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Screenshot Competition – First Strike!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4649813/d66fbf64694823ff8108572f51a5f97fb097c0db.png Welcome to the 214th War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition! We enjoyed reviewing all of your recent submissions last week! This competition is back to being focused on action and results of combat. You can capture the final moments of a dogfight in the skies, a graveyard of tanks at a capture point, or battleships slugging it out with each other! The three most popular and three selected by us will get 300 GE. See the winners down below! Let’s begin the 214th edition of our competition! Create a stunning screenshot and submit it on the War Thunder Steam Community Hub with the tag #WTscreen214. You have time until the 13th 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 include a damaged or destroyed vehicle. ...

Watch WTCS Pro League Major I, Support Your Favorite Team & Get Awesome Drops!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

It’s time for the very first Pro league Playoff of the 2026 season! The top 8 qualified teams are ready to battle in this new chapter of competition, setting the tone for the year ahead. With everything on the line from the start, each squad will be fighting to secure their position and prove they belong among the elite.This opening showdown will be played in intense 4v4 Mixed mode, where versatility, coordination, and adaptability will be the keys to victory. Who will rise above the rest and make a powerful statement in this first playoff of 2026. Qualified TeamsTeam AVReSAlways holding their ground, Team AVReS, winners of Open Qualifier I, are back in force this season, motivated to climb to the very top step of the podium!Team DODECWinners of the WTCS 2025 season, Team DODEC are back to defend their title! Accustomed to change and known for their strong adaptability, they remain a formidable force. Will there be a team able to dethrone them?Team MRCLSTeam MRCLS is back! A team that ...

Celebrate Finnish Air Force Day with a Decal and Discounts!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

Finnish Air Force Day is celebrated on March 6th, the anniversary of the founding of the Finnish Air Force in 1918, when the first aircraft, a gift from Count Eric von Rosen, arrived in Vaasa. The holiday is primarily marked by ceremonies at air bases, including formations, awards and promotions, wreath-layings, and commemorative events. Open days and flyovers are also organized where possible. Discounts on Finnish aircraft for Golden Eagles!The following Finnish vehicles are available at a 30% discount. When: From March 6th (11:00 GMT) until March 9th (11:00 GMT).Where: Sweden > Aviation > Premium vehicles.Mörkö-Morane (rank II) — 490 Golden EaglesFokker D.XXI (rank II) — 490 Golden EaglesVL Pyörremyrsky (rank III) — 1120 Golden EaglesBf 109 G-6 (rank IV) — 3416 Golden EaglesSaab J35XS (rank VII) — 6489 Golden EaglesGet the “Finnish Air Force Day 2026” decal!By completing the task below you’ll be able to get yourself this decal.“Finnish Air Force Day 2026” decalWhen: From March 6th (1...

US governor boosts US-Iran 'combat footage' that is actually from War Thunder, featuring WW2-era weapons

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The entanglement of war with simulation continues with the discovery that a video of a US battleship shooting down an Iranian fighter jet is very likely a clip from videogame War Thunder, depicting ordnance from the World War 2 era. The clip in question has circulated on social media to the tune of millions of views. It has also been shared around by at least one sitting US Republican statesman, Texas governor Greg Abbott, who reposted it with the caption "Bye bye". The tweet in question has since been deleted. Read more

Get a Trophy with a Collection of Decals in Honor of International Women’s Day!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

On behalf of the entire War Thunder team, we would like to congratulate all women on March 8th, which is a celebration of spring and beauty! You are loved and appreciated for all you bring to the world, and as is tradition, you can get themed decals in War Thunder! Open the “International Women’s Day” trophy! When: From March 6th (07:00 GMT) until March 9th (07:00 GMT).Task: Earn 3,000 mission points in battles where you used any vehicle at rank III or higher to receive the “International Women’s Day” trophy!Inside this trophy, you’ll receive one of four decals that were previously available for this event so you can complete your collection: “Queen of the Seas” decal“Bomber Belle” decal“March 8th” decal“Queen of the Armor” decalThese decals are located in the “Holiday” vehicle appearance section. If you already have all four decals, you’ll receive a trophy and get one of the following when opening it:20-50% Research Point booster for 3-10 battles20-50% Silver Lion booster for 3-10 bat...

The P-39N-0 is Temporarily Available for Alexander Pokryshkin’s Birthday!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

On March 6th 1913, Alexander Ivanovich Pokryshkin was born. He was one of the most successful aces of the Second World war. His “thunderstorm formula” became a classic of aerial combat: “Altitude, speed, maneuver, fire!” Pokryshkin participated in 150 air battles and shot down approximately 50-60 enemy aircraft, for which he was awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union three times.Pokryshkin’s P-39N-0 is temporarily available to purchase for 1,300 Golden Eagles! When: From March 6th (10:00 GMT) until March 9th (10:00 GMT).Where: USSR > Aviation > Premium vehicles.Pokryshkin’s P-39N-0 is only available during the promotional period.About this aircraftPokryshkin in his P-39N-0 (rank III) achieved a significant portion of his aerial victories in 1943 in the P-39N-0 Airacobra. The aircraft’s dive speed, climb rate, and maneuverability, as well as its powerful 37 mm cannon perfectly matched the ace’s winning formula. Try to replicate it!

A War Thunder clip shared on social media as footage of the war in Iran racked up over 7 million views, and was even shared by the governor of Texas

by Rich Stanton

The current conflict between the US/Israel and Iran has seen an abundance of footage circulating online: some shared directly from official sources, some legitimate, and some of more questionable origin. A viral example of the latter is a clip that claims to show an American ship shooting down an Iranian fighter jet, which has now been debunked as footage from the military simulation game War Thunder... Read more.

Viral Iran conflict footage is actually just gameplay from War Thunder

by editor@pcgamesn.com

Whether it be from official government sources or through citizens caught up in the conflict, there's been plenty of footage circulating online of the events happening in the Middle East following the US and Israel's military action against Iran. The White House even recently published a video montage of air strikes and warship sinkings, bizarrely laced with references to the Call of Duty games. However, one widely circulated piece of footage, which posters claim shows an American ship taking down an Iranian fighter jet, has been debunked. Was it footage from another conflict dishonestly reused? No. Was it AI-generated? Nope. It appears it was simply gameplay from War Thunder. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: The new War Thunder Spearhead update adds dozens more vehicles and solves a longstanding naval warfare exploit War Thunder system requirements New War Thunder update Leviathans adds iconic vehicles to the free combat sim

Pantsir SM-SV: All-In-One!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

Today we’re taking a look at the new headliner of the Soviet/Russian anti-air line, the Pantsir-SM-SV SAM system with increased range!Pantsir SM-SV: A SAM System (SPAA) for Russia at Rank VIIIAt a glance:New missiles: the very fast 95Ya6M with increased range and up to 48 of the small TKB-1055 short range missilesTracked chassis with a fast reverse speed30 mm autocannonsSmoke grenadesLarge size when in combat position Vehicle HistoryIn 2016, development of the modernized Pantsir SM on the K-53958 “Tornado” chassis was completed. This version has increased target detection and engagement range characteristics, and was selected as the foundation for developing the tracked version of the Pantsir. In January 2024, the Rostec corporation announced the final stage of testing for the new Pantsir-SM-SV system. Built on a tracked chassis, the SM-SV version is much more capable of cross-country operations.Introducing the Pantsir-SM-SV!In the Ninth Wave major update, the modernized Russian Pantsi...

Tank Football 2026!

by War Thunder Commander

Tank football champions, it’s your turn! This traditional spring event returns with new rewards. So show off your skills in the sporting competition and earn decorations for your profile and vehicle!To help you remember how to jump and dash, warm up and prepare for matches properly, training events are available for you from March 10th (11:00 GMT) until March 12th (10:45 GMT). In these training events, achievement progression is switched off. From March 12th (11:00 GMT) until March 30th (05:00 GMT), daily football matches are available at the following times: from 11:00-14:00 GMT, 16:00-22:00 GMT and 00:00-05:00 GMT.Join other players in a 3v3 event (for solo players), or gather a team together and show off your skills and tactics in a 4v4 event (for squads).Football themed rewards!For each goal, assist or save, you’ll receive achievement progression points. The event rewards are given for a certain number of points earned during matches in the “Tank Football” events. For 20 points: “M...

AS90: Built to Bombard!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

Meet the AS90, a self-propelled howitzer with a 155 mm gun coming to Great Britain’s ground force tree to bolster lineups and bring some fun!AS90: A Tank Destroyer (self-propelled howitzer) for Great Britain at Rank IVAt a glance:155 mm L31 howitzer gunExplosive ammunition (HE, HE-VT)Excellent rate of fire! Vehicle HistoryIn the 1970s, Great Britain, Germany and Italy were looking to replace their aging self-propelled howitzers. They created a project together called the SP70. The project was going poorly and British engineers decided to work on their own howitzer in parallel. Once the SP70 had failed due to not meeting requirements, the AS90 project received requirements and funding from the MoD. These vehicles were built by Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering and first entered service with the British Army in 1992, with 179 purchased, replacing the the FV433 Abbot and M109.The AS90 was first used by the British Army in Bosnia and Kosovo in 1993 as part of NATO peacekeeping missions ...

Update 2.53.0.112

by War Thunder Commander

Economy and ResearchRank IX for aviation tech trees has been added. The previously announced reshuffles to the aviation and ground vehicle research trees have come into effect.The research and purchase costs of aircraft at ranks VI-IX have been reduced.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.

Changes to the Cost of Researching and Purchasing Rank VI+ Aircraft

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

Hey everyone! Today, along with the addition of the new rank IX for aircraft and the related changes we discussed earlier, the research and purchase costs for rank VI+ aircraft for all nations have been reduced.The difference in research and purchase costs for ranks VI-VIII previously and VI-IX after the changes can be found below.

Fair Play: March 2026

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

We keep fighting cheaters using your reports and the BattlEye anti-cheat system, and as usual, today we’re sharing a bit of info on bans that we’ve distributed over the past month. If you’d like to help keep War Thunder free from cheating, you can find out how to file a report and how our anti-cheat system works on our Wiki.Banned accountsSince our last fair play, we’ve banned 6919 accounts that were found to have violated the rules. Specifically 3.2.3 of the EULA namely in the automation of gameplay (using bots) and cheat software. For complete transparency, we’re publishing the full list of these banned players. This list will be available for two weeks after the publication of this article.Additionally, 318 accounts have been banned for a week or longer for intentional teamkilling, ramming and griefing.RecommendationsWe recommend that you set a strong password for your account and enable two-step authentication in your profile security settings. We have the following 2FA options ava...

Get USS Oklahoma in the Pacific Pearl Event!

by War Thunder Commander

Pearl Harbor is home to the largest base and headquarters of the US Pacific Fleet. The battleship USS Oklahoma was one of Pearl Harbor’s defenders and was destroyed in the Japanese attack on December 7th, 1941, without ever seeing action. We’re ready to change that! Participate in the new naval event, earn the USS Oklahoma, and use her incredible firepower in high-ranked battles!From March 12th (11:00 GMT) until March 30th (11:00 GMT), earn mission points in Naval Battles, unlock stages and receive rewards!USS OklahomaAn Event Vehicle Battleship for the USA at Rank VICommissioned back in 1916, the battleship USS Oklahoma largely defined the concept of the US ocean-going battleship for many years to come. The ship served first in the Atlantic, and from 1930 onward, with the Pacific Fleet. On the fateful day of the attack on Pearl Harbor, the ship sustained nine hits from Japanese torpedo bombers and sank in port in just 20 minutes; further repairs proved too expensive. In the game, she’...