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Screenshot Competition – Line of Contact!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4649813/d66fbf64694823ff8108572f51a5f97fb097c0db.png Welcome to the 203rd War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition! We loved seeing all of the submissions you shared with us last week! This week we released the major update Line of Contact, which introduced many new vehicles, updated some existing ones, as well as updated Winter Poland. Go out and take a picture with your favorite new content! The three most popular and three selected by us will get 300 GE. See the winners down below! Let’s begin the 203rd edition of our competition! Create a stunning screenshot and submit it on the War Thunder Steam Community Hub with the tag #WTscreen203. You have time until the 26th of December 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 vehicle, updated content, or update...

Update 2.53.0.19

by War Thunder Commander

AircraftR-77-1 air-to-air missile — a bug that caused the missile autopilot to sometimes guide the missile to the incorrect trajectory which lead to the loss of tracking has been fixed.J-10C — additional LS-6(IR) 250 guided bombs have been added, bringing the total amount to 10 max.A bug in the operation of the phased array radars, which led to distortions of track parameters and loss of tracking of air targets in TWS mode has been fixed.JAS39E — the restriction on the combined use of the under-fuselage SPICE 250 and LITENING III pod has been removed. (Report). Su-30MKK (China) — a bug that caused the names of PL-8 and PL-12 air-to-air missiles to display as a text key on the MFD has been fixed.A21A-3, A21RB — a bug that caused the maximum mass of the suspended armament to be underestimated has been fixed. (Report). Ground VehiclesBMPT-72 — a bug that made it impossible to change the belt of the right cannon in the modifications window has been fixed. Naval VesselsA bug that caused the...

Team DODEC is the Champion of WTCS 2025!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

Last Sunday officially marked the end of the WTCS 2025 season, closing the book on a year that truly redefined competitive War Thunder esports. From the very first qualifiers to the final, decisive clashes, the 2025 circuit delivered non-stop action, deep strategic play, and high-stakes combined arms warfare at every stage.Throughout the season, teams battled across several WTCS flagship formats : Titan, Armored Apex, and Air Superiority, each demanding a unique skill set, constant adaptability, and flawless coordination across air and ground under intense pressure. Only the most consistent and versatile teams were able to remain at the top over the course of the entire year.In the end, DODEC emerged as the best team of WTCS 2025, securing 1st place overall with 356 points on the global leaderboard. Their season was defined by exceptional consistency, strong results in every major event, and the ability to deliver when it mattered most. Rather than relying on a single standout victory,...

Winter Concert: MiG-25PD

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

Today, we’re taking a look at the main aircraft reward in the Winter Concert event that started today: the record-breaking MiG-25PD jet fighter!MiG-25PD: An Event Vehicle Jet Fighter for the USSR at Rank VIIAt a glance:The fastest aircraft in the game!Air-to-air missiles for long-range and short-range dogfightsMost effective at very high altitudesNo gunsMediocre maneuverability Vehicle HistoryThe MiG-25 was developed by the Mikoyan Design Bureau in the late 1950s and early 1960s in response to the emergence of new high-speed and high-altitude aircraft in the United States. The specifications called for an interceptor capable of reaching speeds three times the speed of sound and engaging targets at altitudes of up to 25,000 meters. Testing of the first prototypes began in 1964. During development and operation, aircraft of this type set numerous world aviation records and in total, the MiG-25 set 29 world records. Serial production of the aircraft began in 1969, and they formed the back...

Steam Winter Sale: Starter Packs 50% off!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

For three weeks, Starter Packs for all nations are available on Steam at a discount!When: From December 18th (18:00 GMT) until January 5th (18:00 GMT)50% off Starter Packs for all nationsUS Starter PackGerman Beginner’s PackUSSR Starter PackBritish Starter PackJapanese Starter PackChinese Starter Pack Italian Starter Pack  French Starter PackSwedish Starter Pack 

The Winter Sale in War Thunder!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

The temps are dropping, it’s frosty and cold outside, and snow is starting to fall (unless you’re in Australia!), so now’s the time for some winter discounts in War Thunder! This weather makes it the perfect time to start researching a new nation or get some high-tier vehicles that you’ve been missing.In-game + Starter Pack Discounts!Enjoy 50% off on a range of in-game items, plus Starter Packs.When: From December 18th (11:00 GMT) until December 24th (11:00 GMT).50% discount on all vehicles for Silver Lions and Golden Eagles50% discount on all modifications, talismans and backups50% discount on a Premium Account in-game for 90 and 365 days and in the Gaijin store for 180 days.50% discount all starter packs in the Gaijin StorePlease note: Discounts do not apply to:Vehicles released in the Line of Contact, Spearhead and Tusk Force major updates and their modifications, talismans and backupsAll Squadron Vehicles and their modifications, talismans and backupsPlease note that the premium AH...

Update 2.53.0.12

by War Thunder Commander

AircraftJAS39C, JAS39EBS HU C — a bug that prevented the radar page on the MFD from showing up has been fixed.FA-18E — excessive bank angle after tight turns while using mouse aim control has been fixed.JAS39E — a restriction on the combined use of the under-fuselage SPICE 250s with the LITENING III targeting pod has been added. The Battle Rating in Ground Realistic Battles has been changed from 12.7 to 13.0.CCRP has been removed from all nuclear bomb carrying aircraft, as it wasn’t of any meaningful use on them and could instead interfere with the bomb drop if the point of interest was activated accidentally.OS2U-3 — engine name has been corrected from R-985-48 to R-985-AN-2. (Report). Ground VehiclesA bug that caused the penetration and damage of 76–105 mm HE shells to be slightly overestimated compared to 120–155 mm HE shells has been fixed. This was due to using a linear, rather than quadratic, approximation for how shock wave parameters vary with distance.BMPT, BMPT-72 — a bug whe...

The Festive Cupcake for Silver Lions!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

A Festive Cupcake with a Christmas tree is perfect this time of year to go with your cup of hot chocolate, tea or coffee. It is also magical in War Thunder, as it can be opened for Silver Lions to get some cool items. Ho Ho Ho! The Festive Cupcake can be purchased in the in-game Item Shop for Silver Lions from December 17th (11:00 GMT) until January 13th (11:00 GMT). It can only be purchased by players who have at least one researchable vehicle at rank II or higher on their account.What’s in the Festive Cupcake?The Festive Cupcake will reward you with vehicles, camouflages, decals, decorations and player profile icons from previous winter events, plus useful consumables, including boosters, universal backups, wagers and orders. Some items are here for the first time as coupons, meaning you’ll be able to sell them on the Market! The Festive Cupcake can be purchased for 60,000 Silver Lions.    Some rewards you can find in the Festive Cupcake:    "Xmas Tree" decal"Christmas Wreath" decora...

Meet the “Line of Contact” Major Update!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

Meet Line of Contact, War Thunder’s winter 2025 update! We’re excited to release Line of Contact, and we’re kicking things off with a Closed Beta Test for a brand-new gamemode: Infantry, which you can play soon! On top of that, we’ve got the usual awesome vehicle additions, with armored vehicles and SAM systems rolling out to several nations, including the Ajax, Terminator, M10 Booker, plus the Chū-SAM, NASAMS 3, and HQ11! We’ve also got three Typhoon variants sporting the AESA radar for multiple nations, two cool Second World War aircraft, the FR-1 Fireball and the quirky DB-LK, and a fresh new cockpit for the B-25 and its variants. Some huge ships are joining the fun too, including Stalingrad and HMS Prince of Wales, plus the winter version of Poland has received a beautiful update. To wrap things up, we’ve added some neat features to the hangar, ground battle lineups at 9.3 and above get an additional vehicle in the lineup, and the Severe Damage mechanic has now come to naval battle...

The Royal Malaysian Air Force Subtree is Coming to War Thunder!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

A new Royal Malaysian Air Force subtree is coming to the Japanese aircraft tree, with three amazing aircraft arriving in the Line of Contact major update!History of the RMAFThe official founding date of the Royal Malaysian Air Force is considered to be June 2nd 1958, when the Royal Federation of Malaya Air Force (RFMAF) was established, receiving the royal title in recognition of its achievements. Following the formation of Malaysia in 1963, the country’s air force received its current name, the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF). With the withdrawal of British troops in the early 1970s, a gradual modernization of the air force began. The most significant transformations occurred in the 1990s, when the combat aircraft fleet was replaced with more modern aircraft, including the British BAE Hawk light attack aircraft, Russian MiG-29N interceptor, and F/A-18D Hornet all-weather strike aircraft.In 2007, 18 Russian Su-30MKM fighters were delivered to fulfill the role of multirole combat aircr...

Checking out USS South Dakota and HMS Prince of Wales!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

Today we’d like to show you two remarkable battleships that will be coming in the Line of Contact major update! Meet the Pacific Theater veteran USS South Dakota (BB-57) and Britain’s finest battleship, the King George V-class HMS Prince of Wales!USS South DakotaThe American battleship South Dakota (BB-57) is the lead ship of the class, designed to address the primary shortcoming of her North Carolina-class predecessors, that being insufficient protection against 406 mm (16 inch) guns. In order to adhere to the strict 35,000 ton displacement limit, she featured an innovative armor scheme which included a 310 mm thick main armor belt mounted at a 19-degree angle deep within the hull, protected by outer 19 - 32 mm plating that acted as a layer of defense against armor-piercing ballistic caps. USS South Dakota was urgently commissioned on March 20th 1942, after the United States entered the Second World War. She actively participated in combat operations in the Pacific, and during the war...

Screenshot Competition – Agile Hunters!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4649813/d66fbf64694823ff8108572f51a5f97fb097c0db.png Welcome to the 202nd War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition! Thanks for all of your submissions last week! For this theme, we’re shifting the spotlight to vehicles built for speed and precision. Light tanks, fighters, helicopters, and coastal craft all excel at striking quickly and staying mobile - so capture a screenshot that shows your agile machines at work! The three most popular and three selected by us will get 300 GE. See the winners down below! Let’s begin the 202nd edition of our competition! Create a stunning screenshot and submit it on the War Thunder Steam Community Hub with the tag #WTscreen202. You have time until the 19th of December 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 an aircraft or ...

Christmas and New Year’s Gifts Await You in the Winter Concert Event!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

Wrap up warm and head over to the concert! The Santa troupe will be performing a set in a wide variety of genres, something for everyone! Decorate your vehicles with a decal of your favorite musician, hang up some lights, and make New Year’s battles even more festive!And, of course, it wouldn’t be complete without some excellent gifts! Four vehicles will be available to unlock, three of which are Rank VI-VII machines. That’s not all though, you’ll be able to win a huge number of prizes with the Festive Cupcake chest too!When: From December 19th (11:00 GMT) until January 8th (11:00 GMT), complete tasks and get rewards!Participate and get Rewards!VehiclesBy completing tasks in this event, you’ll be able to earn the following vehicles.MiG-25PDH-75MA Rank VII Event Vehicle for the USSRA Rank I Premium for ChinaThe MiG-25 series of aircraft set dozens of speed and altitude records, and the family is still considered among the fastest production fighters in all of history. The “PD” (intercep...

HQ11: Instrument Combat!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

Today we’re happy to unveil a new frontrunner for advanced SAM systems. Say hello to the HQ11, currently in service with the PLA!HQ11: A SAM System (SPAA) for China at Rank VIIIAt a glance:Radar and launcher on one vehicle8 vertical launch missilesPhased array radarNo optical sightLarge size Vehicle HistoryThe HQ11 system was displayed in 2022 at the Zhuhai Air Show, a development of the earlier FM-3000 missile system shown in 2014, presented as a “universal terminal defense system”. The launcher is mounted on an eight-wheeled chassis and is equipped with 8 vertically launched surface-to-air missile containers. Each battery typically includes a command and control vehicle, four launch vehicles and an artillery vehicle. The HQ11 differs from previous anti-aircraft systems by its compact and significantly more autonomous design, the use of phased array radar, and significantly increased capabilities for simultaneously engaging multiple targets.Introducing the HQ11!This new top-of-the-lin...

F/A-18E Super Hornet: The Hornet Queen!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

The Line of Contact update brings the American F/A-18E Super Hornet carrier-based fighter-attack aircraft, one of the best aircraft in its class in the world, to the game!F/A-18E Super Hornet: A Jet Fighter/Naval Aircraft for the USA at Rank VIIIAt a glance:11 weapon hardpoints!Radar with AESACan carry up to 12 ARH missilesGuided bombs and missiles for ground attack Vehicle HistoryThe F/A-18E Super Hornet carrier-based fighter-attack aircraft was developed as a major upgrade of the F/A-18C Hornet. A full-scale development contract was signed in December 1992, and the prototype first flew in November 1995. Despite its external resemblance to its predecessor, it was essentially a new aircraft, with a 90% redesigned airframe, featuring an increased proportion of composite materials and new aerodynamic solutions. The increased dimensions allowed for a third more fuel capacity in the internal tanks and the addition of weapons hardpoints, while maintaining flight performance thanks to more p...