being reintroduced with a code for players to redeem.

New vehicles include the ZBD04 IFV for China, Cheetah PRTL for France, Thai Firefly Mk 1, and Indonesian Avia B-33 for Japan.

A new type of cluster bomb will be introduced, designed for area damage in Air Battles.

The Aster-30 missile will receive a new steering system for enhanced maneuverability.

A bug in the version of the game for Microsoft Store that caused frame generation, ray reconstruction and FSR to not work has been fixed.

Native support for ARM CPUs has been added to the Windows version of the game.

The Wildcat HMA.2 will receive the Sea Venom missile, expanding its arsenal.

New and updated cockpit models will be introduced, including the SE.203 Aquilon 203's cockpit.

Visual upgrades have been made to the Sun City and American Desert maps.

The ability to enable VR along with ray tracing options, which are incompatible, has been removed.

Mosquito aircraft will receive new bomb racks and Martlet Mk IV will get RP-3 rocket racks.

Players can now freeze their login streaks using 'Freezes' collected from consecutive logins.

MITL guidance will be introduced for helicopters, allowing for refined targeting.

A bug that caused the game to crash on PlayStation 5 Pro with ray tracing enabled has been fixed.

Planned events include the Battle Pass starting October 21st and War Thunder's birthday celebrations.

A bug that caused some objects to float in the air in 'Middle East. Mediterranean' and 'Eastern Europe. Winter' locations has been fixed.

Hürtgen (all missions) and Grave Robbers’ Cliffs have been temporarily removed from the Air Battles rotation pending a bug fix.

The GCS-1 bomb will be introduced for Japan, featuring autonomous target locking.

Earn the 'Emblem of the US Pacific Fleet' decal by completing a task from October 13th to October 16th.

All missions on the Kamchatka location have been temporarily removed from the Air Battles rotation pending a bug fix.

USS Cowell, USS Helena, and USS Des Moines available at a 30% discount from October 13th to October 16th.

USS Maryland Pack available at a 30% discount from October 13th to October 16th.

A bug that caused the Indonesian crew voice over to not play and instead be swapped to a default one has been fixed.

An issue where the southern team’s spawn point was shifted north into the capture zone has been fixed. The mission has been returned to the Air Arcade Battles rotation.

Indonesian ground vehicle crews have received their own voice over.

A new set of Halloween-themed decals including skulls, ghosts, and a black cat.

Emblem of the 7th Royal Tank Regiment, British Army, featuring a grinning skull.

Emblem of the Swedish Army featuring a yellow skull and crossbones.

Emblem of the 3rd Fast Boat Flotilla, Kriegsmarine, featuring a deep-sea fish.

Monthly markings can be found in a special tab at the bottom of the customization menu.

Hull art representing Company C, 89th Medium Tank Battalion, featuring a monster face.

Emblem of Escadrille SPA 91, French Military Aviation, featuring a skull.

Bombing bases added to the Air Superiority missions in multiple locations.

Emblem of the Black Cat Squadron, ROCAF, inspired by U-2 spy planes.

Personal marking of Kazimir Rudzit, featuring intricate designs related to mortality.

Tail art of the 337th All Weather Squadron, featuring a ghost.

Fixed an issue where the foam and spray effect beneath firing ship guns was displayed incorrectly.

Players can track the progress of completing tasks for decals in their Player Profile.

Fixed a possible cause of game client freezing after switching from another window (Alt+Tab).

Sound of rushing airflow now drowns out all other sounds when opening the cockpit in flight.

The engine sound for the Harimau has been replaced with a better fitting one.

Emblem of the 1st Anti-Aircraft Company, 7th Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Japan.

Emblem of the 41st Autonomous Torpedo-Bomber Group, Regia Aeronautica.

The slowed-down neutral turn that occurred after testing the regenerative steering mechanic has been fixed.

The Mozdok mission has been temporarily removed from rotation pending a bug fix.

The regenerative steering mechanic itself will be brought back for testing with improvements in future dev-server launches.

SAM systems deactivate their search and tracking radars at medium to long ranges when threatened.

Short names are now displayed in the weapon comparison window for easier identification.

Fixed issues preventing ground vehicles from resuming movement after repairs and resolved convoy blocking issues.

Resolved an issue where a text key was displayed in the kill log when a vehicle was destroyed for leaving the battle area.

Resolved an issue where shadows on aircraft could appear jittery.

Resolved an issue where stones would fly out of the ground upon running over a crashed UAV.

Fixed an issue where moving the cursor away from the name input field caused text input to stop.

The map now uses height-map technology for a more detailed landscape.

Replaced existing vegetation models with new ones and increased ground cover density.

Resolved an issue where selecting a weapon loadout without the AMASE MAWS installed still indicated its presence in the X-ray view.

Collision damage between aircraft has been increased, addressing previous insufficient damage from collisions.

The map has been updated with height-map technology, improved terrain details, and new vegetation.

Resolved an issue where locked avatars could only be clicked on their upper sections.

HE shell fragments and small-caliber machine-gun fire now penetrate bomber skins better, allowing for more effective damage.

Fixed an issue where certain shells were missing from the shell list in the protection analysis.

Resolved an issue where the shell armor penetration graph displayed incorrectly from the vehicle stat card.

Fixed an issue where the 270-degree line was missing from the radar display in third-person view.

Fixed an issue where radar information was duplicated in the vehicle stat card.

Adjusted water color and weather settings to enhance the map's vibrancy.

Participate in testing the new map for Nuclear Escalation from October 7th to October 9th.

Resolved an issue where the tooltip for the LWR system was missing from the vehicle stat card.

Added detailed sandy and rocky shores, textured mountain surfaces, and new forests and villages.

Fixed errors causing air-to-air and surface-to-air missiles to deal little or no damage.

A bug where ships would begin to roll toward the side where the catapult was located after deploying the scout plane has been fixed.

A bug that caused wheeled ground vehicles to shake when losing all wheels on one side has been fixed.

Aircraft carriers now move from the edge of the map toward its center on all air combat maps where they are present.

A bug that caused bombing target markers to shift when viewed from the cockpit or a targeting pod has been fixed.

Separate bomb drop has been added for Tempest Mk II and Tempest Mk V aircraft.

A bug that caused the models of some buildings to disappear when moving away from them in Southeastern City has been fixed.

A bug where the camera did not align with the direction of view after entering ADS while holding the mouse-look key has been fixed.

Supply columns now transport 50% more cargo, and their factories produce supplies 25% faster.

Fixed issue where tanks stationed in a stronghold’s garrison were counted as active convoys, blocking new convoy dispatch.

Fixed issue where a player was awarded mission points for death when destroyed by an AI-controlled aircraft.

Fixed issue where convoy vehicles would not resume movement after carrying out running gear repairs.

The missing AIM-9B modification for the corresponding missiles has been added. Fixed bug with 1000 lb bombs and AIM-9B missiles requiring wrong modifications.

An issue where the armored glass was missing has been fixed.

The mistakenly present artillery support modification has been removed. Compensation for Silver Lions and Golden Eagles spent.

Bomb mass has been corrected from 213 kg to 255 kg; visual model replaced with a more accurate one.

Fixed issue where oncoming convoys would block each other on roads.

Explosive mass has been adjusted from 97 kg to 94 kg.

The excessively high volume of the PGZ88 cannons has been reduced.

Fixed issue where a vehicle with a knocked out driver would not continue moving after the crew was swapped.

Earn 3,000 mission points to receive the 'German Unity Day' trophy with decals.

Unique bundles with German vehicles available at a 50% discount from October 2nd to October 5th.

Includes Alpha Jet A Pack and Leopard Pack for $59.99.

Includes Z-20 Karl Galster Pack, Scout Pack, and Bf 109Z Zwilling Pack for $37.49.

Pz.Sfl.Ic, Bf 109 Z-1, and Z20 Karl Galster available for 30% off.

Celebrate German Unity Day with a special event from October 2nd to October 5th.

Four new decals available in the 'Holidays' customization section.

The vehicle is effective in both close-range and long-range engagements, with capabilities to fire tandem-warhead ATGMs.

Create your own bundle of multiple packs to receive discounts, with 30% off for one item and 50% off for two or more.

A bug that caused aircraft in top-tier battles to spawn too high and too close to the tank battle area has been fixed.

The Finnish Patria wheeled combat vehicle equipped with the BMP-3 combat module is now available as a reward in the Desert Predator event.

A bug that caused the rear wheels of F-84B-26 to not touch the ground in the hangar has been fixed.

A bug that sometimes caused the startup splash window to display indefinitely has been fixed.

A bug that caused the image in VR to jitter when using DirectX 11 API has been fixed.

Type 69-IIa, Т-62 №545, and JH-7A Prototype available at a 30% discount for Golden Eagles during the event.

The BMP-3 turret includes a 100 mm gun-launcher, a 30 mm automatic cannon, and a machine gun, with various ammunition types available.

A bug that caused a cruiser to spawn instead of a catapult carrier for one of the teams has been fixed.

The lists of additional random ground vehicles in Ground Battles have been updated with new additions and removals.

A bug that caused the research of the S-24 modification to require the UB-32 modification instead of the B-8M1 modification has been fixed.

Introducing the AMV (BMP-3) as an event vehicle light tank for Sweden at Rank VI.

The sound of the engine for Arjun has been changed from the Leopard 2 to the Leopard 1.

Discounts of up to 50% available on select vehicle packs from October 1st to October 8th.

The maximum payload capacity for Su-33 has been increased from 6500 kg to 8040 kg, per-wing capacity from 2500 kg to 3000 kg.

Advice on setting strong passwords and enabling two-step authentication for account security.

661 temporary bans issued for exploiting a bug in Air Simulator Battles during the Space Program Event.

Added UAE Presidential Guard Emblem and UAE Armed Forces Emblem decals, along with a loading screen for the AMV (BMP-3).

The lists of additional random aircraft in Naval Battles have been updated with new additions and removals.

397 accounts banned for teamkilling and griefing, including 13 permanent bans.

Earn 3,000 mission points in battles using Chinese vehicles at rank III or higher to receive the 'Founding Day of the People’s Republic of China' trophy.

A bug that caused the game on Mac to crash when switching to cockpit view in a cockpit with mirrors has been fixed.

The vehicle's history includes its unveiling in 2007 and subsequent orders by the UAE for extended-hull Patria AMV chassis.

3,984 accounts banned for violating EULA rules, including automation of gameplay and cheat software.

Earn mission points in Ground Battles to unlock stages and receive rewards during the event.

Unfinished stages can be purchased for Golden Eagles with reduced prices based on progress.

Rewards for completing stages include trophies, decals, and a non-tradable coupon for the Patria AMV BMP-3.

Participate in the Desert Predator Event to earn the AMV (BMP-3) and UAE-themed decals.

A bug that prevented the switching of the vehicle type in the crew training window with the cursor and selection button when using a controller has been fixed.

The static thrust and thrust at altitudes of 9–15 km has been increased for F-102A (all variants).

A bug that caused a significant decrease in the probability of incoming missiles being hit by fragments from other munitions has been fixed.

The AMV (BMP-3) features a top speed of 100 km/h, a 30 mm autocannon, and a 100 mm gun-launcher with thermal sight for the gunner.

A bug that caused the game on Mac to frequently crash with the error text: “(libev) select, err=22” has been fixed.

Earn the Upgrade for coupon item to convert a non-tradable coupon for the AMV (BMP-3) into a tradable one.

Offers coupons for ground, aircraft, naval vessels, and helicopters.

Includes camouflages for Greek vehicles and others, along with coupons for rare vehicles.

New guide available for players interested in creating user camouflages.

Introduction of 40 new user-created camouflages for various vehicle types, including Greek vehicles.

An updated guide for players interested in creating user camouflages, part of the War Thunder partnership program.

Includes coupons for rare vehicles and various camouflage coupons for ground, aircraft, naval vessels, and helicopters.

Players can purchase a new 'Sky Odyssey' key on the Market to unlock the trophy, supporting camouflage creators.

A key can be purchased on the Market to unlock the Sky Odyssey trophy.

The ability to switch maneuver and limits mode has been added to J35J. Flight model has been updated and fuel consumption from drop tanks has been corrected.

A bug that caused the view in the AGM-65B seeker camera to be partially obscured has been fixed.

A bug that caused the emergency fire system on Welkin F.Mk.I to not function has been fixed.

In battles with a session Battle Rating of 11.3-13.0, BMP-2s have been replaced with ZSU-23-4M4, and T-80B tanks have been replaced with T-80U.

An issue where some nose-mounted machine guns on SB-25J (France) were missing from the X-ray view has been fixed.

New 20 mm cannons modification for F4U-7 (France) has been moved from tier III of modification research to tier II.

The positions of SPICE 250 pylons on EF-2000 (AESA), Typhoon (AESA), F-2000A (AESA) have been adjusted.

An issue that caused unused underwing hardpoints on A-20G-25 to be displayed has been fixed.

A bug that caused all identification marks to disappear on M24 (Italy) has been fixed.

A bug that caused some ammo stowage modules to evoke incorrect damage effects when hit or destroyed has been fixed.

Moments of inertia have been corrected for M24 (all variants), IS-2 (all variants), T-44 (all variants), Panzer IV/70(V), T58, improving handling.

A bug that caused the stowage in the hull and not in the turret to count as the first-stage ammo on T58 has been fixed.

A bug that caused the tactical map movement cursor mode to not deactivate when releasing RB/R1 button has been fixed.

A bug that caused the drop limits of aircraft torpedoes F5W, W 170/450 to change has been fixed.

A bug that sometimes caused missiles to not deal damage from direct hits and explosions has been fixed.

A bug that caused the tier bonus column to not fit in the modification window has been fixed.

A bug that caused performance to noticeably drop when moving the cursor in the artillery support call window has been fixed.

A bug that prevented the surrender mechanic after landing on an enemy aircraft carrier from working has been fixed.

A new video in the Moments of Valor series dedicated to Saudi Arabia has been released.

Several unique Saudi Arabia-themed camouflages are now permanently available in-game.

A bug that caused the lack of grass in some places has been fixed.

An issue where one of the four 20 mm cannons was missing from the X-ray view has been fixed.

The remote detonation capability has been disabled for unguided aircraft rockets that did not possess this feature in real life.

Includes Lightning F.53, premium account for 15 days, and 2000 Golden Eagles.

Includes M728 CEV, unique camouflage, premium account for 15 days, and 2000 Golden Eagles.

An issue where the radar display failed to show the circle indicating the need for target illumination until the missile’s seeker achieved lock-on has been fixed.

Fixed a bug that caused the field repair to not start.

Refined damage models regarding overpressure damage for many ground vehicles.

Temporarily replaced airfields on winter maps for Air Battles due to a bug causing aircraft to flip over upon spawning.

Reduced Battle Rating in Arcade Battles to 10.7.

Adjusted flight model parameters to match the CL-13 Mk.4 and changed engine to J47-GE-13.

Fixed an issue where the rear-left mudguard was present in the damage model.

Adjusted missile’s flight model to achieve a maximum speed of Mach 4.0 under specific conditions.

Fixed an issue where the aircraft lacked the updated bomber damage model and missing right engine in X-ray view.

Fixed a bug that caused the air intake fairing jettison animation to not play after launch.

Fixed a bug that caused the aircraft to shake when turning in Arcade Battles.

Fixed a bug that caused text keys to appear in the vehicle select window instead of the filter names.

Fixed a bug that caused the tooltip of the radar in X-ray view to be empty.

Fixed the non-functional gyroscopic gunsight in the cockpit for CA-27 Mk.32 (Great Britain, Japan) and F-86E(M) (Israel).

Fixed the name, description and icon for the modification that unlocks 1,000 lb bombs.

Increased the maximum speed of the carrier in the missile comparison window from 500 m/s to 850 m/s.

Made balance changes due to the updated bomber damage model.

Removed erroneously added S-24 modification and compensated players for Silver Lions and Golden Eagles spent.

Fixed a bug that caused the engines to overheat.

Fixed a bug that caused the cursor to appear when opening the multi-function menu using a controller.

A bug that caused the Air Realistic Battles multiplier to not apply to mission score earned in specific modes has been fixed.

Mi-24P HFS 80 and Mi-24P will be available at the regular price of 8,730 Golden Eagles after the promotion ends.

A final camera-tracking sequence showing the target being hit by the missile has been added to the missile tracking camera.

A bug that caused the beam-riding LMM Martlet missiles to lack a salvo launch time limit has been fixed.

A bug with radar calculations in replays, which caused performance to drop significantly in some air combat replays has been fixed.

The radar has been added to aircraft RWR databases.

A bug that sometimes caused the calculation of the multipath effect to work incorrectly when the target missile was above water has been fixed.

Three Mi-24 variants available at a 30% discount for Golden Eagles from September 18th to September 21st.

A bug where stripes could appear on clouds at high altitudes has been fixed.

The Mi-24D (rank V) is available for 5,992 Golden Eagles only during this promotion.

A bug that caused the bushes to flicker when using the old videocard support mode has been fixed.

The durability of the NERA composite armor on the front of the hull has been adjusted to match that of the M1 Abrams.

A bug where the current vehicle preset could briefly appear between previewed presets during sequential previewing has been fixed.

An issue where the radar could be used to guide multiple 9M120-1 Ataka missiles simultaneously has been fixed.

A bug that prevented the destruction credit mechanic from working for a ship that had run aground has been fixed.

Fixed bug allowing tracking radar to rotate to the target.

USS Arkansas is available at a 30% discount for 5,614 Golden Eagles from September 17th to September 21st.

Fixed bug causing reflections in rear-view mirrors to blink or turn black.

Fixed bug causing main-caliber SAM systems on escort ships to work incorrectly.

The YP-38 can be purchased from September 17th (09:00 GMT) until September 21st (09:00 GMT).

Fixed incorrect texture on the barrel.

Fixed bug causing cursor texture to be replaced randomly.

Fixed bug causing radar to not display in X-ray view.

Fixed missing textures inside the air intakes.

Increased gun depression angle from -4° to -5°.

Added ability to switch vehicle type in crew training window.

Fixed bug causing proximity fuze to work incorrectly during missile intercepts.

Adjusted restrictions on carrying ordnance on fuselage hardpoints to prevent clipping.

Moved LWS/LR modification from tier II to tier IV.

Fixed bug causing the gun to not traverse.

Removed erroneously added bomb modifications and compensated players.

Fixed bug causing aircraft carriers to disappear in some missions.

Corrected vehicle rank requirements for decal acquisition.

Fixed bug causing muzzle break and mudflaps to not display.

Adjusted flight models of 9M38 and 9M38M1 missiles.

Fixed bug causing warheads to display as SAP warheads.

Fixed bug causing side skirts to disappear with Vismod modification.

Weapon icons on tactical map now appear below player markers.

Fixed bug causing side skirts to disappear with TUSK ERA kit.

Fixed bug causing air intake to not open after launch.

Fixed bug causing Secondary Weapons menu to open incorrectly.

Fixed bug causing proximity fuze to trigger on enemy projectiles.

Fixed bug causing torpedoes to launch backwards.

Granted camouflage for AH-64A Peten to owners of removed AH-64A (GR).

Fixed bug causing the machine gun to rotate with the turret.

Improved aircraft behavior in maneuvers at high altitudes and speeds.

Increased mass from 59.9 to 63 tons.

Fixed bug causing game to crash on Macs with Intel GPUs when entering premium hangar.

The YP-38, a prototype of the Lockheed P-38 Lightning, is available for purchase at a 20% discount for 920 Golden Eagles.

Renamed to 'Tactical Skies' with adjusted description.

Fixed bug where destructive vibration sound occurred incorrectly at high speeds.

Fixed bug causing the aircraft to lack the updated bomber damage model.

Fixed bug where progress was not tracking for decal tasks.

Escort ships now engage aerial targets independently of one another.

Fixed bug causing the aircraft to roll to one side in flight.

Added tasks for obtaining camouflages for various aircraft.

New vehicles include the CA-27, Indian Arjun Mk 1, and Indonesian Harimau.

Darwin Hill, set in the Falkland Islands, has been added as a new map for Ground Battles.

Nuclear Escalation, Naval Confrontation, and Bullet Hell are now permanent modes.

Multiple user interface refinements in the hangar, including preset functionality improvements.

Enhancements to reward mechanics when enemy players abandon a tank or vessel.

A bug that caused a viaduct to float has been fixed.

Flight Model and autopilot settings for various air-to-air missiles have been revised.

A bug that caused the gates of some hangars to not fall after driving through them has been fixed.

The maps have been visually overhauled with improved terrain details and textures.

Overall survivability for bomber aircraft has been improved.

Paths to unintended positions in grid squares A2 and C3 in Second Battle of El Alamein have been blocked.

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.

HMS Lion features nine 406 mm cannons and effective protection.

Details on the historical background and design evolution of HMS Lion.

The 406 mm BL Mk II cannon is the most powerful naval cannon in the British tree.

HMS Lion, a planned British battleship, is now available in War Thunder.

Players should engage at long range and angle armor for better survivability.

Teams can now register for the WTCS Challenger League Major III, with Open Qualifier I starting on September 19th.

Get the La-11 and Dolgushin’s La-7 at a 30% discount from September 11th to September 14th.

The MiG-35 includes new Kh-35U anti-ship missiles with GNSS for improved targeting.

Live streams will start at 14:40 GMT for each qualifier and playoff match.

Equipped with 120 countermeasure charges to defend against enemy missiles.

The MiG-35 is a new multi-role aircraft for USSR/Russia at Rank IX, featuring advanced capabilities.

The MiG-35 is equipped with a T-220 targeting pod for launching laser-guided weapons.

La-11 (rank IV) available for 3,416 Golden Eagles during the promotion.

Features advanced electronics including RWR and thermal imaging sight with high zoom.

Viewers can earn rewards like Backups, camouflages, and Premium time by watching the live streams.

Germany's light multirole helicopter, the H145M, armed with SPIKE-ER ATGM and FZ275 small guided missiles.

Open Qualifier I: September 19-20, Open Qualifier II: September 26-27, Playoffs: October 3-4 and October 10-11.

The MiG-35 can carry up to eight Active Radar Homing missiles and features a new arsenal for air-to-surface combat.

Dolgushin’s La-7 (rank IV) available for 2,695 Golden Eagles during the promotion.

The Esports Bundle includes the Esports Veteran Pack and Winter Warrior Esports Pack at a discounted price.

The H145M can carry up to 8 SPIKE-ER anti-tank missiles and 24 FZ275 small guided missiles.

The H145M is lightweight and maneuverable, ideal for long-range combat and attack missions.

The MiG-35 features new air-to-surface weapons including the Kh-38 and Grom-2 missiles.

Added 'Ashwalker' camouflage.

Added 'Centurion' camouflage.

Emblem of the 3rd Tactical Fighter Wing, ROCAF.

Added 'Blue Stingray' camouflage.

Added 'Metro Police' camouflage.

Emblem of the 150° Gruppo Autonomo Caccia Terrestre, Regia Aeronautica.

Added 'Delta 1' camouflage.

Added 'Night Raven' camouflage.

Added 'Death' camouflage.

Added 'A Theme For Kaida' camouflage.

Added 'Coldwave' camouflage.

Added '32o Stormo Demo Team' camouflage.

Added 'Volundarhus' camouflage.

The F-102A Delta Dagger, a supersonic delta-wing interceptor, is added to the game for the USA and Israel at Rank VI.

Added 'Blue Sisu' camouflage.

Inscription from the IDF, painted on a Merkava Mk.2.

Added 'Scylla' camouflage.

Added '60163 Tornado' camouflage.

Bundle includes Esports Veteran Pack and Winter Warrior Esports Pack with a 15% discount.

Vehicle recognition marking of the Telemark Battalion, Norwegian Army.

The trophy can be obtained by playing regular battles or participating in Esports events.

Emblem of the Soviet Navy's Artillery-Torpedo Ships.

The update includes both US and Greek modifications of the F-102A for the respective nations.

Added 'Firebird' camouflage.

Added 'Thunder Claw' camouflage.

Added 'Ekaterina' camouflage.

The EMBT is versatile for both defensive and offensive roles, but vulnerable to side attacks.

The F-102A relies on high speed and missile engagement, lacking traditional guns.

Added 'Flak Magnet' camouflage.

Added 'Nocturne Raider' camouflage.

EMBT will be available at rank VIII for Germany and France, with unique research paths.

Added 'Hell Raider' camouflage.

Added 'Sioux Chief' camouflage.

Added 'Sky Solider' camouflage.

Added 'Fritz' camouflage.

Added 'Zimniy Soldier' camouflage.

Added 'Quick Fix' camouflage.

Added 'Sand Shark' camouflage.

Added 'Hai Leng’s Breath' camouflage.

Emblem of the 1er Escadron, 12e Régiment de Cuirassiers, French Army.

Added 'Loa' camouflage.

Added 'Corsique' camouflage.

Added 'Blue Reaper' camouflage.

New EMBT combines Leopard chassis and Leclerc turret, featuring a 120 mm gun and excellent mobility.

New decals available from September 10th until October 9th, including 'Cuddles' Inscription and various emblems.

Added 'Atomic Summer' camouflage.

Added 'Black Shards' camouflage.

Inscription from the U.S. Army's 1st Marine Amphibious Corps Tank Battalion.

Emblem of Panzerbataillon 304, Bundeswehr.

Added 'Jingai' camouflage.

Added 'Falke' camouflage.

Added 'Digital Viper' camouflage.

Includes 18 camouflage coupons for aircraft and 22 for ground vehicles.

Emblem of the 305th Tactical Fighter Squadron, JASDF.

Added 'Monarque Nord' camouflage.

Introducing 40 unique camouflages for air and ground vehicles in the WTCS Trophy VI.

Added 'Grey Ghost' camouflage.

Emblem of No. 208 Squadron, Royal Air Force.

Added 'Alpine Guard' camouflage.

Added 'Red Devil' camouflage.

Added 'Gespenst' camouflage.

The F-102A features an all-missile armament with AIM-4 Super Falcon missiles and 24 unguided rockets.

Designed to fit within the 7.7 - 9.0 Battle Rating range for Ground Realistic battles.

Includes premium account for 15 days, 2000 Golden Eagles, and unique titles and decals.

The armor protection of the Arjun Mk 1 is considered quite good for its class, featuring extensive use of armor steel.

Features a centrally mounted 30 mm ADEN cannon pod and can carry up to 36 SNEB rockets.

Improved agility and controllability for better performance in low-level air-to-ground combat.

The Indian Arjun Mk 1 MBT is being added to the British tank research tree.

The Arjun Mk 1 has a top speed of 70 km/h, providing excellent mobility for strategic positioning.

A new two-seat training variant of the Hawk series jet adapted for ground attack.

The Arjun Mk 1 features a 120 mm rifled cannon capable of firing APFSDS, HESH, and a new PCB round.

A premium variant of the Hawk T Mk1A with unique display aircraft liveries.

The Harimau is placed after the Type 16 in the Japanese ground forces tree, offering superior APFSDS rounds and faster reload rate.

The Harimau excels at capturing objectives and flanking, but is not built for direct firefights due to its light armor.

The Harimau features a modular turret with an autoloader, modern fire-control system, and thermal imagers.

The Indonesian Harimau light tank joins Japan’s ground forces tree at Rank VII, featuring a 105 mm high-pressure Cockerill gun.

New SAM system for China featuring 12 missiles and two six-barreled 30 mm guns.

Designed to protect against air threats at short to medium ranges while being mobile.

The FK-2000 has a limited ammunition supply of 1,000 rounds, which depletes quickly due to high fire rate.

New control mechanic for tracked vehicles allowing for power redistribution during turns.

Limited testing of regenerative steering is available for Leopard 2, Type 10, and Type 90 tanks.

FK-2000 is positioned at Rank VIII, complementing CS/SA5 and HQ11 systems.

FK-2000 offers higher speed and range than Pantsir-S1 but has a lower maximum load factor.

A fast aircraft with superior short-range missiles, lacking guided ground-attack ordnance.

A land-based version of the dive bomber with modified landing gear, effective in mixed battles.

Two variants of the Corsair II introduced, capable of anti-tank work and air defense.

Includes Soviet-made Osa-AKM and Tor-M1 SAM systems, and the German Leopard 2A6 HEL modification.

Mi-35M for 6,363 Golden Eagles and A-5C for 6,489 Golden Eagles during the promotion.

Special MBT variant for the Greek Army with reinforced armor and advanced fire control systems.

30% discount on Pakistan vehicles from September 4th to September 7th.

The world's first production supersonic interceptor with a delta wing, armed exclusively with missiles.

Premium helicopter from the Hellenic Air Force added to the US tree.

The first supersonic aircraft of the Hellenic Air Force with six heavy machine guns.

Features excellent flight performance and advanced weaponry, including guided air-to-surface weapons.

An earlier production block of the Thunderjet added to the Greek aviation lineup.

50% discount on the 'Pakistan Defence Day' Bundle including A-5C Pack, Al-Khalid-I Pack, and Mi-35M Pack.

The upcoming Sky Odyssey update will introduce Greek aviation and ground vehicle sub-trees to Israel’s tech tree.

Advanced aircraft with upgraded systems and capabilities for ground attack and air combat.

The F-16XL comes in its classic gray military paint scheme and a NASA livery.

Countermeasures have been added to the Jaguar A.

The Space Program event has started, allowing players to earn the F-16XL by completing stages.

The Space Program Event runs from September 3rd to September 21st, allowing players to earn mission points in Air Battles.

The Ar 234 B-2 (WB 151) now features a dual 20 mm gunpod, enhancing its combat capabilities.

The F-16XL offers excellent maneuverability, versatile armament including ARH missiles, and high maximum speed.

In Combined Battles, the gunpod reduces bomb payload but offers versatility for engaging enemy aircraft.

The F-16XL has slightly reduced acceleration compared to other models.

Bugs causing long-range SAMs to launch multiple missiles at the same target and switch to lower priority targets have been fixed.

Su-17M4 (USSR) and Su-17M4 (China) are now available in battles, replacing the Su-7 in both Battle Rating brackets.

Players can track their progress and rewards through the Achievements menu in-game.

The F-16XL is introduced as a unique aircraft in the Space Program Event, featuring special camouflage and themed decals.

Players can earn mission points in Air Battles to unlock stages and receive various rewards.

The Type 74 Red Star main battle tank is available at a 30% discount for a limited time.

Pre-order pack includes the Arado 234 B-2 (WB 151), 15 days of Premium account, 2000 Golden Eagles, and unique bonuses.

Introducing the Ar 234 B-2 (WB 151), a Premium Bomber for Germany at Rank V with enhanced capabilities.

The F-16XL is introduced as a vehicle reward in the Space Program event, featuring unique capabilities.

Details on rewards for completing stages in the Space Program Event, including decals and unique items.

Completing 8 stages grants a non-tradable coupon for the F-16XL, which can be upgraded to a tradable one.

The Ar 234 B-2 (WB 151) is capable in Air Battles, utilizing altitude and speed to engage enemy aircraft.

Players can purchase unfinished stages using Golden Eagles, with discounts based on progress.

Available for 5,866 Golden Eagles from September 3rd to September 7th.

Promotion runs from September 2nd (11:00 GMT) until September 5th (11:00 GMT).

Available for players who earn 3,000 mission points in battles using Chinese vehicles at rank III or higher.

Two Battle Rating brackets have been included: 8.7–9.7 and 10.0–11.0.

The composition of the air defense covering the tactical assembly areas has been modified.

All Rapier SAM systems have been replaced with FlaRakPz 1 systems equipped with Roland 1 missiles.

Ramps for anti-aircraft systems have been added to airfields.

Lowered forest density and vegetation height along roads to facilitate easier attacks on moving targets.

Developers opted for full missile arsenal including Martlet and Spike missiles to enhance versatility in combat.

Forest density in the combat area has been reduced.

All Rapier SAM systems replaced by FlaRakPz 1 armed with Roland 1 missiles, enhancing air defense capabilities.

The helicopter features a glass cockpit, upgraded radar, sensors, and countermeasures for enhanced operational capability.

Nuclear Escalation mode available from September 2nd to September 7th, featuring aircraft with Battle Ratings of 8.7-11.0.

Changes made to air defense units in tactical assembly areas and Soviet convoys to improve ground-attack capabilities.

A new British helicopter with advanced capabilities and armament, including 20 Martlet missiles and Spike NLOS ATGMs.

The Wildcat is designed for ambush tactics with a smaller profile and versatile missile options for various combat scenarios.

The average height of roadside vegetation has been reduced.

The crews of all nuclear-capable aircraft now possess maximum skill levels and the Expert qualification.

The missile’s flight model, characteristics and operational logic of the S-75 surface-to-air missile system has been adjusted.

BMP-1 in USSR columns has been replaced by the ZSU-23-4.

All crews of nuclear-capable aircraft now have maximum skill levels and Expert qualification.

The German Tempest Mk V is temporarily available at a 30% discount for 4,970 Golden Eagles.

Added raised platforms at airfields for better line of sight and protection for aircraft during takeoff and landing.

Air defense at airfields has been strengthened with new systems.

Earn two new decals by completing specific tasks in battles.

Available for players who earn 3,000 mission points in battles using US, British, USSR, or Chinese vehicles at rank III or higher.

An issue where AI SPAAGs without radar would intercept bombs and rockets/missiles has been fixed.

A potential fix has been implemented for an issue where a significant number of players could simultaneously fall through the terrain.

Completing tasks grants various rewards including RP boosters, SL boosters, backups, and a premium account.

Participate in 8 tasks from September 1st to September 30th to earn rewards including a unique profile icon.

Detailed schedule of tasks from September 1st to September 30th, highlighting historical battles.

Tasks are available from 11:00 GMT until 11:30 GMT on the final day and can be completed in random battles except 'Assault' mode.

Purchase the player icon for Golden Eagles until October 3rd without completing tasks.

Shift in policy allows for the inclusion of multiple configurations of ships, enhancing gameplay variety.

Features ten 320 mm guns with high penetration, well protected ammo, and versatile anti-air weaponry.

Pre-order bonuses include unique title 'Veni, vidi, vici', 'Roman Emperor' decal, and Flag of Genoa.

Pre-order pack includes RN Giulio Cesare, premium account for 30 days, and 3000 Golden Eagles.

Giulio Cesare has highly reliable protection and ammo stowed below the waterline for enhanced survivability.

Giulio Cesare will be joining War Thunder as a premium battleship for Italy’s Bluewater fleet.

The F-20A will be available at its full price of 9,800 Golden Eagles after the promotion ends.

The F-20A is temporarily available at a 30% discount for 6,860 Golden Eagles from August 28th to August 31st.

Completely overhauled the damage model for bombers, adjusting damage accumulation parameters and recalculating hit zones.

Bombers have become noticeably more resilient, requiring greater effort and more precise aim to shoot them down.

Created distinct configurations for inline and radial engines, and varying engine counts ranging from two to six for piston-engined bombers.

Updated damage models for aircraft derived from bomber airframes, including A-26 Invader and Pe-3 families.

The number of players required in the queue to start a mission has been reduced.

The spawn cost in Spawn Points for ships has been removed.

New profile icons including 'Chinese paratrooper' and others are available immediately or as coupons.

An issue where the reference images in the 'Water Effects Quality' setting were swapped has been fixed.

Includes vehicles like Sd.Kfz.251/22, USS Detroit, A6M6c, and many more, some immediately activated.

Enemies detected by allies are now displayed regardless of the distance to them.

The kit contains vehicles, camouflages, decals, player icons, and consumables including boosters and backups.

Includes new decorations like 'Davy Crockett' and various decals that can be activated or received as coupons.

A spawn timer for spawning with the same vehicle at the same spawn point has been added.

Camouflages such as F-106A City of Jacksonville anniversary camouflage and others are available as coupons.

Arcade difficulty level now uses the difficulty settings from Naval Arcade Battles.

Includes various consumable items such as boosters and random wagers.

Battle Rating-based matchmaking has been enabled, similar to Naval Arcade and Realistic battles.

The Military Survival Kit can be purchased from the in-game Item Shop for Silver Lions from August 27th until September 25th.

The requirement for a ship with a specific Battle Rating (4.7–5.0) has been removed; now any ship with a Battle Rating of 3.3 or higher can participate.

Pre-orders for the PLZ45, a Chinese self-propelled gun with a long-barreled howitzer, have started.

The pre-order pack includes the PLZ45, a 7-day premium account, 1000 Golden Eagles, a unique title, and a decal.

The PLZ45 occupies a middle ground between the PLZ83 and PLZ05 SPGs, offering better ballistics but slower reload speed.

The PLZ45 features a long-barreled 155 mm gun, HE, HE-VT, and SAP shells, good mobility, and light armor.

The PLZ45 requires solid gunnery skills and understanding of enemy armor weak spots for effective use in battle.

The premium Cromwell V (RP-3) will have its rank increased, but the price will remain unchanged.

Several ground vehicles in various research trees will be moved to improve the structure of the tech trees.

Players will receive kill credit when an enemy abandons their ground vehicle or ship, similar to air battles.

The planned change to the rank of the T-72B3A has been postponed.

Enhanced terrain detail and surface textures using satellite imagery for a more lifelike appearance.

Adjusted terrain elevation and high-ground positions to improve map balance and enhance close-quarters combat.

Introducing the Darwin Hill map based on the Falkland Islands, featuring unique landscapes and architecture.

Introducing new Helmet-Mounted Displays and improvements to existing ones for various aircraft.

Adding new Multi-Function Displays including a compass page, flight instruments page, weapons screen, and radar page for various aircraft.

The Hawk 209 is available at a 30% discount for 6,734 Golden Eagles from August 21st to August 24th.

The Ki-93 is suited for air-to-air combat against bombers and ground attack roles, with effective armor and speed.

A rare Japanese interceptor featuring a powerful 57 mm cannon and two 250 kg bombs will be added to the research tree.

Details on the historical development of the Ki-93, including design shifts and challenges faced during its creation.

The 57 mm Ho-402 cannon is designed for high velocity and penetration, capable of crippling bombers with a single shot.

The M7 medium tank is now available, featuring a 75 mm M3 gun and good mobility.

The M7 tank model has been refined with new detailing and textures.

Addressed a bug that prevented players from spawning with the B-52H aircraft.

The event has been extended by 24 hours.

The M7 is placed at rank II in the US armored vehicle research tree, filling a Battle Rating gap.

Resolved critical bug causing various gameplay issues including inability to repair vehicles and missile guidance failures.

Active Premium Accounts have been extended by 24 hours.

The M7 can be deployed at various stages of the match for different tactical advantages.

The PzH 2000HU is available at a 30% discount for 5,614 Golden Eagles from August 20th to August 24th.

Fixed an issue where convoy tanks would teleport into the enemy garrison.

Armored vehicle depots no longer produce vehicles beyond the total limit.

Anti-aircraft guns no longer respawn automatically but only when the corresponding building is restored.

Anti-aircraft guns now only respawn when the linked building is restored.

Nuke carrying aircraft can now perform CCRP bombing again.

Armored vehicle depots no longer produce vehicles beyond the total limit.

Incendiary bombs for F-4C now unlocked via BLU-1 modification research at tier I; rocket unlocks moved to tiers II-III.

Significant rework of the Nuclear Escalation mode with Vietnam era aircraft and ground combat changes.

Tornado GR.1, Buccaneer S.2B, Jaguar A now have the AS-37 Martel anti-radiation missile.

Convoys now redirect to the next objective if a target is destroyed or captured, and tanks no longer slow down near enemies.

Fixed a bug preventing third crew members from healing automatically.

Several nuclear carrier aircraft have been changed for US, Japan, China, and Italy.

A new era split into two brackets with different vehicle lineups has been added.

A mirrored version of the mission has been added with swapped sides and symmetrically flipped map zones.

Convoys can now capture destroyed factories and warehouses, which are immediately repaired.

Su-22M3 and Su-22M3 (Italy) now have the Kh-27PS anti-radiation missile.

A mirrored version of the mission has been added for more variety.

SPG convoys now select a random nearby enemy building to attack.

Self-propelled guns now correctly select and engage targets from among the nearest enemy buildings.

Tank convoys no longer slow down to 20% speed when an enemy is nearby.

Factories and warehouses now take 15 minutes to restore instead of 10.

Supply convoys now target the least filled of the three nearest depots.

F-4C, F-105D, F-111A, Ayit now have AGM-45 Shrike anti-radiation missile variants B-3B, B-4, and B-6.

Osa SAM systems and stationary Rapier systems added to airfields in the new era.

Destroyed factories and depots now take 15 minutes to rebuild instead of 10.

Convoys now re-select their target while en route if the original target is destroyed or captured.

New aircraft with Battle Ratings between 8.7 to 11.0 including MiG-21s and F-105s.

F-4E, A-6E TRAM, A-7E, A-7E (Japan), Kurnass, Kurnass 2000 now have AGM-45 Shrike missile variants B-9 and B-10.

Fixed an issue with incorrect slot allocation at strongpoints.

Several armored vehicles in the Israel research tree will be moved to improve the research tree structure.

Next Silver Lion chest planned for the last full week of August.

Introduction of a new Falklands map for Ground Battles named Darwin Hill.

Improvements to the preset user experience and functionality.

Working on a better damage model for bomber aircraft to improve survivability.

Introduction of new vehicles including the first rank IX jet for Israeli aviation.

New event test for Nuclear Escalation mode with Vietnam era vehicles.

Tooltips for vehicles and bases added to the map screen in regular modes.

Adding submodes to the mode dropdown for easier access.

Detailed model update for the M103 series to correct inaccuracies.

Activate the code SPEEDLIMIT to receive a free decal.

Leaving a vehicle will now credit destruction to the nearest enemy.

New top-down view option in Sensor View for better battle analysis.

The Agusta Westland AW159 Wildcat attack helicopter is coming to Great Britain in the next major update.

Pods featuring a special variant of the SPIKE ATGM are being considered for the AW159, pending testing.

The Martlet, a small guided missile, will be introduced specifically for the AW159 Wildcat.

New permanent camouflages available for various vehicles for Golden Eagles.

Sea Hawk Pack available at a 30% discount, includes unique camouflage and premium account.

Celebrating India's Independence Day with a new video and themed bundle.

New themed bundle available in the store including Vijayanta Pack and MiG-21 Bison Pack.

Earn 3,000 mission points in battles using US or British vehicles at rank III or higher to receive the 'Polish Armed Forces Day' trophy from August 14th to August 17th.

The UH-1C XM-30 is temporarily available at a 30% discount for 6,237 Golden Eagles.

Inside the 'Polish Armed Forces Day' trophy, players can receive one of three new decals commemorating the event.

Inside the trophy, players can receive one of four decals related to US Airborne Day.

Earn 3,000 mission points in battles using US aircraft at rank III or higher to receive the 'US Airborne Day' trophy.

The Lanovski’s P-47M-1-RE is temporarily available at a 30% discount for 4,263 Golden Eagles from August 14th to August 17th.

The Sherman IC 'Trzyniec' is temporarily available at a 30% discount for 2,086 Golden Eagles from August 14th to August 17th.

Oktyabrskaya Revolutsiya features an increased number of AA guns and radar for aerial threat detection.

The F-89D is temporarily available at a 30% discount for 5,278 Golden Eagles.

An event featuring 7 stages to complete for obtaining the Oktyabrskaya Revolutsiya battleship.

The final and most advanced Sevastopol-class battleship with enhanced anti-aircraft capabilities and radar.

The F-89D can be purchased during the promotional period from August 13th to August 17th.

Resolved bug that caused Fritz X bomb to be listed as unguided in the Secondary Weapons preset creation menu.

Corrected shell type from solid AP to AP-HE in the stat card.

Crew sizes for Kim Qui, PTF-7, LCM(6) Zippo, and USS Flagstaff have been reduced.

Fixed issue preventing the 'Get to Know Us!' achievement from unlocking after watching credits.

Fixed cursor visibility issues and button functionality when watching replays.

Fixed incorrect display of rocket launch side in HUD for aircraft carrying two rockets per hardpoint.

Cannon and machine gun shells are no longer shown in the missile and bomb comparison window.

Resolved issue where the interface was sometimes not visible when loading the hangar.

Selected crew slot is now highlighted with a more prominent frame.

Fixed bug causing Shadow quality and Effects quality parameters to revert to high values.

Corrected coding error affecting anti-radiation missiles and proximity fuzes, ensuring missiles detonate correctly.

Cannons are now divided into various variants with differing rates of fire.

A bug where the radio proximity fuzes of ARH and SARH missiles worked incorrectly when switching to INS+DL mode has been fixed.

A bug where tree trunks swayed along with the foliage on Mac at minimum graphics settings has been fixed.

A bug that caused the side indicator of armament to be displayed incorrectly on the aircraft interface has been fixed.

A bug where it was impossible to switch to the Scout UAV a second time during a test drive has been fixed.

A bug where missile guidance for SARH missiles was limited to the sector covered by the ESM sensors has been fixed.

A bug where the turret rings on the first, second and third turrets rotated incorrectly has been fixed.

A bug where weapons that were released simultaneously from both wings were released in pairs even when mounted on only one wing has been fixed.

Emblem of the 4th Company of the Fuji Training Brigade, JGSDF.

Personal marking commemorating Major Vladimir Astakhov's victory.

New collectible decals available from August 10th to September 10th.

Inscription named after the Commander-in-Chief of the PLA.

Emblem of the 14th Greater Poland Armored Brigade.

Emblem of the 2nd Infantry Division, U.S. Army.

Emblem of the 3rd Fast Boat Flotilla, Kriegsmarine.

The PLZ45 offers a middle-ground option between the PLZ83 and PLZ05 SPGs, with a powerful cannon but slower reload rate.

The PLZ45, a premium SPG with a 155 mm cannon, is being added to the game, featuring three types of new shells.

Emblem of the 3rd Flight, Fighter Squadron 24, Finnish Air Force.

Emblem of the French Naval Aviation Flottille 14F.

Inscription representing British Army tank nicknames.

The PLZ45 will feature camouflage patterns used on modern Chinese army vehicles.

Emblem of the 155th Fighter-Bomber Squadron, Italian Air Force.

Complete 7 stages to receive a non-tradable coupon for the battleship, which can be upgraded to tradable.

Players can track their progress and the 'Upgrade for coupon' item through the Achievements menu.

Players must manually collect rewards after completing each stage in the event.

Introducing the battleship Oktyabrskaya Revolutsiya for the USSR at Rank V.

Rewards include decals, ship flags, loading screens, and a chance to earn Silver Lions and boosters.

Earn mission points in Naval Battles from August 13th to August 27th to unlock rewards.

Players can purchase unfinished stages for Golden Eagles at reduced prices based on progress.

The G.91 R/4 is available at a 50% discount for 4,455 Golden Eagles each from August 7th to August 10th.

L21A1 APFSDS has been added to the Scimitar Mk.2.

The 30x170 APDS-T modification has been moved from Tier III to Tier I in the modification research window.

The autopilot parameters of the 9M113 ATGM have been adjusted for better responsiveness.

A bug that caused the Scout UAV to be missing has been fixed.

The Ho-Ri Prototype is available at a 30% discount from August 6th to August 13th.

A bug that caused shadows from trees outside of view to jump around when moving the camera with Ray Tracing enabled has been fixed.

A bug that caused the interface to not get hidden when entering NVIDIA Ansel has been fixed.

The Japanese Ho-Ri Production will be removed from the research tree on September 1st.

Vehicle mass has been reduced from 13 tons to 12.26 tons.

The premium Ho-Ri Prototype will no longer be available for purchase starting September 1st.

A bug that sometimes caused the button for switching to the nuke carrying aircraft to not show up in the action bar in Ground Battles has been fixed.

An issue where a tree and a house were blocking the eastern team’s runway has been fixed.

A bug where one of the eastern team’s spawn points could visually disappear from the tactical map has been fixed.

Excessive volume levels have been adjusted for certain rapid-fire autocannons on enemy and allied ground vehicles, specifically the M61 and GAU-12.

Plans to add decals for Finnish aviation and Indonesian ground forces and aircraft.

Modern variants of roundels for India and the Irish Air Corps are being added.

Older roundel decals are being updated to reduce weathering and scratching.

New roundels are being created for air forces that currently lack them, including Venezuela and Uruguay.

Players will be able to filter decals and decorations to see only the ones they currently own.

Utility markings and unit markings for Dutch Ground Forces are being added.

Tail markings and other designs for Malaysian Air are being introduced.

A variety of decals for the Swiss Air Force, including WW2 and post-war markings.

Enhanced game stability when sound mods are enabled.

Resolved a bug causing loud sound artifacts and loss of all other sounds when using Ju 87 series aircraft sirens.

Changes made to nation matchups in Advance mode to enhance balance.

The Advance mode is back with a higher Battle Ratings range as requested by players.

Details on how the Advance mode event works, including point activation and capture mechanics.

After the promotion ends, the Su-22M4 WTD61 will be available at the full price of 9450 Golden Eagles.

The event is available for ground vehicles with Battle Ratings between 9.7 and 10.7.

Promotion runs from July 31st (09:00 GMT) until August 3rd (09:00 GMT).

The Su-22M4 WTD61 is temporarily available at a 30% discount for 6415 Golden Eagles.

The Type 69-IIa is temporarily available at a 30% discount for 5,866 Golden Eagles from July 30th to August 3rd.

A bug that sometimes caused the Switch to the player’s view button in the server replays to become inactive has been fixed.

The game may not be available due to technical issues on servers.

All active Premium accounts extended by 3 hours due to technical issues.

A bug that caused the cursor to remain visible in screenshots without interface has been fixed.

Completion time for Tanker's Mark of Distinction 4 and 5 achievements extended by 3 hours.

The FFA P-16 is available at a 30% discount for 6,363 Golden Eagles from July 30th until August 3rd.

A bug that caused the missiles to disappear from both the stowage in the hull and the launcher when firing has been fixed.

A bug that caused deployed countermeasures to appear from the other side of the helicopter when only one countermeasure pod was installed has been fixed.

A bug that caused the driver’s model to deform too much when rotating the steering wheel has been fixed.

Earn 3,000 mission points in battles with Chinese vehicles at rank III or higher to unlock the 'PLA Flag' decal from July 30th to August 3rd.

The ZTZ96B pack is available with a 30% discount in the Gaijin.Net store from July 30th to August 3rd.

A bug that caused the cursor to remain visible in replays when the interface was disabled has been fixed.

Updated to the version in the ZSh-7AP helmet.

Reduced greatly overestimated speed of the rocket.

Restored missions for bombing and protection tasks.

Credits for products used in the game have been moved here.

Tricolore Test Pilot to Italy – Aircraft; Emblem of the Coldstream Guards to Britain – Tanks; Coat of arms of Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum to Germany – Tanks.

Task from July 28th to July 31st focusing on the British offensive in Normandy in 1944.

A new work-in-progress vehicle, the American M7 medium tank, is being developed for War Thunder.

Fixed a bug that caused the pylons with 2x AGM-154A1 JSOW to not display.

Fixed a bug that caused the landing gear to appear deployed when spawning in the air.

Fixed a bug that caused some of the textures to display incorrectly.

Task from July 24th to July 28th focusing on the tank battle near Warsaw in 1944.

Fixed a bug that caused the 'Peaceful Atom' award from Ground Battles to start being awarded in the game mode.

Fixed a bug that sometimes caused graphical artifacts to appear around the vehicle when viewing it from some angles.

The M7 tank may be placed in late Rank II or early Rank III, adding variety to early lineups.

The M7 may be placed in late Rank II or early Rank III, adding variety to early lineups.

The minimal radar indicator now has two more buttons to switch between radar and IRST and to switch to ESM mode.

Details on the design elements of the M7 tank, including its aesthetic features and similarities to other tanks.

DM63 APDS has been added to the FIAT 6616UB.

A new work-in-progress vehicle, the American M7 medium tank, is being developed for War Thunder.

Fixed a bug that caused the mantlet to give significantly more protection than it should have.

New Battle Rating bracket of 12.0-13.0 has been added to the early era battles.

Battles feature MiG-15 (USSR, Rank V) and F-86A-5 (USA, Rank V).

Fixed a bug that caused chaff to be missing from the available countermeasures for the MiG-29SMT.

Fixed a bug that caused the gunner optics to be located inside the turret and have unlimited aiming angles.

American side protects AI B-29 bombers; Soviet side aims to shoot them down.

Each player has three respawns during the event.

Participate in the 'Black Thursday' event with a 30% bonus on earned Silver Lions and Research Points.

Equipped with a 30 mm cannon firing APDS rounds, improved armor, and a reversible transmission for enhanced mobility.

Fixed a bug that sometimes caused the Project 956 ship to ignore air targets.

Fixed a bug that caused the IAR-81C to be hidden from the tech tree when the test-drive was active.

Increased armor provides better protection but adds weight, affecting speed.

Fixed a bug that caused the machine gun muzzle flash to appear in the wrong place.

Added a preset for the 11.7-12.7 BR bracket where USA and Germany play versus all other nations.

Can reach speeds of up to 80 km/h on paved roads and reverse at the same speed.