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Screenshot Competition – Iron Giants!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4649813/d66fbf64694823ff8108572f51a5f97fb097c0db.png Welcome to the 211th War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition! We enjoyed looking through all of your screenshots from last week! This time, we’re highlighting the largest and heaviest machines found in battles. Whether it’s heavily armored ground vehicles, massive bombers, or imposing warships, take a screenshot that captures the size and presence of the behemoths! The three most popular and three selected by us will get 300 GE. See the winners down below! Let’s begin the 211th edition of our competition! Create a stunning screenshot and submit it on the War Thunder Steam Community Hub with the tag #WTscreen211. You have time until the 20th of February to submit your screenshot. After that date, 6 winners will be selected (3 of which will be the highest rated by the community and 3 selected by our judges), each of which receive a reward of 300GE. How to Participate! Terms: Your screenshot must include a heavy tank...

Update 2.53.0.87

by War Thunder Commander

AircraftMosquito F.Mk.II — a bug that caused the aircraft to turn too far to the left during takeoff has been fixed. (Report).Buccaneer (all variants), Javelin F.(A.W.) Mk.9 — the 3rd person camera view has been moved higher for improved visibility.A bug that sometimes caused previously disabled instructor options to be enabled after updating the game has been fixed. (Report, Report, Report). Locations and Missions\ Seversk-13 — a bug where sometimes players would spawn outside the playable area at the western spawn point of the northern team has been fixed. (Report).\ Fiji — a bug that caused the ships of the southern team to sometimes spawn outside of the battle area has been fixed. (Report). GraphicsA bug where ray-traced shadows were too dark has been fixed.A bug where lighting would not render in the premium hangar has been fixed. (Report).Patch notes reflect only key changes, meaning they may not include a complete list of all improvements made. Additionally, War Thunder is const...

Get the Dutch F-16A in the Workhorse Event!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

The Year of the Horse is approaching, and to celebrate, we’re offering you a true workhorse of Western air forces: the ever-popular F-16A fighter in its Dutch configuration. And along with it, the emblems of two Royal Netherlands Air Force squadrons flying the F-16A. 322 Squadron traces its history back to the Second World War, when it flew with the Royal Air Force. In the 1980s, both squadrons received their F-16As and remain loyal to them to this day!From February 19th (11:00 GMT) until March 9th (11:00 GMT), earn mission points in Air Battles, unlock stages and receive rewards!F-16A — An Event Vehicle Dutch Jet Fighter for France at Rank VIIIThe F-16A Block 5 is an early variant of the renowned American jet fighter, produced in the Netherlands, among other countries. It is a fast, maneuverable aircraft with an excellent rate of climb. The Dutch F-16A is armed with a 20 mm Vulcan cannon and guided missiles for close-range air-to-air combat. For anti-ground engagements, it can carry b...

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Decals and the Return of a Rare Tank!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

Celebrating Valentine’s Day on February 14th is a charming tradition dating back to the Middle Ages. Valentine cards, flowers, and chocolates became symbols of the day in the 19th and 20th centuries. War Thunder has its own Valentines day traditions, there’s a themed decal trophy, a trophy with Valentine-themed decorations and the rare MK-IX “Valentine” tank! Valentine’s Day Trophy with Decals!When: From February 13th (11:00 GMT) until February 16th (11:00 GMT).Task: Earn 3,000 mission points in battles where you used vehicles from any nation at rank III or higher to receive the “Valentine’s Day (Decals)” trophy!Inside this trophy, you’ll receive one of four decals that were previously available:“My Love” decal“Heart of Roses” decal“Neon Valentine” decal“Into the depths of love” decal Valentine’s Trophy with Decorations!When: From February 13th (11:00 GMT) until February 16th (11:00 GMT).Task: Earn a total of 20,000 mission points while using any vehicle at rank III or higher to earn t...

Monthly Decals for February!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

Hey everyone! February marks one full year of historical decals returning! As of this event we’ve added 60 new decals, along with returning 60 decals from previous events, so newer players have a chance to collect them as well. Have you had any favorite decals over the past year? Inscription-based decals seem to be the most popular overall, so we’ll try and include some more interesting ones this year too.We hope you like the selection! The relatively rare Italian tortoise emblem was fun to make this time around, as was the skunk from the famous “Spray and Pray” Squadron. We’re happy to return the fairly unique "Kohlenklau" emblem for Germany as well. We’ve popped it on a Marder III here for the screenshot, but historically it was painted on a Marder II. As always, keep leaving your suggestions on the forum for future decals, and we hope you enjoy!The following decals will be available from February 12th (11:00 GMT) until March 12th (09:00 GMT)All tasks can be completed using vehicles ...

Decals, Discounts, and Rare Vehicles for Japan’s National Foundation Day!

by War Thunder Commander

Ancient Japanese chronicles date the accession of the first Emperor Jimmu to the first day of the first month of 660 BCE. During the transition to the Gregorian calendar in the Meiji era, this date was aligned with February 11th and made into a holiday. Japan widely celebrated the 2,600th anniversary of the founding of the empire in 1940. After World War II, the celebrations were discontinued, but in the mid-1960s they were resumed with refined wording, eliminating any mention of the empire. It is a patriotic holiday, marked by the flying of flags and numerous local festivals. Discounts in the Gaijin Store!To get to the Gaijin Store through Steam, go to the in-game hangar > Shop > Online Store! When: From February 11th (07:00 GMT) until February 18th (07:00 GMT).Type 16 (FPS) Pack -50% Type 90B "Fuji" Pack -50% Type 74 Red Star Pack -50%IJN Nagato Pack -50%F-2A ADTW Pack -50%Hawk 209 Pack -50% IJN Kiyoshimo is temporarily available for 4880 Golden Eagles and the A6M5 Ko is temporarily ...

Great War Thunder Deals at the Steam PvP Festival!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

This February, Steam is hosting a festival dedicated to PvP games, and of course War Thunder is participating! This is your chance to pick up packs at a great discount!When: From February 9th (18:00 GMT) until February 16th (18:00 GMT), the following packs are available at a 50% discount:CF-188 Hornet PackMiG-23ML PackJH-7A Prototype PackUSS Maryland PackPlease note! After this discount ends, these packs will be removed from being able to be purchased on Steam.

Screenshot Competition – Tailored for Combat!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4649813/d66fbf64694823ff8108572f51a5f97fb097c0db.png Welcome to the 210th War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition! Thank you to everyone who shared their screenshots last week! This week’s theme highlights vehicles that have been customized for the battlefield. Pick out a unique camouflage, distinctive decals, or a full custom skin, and capture a screenshot showing how your vehicle has been tailored for combat. The three most popular and three selected by us will get 300 GE. See the winners down below! Let’s begin the 210th edition of our competition! Create a stunning screenshot and submit it on the War Thunder Steam Community Hub with the tag #WTscreen210. You have time until the 13th of February to submit your screenshot. After that date, 6 winners will be selected (3 of which will be the highest rated by the community and 3 selected by our judges), each of which receive a reward of 300GE. How to Participate! Terms: Your screenshot must include a custom camouflag...

War Thunder Championship Series 2026 Plans!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

As the dust settles on an unforgettable 2025 season, we stand on the threshold of a brand new year for War Thunder Esports, with 2026 promising to be bigger, bolder, and more competitive than ever. This year, War Thunder Esports continues its evolution with refined formats, higher stakes, and expanded opportunities for players across the globe. From rising talents to seasoned veterans, 2026 is designed to reward skill, dedication, and strategic mastery at every level of play. Throughout the year, the competitive calendar will once again be shaped by a series of major events, each pushing teams to their limits and offering unforgettable moments for players and spectators alike. New challenges await, familiar rivalries return, and the path to glory has never been clearer or more demanding. In this announcement, we’ll take you through what’s new for 2026 and what to expect from the upcoming competitive season. New year. New battles. New champions.Welcome to the 2026 WTCS Season! War Thund...

Bullet Hell Returns Today, With Changes!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

Last November, we hosted a three day event where top-tier aircraft fought each other... with just guns! No air-to-air missiles or other armaments were allowed. We saw the positive response, have taken in feedback, and will be rerunning this event for four days. Check out what we’ve changed below! When: February 5th (11:00 GMT) until February 9th (11:00 GMT).Where: Events and Tournaments -> Bullet Hell.Changes since the first Bullet Hell iterationThe minimum Battle Rating has been extended to 8.3 (instead of 12.7), allowing you to you to use lower-tier jets. Aircraft without guns cannot be used.Matchmaking is +-1.0 Battle Rating based (like Realistic Battles).Added a requirement for a minimum of two suitable aircraft in your crew slots to play this mode (max respawns are three, and two aircraft are required).Removed the respawn cost and replaced it with the standard respawn mechanics for multiple aircraft and backups and repair costs, like in Air Arcade Battles.Added a HUD icon for the ...

It’s fixed! №112

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

Today, we’ve rounded up and will be covering some of the bug fixes and improvements that we’ve made to the game today and over the past few weeks. If you’d like to catch up on every fixed bug, then be sure to check out the changelog section on our website. If you’ve found a bug that you’d like to report, you can do so on our community bug reporting platform.Ammunition From Random Vehicles FixWe recently added a random vehicle mechanic to the game, designed to help players expand their respawn options at high Battle Ratings. If you had the same vehicle in your hangar that you also randomly received in battle, your vehicle would retain the ammo selection from the random vehicle.Ammunition selection settings are now saved separately for your vehicle and for random vehicles in battle.IR Seeker FixSometimes, air-to-air missiles with infrared seekers would behave incorrectly. A bug in the target prolongation mechanics caused seekers to drift away from the target immediately after they locked...

Rank IX Aircraft and Reshuffles to Aviation and Ground Vehicle Research Trees

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

Hey everyone! At the beginning of March, we’ll be introducing rank IX for aircraft research trees. This rank will include some existing top-tier aircraft, while some rank VIII aircraft will be grouped or relocated. Comparison images of the trees before and after the changes can be seen below. Check them out!USAGermanyUSSRGreat BritainJapanChinaItalyFranceSwedenIsraelAt the beginning of March, several armored vehicles in the USSR and Chinese research trees will be moved. Comparison images of the trees before and after the changes can be seen below. Check them out!USSRChinaThese changes are aimed at improving the research tree structure and aligning the vehicle Battle Ratings with their ranks to ensure progression is smoother. Affected vehicles are marked with a special icon in the game.We’re announcing upcoming changes in advance to give you the opportunity to plan your tech tree research with an understanding of how the tech trees will look in the near future.

Update 2.53.0.72

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

Battle RatingsThe Planned Battle Rating changes have come into effect. AircraftA bug where the missile launch zone indication was not displayed on the radar indicator unless the target was also locked on by the targeting pod when it was being used has been fixed. (Report).A bug where airborne respawn points were displayed incorrectly on the horizontal situation display MFD page of modern aircraft has been fixed.A bug that could cause the lock-on to “drift” away from the target in some cases when infrared air-to-air missiles locked onto targets that weren’t using countermeasures has been fixed.A bug that could cause the artificial horizon in the cockpits of some aircraft to move around when performing a barrel roll to the left has been fixed. Ground VehiclesA bug where the choice of ammunition on a random vehicle in battle was applied to the game vehicle owned by the player has been fixed. The ammunition settings are now saved separately both for random vehicles and for vehicles owned b...

Screenshot Competition – Streets of Conflict!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4649813/d66fbf64694823ff8108572f51a5f97fb097c0db.png Welcome to the 209th War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition! We loved getting to see all of your submissions from last week! This week’s theme focuses on battles fought in dense, built-up environments. Capture a screenshot while navigating narrow streets, fighting among buildings, or flying low over urban terrain. The three most popular and three selected by us will get 300 GE. See the winners down below! Let’s begin the 209th edition of our competition! Create a stunning screenshot and submit it on the War Thunder Steam Community Hub with the tag #WTscreen209. You have time until the 6th of February to submit your screenshot. After that date, 6 winners will be selected (3 of which will be the highest rated by the community and 3 selected by our judges), each of which receive a reward of 300GE. How to Participate! Terms: Your screenshot must include buildings, streets, or bridges. You must add the #WTscreen209 ta...

Pages of History (February): Operation Detachment

by War Thunder Commander

In Pages of History this month, you will find yourself at the center of events that took place in various theaters of war. From Iwo Jima and Narva, Laos and Iraq: participate in battles while using vehicles linked to these historic battles and get some prizes! From February 1st until February 28th, you will be able to participate in 8 tasks consecutively. Completing each task will grant you a trophy with a reward, completing all of the tasks will earn you a unique profile background! Profile background: Landing Zone: Iwo JimaOperation Detachment was the code name for the American amphibious operation to capture Iwo Jima. On February 19th 1945, the first U.S. landing on the beaches of Iwo Jima took place under Japanese fire. On February 23rd, Mount Suribachi was captured, where the famous photograph of the raising of the American flag was taken. On March 26th, the island finally fell under American control.You can purchase this profile background for Golden Eagles until March 3rd (11:30...