What changed in War Thunder in 2026

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.

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 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.

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.

Adjusted the Battle Rating of the Scimitar Mk.2 from 8.0 to 8.3 in all game modes.

Offers a versatile option for players without a unique playstyle compared to existing variants.

Added nation presets for early era battles to balance queues, allowing Great Britain, Sweden, and France to team with USSR and China.

Event runs from July 23rd (11:00 GMT) to July 27th (11:00 GMT).

New event vehicle for Great Britain at Rank VI with enhanced armor and mobility features.

The Scimitar Strike Event runs from July 22nd to August 5th, allowing players to earn mission points in Ground Battles.

A bug that caused the 'Crew' category to be missing from the X-ray filters in the hangar has been fixed.

The maximum number of AGM-154A1 JSOW bombs that can be carried simultaneously has been increased to 10.

New items available in the Warbond Shop, including vehicles and consumables.

The minimal altitude of the targets which the long-range SAMs attack has been increased from 100 meters to 300 meters.

Markers of targets spotted by other players now stay for 10 seconds after they are no longer being spotted.

Players can purchase unfinished stages using Golden Eagles, with prices reduced based on mission points already earned.

Increased ticket cost of destroyed vehicles and total ticket pool for team scoring.

The SAMs in the convoys now slow down when firing and guiding the missile.

Short-range SAMs now turn on search radars before launching a missile.

Rewards for completing stages include trophies, decals, and the Shamshir tank decoration, culminating in a non-tradable coupon for the Scimitar Mk.2.

Su-6 for 2,695 Golden Eagles, Su-11 for 5,236 Golden Eagles, Su-7BMK for 6,363 Golden Eagles.

The costs of some vehicles in tickets which are deducted from a team’s total when a vehicle is lost have been corrected.

Earn the 'Upgrade for coupon' item to convert a non-tradable coupon for the Scimitar Mk.2 into a tradable one.

Two aircraft 'eras' are simultaneously present in the event, each having two Battle Rating brackets.

The new Battle Pass season features unique vehicle rewards and challenges.

Significant rework and rebalancing of anti-aircraft behavior, especially for short-range SAM systems.

The Silver Lion reward for destroying enemy units has been adjusted.

The distance at which the marker of an AI SAM becomes visible at now increases when they fire.

New nuke carrying aircraft are available in late era battles.

Logic for defending against ARMs has been added.

30% discount on Sukhoi aircraft from July 22nd to July 25th.

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

SAMs in convoys no longer fire while moving at full speed.

Ship AA logic has been configured and target engagement ranges have been configured.

The anti-air logic has been refined.

A bug that allowed the on-hover tooltips on the tactical map to display out of its bounds has been fixed.

Introduction of new decals including 'Black Widow' and various decorations.

Only 2 nation presets have been retained: USSR vs all, and USSR + China vs all.

Anti-ship missiles and guided bombs can now target crew compartments for more critical hits.

A bug that caused the HQ11 and SPYDER AIO to ignore small-caliber munitions has been fixed.

The set of weather presets used in the game mode has been expanded.

Introduction of IAR-81C (DB 605) and FIAT 6616UB as new premium vehicles.

The maximum number of AGM-154A1 JSOW bombs that can be carried simultaneously has been increased to 8.

A bug that caused the ballistic computer to not function has been fixed.

Players can track their progress in the Scimitar Strike event through the Achievements menu.

Silver Lion rewards for destroying ground vehicles doubled, overall increase in rewards.

The Su-7BMK can only be purchased during the promotion.

Introducing the Scimitar Mk.2, an upgraded light tank for Great Britain at Rank VI available in the Scimitar Strike Event.

A new iteration of the Nuclear Escalation mode is available from July 22nd to July 28th.

Reworked fleet's SAM AI and armament, improved targeting logic for ship-based air defenses.

Radar detectability and the size of a munition now affect the range at which SAMs attack them.

New Battle Trophy includes vehicles from past Battle Passes.

A bug that caused the bomb to be counted as the one in the bomb bay has been fixed.

Total team ticket pool has been increased from 9000 to 10000.

Players can earn progress points through daily tasks and challenges to level up the Battle Pass.

Fixed a bug causing AI ships to not engage low-flying targets.

A bug that caused the AA to ignore guided bombs with a mass higher than 1500 kg has been fixed.

A bug that caused low flying targets to not be shot at by ships has been fixed.

Earn mission points in Ground Battles to unlock stages and receive rewards, with specific points required for each stage.

The priority of the targets flying away from long-range SAMs is now significantly lower.

Gunned SPAAs now choose targets based on threat priority, instead of just selecting the closest target.

Two separate aircraft 'eras' are now available with distinct Battle Rating brackets.

The German Bf 109 T-2 fighter is now available for the first time in the Warbond Shop.

Added new aircraft capable of carrying nuclear weaponry to Ground Battles with a Battle Rating of 13.0 and higher.

Fixed a bug causing the Yak-38M to spawn with 2 additional AAMs, preventing safe exit from the aircraft.

Revised guidance logic allows targeting of crew compartments on ships, improving hit accuracy on vital parts.

Updated the flight model of the RIM-24 missile to a fully physical control model.

Radar indicator automatically switches from ESM mode to radar mode when launching the last ARM without integrated ESM sensors.

Fixed a bug causing the open canopy to insufficiently slow down the aircraft and not get torn off at high speeds.

Fixed a bug that caused 250 kg bombs to get stuck in the bomb bay upon release.

Fixed a bug that prevented binding actions to the keyboard arrow keys.

Corrected parameters of the F5W torpedo to match the original Italian W 170/450/5.46 specifications.

Fixed a bug where fuel tanks outside the cockpit remained self-sealing despite updated X-ray hint information.

Task from July 20th to July 24th focusing on the American operation to capture Guam in 1944.

Sneak peek of the Australian CA-27 jet fighter, based on the F-86 Sabre with new engine and armament.

The CA-27 model is being built from scratch with detailed elements based on documentation and photographs.

The CA-27 will be added to the British research tree as a maneuverable dog fighter.

Fixed a bug where the J-10A and J-10C aircraft would turn excessively, making it easier to snap the wings during maneuvers.

Fixed a bug that caused ship shadows in Naval Battles to flicker on the 'Low' Shadow Quality setting.

Fixed a bug where the aiming point mechanic was only available when GNSS-guided munitions were equipped.

Fixed a typo in the Spanish localization of the wager description.

Task from July 16th to July 20th focusing on the start of the Battle of Stalingrad in 1942.

Fixed a bug where outdated sky data was used during sunlight calculations, causing incorrect scene illumination.

Fixed a bug that made it impossible to fully view the tank battle area and general battle area tactical maps in Ground Battles when zoomed in while using an aircraft.

Fixed a bug that caused the width of the chat window in battles to decrease.

The ability to link weapons to aiming points via the tactical map by right clicking has been added.

Fixed a bug that caused trees to disappear from the scope view when zooming in.

Fixed a bug that caused vehicles to move backwards much faster than they should.

Fixed a bug that caused the fuel to be distributed unevenly, causing the plane to roll to the left.

Infantry mode graphics settings are now separate from the general settings.

Six new decals available in the 'Holidays' section, including 'Bastille Day' and 'Heart of France'.

Earn 3,000 mission points in battles using French vehicles at rank III or higher to receive the 'Bastille Day' trophy.

The S.O.4050 Vautour IIN is temporarily available at a 30% discount for 5,992 Golden Eagles.

Fixed a bug that caused some shadows at medium distances to be missing on the 'Very High' Shadow Quality setting.

Fixed a bug that caused the 'Attention to the map' command to stop working when clicking on the minimap with a non-default show cursor button.

Designations for the RVV-AE missiles on the HUD and MFD have been added for Su-30MK2 AMV, Su-30MKK, J-11A, and MiG-29N.

Fixed a bug where the shell impact point indicator was tied to guns that had not yet aimed at the target.

Fixed a bug causing visual artifacts during Naval Battles on Macs with Intel and AMD graphics cards.

The point of interest and aiming points set by the player now persist after respawning.

Task from July 12th to July 16th focusing on the counterattack near Soltsy in 1941.

A bug with the ammunition replenishment order at capture points has been fixed (shells now load correctly into the first stage rack).

A bug where the calculated damage against bases was missing from the weapon description for air-to-ground missiles and bombs has been fixed.

Players can track progress for completing tasks for decals via Player Profile > Decals > Monthly Decals.

A bug where decals and decorations did not display on Multi-Vehicle SAM TADs vehicles in battles and test drives has been fixed.

New set of decals available from July 9th until August 10th, including various emblems and markings.

Tasks to earn decals include dealing damage with US Bombers and defeating players using German Aircraft.

The Tank Football leaderboards now allow you to view rankings from previous game days.

Task from July 9th to July 12th focusing on the Allied landing in Sicily in 1943.

A bug where the button to open the Secondary weapons menu was missing from the aircraft information window accessed via the crew slots in the hangar has been fixed.

Improved accuracy and animation for grenade throws, fixing bugs related to trajectory.

Introducing a dedicated mission mode with five capture points and new respawning mechanics.

203 accounts banned for intentional teamkilling and griefing, including 11 permanent bans.

Introducing Kivu, a new map set in Central Africa, four times larger than previous locations.

6,673 accounts permanently banned for referral system fraud and multi-accounting.

2,165 accounts banned for violating EULA rules regarding automation of gameplay and cheat software.

New camouflage patterns introduced for specific firearms based on combat location.

Adjustments made to environmental objects and materials in familiar locations.

Markers now only appear for visible enemies, reducing reliance on them for detection.

Added a concussion effect for players near grenade explosions.

Experimental feature allowing players to respawn twice with the same soldier.

Classes made more unique by restricting access to certain weaponry like RPGs and drones.

37 temporary bans for colluding with opposing teams and profiting from mutual damage.

A new vehicle added that can carry up to five soldiers, allowing for coordinated movement.

Optimizations made to support large-scale battles with up to 128 players.

New small arms and vehicles added for both U.S. and Soviet factions for the testing phase.

Recommendations to set strong passwords and enable two-step authentication for account security.

New tab for configuring graphics settings specifically for Infantry mode.

Capture all points to drain enemy points faster, enhancing victory conditions.

Fixed clipping issues with weapons deployed on bipods and adjusted animations.

Players can now choose between straight and angled grip styles for better visibility.

Fixed a bug with the positioning of the aerobatic smoke.

Fixed the inscription on the rear of the hull.

Added automatic opening and closing of doors during AAM launches and bomb drops.

Fixed the variometer operation for all Tu-2 variants.

Fixed a collision bug on the frozen lake.

Fixed the altimeter operation.

A 'Crew' section has been added to the ship hangar’s X-ray filter.

Fixed automatic opening and closing of doors when launching air-to-air missiles.

Fixed the position of the mesh with the 'TUSK' modification.

Fixed the 'rose' texture on the torn barrel.

Fixed a bug where the wrong wheels were damaged upon being hit.

Fixed collision of the trees in these locations.

Fixed a collision bug with some of the rocks.

Task from July 5th to July 9th focusing on the failed German offensive near Kursk in 1943.

One team captures points while the other defends, with sequential activation of points.

Camouflage trophies can be earned after battles with vehicles rank II or higher, with a minimum activity of 50%, except in PvE mode.

The 'Red' team’s Buk-M3 air defense system has been replaced with the S-300 air defense system.

A major update introduces a trophy containing camouflage coupons created by the WT Live community, including various new camouflages for vehicles.

Key points (A, C, E) are small and take longer to capture; intermediate points (B, D) are larger and captured faster.

Participate in the 'Advance' event featuring asymmetrical battles from July 3rd to July 6th.

The Heavy Cavalry trophy includes coupons for rare vehicles and a variety of camouflage coupons for ground vehicles, aircraft, naval vessels, and helicopters.

To queue for the event, ground vehicles must have a Battle Rating of 4.7–5.7; lower-BR vehicles can be used in battle.

Players can purchase a new 'Heavy Cavalry' key on the Market to unlock the trophy, supporting camouflage creators with each sale.

Sweden and Alaska Town have been temporarily removed from the Ground Battles rotation due to issues with tree collisions.

Players can become creators of user camouflages, with a guide available on the Wiki, allowing them to earn real money and receive unique titles.

PlayStation and Xbox players can purchase the trophy in the Item Shop and open it with Golden Eagles.

Limited spawns per player differ between attacking and defending teams, with specific rules for ground vehicles and aircraft.

Resolved a bug causing loss of target tracking outside the scan zone in TWS mode.

Enhanced display of leaderboards with promotion and relegation icons and participant messages.

Resolved an issue where the cursor would move randomly when controlled by the gamepad D-pad.

Fixed a bug preventing selection of a weapon loadout consisting solely of forward-firing armament.

Players must manually collect rewards after completing the task for the trophy.

Earn decals including 'French Air Force Day' and 'Emblem of the French Air Force Command' from the trophy.

Sound mods can once again be used, with a warning for issues detected during battles.

Celebrate French Air Force Day by earning a trophy through battles with French aircraft.

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

Fixed the categorization of the LD-10 anti-radiation missile loadout from air-to-air to air-to-ground.

The composition of each SAMP/T site has been changed to 2 independent sets of 1x TADS and 2x TEL.

The description of the 425 SQN anniversary camouflage has been corrected.

A bug that caused the number of countermeasures in the spawn screen to mismatch has been fixed.

Earn decals including 'Japan Self-Defense Forces Day' and various battalion flags from the trophy.

Earn 3,000 mission points in battles using Swedish aircraft at rank III or higher to receive the 'Swedish Air Force Day' trophy from July 1st to July 4th.

All rewards in Silver Lions have been increased by 40%.

The ESM functionality has been temporarily limited to ground targets only.

The Spawn Point cost for anti-radiation missiles with wide-band seekers has been increased by 10%.

A bug that caused the M829A3 and M829A2 shells to be changed incorrectly has been fixed.

A bug that caused the pitch controls to remain intact after the tail had been cut off has been fixed.

The rewards in Silver Lions for the destruction of ground vehicles have been further increased by 40%.

Top ten authors will receive rewards including store packs and Golden Eagles.

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

The composition of a short-range AA covering SAMP/T sites has been changed to 2x ItO 90M.

A bug that caused the canopy ejection animation to be missing when ejecting has been fixed.

The structural overload limit has been decreased from 12G to 11.25G for all F/A-18A/C/D aircraft except for reinforced versions.

Task from July 1st to July 5th focusing on the German operation near Rzhev in 1942.

The reload time has been increased from 20 seconds to 30 seconds.

The event has been extended to July 6th, 11:00 GMT.

Inside the trophy, players can receive one of four decals related to the Swedish Air Force.

Players must manually collect their rewards after finishing the task for the Swedish Air Force Day trophy.

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

The J35A is temporarily available for Golden Eagles at a 50% discount for 4,545 Golden Eagles from July 1st to July 4th.

The summer contest for WT Live camouflage creators starts, running from July 1st to August 15th.

The precision and smoothness of the vehicle’s motion in the Bomb/Missile Camera View have been improved.

The Spawn Point cost for guided bombs and missiles with man-in-the-loop capabilities has been increased.

Earn a trophy by completing tasks with Japanese vehicles during the event.

Participants can create camouflages for various vehicles including USA's YAH-64 and M36 GMC, USSR's T-44-100 and T-55AMD-1, and more.

Purchase the player icon for Golden Eagles until August 3rd.

The missing G-suit modification has been added to MiG-21 2000 (Israel).

The Spawn Point cost for anti-radiation missiles on helicopters has been decreased by 5.6%.

The air spawn speed has been increased from 250 km/h to 350 km/h.

IJN Kiyoshimo and J2M4 Kai available for 50% off during the event.

Participate in battles linked to historic events from July 1st to July 31st, completing tasks for rewards.

A bug where the brake parachute would not deploy when landing at airfields has been fixed.

A bug where the rightmost pylon for the 100 lb bomb was not displayed has been fixed.

The third-person camera has been moved higher to improve visibility.

A bug that caused the texture quality to be always set to high regardless of the quality set in the settings has been fixed.

The brake chute deployment speed has been increased from 220 km/h to 320 km/h. The takeoff flaps position has been added, and the automatic flaps control functionality has been removed.

A bug that caused the progress of a construction of a new ammo box to infinitely display on the screen if the existing ammo box was fully depleted during the construction of a new one has been fixed.

A bug where the cockpit radar display appeared smaller than the screen has been fixed, the indication has been replaced with the one from F-16.

A bug where turning in place did not work correctly has been fixed.

The “Kör Asz” emblem decal has been moved to the Hungary - Aircraft section.

Introducing a new profile showcase that tracks football achievements and match statistics.

All missions re-enabled in Ground Battles matchmaking.

Includes M1A2 SEP, Leopard 2 variants, T-80BVM, and others.

A new league system allows players to advance through stages based on performance in the Tank Football event.

EF-2000 (Germany) and EF-2000 (AESA) affected.

New rules for matches including halves duration and conditions for winning early.

Training events available from June 30th to July 1st to help players prepare for matches.

Earn various decals and profile icons based on performance in matches during the event.

Due to a bug with collision.

The Tank Football event returns with new rewards, a league system, and player profile showcases.

Nuclear strikes now use bombs of 5 and 30 kiloton yields.

Hovering over respawn bases provides information about their status.

Nuclear Escalation mode available from June 26th to July 6th.

Markers for ground and surface targets are displayed based on target size.

Nuclear strikes now use bombs of 5 and 30 kiloton yields.

The line of contact has been extended to the mountains, increasing tactical depth.

Main base is easier to destroy, but no longer grants instant victory.

Nuclear Escalation mode is back on main servers from June 26th to July 1st.

New sounds are now the same as those found on the Type 69.

Earn 3,000 mission points in battles using British vehicles at rank III or higher to receive the British Armed Forces Day trophy.

Target filters implemented to reduce engagement of guided missiles.

Receive one of three decals: 'British Armed Forces Day', 'Emblem of the UK Ministry of Defence', or 'British Armed Forces Day 2025' from the trophy.

Battle Ratings now range from 13.0 to 14.7.

All missions on this map have been temporarily removed until bugs are fixed.

The line of contact has been extended to the mountains.

Hovering over respawn bases provides information about their status.

Markers for ground and surface targets displayed based on target size.

Matchmaking system utilizes Battle Rating brackets for balanced encounters.

Aircraft are temporarily locked from respawning at their departure airfields.

Aircraft temporarily locked from respawning at their departure airfields.

Players must manually collect their rewards after completing the task for the British Armed Forces Day trophy.

Main base is easier to destroy, but no longer grants instant victory.

Target filters implemented to reduce engagement of guided missiles.

Fixed a bug where arresting cables could pass through the tailhook without engaging.

Adjusted the description of cast armor elements in the Protection Analysis menu.

Changed vertical coverage limits back from -30°/+30° to -45°/+45°.

Fixed a bug that could cause players to fall through the ground; missions returned to Ground Battles rotation.

Fixed a bug where the external fuel tank appeared in the X-ray view even when not mounted.

Fixed a bug where the RN-28 bomb would detonate like a conventional bomb and fail to end the battle in Ground Battles.

Fixed a bug where multiple HVAR rockets would launch in succession from a single wing.

Fixed an issue where ALARM, CM-102, and AS-37 missiles were incorrectly positioned on the trolleys in the hangar.

Limited concurrent use of Sea Eagle missiles and PGM 500 bombs under the fuselage.

Adjusted the missile launch sequence to maintain aircraft balance by firing alternately from each wing.

Increased tail turret traverse angles: horizontal from 20° to 60° and vertical from 30° to 45°.

Added hints for controlling aiming points to the tactical map screen.

Corrected the RWR name to K/RKZ.

Fixed a bug where some buildings could disappear; missions returned to Ground Battles rotation.

Fixed a bug that caused button icons in the combat action bar to shift to the left when playing with a controller.

Fixed a bug that caused invisible objects to appear on the map; missions returned to Ground Battles rotation.

Fixed a bug where arresting cables could pass through the tailhook without hooking onto it.

Removed default key bindings that might have prevented activation of some actions when using free look.

Fixed a bug that caused the electronics blocks of the targeting pod to display in the X-ray view when the pod was not installed.

Corrected positions of AGM-88 on underfuselage hardpoints and added limitations on concurrent installation.

Fixed a bug where vehicles would not render at long ranges when viewing through the KAB-500Kr seeker.

Fixed a bug where an extra low-resolution thermal imaging mode was present in the targeting pod view.

Fixed a bug that prevented concurrent use of the LITENING III targeting pod and ALARM missiles.

Fixed a bug that sometimes caused the game to crash on launch on PCs with Intel ARC GPUs.

Removed the incorrect 'Naval Aircraft' designation.

Fixed a bug where damage to the mid-section of the left wing did not damage the fuel tank.

Temporarily removed missions from Ground Battles rotation pending fixes for errors causing crashes.

Adjusted the position of the detection zones near spawn points.

Adjusted parameters for M-16D and M80 rockets; placeholder values replaced with correct ones.

Replaced KJ8602A RWR with K/RKZ.

Fixed a bug that caused a text key to be displayed instead of the group name.

Fixed a bug that caused turret armor to be counted as volumetric without changes to the model.

M1A2 SEPv3 and M1A2 (Trophy-HV) added for the US, M1A1 (Australia) and M1A2 (Australia) for Great Britain.

Ash River and Winter Ardennes visually reworked while retaining original layouts.

Added to new Abrams variants, featuring increased penetration power.

New guidance mode for munitions with TV and IR seekers allowing retargeting in flight.

The War Thunder game servers will be unavailable for the release of the Heavy Cavalry major update.

Changed compression format of ground vehicle textures to improve quality with minimal size increase.

New vehicles include the Palmaria for Italy, PGZ88 for China, and Hummel for Germany.

Mi-24D added for Germany; detailed cockpits for Mi-28NM and Z-10 variants.

Changed the compression format of all ground vehicle textures, improving quality without increasing total size.

USS North Carolina and Jean Bart added to the naval fleet.

The resetting of the daily login counter has been temporarily disabled until June 26th.

New mechanic rewards players for nearby enemy aircraft crashes without damage.

Multiple bugs fixed across various maps including invisible obstacles and disappearing objects.

Added detailed internals and improved damage models for over 80 vehicles.

New waypoints for aircraft with GNSS-guided weapons to enhance targeting.

F-101C Voodoo, M-346FA, Yak-130, and Washington B.Mk.I added to various nations.

Introduced turbojet engines on existing missiles, with fuel consumption and thrust now depending on flight speed and altitude.

Significant rework of the flight model for AIM-54 missiles, including increased maximum G-force and trim angle of attack.

Added delayed engine start mechanic to PGM-500, PGM-2000, and AGM-130A-12 guided bombs, increasing their range.

Introduced dependence of rocket engine's exhaust velocity on atmospheric pressure, affecting thrust at different altitudes.

Announced plans to introduce mechanics for changing lift coefficient based on Mach number for missiles.

Added altitude hold capability to several bombs and missiles, making them harder to intercept.

Leopard 2RI retains good mobility and is equipped with a modern fire control system.

Leopard 2RI features add-on armor to protect against shaped-charge ammunition, improving its combat effectiveness.

New main battle tank added to the Japanese Ground Forces tree featuring additional armor and high-end ammunition.

Working on converting sections of armor to volumetric model to improve survivability universally.

The hull armor of the M1A2 SEP V3 will be strengthened in-game, providing better protection compared to previous Abrams variants.

Work is underway to convert sections of the armor to a volumetric model, improving survivability and protection around the upper hull area and turret ring.

The hull armor of the M1A2 SEP V3 will be strengthened in-game compared to previous variants.

The Fw 189 C is armed with four 7.92 mm MG 17 machine guns and two 15 mm MG 151/15 cannons, suitable for early ground battles.

The Fw 189 C has weak engines leading to poor flight performance, requiring careful maneuvering in combat.

The Fw 189 C was designed for ground attack in environments with established air superiority, focusing on armor and firepower.

Introducing the Fw 189 C, a rare ground attack variant joining the German air tree as a Golden Eagle premium vehicle.

The cockpit is heavily armored with 12 mm steel and 75 mm armored glass, but is cramped for the crew.

The F-101C Voodoo is added to the American interceptor line at Rank VI, featuring high speed, radar, and 20 mm cannons.

Fixed an issue where enabling ray reconstruction in the ray tracing settings did not actually activate the feature.

A bug where enabling NVIDIA Reflex would not disable V-Sync, resulting in an FPS cap has been fixed.

Powered by two Turbomeca Astazou turboprop engines, the aircraft has a maximum speed of 500 km/h and is equipped with JATO rocket boosters.

Introducing the IA 58A Pucará, Argentina’s first aircraft in War Thunder, available in the Heavy Cavalry major update.

New missiles include AGM-88 HARM, AS-37 ARMAT, ALARM, YJ-91, and Kh-31 family.

The aircraft can carry various bombs (500 lb, 750 lb, 1000 lb) and rockets, allowing for customizable loadouts in battles.

The IA 58A Pucará features 20 mm cannons, 7.62 mm machine guns, and a variety of bombs and rockets including a torpedo.

PC players can purchase the MiG-21bis 'Lazur-M' pack at a 50% discount during the promotion.

New anti-radiation missiles added to counter anti-aircraft systems.

New ESM functionality to assist in targeting with ARMs.

Discount on MiG-21 variants from June 16th to June 19th.

The Wellington Mk Ic (Germany) is available at a 30% discount for 700 Golden Eagles from June 15th to June 18th.

30% discount on select German ships from June 12th to June 15th.

Ability to fully customize auxiliary vehicles in Composite SAM systems with decals and decorations.

Information on T31, Z20 Karl Galster, and Prinz Eugen including their historical significance and specifications.

The Spitfire Mk Vb (Float) can be obtained in the Wings Over Water event starting June 13th.

T31 and Z20 Karl Galster available for purchase during the promotional period; Prinz Eugen available at full price after.

Addition of new permanent decals for nations with few or no decals, including French Navy and Japanese Navy.

Introduction of a 'Favorites' category for easy access to preferred decals and decorations.

Refined automatic camouflage selection with default settings based on map type.

The Floats event is back from June 12th to June 16th, featuring the new Spitfire Mk Vb (Float) plane.

Earn 3,000 mission points in battles using German ships at rank III or higher to receive the 'German Navy Day' trophy.

Tasks include defeating players using specific tanks and aircraft to unlock new decals.

Players can track progress for completing tasks for decals via Player Profile > Decals > Monthly Decals.

Additional French ship badges to be added permanently in the next major update.

New unlockable decals available from June 11th until July 9th, including 'Hot Stuff!', 'La Surprise Emblem', and more.

Foxy Few and Finnish bat decals reintroduced as part of the June monthly content.

The vehicle’s characteristics may be changed before it is added to the game.

Pre-order bonus includes a unique camouflage titled 'Orao'.

Earn 3,000 mission points in battles with Italian ships to receive the 'Italian Navy Day' trophy from June 10th to June 13th.

The Yak-130 can use KAB-500Kr TV-guided bombs and features ballistic computers for unguided weapons.

The Yak-130 will not include R-73 missiles to maintain a lower Battle Rating compared to the M-346FA.

The pack includes the J-22M1A, 15 days of Premium account, 2000 Golden Eagles, and exclusive bonuses.

The M-346FA is introduced as an attack aircraft for Italy at Rank VIII.

Receive one of three new decals from the 'Italian Navy Day' trophy.

The M-346FA can carry GBU-49 bombs and Paveway IV missiles, and is equipped with a Helmet-Mounted Display.

RN Geniere is temporarily available to purchase for 3850 Golden Eagles from June 10th to June 13th.

Introduction of USS North Carolina, a Rank VII American battleship with nine 406 mm guns and extensive secondary armament.

Pre-order bonus includes a unique decal 'Emblem of the 241st Fighter-Bomber Squadron of the Serbian Air Force'.

Introducing the J-22M1A 'Orao', a Serbian jet attack aircraft with advanced armament and countermeasures.

The Yak-130 is introduced as a pure strike aircraft for the USSR at Rank VI.

30% discount on various Italian vessels from June 10th to June 13th.

The M-346FA features advanced equipment, including radar and a versatile ordnance loadout.

The J-22M1A includes a radar warning system and a large inventory of countermeasures for missile defense.

The J-22M1A features several types of air-to-surface guided missiles, bombs, and a ballistic computer.

Zhukovsky's I-153-M62 available for 280 Golden Eagles during the promotion.

30% discount on I-153 and I-16 Type 28 from June 9th to June 12th.

I-16 Type 28 available for 945 Golden Eagles during the promotion.

I-153P available for 665 Golden Eagles during the promotion.

The front line has been extended to the mountains, adding tactical depth to the map.

Main base is easier to destroy, but no longer grants instant victory; victory is based on points.

Target filters implemented to reduce engagement with guided missiles unless no aircraft are present.

Battle Ratings now range from 13.0 to 14.7, ensuring balanced encounters.

The Hummel has only -3 degrees of gun depression, limiting its positioning to flat ground.

The Hummel, a powerful SPG for Germany at Rank II, will be added to the game.

Nuclear strikes now use bombs of 5 and 30 kiloton yields, removing the need for strategic bombers.

Aircraft are temporarily locked from respawning at their departure airfields to encourage tactical play.

Minimap now features tooltips for airfield status, improving navigation and situational awareness.

The Hummel has average mobility and poor protection, being open-topped and only able to withstand rifle caliber rounds.

The Hummel can equip various shell types including HE, SAP, AP-TS, smoke, and HEAT.

Markers for ground and surface targets are now displayed based on target size, improving visibility.

The Hummel can carry a maximum of 18 shells, requiring players to choose their loadout wisely.

Players can now fly their own aircraft from any nation and an AI-controlled fleet has been added.

Clarification that elements associated with the Gemini logo on the Yak-130 were based on real-world reference photos.

Clarification on the design of the Challenger 2 OES tank, confirming no unauthorized AI usage.

Gaijin is improving quality control procedures to prevent unauthorized AI usage in future vehicle textures.

Clarification on the unauthorized use of generative AI in vehicle textures by an outsourcing team.

AI-generated placeholder texture was used for the M60 camouflage without proper oversight.

A new M1A2 (Trophy) model featuring an Active Protection System has been added.

The American M1A2C now features a new HE round with a programmable fuse.

The M1A2C is the most advanced variant of the Abrams, featuring enhanced turret protection and new ammunition types.

New M829A3 APFSDS rounds are now available for new and existing SEP V2 tanks.

The Australian M1A2 now includes the KE-W A2 APFSDS round, slightly inferior to the M829A3.

The turret protection of the M1A2C has been further enhanced, making it virtually invulnerable at medium and long ranges.

Introducing 40 camouflages for various vehicles in fictional or semi-historical styles.

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

Starting pre-orders for the F-14D Super Tomcat, a Premium Naval Fighter for the USA at Rank VIII.

Includes F-14D, 30-day premium account, 3000 Golden Eagles, and unique pre-order bonuses.

The F-14D features strong flight performance, digital radar/IRST, and a variety of air-to-air and ground attack munitions.

Enjoy a 30% discount on select Canadian vehicles from June 5th to June 8th.

Equipped for air-to-air combat and precision ground support with advanced targeting systems.

50% discount on HMS Belfast and USS Arkansas available for a limited time.

Watch the WTCS Pro League Major II and earn Twitch Drops on June 6th and 7th.

Includes Esports Veteran Pack and Winter Warrior Esports Pack at a discounted price.

Announcement for upcoming D-Day tournaments.

Unique bundles including 'First in Deed', 'Sledgehammer', and 'Overlord' with discounts.

Join the celebration with special events and discounts from June 5th to June 8th.

Features strong flight performance, digital radar/IRST, and various air-to-air and ground attack munitions.

New camouflages for ground vehicles including M36B2, AMX-50, and Leopard 2A4.

The 'Never Pass a Fault' bundle is available at a 50% discount during the event.

New camouflages for aircraft including Su-30MK2 AMV, MiG-29, Yak-9K, and more.

Pre-order bonuses include a unique 'Maverick' title, 'F-14D Takeoff' decal, and unique camouflage.

Receive one of three new decals from the 'Canadian Armed Forces Day' trophy.

Earn 3,000 mission points to receive the 'D-Day 2026' decal.

Earn 3,000 mission points in battles with British vehicles to receive the trophy containing decals.

Starting pre-orders for the F-14D Super Tomcat, a premium naval fighter for the USA at Rank VIII.

The F-14D Pack includes the F-14D aircraft, a 30-day premium account, 3000 Golden Eagles, and unique pre-order bonuses.

428 accounts banned for teamkilling and griefing, including 14 permanent bans.

30,365 accounts permanently banned for referral system fraud and multi-accounting.

Introducing a feature for modern weapons systems allowing up to 10 independent aiming points for guided weapons.

2,880 accounts banned for violating EULA rules regarding automation of gameplay and cheat software.

Recommendations to set strong passwords and enable two-step authentication for account security.

New mechanics allow faster switching between targets for guided weapons, reducing exposure to air defense.

44 temporary bans for colluding with opposing teams to capture zones and mutual damage without combat intent.

Ammunition can be linked to aiming points in manual and automatic modes for efficient weapon launches.

The legendary pilot Nigel returns to pilot the Spitfire Mk Vb Floatplane during the Wings Over Water event.

The floatplane variant has a top speed of over 500kph and excels in naval battles, but lacks any suspended ordinance.

All vehicles from the Senrai Maidens packs come with unique crew voiceovers.

Each new pack includes unique camouflage for the vehicles: 'Emily', 'Ling', and 'Usagi'.

Three new packs featuring Emily, Ling, and Usagi with unique vehicles and bonuses.

The second episode of the Senrai Maidens adventures, featuring new threats and missions.

A new Premium Fighter / Hydroplane for Great Britain at Rank II, featuring solid offensive armament and decent flight performance.

Added the ability to enable and disable special voice overs for specially decorated vehicles in the Sound settings menu.

The ability to use sound mods has been temporarily disabled due to identified issues, including client crashes.

Participate in air battles to earn points and receive a Spitfire Mk.Vb floatplane.

New dakimakuras available for free, including 'Usagi in a Bikini' for collectors.

Senrai Maidens characters available in War Thunder Mobile with unique packs.

The Washington B.1 boasts superior altitude performance compared to previous British bombers, making it a formidable aircraft.

The Washington B.1 is equipped with robust defensive weapon coverage, enhancing its survivability in combat.

Introducing the Washington B.1, a long range heavy bomber with a maximum payload of 20,000 lbs, joining the British air tree at rank V.

Players within 3 km of an enemy aircraft that crashes without damage will receive a destruction credit and partial rewards.

End of battle log will now display information about crashing without damage and bail out events.

The missile reward mechanic is added to the existing bail out reward mechanic.

Missile tracking will also grant destruction credit if no player is within 3 km when the enemy crashes.

The Washington B.1 includes five weapon stations that are remotely controlled by crew members throughout the aircraft.

The T129 and F-104S TAF are available for 4,635 Golden Eagles each from June 1st to June 4th.

Tasks are available from 11:00 GMT until 11:30 GMT on the final day of each task, excluding 'Assault' mode.

Introduction of new MFD screens including LANTIRN targeting pod screens and radar screens for various aircraft.

Detailed internals and improved damage models for over 80 vehicles.

The Spitfire Mk Vb (Float) is introduced as a Premium Fighter for Great Britain at Rank II.

Participate in battles linked to historic events from June 1st to June 30th, completing tasks for rewards.

Participate in the new event to earn the Spitfire Mk Vb (Float) and unique RAF decals.

Earn or purchase a unique profile background related to the Normandy landings.

Earn a non-tradable coupon for the Spitfire Mk Vb (Float) after completing 6 stages.

New feature to track progress of completing stages and receiving the 'Upgrade for coupon'.

Tasks will cover various historical battles from June 1st to June 30th, including the Battle of Midway and D-Day.

Significantly reduced prices for purchasing unfinished stages based on mission point progress.

Complete missions to earn the Landing zone: Normandy player profile background.

Introduction of advanced MFD features including LANTIRN and ATFLIR targeting pod screens.

Earn 3,000 mission points in battles to receive the 'Turkish Air Force Day' trophy with decals.

Improved damage models and detailed internals for over 80 vehicles in the game.

Details on how to earn and claim rewards for completing stages in the event.

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

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

Decals include 'Turkish Air Force Day', 'Emblem of the Turkish Air Force Command', and 'Emblem of the Turkish Air Force Pilots'.

The Milan jet fighter is temporarily available for purchase at a 30% discount for 6,363 Golden Eagles.

Resolved an issue causing graphical artifacts when using NVIDIA graphics card driver version 610.47.

Includes a premium account for 15 days, 2000 Golden Eagles, and unique title and decal.

The Palmaria, an Italian self-propelled howitzer, will be added to the game as part of the Italian ground forces tree.

After the promotion ends, the Milan will be available at the full price of 9,090 Golden Eagles.

Resolved an issue preventing switching to the gunner when the 'Camera from aircraft gunner sight' setting was disabled.

The tank is armed with a 105 mm M68 cannon and includes various ammunition types.

Technical support for sound mods is ready; users can enable it in the WIP client.

The promotion runs from May 29th (11:00 GMT) until June 1st (11:00 GMT).

Launch of pre-orders for the premium version of the American M60A1 RISE (P) tank.

The M60A1 Predator features a unique appearance inspired by U.S. Army M60A1 tanks used during Operation Desert Storm.

Only the most recently launched munition can be retargeted, and guidance is limited to air-launched missiles and bombs.

The new guidance feature will not be added to ground vehicles for balance reasons.

The GBU-53 (SDB II) will feature the new man-in-the-loop guidance mechanic.

The Hunter AFV features an unmanned turret, high speed, and is lightly armored, built on a tracked chassis with a Rolls-Royce diesel engine.

The Hunter AFV will join the game at Rank VII in the Israel ground forces tech tree, featuring a 30 mm Bushmaster and Spike ATGMs.

The vehicle can move backwards and forwards at a maximum speed of 70 km/h, with a good power-to-weight ratio for quick acceleration.

New retargeting mechanics for munitions with TV and IR homing heads, allowing in-flight target designation.

Equipped with Spike-LR II ATGMs and a 30 mm Bushmaster II Mk.44 cannon, the Hunter AFV offers versatile firepower.

The Hunter AFV includes a thermal imager for all crew members and an automatic target tracker for improved targeting.

The SAV 20.12.48 is temporarily available for 1,300 Golden Eagles from May 27th to June 1st.

Earn 3,000 mission points in battles with Swedish vehicles at rank III or higher to receive the 'Swedish Home Guard Day' decal.

A pre-war Italian patrol boat armed with a 76 mm gun, coming to Italy at rank I in the next major update.

May 27th - May 31st: Participate in the events commemorating the first flight of the F-4 Phantom II.

After the promotion ends, the F-4EJ ADTW will return to being available at full price for 9,270 Golden Eagles.

The F-4EJ ADTW is temporarily available to purchase at a 30% discount for 6,489 Golden Eagles.

The F-4EJ ADTW is a versatile aircraft used by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force as a test platform from the 1970s until 2021.

Premium version of Puma VTJF with advanced protection and mobility features.

Launching pre-order offer for the German AFV Puma u14 with 30 mm cannon and Spike-LR II missiles.

Equipped with 30 mm MK30-2/ABM cannon, Spike-LR II launcher, and advanced technology including thermal imaging.

Pack includes Puma u14, 20 days premium account, 2500 Golden Eagles, unique title, and decal.

May 23rd - May 26th: Participate in the events surrounding the Senger Line.

A target filtering mechanic has been added to radio fuzes of some ARH and SARH air-to-air missiles, ignoring small targets if directed at a bigger target.

A bug that caused parts of destroyed vehicles, like a wheel, to remain in the air has been fixed.

The Westland Welkin heavy fighter will be added to the British aviation tree, featuring high altitude performance and four 20 mm cannons.

A bug that caused ground vehicle gunsights to shake and jerk after being hit by an HE shell has been fixed.

A bug where a buy button could appear on wishlist items that were not available for purchase has been fixed.

A bug that caused the engine volume of enemy ground vehicles to not be affected by the setting has been fixed.

The ability to filter non-researched vehicles has been added to the filter menu in the Squadron vehicle window.

A bug that caused the automatic target tracking system to be missing on the vehicle when the rangefinder modification was not equipped has been fixed.

Earn mission points in Naval Battles at Rank III or above to complete stages and receive rewards.

A bug where the shadow from the tank’s barrel in the indoor hangar remained static has been fixed.

Complete 6 stages to receive a non-tradable coupon for the Glaive, which can be upgraded to a tradable coupon.

A bug where the tactical map window in battle could display armament not belonging to the current vehicle has been fixed.

A bug that caused a ship’s wake effect at the edge of the screen to display incorrectly has been fixed.

Players can purchase unfinished stages using Golden Eagles at a reduced price based on their progress.

Glaive features a 40 mm Bofors turret and bow-mounted heavy machine guns, showcasing a design similar to Cold War era vessels.

Players must manually collect rewards after finishing a stage by accessing the 'Marine Gendarme' section.

Glaive provides premium bonuses and speeds up research for small French ships at ranks I-IV.

A bug where a player removed from a squadron could continue to read the squadron chat has been fixed.

A bug that caused the shell icon for the 76 mm gun to be missing on the toolbar when switching to the secondary weapon set has been fixed.

The Marine Gendarme naval event has started, allowing players to obtain the Glaive.

Glaive is a new French Trident class patrol boat available in the Marine Gendarme naval event.

Earn new decals including 'Emblem of the French Marine Gendarmerie', 'Naval Gendarmerie', and 'French Sports Stripes' as rewards.

Unlock the Glaive, a French Trident-class patrol boat at Rank III, during the Marine Gendarme Event.

A bug where empty enemy vehicle slots were shown when activating the air event in 'Assault. Ground battles' has been fixed.

Glaive can reach a maximum speed of 26 knots and excels in active combat with good maneuverability.

Track progress for completing stages and the 'Upgrade for coupon' item through the Achievements menu.

Participate in the Marine Gendarme Event from May 20th to June 1st to earn mission points and unlock rewards.

A bug that caused a camera jerk at the end of a zoom animation when using zoom on a locked target has been fixed.

A bug where the FPS limit was not applied on the login screen has been fixed.

A bug where the 'Total' count was not counted correctly in the Ace of Spades profile showcase window has been fixed.

The PGZ88, an SPAA based on the Type 69 tank chassis armed with a pair of 37 mm cannons and a radar, will be added to the game.

May 18th - May 22nd: Participate in the Battle of Crete.

The battleship can reach speeds of just over 30 knots, showcasing excellent maneuverability.

Jean Bart features eight 380 mm guns in two turrets, nine 152 mm guns, and 24 x 100 mm general-purpose guns.

Jean Bart, a Premium Battleship for France at Rank VII, is now available for pre-order.

Jean Bart retains the unusual layout of her main armament and has a unique secondary armament for her class.

The pack includes Jean Bart (Rank VII, France), a 30-day premium account, 3000 Golden Eagles, and unique pre-order bonuses.

Earn a trophy by completing tasks using USA vehicles to receive special decals.

Added a default controller keybind for changing the naval weapon group.

Track your progress in the hangar under Achievements → Holidays.

The mass of the F-6C has been reduced to align more closely with the basic version of the MiG-19S without radar.

Players must manually collect rewards after completing the task.

Fixed a bug that sometimes caused the torpedo tracking camera to shake.

Task can be completed in random battles, excluding specific modes.

Decals include 'Seal of the United States Army', 'US National Armed Forces Day 2025', and 'National Armed Forces Day'.

Fixed a bug where key assignments on Thrustmaster T.Flight Hotas One joystick would reset after loading saved control settings on Xbox consoles.

May 13th - May 17th: Participate in the end of the Tunisian Campaign.

Players can track progress for completing tasks related to monthly decals through their Player Profile.

The HMS Ark Royal aircraft carrier has been replaced by USS Forrestal in Confrontation missions at Battle Rating 9.3 and above due to lack of proper AA defense.

The size of the playable area has been expanded so that the eastern team’s airfield is no longer outside of the battle area in battles with a Battle Rating of up to and including 4.3.

The size of the hole in target plates for 150 mm AP shells and higher with low armor penetration has been fixed.

The rate of fire of the turret gun AM-23 has been increased from 600 to 1250 RPM.

Tasks include defeating players using specific vehicles and achieving damage scores to unlock new decals.

A bug where the crew training window displayed the qualification progress bar after receiving the 'Ace' qualification has been fixed.

New historical decals including 'Democracy Deliverer Inscription', 'BB Girl' Pinup, and more available from May 13th to June 11th.

A bug where a bombing base could appear on the runway of the eastern team’s airfield in battles with a Battle Rating session of 5.7 has been fixed.

May 10th - May 13th: Participate in Operation Diadem.

Earn rewards by completing tasks using US, USSR, British, or French vehicles.

Purchase trophies in the Item Shop for past Victory Day rewards.

New decals and decorations available for the Victory Day event.

Certain vehicle packs will be retired from all platforms after the promotion ends.

50% discount on the 'Tracks of Victory' bundle including various vehicle packs.

May 7th - May 10th: Participate in the events marking the end of WWII in Europe.

50% discount on the 'Wings of Victory' bundle including multiple vehicle packs.

Enjoy discounts on numerous bundles, including rare packs featuring WWII vehicles.

Packs like Hawk 209 Pack and Su-22M4 WTD 61 Pack will be retired after the promotion ends.

Various vehicle packs available at 50% discount during the sale.

Vehicles from the bundles available for Golden Eagles with a 30% discount.

Includes themed vehicles such as Dolgushin’s La-7 Pack and Golovachev’s Yak-9M Pack.

Bundles and standalone packs with discounts from May 7th to May 14th.

Includes various packs such as Senrai Maidens: Maria and L-39ZA Albatros Pack.

Temporary return of rare bundles with themed vehicles and huge discounts on individual packs.

Includes vehicles like A43 Black Prince Pack and M10 Achilles Pack.

The Legend of Victory event has started, allowing players to unlock the KV-8 and other rewards.

Participate to earn decals, a decoration, and the KV-8 flamethrower tank.

The KV-8, a variant of the KV-1 with a flamethrower and a 45 mm cannon, is now available as a vehicle reward in the Legend of Victory event.

Players must manually collect rewards after finishing a stage by clicking the 'Get Reward' button.

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

The KV-8 is a new premium heavy tank for the USSR at Rank II, featuring a flamethrower and a rapid-fire 45 mm cannon.

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

A new event commemorating the anniversary of the Allied Victory featuring the KV-8 tank and various rewards.

New decals 'Suvorov' and '445', and the 'FOG-2' tank decoration available as rewards.

Earn the 'Upgrade for coupon' item to convert a non-tradable coupon for the KV-8 into a tradable one.

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

A bug that caused the chaff to be normal caliber instead of large caliber has been fixed.

May 4th - May 7th: Participate in the Battle of Madagascar.

A bug that caused internal cannons and machine guns to be in separate categories with no localization has been fixed.

Receive one of four new decals from the Polish Constitution Day trophy: 'Winged Hussar', 'Love Poland', 'Chwat', or 'City of Wilno' Emblem.

Completing tasks grants trophies with various rewards including RP boosters, SL boosters, backups, and camouflage.

Tasks are available from 11:00 GMT until 11:30 GMT on the final day of each task, excluding 'Assault' mode.

Purchase the profile background for Golden Eagles until June 3rd without completing tasks.

Rewards include Research Point boosters, Silver Lion boosters, universal backups, or a day of Premium account.

May 1st - May 4th: Participate in the Battle of Berlin.

Earn a trophy by completing tasks related to Polish Constitution Day from May 1st to May 4th.

Participate in battles linked to historic events from May 1st to May 31st, completing tasks for rewards.

BattlEye replaces the outdated Kamu EAC version to enhance anti-cheat measures.

Increased cooperation with anti-cheat providers and hiring additional staff to combat cheating.

30% discount on modifications, talismans, and backups during the sale.

50% discount on Premium Accounts for 90 and 365 days for Golden Eagles, and 180 days in the Gaijin Store.

Over 20,000 cheaters and bots banned in the last five months, with monthly bans increasing significantly.

30% discount on all vehicles purchased with Golden Eagles and Silver lions during the sale period.

Bundles with rare vehicles will be available at attractive prices from May 7th to May 14th.

Added the ability to filter researched and purchased vehicles in the Squadron vehicle window.

Updated locations for the upcoming testing stage with gameplay and navigation improvements.

Ordnance selection pop-up now categorizes available external ordnance into eleven groups for easier access.

Fixed a bug where the first squad invite notification was not displayed in chat.

Fixed a bug where vehicles could become stuck between repair states when requesting repair assistance.

Significantly reduced ghosting from objects moving in front of water.

Adjusted thermal sight activation in aircraft to only activate the first time switched to optics.

Visual effects, sound effects, animations improved and minor bugs fixed.

Receive one of three decals: 'Golden Week 2024', 'Koi', or 'Tokyo Tower' from the Golden Week trophy.

If all decals are collected, receive a trophy with boosters, backups, or a Premium account day.

Fixed a bug where spawn point cost for certain aircraft would incorrectly increase after respawning.

Fixed a bug where the link to custom missions on the portal did not open in an external browser.

Testing the effectiveness of network improvements in a smaller player format.

Fixed a bug preventing air-to-air missiles from being installed on conformal fuel tanks.

Earn 3,000 mission points in battles using Japanese vehicles at rank III or higher to unlock the trophy.

Fixed a bug that permanently disabled tank sight illumination after changing or resetting the sight.

Fixed a bug that allowed only one drop tank under the left wing.

Fixed overlapping issues with vehicle pop-up stat cards and added functionality to close them by clicking.

Fixed a bug preventing the RWR from displaying emissions from missiles with an ARH seeker when switched to inertial guidance.

Mechanism to control playback of enemy and allied footstep sounds.

Flying wing drone now carries a mine for anti-infantry missions.

Fixed a bug where information about the 30 mm Mk 103 cannons was missing from the X-ray view.

New animation controller enhances fluidity and realism of character movements.

Earn a special decal trophy by completing tasks during the Golden Week event in Japan.

Minor improvements made to weapon control for better player comfort.

Improvements made to address technical limitations in maintaining 64v64 mode.

Fixed a bug allowing countermeasures to be fired when the skids were torn off.

Fixed a bug where the crew training screen did not show progress for the Ace qualification if crew level was insufficient.

Introduction of M1A2 SEP V2, T-90M tanks, and AH-64A Apache, Mi-28N helicopters.

Fixed a bug where the rear turret could still fire after the tail was torn off.

Track your progress in the hangar under Achievements for the Golden Week event.

Fixed a bug where the event log icon was highlighted even without new notifications.

Fixed a bug where 1000 lb GBU-32 JDAM bombs had different icons on different hardpoints.

Added a numerical display of remaining experience until achieving the 'Ace' qualification to the crew training screen.

Players can hear surroundings while controlling a drone, enhancing stealth.

Fixed a bug where the point of fragment formation could shift away from the penetration point.

Fixed a bug where default control settings for Push-to-Talk on consoles were assigning a keyboard button.

Fixed a bug that sometimes prevented a vehicle's image from being displayed on the vehicle stat card.

A bug where switching from a UAV back to a tank would disable cruise control has been fixed.

A bug that caused an extra cell element to display in the skill progress bars in the crew training window when on 67% interface scale has been fixed.

18 bans (16 permanent) for abuse of the referral system and 33,749 accounts permanently banned for referral fraud.

Receive one of three new decals: 'W L'Italia libera', 'Italy liberation day 2024', or 'Italy Liberation Day 2025' from the trophy.

5,320 accounts banned for violating EULA rules regarding automation of gameplay and cheat software.

Rewards include Research Point boosters, Silver Lion boosters, universal backups, or a day of Premium account.

Recommendations to set strong passwords and enable two-step authentication for account security.

287 accounts banned for intentional teamkilling and griefing, including 32 permanent bans.

Earn 3,000 mission points in battles using Italian vehicles to receive the 'Italian Liberation Day' trophy.

210 temporary bans and 19 permanent bans issued for collusion in Tank Simulator Battles.

1,405,060,000 Silver Lions deducted from 950 accounts due to fraudulent referral activity.

Maximum missile speed in the stat card increased from 4.0 M to 5.0 M.

The flag is available for 500 Golden Eagles from April 23rd to April 27th.

England’s flag decal is temporarily available for purchase for Golden Eagles.

Mass increased from 198 to 214 kg, thrust and engine burn time have been increased.

Missiles are now more stable on the trajectory.

A new Battle Trophy featuring vehicles from past Battle Passes or events.

Includes various new decals like 'Emblem of the Hellenic Air Force' and decorations like 'Kopis'.

Final Nekomata decal added, completing the Occult series.

New items available in the Warbond shop, including vehicles and consumables.

Players can earn progress points through logging in, completing Daily Tasks, and Challenges.

The Canadian Ram II tank is now available in the Warbond shop for the first time.

A premium Spitfire LF Mk IXc in Royal Hellenic Air Force livery added as a main vehicle reward.

Season 23 celebrates Greece with new decals, decorations, and vehicles.

A premium destroyer for Japan at Rank III added to the game.

A bug that caused the engine sound of the ground vehicle that destroyed the player to not play in the kill camera has been fixed.

A bug that caused water in the distance to be covered in thin stripes has been fixed.

A bug that prevented threat names from being displayed on RWR indicators has been fixed.

A bug that caused the MiG-25PD to constantly roll to the right has been fixed.

A bug that caused the AN/APG-59/60/61 radars on various Phantom models to lack ground clutter in SRC PDV mode has been fixed.

A bug that caused the wheels of ground vehicles to not get covered in mud has been fixed.

A bug that caused the torn off wings of Z.1007 bis serie 3 and serie 5 to incorrectly impact the flight model has been fixed.

A bug that caused the bombers spawn point of the northern team to be shifted has been fixed.

The vehicles in the crew training window are now outlined, like in the X-ray view.

The simultaneous activation of two buttons bound to max and min input values now results in the input being canceled out.

A bug that caused overlapping threats on the RWR indicator to not flash has been fixed.

A bug that caused the cockpit view switch button to first switch to the gunner view instead of the cockpit view has been fixed.

The content needed for the second stage of infantry CBT has been updated or added.

From April 20th to April 30th, players can submit screenshots for a chance to win Golden Eagles.

After the promotion ends, the A-6E Intruder will return to being available for 9,270 Golden Eagles.

After the promotion ends, the AMX A-1A will be available for purchase at the regular price of 9,450 Golden Eagles.

The A-6E Intruder is temporarily available to purchase at a 30% discount for 6,489 Golden Eagles.

The AMX A-1A is temporarily available to purchase at a 30% discount for 6,615 Golden Eagles from April 17th to April 20th.

Players can submit clips featuring the new camouflages for a chance to win Golden Eagles.

Corrected a bug that caused enemies to enter the bridge from its vertical side.

Includes both the Winter Warrior and Esports Veteran packs.

Includes unique decal, camouflage, profile frame, title, background, and 300 Golden Eagles.

Resolved an issue where the airfield of the eastern team was outside of the playable area.

Includes unique decal, camouflage, profile frame, title, background, and 300 Golden Eagles.

The F-6C, an event vehicle jet fighter for China at Rank VI, is introduced in the Lion of Peshawar Event.

Resolved an issue where the bomb release button did not function correctly for high-ranking aircraft, causing confusion for players.

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

Added icons for fired weapons to the tactical map in Air Battles and the ability to track selected weapons.

The F-6C boasts excellent acceleration, maneuverability, and the ability to reach supersonic speeds.

Completing 7 stages grants a non-tradable coupon for the F-6C, which can be upgraded to a tradable coupon.

The F-6C, an export version of the Chinese J-6 fighter for the Pakistan Air Force, is introduced as an event vehicle.

The Lion of Peshawar Event runs from April 15th to April 29th, allowing players to earn mission points in Air Battles.

The F-6C features three 30 mm cannons, AIM-9P Sidewinder missiles, and external fuel tanks for extended flight time.

Players can earn mission points in Air Battles at Rank III or above, with points awarded at the end of the battle.

The F-6C will only be available during the Lion of Peshawar event.

Corrected a compression error that caused player positions to be lost in replays, ensuring all players are visible in replays after April 7th.

Players can track their progress for completing stages and the 'Upgrade for coupon' item through the Achievements window.

Rewards for completing stages include random items, decals, and the F-6C loading screen.

The ability to designate a target for the squad from the weapon tracking camera view has been removed.

A bug that caused the ship’s rudder to retain its last position when launching a scout plane has been fixed. The rudder now returns to the neutral position.

Firing sounds for aircraft machine guns LKk/42, Akan m/39, Akan m/39a have been replaced to more closely match the fire rate of the guns.

Rewards for inviting players to the game can now only be received a maximum of 3 times.

A bug that caused the progress of some players to be rolled back some time after purchasing modifications has been fixed.

The Spitfire Mk IXc (USSR) is temporarily available for 6,090 Golden Eagles from April 13th to April 16th.

Tasks include defeating players using specific aircraft and earning scores with ground vehicles.

New decals available for players to unlock, including various historical emblems.

Players can track progress for completing tasks related to monthly decals in their Player Profile.

Celebration event for Vasily Matsievich's birthday featuring the Spitfire Mk IXc.

A bug where the destruction of the respawned ground vehicles did not reduce the enemy team’s points has been fixed.

Earn the 'Vostok 1' decal by achieving 3,000 mission points in battles using USSR aircraft at rank III or higher.

The rewards for destroying, critically damaging, and assisting in the destruction of ground vehicles have been increased.

Earn the 'Lunokhod 1' decoration by achieving 10,000 mission points in battles using USSR vehicles at rank III or higher.

Celebrate the 65th anniversary of the first human space flight with special tasks and rewards.

A bug where the picture in the cockpit view would darken when temporal anti-aliasing and supersampling anti-aliasing were enabled has been fixed.

Game now automatically changes to DirectX 12 when launched on Intel ARC GPUs with DirectX 11, preventing crashes.

49 new decorations and 100 new decals available in the Nuclear Football.

The AV-8S is temporarily available to purchase at a 30% discount for 6,489 Golden Eagles.

B-52H and Tu-95M can now spawn in the air in Air Realistic Battles.

Earn the 'Royal Thai Air Force Emblem' decal by completing a task in battles with Japanese aircraft.

18 new profile icons and 2 new profile backgrounds included.

The Nuclear Football can be purchased for 60,000 Silver Lions from April 9th to May 6th.

New consumable items including various battle trophies and universal back-ups.

A bug where bombs from external hardpoints could not be dropped at an altitude of more than 10 km has been fixed.

74 vehicles including the Object 279 and VT1-2 are part of the rewards.

A bug where the armor of ground vehicles indicated in the stat card did not match the actual armor has been fixed.

17 new camouflages including unique designs for various vehicles.

SPAAs in convoys and at strongpoints now have limited ammunition and reload.

Includes over a hundred different rewards such as vehicles, camouflages, decorations, decals, and profile icons.

15 new loading screens and 2 new naval flags added.

Respawn time increased from 8 to 12 minutes for guns covering warehouses and SAM sites.

Repair time increased from 5 to 10 minutes.

Bug causing deployment and hit effects of tactical ballistic missiles to not display properly fixed.

Central frontline airfields moved further from the front line; side airfields moved closer.

Bug causing ground vehicles to be hidden behind lower-LOD model textures has been fixed.

Team points reduced from 16,000 to 15,000.

A position on the edge of the battle area in grid square A4 has been blocked off.

Rewards for air targets have been reduced, while those for ground targets have been increased.

Bug causing one of the gear struts to break immediately upon spawning fixed.

Bug causing performance drops after switching between cockpit and third person view fixed.

Bug causing threat names to be missing from RWR displays has been fixed.

Modification required to unlock the EGBU-24 bombs corrected from LJDAM to LGBU.

Bug that prevented respawning on other airfields after leaving an aircraft on a destroyed airfield fixed.

Spawn point cost for 5kt and 30kt bombs increased from 250 and 500 to 300 and 600.

Requirements increased from 1000 and 5000 points to 1500 and 6000 points.

Bug causing client replays to end before the battle finished has been fixed.

Bug causing the aircraft engines’ thermal signature to be too high has been fixed.

The priority of long-queuing players has been increased in all game modes.

A bug in the replay recording process that caused the locations of some players to be temporarily unknown in server replays has been fixed.

A bug that caused the Patriot SAM to lose target tracking in some sectors has been fixed.

Pantsir SM-SV is now identified by aircraft RWRs differently from Pantsir-S1.

A hint about the enabled automatic bomb release in CCRP mode is now only displayed when bombs are selected.

The missile autopilot settings have been adjusted, increasing the effectiveness of hitting targets at long distances.

A bug that sometimes caused the cannon artillery convoys to try to shoot enemies through the allied depots has been fixed.

The firing range of cannon artillery has been reduced.

A bug that caused tank convoys to spawn very rarely has been fixed.

The ECM jammers have been made more effective.

The size of all convoys has been reduced to 5 vehicles.

A bug that caused the airfield anti-aircraft to run out of missiles has been fixed.

A hint about the enabled automatic bomb release in CCRP mode has been added.

Ground vehicles can now repair and extinguish fires.

Current balance with totals for earnings and spendings is now displayed in the tactical map window after spawn.

When automatic bomb release in CCRP mode is enabled, the keybind to drop bombs is now displayed in the aircraft interface.

SPAAs now have limited ammo and do rearm.

A bug that caused the edges of the nuclear bomb impact marks on the ground to end abruptly has been fixed.

Damage dealt to bases that amounts to less than 1 kiloton will now be shown as '0' in the battle statistics.

A bug that caused the fuel tanks in the wings to be loaded asymmetrically has been fixed.

A bug that made it impossible for ground units to capture enemy depots has been fixed.

A bug that sometimes caused the game to crash when changing initial radar settings in Test Flight has been fixed.

The engine and autopilot parameters have been adjusted for better stability at long ranges.

A bug that caused part of the screen to become black when SSAA was enabled has been fixed.

A bug that caused some parts of the airfields to be destroyed before the destruction of the airfield has been fixed.

A bug that stopped gunners from shooting enemies autonomously has been fixed.

A bug that made it possible to select an air-to-ground missile with manual guidance on the tactical map has been fixed.

An unintended position on the rocks in grid squares E1-F2 has been blocked.

A bug that sometimes caused colorful artifacts to appear on the screen after switching anti-aliasing methods has been fixed.

The explosive type for AGM-88A has been corrected.

The speed of vehicle convoys has been increased from 60 km/h to 75 km/h.

A bug that caused the shock wave effect from the nuclear explosion to display against the clouds has been fixed.

A bug that caused a hit notification to occur when hitting the bulldozers has been fixed.

Munitions are no longer displayed on the map in Ground Battles.

40 new camouflages available from community artists, featuring a variety of styles and designs.

The final 8 teams will compete in the Challenger League Major I Playoffs on April 4th-5th and April 11th-12th.

Viewers can earn rewards including RP Boosters and Premium days by watching the event on Twitch.

A bug that sometimes caused bombs with a fuse delay to clip and fall through the ground has been fixed.

F-14 IRIAF has been added to the list of prohibited vehicles for the event.

A bug that caused trees to duplicate when destroyed in Golden Quarry and Red Desert has been fixed.

All missions on Golden Quarry and Red Desert have been returned to the Ground Battles matchmaker.

A bug that sometimes caused parts of destroyed ground vehicles to chaotically fly around in replays has been fixed.

Base damage in the in-battle statistics window is now displayed in kilotons of TNT.

A bug that caused tanks to become low-poly on GPUs with 6GB of VRAM when Ray Tracing was enabled has been fixed.

Sessions in the event are now split into two Battle Rating ranges: 'pre-top' 10.3-12.0 and 'top' 11.7-13.0.

The ECM jammers for B-52H and Tu-95M have been made more powerful.

It is now possible to look at the B-52H and Tu-95M in the hangar and take them out for a test flight.

A bug that caused trees not to render at long distances when looking through targeting optics has been fixed.

Mission points of the losing team are now deducted gradually after the destruction of the main airfield.

The B-52H is now available as an event vehicle for the USA, featuring the largest payload in the game.

Fixed a bug that caused the Test Flight window to always show a doubled 'Rocket activation distance' option.

Battle escalation levels introduced, unlocking increasingly powerful nuclear weapons as losses accumulate.

Removed Northern Holland map from the matchmaker until bugs are fixed.

The X-ray parts filter window no longer closes after a click outside of its bounds.

Fixed a bug that caused some shells displayed near vehicles in the hangar to lack information in the stat card.

Includes 1964 Golden Eagles, Premium account for 17 days, Unique title: 'Yee-Haw!', Unique decal: 'No Worries Nigel'

Fixed a bug that caused the stat card to state that the F-105D aircraft had 2 engines.

Fixed a bug that caused the stat card to state that the J29D aircraft had 2 engines.

Earn a unique profile background by completing all tasks or purchase it for Golden Eagles until May 3rd.

Includes 2299 Golden Eagles, Premium account for 13 days, Unique title: 'World on Fire', Unique decal: 'Wasteland Crawler'

The Tu-95M is now available as an event vehicle for the USSR, capable of carrying the largest bomb in the game.

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.

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

Participate in the Nuclear Thunder event from April 1st to April 13th, completing stages to unlock the B-52H and Tu-95M bombers.

Temporarily disabled the ability to select the Halloween hangar.