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Screenshot Competition – Nuclear Thunder!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4649813/d66fbf64694823ff8108572f51a5f97fb097c0db.png Welcome to the 218th War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition! We loved getting to see all of your screenshots from last week! April is here, and this year two very special planes can be yours for participating in the Nuclear Thunder event. This week, any screenshot from the event is eligible, whether you would like to capture the new Tu-95M or B-52H in your screenshot, or other aerial combat. The three most popular and three selected by us will get 300 GE. See the winners down below! More information about the Nuclear Thunder event can be found here: https://steamcommunity.com/games/236390/announcements/detail/509609299607028900 Let’s begin the 218th edition of our competition! Create a stunning screenshot and submit it on the War Thunder Steam Community Hub with the tag #WTscreen218. You have time until the 10th of April to submit your screenshot. After that date, 6 winners will be selected (3 of which will be th...

Watch the Challenger League Major I and Earn Twitch Drops!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

It’s time for the Challenger League Major I Playoffs of the 2026 season!The final 8 teams have fought their way through the qualification stage and are now ready to battle in the ultimate phase of the competition. With everything on the line, each squad will be looking to prove themselves and claim their spot at the top. This decisive stage will be played in the intense 4v4 Mixed mode, where versatility, coordination, and adaptability will be the keys to victory. With a share of the 364,000 GE prize pool and exclusive rewards up for grabs! Who will rise above the rest and emerge as the champion of the Challenger League Major I?Qualified TeamsTeam EnyoProxyEnyoProxy (ENP) is a tight-knit international roster built on friendship, experience, and strong in-game chemistry. Blending seasoned veterans with promising talent, they bring versatility across all roles and formats. Focused on both performance and enjoyment, ENP combines serious competitive potential with a relaxed mindset, making ...

Update 2.55.1.26

by CyberStonka

Nuclear ThunderAfter the destruction of the main airfield the mission points of the losing team are now deducted gradually, and not all at once, to let players watch the effect of the last bomb.B-52H, Tu-95M — the ECM jammers have been made more powerful.The base damage in the in-battle statistics window is now displayed in kilotons of TNT.Sessions in the event are now split to 2 Battle Rating ranges: “pre-top” 10.3-12.0 and “top” 11.7-13.0.F-14 IRIAF — has been added to the list of prohibited vehicles for the event.AircraftA bug that sometimes caused bombs with a fuse delay to clip and fall through the ground has been fixed.B-52H, Tu-95M — it’s now possible to look at the aircraft in the hangar and take them out for a test flight.Ground VehiclesA bug that sometimes caused parts of destroyed ground vehicles to chaotically fly around in replays has been fixed.Locations and MissionsGolden Quarry, Red Desert — a bug that caused the trees to duplicate when destroyed has been fixed. All mis...

Go Nuclear with New Special Packs!

by CyberStonka

Have you spent half your life observing half-life reactions? Do you know every radioisotope from P to U by name? Can you draw with your eyes closed, how an atomic nucleus passes through the Coulomb barrier via quantum tunneling? Then these special packs are just for you!These packs will be available for purchase from April 1st (11:00 GMT) until April 7th (11:00 GMT)!“How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love War Thunder” Pack - 9.99This pack includes:1964 Golden EaglesPremium account for 17 daysUnique title: “Yee-Haw!”Unique decal: “No Worries Nigel”It’s the present day. The brave and successful Nigel “The Bri’ish Pilot” McShell along with a group of fellow comrades from the War Thunder Forums concludes testing of a new ultimate weapon against the enemy. The fire in their eyes is emerging, their mustaches are fluttering in the wind and their spirits are higher than ever! Oh boy, little did they know, to what unforeseen consequences this will lead...His famous last words were: “Gentlemen,...

Nuclear Thunder!

by CyberStonka

Take command of frontline and strategic aircraft armed with nuclear bombs with yields up to 1.6 megatons and protected by ECM. The situation on the battlefield is constantly changing. Break through enemy defenses, destroy enemy depots and convoys to cut off the front’s supply lines and drastically affect the flow of the operation. Disable airfields and destroy SPGs, MLRS and tactical missile systems which attack the positions of your ground troops from afar and can conduct strikes in the most unexpected and critical places. Suppress anti-aircraft positions, including those of medium and long range systems, using the latest addition to your arsenal — anti-radiation missiles (ARMs), and of course gain air superiority. All without a limit on the number of respawns!When: From April 1st until April 13th (11:00 GMT), play Nuclear Thunder, complete stages to get and keep the iconic B-52H and Tu-95M!Participate in the event and complete stages to permanently unlock legendary strategic bombers!...

Update 2.55.1.18

by CyberStonka

AircraftF-105D — a bug that caused the stat card to state that the aircraft had 2 engines has been fixed. (Report).J29D — a bug that caused the stat card to state that the aircraft had 2 engines has been fixed. (Report).InterfaceThe weapons launched from aircraft and helicopters of the player are now displayed on the tactical map.It is now possible to select any munition launched from naval vessels and aircraft and visually follow their path, not just the last one fired. To do this, you need to press LMB on the icon of the desired munition on the tactical map (a triangle will appear above the icon), after that, activating the “Tracking Camera: Bomb/Torpedo” control (U key by default) will show the camera following the selected weapon.An ability to filter the markers displayed on the tactical map has been added. This can be done via the filter menu in the bottom-right corner of the map.A bug that caused some shells on display near vehicles in the hangar to lack information in the stat c...

Scheduled hamster maintenance 01.04.2026

by CyberStonka

Dear players! On April 1st (09:00 GMT) the servers may be unavailable for a bit due to maintenance of our server hamster — we’ll oil the wheel, top up the sunflower seeds, and put him back on duty in peak condition.Thanks for your understanding!

Discounts on Rare Aircraft and a Royal Air Force Decal for the RAF’s Birthday!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

The Royal Air Force was formed on April 1st 1918, by merging the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service. It became the world’s first independent air force! Its skill and technological prowess were most evident during the Battle of Britain, preventing the Luftwaffe from gaining air superiority.30% discounts on RAF aircraft! When: From March 31st (14:00 GMT) until April 3rd (14:00 GMT).Where: Great Britain > Aviation > Premium vehicles.The following five vehicles are available at a 30% discount: Typhoon Mk Ib (rank III) for 1,351 Golden EaglesAttacker FB.2 (rank V) for 5,614 Golden EaglesLightning F.53 (rank VI) for 6,363 Golden EaglesHarrier T.10 (rank VII) for 6,734 Golden EaglesF-4J(UK) Phantom II (rank VII) for 6,615 Golden Eagles The Typhoon Mk Ib, Attacker FB.2 and Lightning F.53 are only available for purchase during the promotion.The Harrier T.10 and F-4J(UK) Phantom II are returning to purchase for Golden Eagles and will be available at the regular price after the pr...

IJN Yamashiro Returns with a Discount for its Anniversary!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

On March 31st 1917, the battleship Yamashiro was commissioned into the Imperial Japanese Navy, seeing action during the Second World War. During the Battle of Leyte Gulf on October 25th 1944, Yamashiro engaged a large American force in a night battle in the Surigao Strait and was sunk by torpedoes. IJN Yamashiro is temporarily available to purchase at a 30% discount for 5,866 Golden Eagles, and will remain available after the promotion at the regular price!When: From March 31st (11:00 GMT) until April 3rd (11:00 GMT).Where: Japan > Bluewater fleet > Premium vehicles.IJN Yamashiro can be purchased at full price of 8,380 Golden Eagles after the promotion ends.About this shipIn the game, IJN Yamashiro is depicted in its 1920 form, which means it has a weaker anti-aircraft battery. However, the battleship is capable of firing a broadside from twelve 356 mm guns, a feat unmatched by any other ship of its rank. And its secondary armament of sixteen 152 mm guns will tear destroyers and light ...

Update 2.55.0.40

by CyberStonka

Ground VehiclesCromwell V (RP-3) — the explosive mass in the RP-3 rockets has been increased from 5.44 kg to 6.35 kg, matching the mass of aircraft-launched RP-3 rockets. (Report).MissionsThe altitude limit for aerial capture points in Enduring Confrontation missions has been increased from 6 km to 10 km, to make the capturing easier at high Battle Ratings.Patch notes reflect only key changes, meaning they may not include a complete list of all improvements made. Additionally, War Thunder is constantly being updated and some changes may not require an update. Changes reflected in patch notes are formed by taking reactions and requests of the community from the bug reporting service, forums and other official platforms into account. Bug fixes and changes are implemented in order of importance, for example a game-breaking bug will be worked on and implemented sooner.

Pages of History (April): Operation Vulcan

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

 In Pages of History this month, you will find yourself at the center of events that took place in various theaters of war. From Austria and Iraq, Tunisia and Cambodia: participate in battles while using vehicles linked to these historic battles and get some prizes! From April 1st until April 30th, 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! Operation VulcanOperation Vulcan was the penultimate operation in the entire North African theater of war. The United States, Great Britain, and France, working together, breached the defenses of Germany and Italy. They opened the road to the capital of Tunisia, and prepared the bridgehead for the final offensive that led to the surrender of the Axis forces in the region in May 1943.Profile background: Operation VulcanYou can purchase this profile background for Golden Eagles until May 3rd (11:30 GMT) with...

Screenshot Competition – Rolling Thunder!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4649813/d66fbf64694823ff8108572f51a5f97fb097c0db.png Welcome to the 217th War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition! Thanks for all of your submissions from last week showcasing new content! This week is fairly simple, the only criteria is that the vehicle must be in motion. Have you found any sweet new jumps for your tanks, or fancy new maneuvers to get behind your aerial adversary? Now’s a chance to capture them! The three most popular and three selected by us will get 300 GE. See the winners down below! Let’s begin the 217th edition of our competition! Create a stunning screenshot and submit it on the War Thunder Steam Community Hub with the tag #WTscreen217. You have time until the 3rd of April 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 capture a vehicle that is in...

40 New User-Created Camouflages in the Ninth Wave Trophy!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

This is the 40th camouflage trophy that contains... 40 new camouflages created by players on War Thunder Live! As per tradition, this trophy is timed to coincide with the release of a major update. It features a wide variety of camouflages for vehicles of all nations and ranks, including Rank IX aircraft released in the Ninth Wave major update! In addition to the camouflages, you can also receive a unique decal and rare vehicles, all in the form of coupons.Contents of the Ninth Wave trophy: Coupons for rare vehicles17 camouflage coupons for ground vehicles19 camouflage coupons for aircraft3 camouflage coupons for naval vessels1 camouflage coupon for helicoptersA coupon for the Ninth Wave decal To unlock the trophy, you’ll need the new “Ninth Wave” key that can be purchased on the Market for GJN. Read more about the Market and Gaijin Coins on the Wiki.How to get the trophyCamouflage trophies can be earned with a specific probability after any battle with vehicles rank II or higher, with...

Enjoy a Decal and Discounts on Three Vehicles for Italian Air Force Day!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

Italy was a pioneer in aviation. Airships served its army from the mid-1880s, and on March 28th 1923, the Air Force became a separate branch of the armed forces. Renowned director Hayao Miyazaki celebrated Italian aviation in his animated films Porco Rosso and The Wind Rises, and the image of a black horse standing on its heel, depicted on the plane of Italian World War I ace Francesco Baracca, inspired the Ferrari logo. 30% discounts on Italian vehicles! When: From March 27th (11:00 GMT) until March 30th (11:00 GMT).Where: Italy > Aviation / Helicopters > Premium vehicles.The following three vehicles are available at a 30% discount:G.55S (rank IV) for 3,010 Golden EaglesAriete (rank VI) for 6,111 Golden EaglesA-129 International (p) (rank VI) for 6,363 Golden Eagles. This vehicle is temporarily available for purchase with Golden Eagles only during the promotion. About this helicopterThe A-129 International (p) is a maneuverable helicopter, ideal for engaging enemy ground vehicles. The...

Update 2.55.0.38

by War Thunder Commander

Naval VesselsA bug that caused the player’s ship model to start moving incorrectly when launching a hydroplane during circulation has been fixed. (Report). Sound Sound Modifications have been temporarily disabled. We continue to actively develop the game’s audio, adding new features and improving sound quality. Due to these changes, some sound modifications have become incompatible with the current client version, leading to an increase in errors and crashes. To ensure a predictable and stable experience for all players, we’ve temporarily disabled support for sound modifications in War Thunder. We value the community and mod authors and intend to maintain the ability to create and use sound modifications as an important part of the game. We have a publicly available official sound project for modding, and we are already working on:A mechanism for evaluating the compatibility and functionality of sound modificationsA separate guide for creating sound modifications for the current versio...