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War Thunder Steam Community Spotlight — 14th Edition!

by War Thunder Commander

Welcome to the 14th edition of the War Thunder Steam Community Spotlight!The War Thunder Steam Community Management Team have seen some of your fantastic screenshots and artwork uploaded to the Steam Community Hub! Once again, we’ve collected our favorites and wanted to share them with all of you. Want more? Also check out the previous 13 editions for more cool content.If you have a scale model to showcase, make sure to show the same vehicle in the background in War Thunder! We have also picked our favorites from the list below to receive the special “Steam Snail” decal. Check Customization > Special > Snails > “Steam Snail” to see if you have it. First edition Second edition Third edition Fourth edition Fifth edition Sixth edition Seventh edition Eighth edition Ninth editionTenth edition Eleventh editionTwelfth editionThirtieth edition Let’s take a look! A great drawing of the F-16, well done! By ﹀ ялсавин ﹀ A beautiful sunset with ships in the background! By Elysia=华夏beluga·爱莉希 Meow ...

War Thunder Infantry: The Second Testing Phase!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

Hello there everyone! Today, we’re pleased to announce the second phase of Closed Beta Testing (CBT) for War Thunder Infantry. What can you expect? Solo gameplay with no bot squads, new missions, a new location, numerous improvements, new mechanics and weapons are ready for you. Let’s get into the details!Meet two Domination ModesAs part of the second phase of the Closed Beta Test, we plan to test two main battle formats, both as a Domination mode. The first Domination mode involves controlling three capture points. A key new feature of this setup is that 128 players can participate simultaneously in a single session, resulting in 64 vs 64 battles.We plan to make this mode available for limited periods of time, and in the event of technical issues, the mode may be taken down to allow us to fix any issues. We’ve tested internally and by using bots, but seeing how the stability is under maximum load in a live environment with real players is only possible during an open beta.The second D...

Update 2.55.0.27

by War Thunder Commander

AircraftF8F-1, F8F-1B, F8F-1B (France) — the modification requirement for unlocking the ability to carry 500 lb bombs has been corrected. (Report).JAS39D — a bug that caused pylon fragments to remain hovering in the air after the wing was torn off has been fixed.F-5A(G) — the erroneously added radar has been removed. (Report).A29B, J29 (all variants) — a bug that caused the stat card to state that the aircraft had 2 engines has been fixed. (Report). Ground VehiclesA bug that caused the lack of display of more than one type of main weapon’s shell/belt and the inability to switch between them on vehicles with the configurable type and/or number of special weapons has been fixed. (Report).A bug that caused the lack of display of the shell/belt choice for the second gun on vehicles with two guns has been fixed. (Report).ZTZ96B — after researching new data, the laser warning system will be added back soon and the tank visual model will be corrected later to have the LWS. laser warning syste...

Screenshot Competition – Ninth Wave!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4649813/d66fbf64694823ff8108572f51a5f97fb097c0db.png Welcome to the 216th War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition! Thanks for all of your amazing screenshots last week! This week we have released our first major update of 2026, Ninth Wave! From all of the new content, pick your favorite vehicle to feature, or take a picture on the updated maps! The three most popular and three selected by us will get 300 GE. See the winners down below! Let’s begin the 216th edition of our competition! Create a stunning screenshot and submit it on the War Thunder Steam Community Hub with the tag #WTscreen216. You have time until the 27th of March 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 feature content from the latest major update, Ninth Wave. You must add the #WTscreen216 tag (titl...

Update 2.55.0.21

by War Thunder Commander

AircraftF-15I Ra’am — a bug that caused text keys to appear on the HUD when selecting the SPICE 250 and SPICE 1000 bombs has been fixed. (Report). Ground VehiclesGBT 155 — reload time has been reduced from 10 s to 6.5 s.ZTZ96B — a bug that caused the gun to not recoil when firing has been fixed.Ajax — a bug where the headlight blocks were missing armor has been fixed. (Report).BTR-3E1 — elevation angles have been adjusted from -5°/+45° to -4°/+60°. (Report). Elevation speed has been increased from 14°/s to 35°/s. (Report). ESS has been added. (Report).A bug that caused the camera in the hangar to shift to the side if the player had previously loaded into a battle with the crew training window open has been fixed. (Report, Report).Pantsir SM-SV — a bug where the missile selection in the action panel was displayed incorrectly in battles and it was impossible to select a third type of missile if it was equipped has been fixed. (Report). Naval VesselsPrinz Eugen — a bug that caused the shi...

Get the German La-5FN as it Temporarily Returns to Mark the La-5’s First Flight!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

The La-5 fighter’s maiden flight took place on March 21st 1942. Thanks to its new engine, the La-5 achieved parity with Luftwaffe aircraft at low and medium altitudes. Many Soviet aces, such as Ivan Kozhedub, flew this fighter.The La-5FN (Germany) is temporarily available to purchase for 5,250 Golden Eagles!When: From March 20th (11:00 GMT) until March 23rd (11:00 GMT).Where: Germany > Aviation > Premium vehicles. The La-5FN (Germany) is only available during this promotion.About this aircraftThe Luftwaffe obtained an advanced La-5FN equipped with a more powerful ASh-82FN engine with direct fuel injection. This engine significantly increased the aircraft’s speed, climb rate, and maneuverability at low altitudes. Its twin 20 mm ShVAK cannons are a reliable tool for winning air battles!

War Thunder Starter Packs in the Steam Spring Sale!

by War Thunder Commander

Every year, Steam holds a seasonal spring sale, and we’re participating! Take advantage of the discount and purchase one of the Starter Packs to quickly start progressing through a new research tree.When: From March 19th (18:00 GMT) until March 26th (18:00 GMT), all War Thunder Starter Packs are available at a 50% discount!US Starter PackGerman Beginner’s PackUSSR Starter PackBritish Starter PackJapanese Starter PackChinese Starter Pack Italian Starter Pack  French Starter PackSwedish Starter Pack 

Update 2.55.0.13

by War Thunder Commander

AircraftA bug that sometimes caused SARH air-to-air missiles without IOG to relock onto other illuminated targets in the seeker’s field of view, instead of the one acquired by the radar, if they had different approach speeds has been fixed.WM-23 — a bug that caused the sound in the cockpit to not change depending on the open/closed state of the canopy has been fixed. (Report). Naval VesselsThe excessive size and brightness of tracer rounds from enemy ships firing shells larger than 100 mm have been corrected (reduced). InterfaceA bug that sometimes made it impossible to close the crew training window has been fixed. (Report). Graphics A bug that caused the MFDs to always be blurry if the motion blur was on has been fixed. (Report). Economy and ResearchA bug that caused Silver Lions to not be awarded for bombing bases while using Rank IX aircraft has been fixed. (Report). Other A bug that caused the game to crash on PlayStation® 5 Pro when loading into Air Simulator Battles if Ray Traci...

WTCS Challenger League Major I is Here: Register For The Qualification Stage!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

Last Sunday marked the conclusion of the first Major of the year in the Pro League! An intense, high-level competition that sets the tone for what promises to be an incredible season.Team DODEC claims the top spot, delivering a dominant performance from start to finish. With a flawless run through the winners bracket, they left no room for doubt, capping it off with a commanding 3–0 victory over MRCLS in a lightning-fast grand final.Team MRCLS secures a strong second-place finish in their long-awaited return after a year away from competition. They battled their way through a tough lower bracket, edging out Team LEET in a thrilling 3–2 series in the lower bracket final — an intense showdown that could have gone either way.Despite the early setback of dropping to the lower bracket in the very first round of playoffs, Team LEET mounted an incredible comeback run. Demonstrating resilience, adaptability, and strong mental fortitude, they secure crucial points for the 2026 WTCS Pro League s...

Update 2.55.0.9

by War Thunder Commander

AircraftSu-30SM, Su-30SM2 — a bug where one of the R-77-1 missiles, available without researching any modifications, was located under the air intake has been fixed. Now both missiles are located at the inner-most wing hardpoint. (Report). Ground VehiclesBMPT, BMPT-72 — with the release of the Ninth Wave major update, the artillery support modification has been removed. (Report). Silver Lions and Golden Eagles spent on purchasing the removed modification have been refunded.Falcon — with the release of the Ninth Wave major update, a target tracking radar has been added.M1296 — the Scout UAV modification has been moved from tier III to tier IV in the modification research window.Ariete (all variants) — armor parameters have been updated after the correction of armor geometry which occurred with the release of the Ninth Wave major update.sWaTrgInf — a bug where the commander’s sight was blocked has been fixed. (Report).sWaTrgInf, CRV Block 2, Ajax, KF-41 — a bug where the armored partitio...

Compensation for connection issues due to DDoS attacks

by War Thunder Commander

Thank you for your patience: Compensation for connection issues due to DDoS attacksRecently, DDoS attacks on the game’s infrastructure have increased. We’ve been mitigating them as quickly as we can, however some players experienced issues with authentication and joining battles. As a token of our gratitude for your patience, we are granting the following compensation:1 day of Premium Account+50% Research Point booster (for 3 battles)+50% Silver Lion booster (for 3 battles)A 24-hour extension to complete the “Mark of Distinction for sailors 3” task in the Pacific Pearl eventWe’ve strengthened monitoring and protection to better counter attacks. Thank you for your understanding and support. See you in battle!

Meet the “Ninth Wave” Major Update! 

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

The Ninth Wave major update brings a wealth of new content and improvements for everyone to enjoy. Key additions include several ground vehicles, including the Dragoon and the Second World War Ho-Ni II, as well as the AS90 for Great Britain. We’ve also added the new F-16CM PoBIT rank IX aircraft for the USA, alongside several Hungarian planes integrated into the Italian air tree. Naval enjoyers can acquire the notable USS Helm as a premium ship, accompanied by stunning new water effects. In addition to new vehicles, the map rotation welcomes back White Rock Fortress, featuring its classic layout now enhanced with graphical improvements! Check out the changelog to see all the improvements, vehicles and other features that we’ve included in this major update.Leave your feedback here Ground Vehicles: 155 mm Cannons, Light Vehicles and a SAM!The USA gets the M1296 Dragoon, a light tank with an unmanned turret and a 30 mm autocannon, perfect for scoot and shoot. M1296 Dragoon Japan gets som...

BTR-3E1: Eight Wheels of Fury

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

The BTR-3 is a Ukrainian 8×8 armored personnel carrier developed in the early 2000s in an effort to maintain domestic military production following the collapse of the USSR.BTR-3E1: A Light Tank for Japan (Thailand) at Rank VIAt a glance:Excellent speedAmphibiousATGMsThermal visionVehicle HistoryFollowing the collapse of the Soviet Union, much of the defence industry in Ukraine found itself under pressure as the established domestic procurement base for military equipment vanished virtually overnight. In an effort to counter this as well as to modernize its own forces, several Ukrainian design bureaus and arms manufacturers started a joint venture to design a new armored personnel carrier based on a concept of an extensively redesigned BTR-80 chassis which incorporated modern propulsion and electronic systems.The result of this undertaking became the BTR-3, which also quickly captured the attention of foreign operators due to its combination of advanced system integration and lower cos...

J-15T: The Flying Shark

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

China’s new top tier aircraft is the J-15T carrier-based multirole jet fighter with long-range PL-12A missiles and a huge arsenal of guided weapons!J-15T: A Jet Fighter for China at Rank IXAt a glance:Up to 10 PL-12A air-to-air missiles with extended guidanceAESA radarHigh performance, speeds exceeding Mach 2Extensive arsenal of precision-guided weaponsLimited number of countermeasures Vehicle HistoryWith the arrival of China’s first aircraft carriers, the J-15 carrier-based fighter occupied a unique niche as a heavy ship-based interceptor. Its main advantages were its large payload and unified flight characteristics with the J-11B family of fighters, simplifying pilot training and enabling the formation of an elite group of carrier-based pilots. Decades of operational experience revealed the need for further improvements, particularly in the context of the new Type 003 aircraft carrier with an electromagnetic catapult.In December 2021, the J-15T was officially unveiled to the public. ...

A Decal Trophy and Discount on LÉ Orla for St. Patrick’s Day!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

The main holiday of Irish culture and the memory of Ireland’s patron saint, St. Patrick, is celebrated on March 17th. Originally a missionary’s day of remembrance, it became widely recognized as a secular holiday at the end of the second millennium. It is celebrated worldwide, one example of this is the river in Chicago that has been dyed green on St. Patrick’s Day since 1962! LÉ Orla is available at a 30% discount for 4,263 Golden Eagles!When: From March 16th (11:00 GMT) until March 20th (11:00 GMT).Where: Great Britain > Coastal fleet > Premium vehicles.About this boatLÉ Orla (rank IV) relies on a reliable 76 mm automatic cannon, assisted by two rapid-fire 20 mm autocannons. This corvette is ready to give aircraft that get too close a hard time, provide cover for allies, and defend strategic points!Open the “St. Patrick’s Day” trophy! When: From March 16th (11:00 GMT) until March 20th (11:00 GMT).Task: Earn 3,000 mission points in battles where you used British vehicles at rank III o...