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Get the Glaive in the Marine Gendarme Event!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

The French Maritime Gendarmerie is a specialized unit of the National Gendarmerie, performing policing duties at sea and in port areas. Its tasks include inspecting vessels, enforcing navigation regulations, and combating poaching, smuggling and marine pollution. One of the boats that served off the coast of France was the Glaive, which you can obtain in the new naval event!From May 20th (11:00 GMT) until June 1st (11:00 GMT), earn mission points in Naval Battles, unlock stages and receive rewards!Glaive — A Premium Patrol Boat for France at Rank IIIThe Glaive is a French Trident-class patrol boat, built in the 1960s, when the French Navy was reassessing the strategic value of small, maneuverable attack craft in its fleet. Unlike other French small fleets of the rank III, the Glaive boasts excellent performance and is armed with a 40 mm automatic cannon and a pair of heavy machine guns. Glaive’s premium status accelerates research of small ships at ranks I-IV, and for some the ship can...

Screenshot Competition – Fading Wrecks!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4649813/d66fbf64694823ff8108572f51a5f97fb097c0db.png Welcome to the 224th War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition! Thanks for all of the wonderful screenshots that you submitted last week! This week, we would like your screenshots to feature the conclusion of your battles. Whether you would like to capture the battle as it is being fought with damaged vehicles, or the wreckage after a battle has concluded, you can decide! The three most popular and three selected by us will get 300 GE. See the winners down below! Let’s begin the 224th edition of our competition! Create a stunning screenshot and submit it on the War Thunder Steam Community Hub with the tag #WTscreen224. You have time until the 22nd of May 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...

Pre-order: Jean Bart — The Last French Battleship

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

Jean Bart was a French battleship and the second completed ship of the successful Richelieu class, also becoming one of the last battleships in active service.Jean Bart: A Premium Battleship for France at Rank VIIAt a glance:Two turrets with four 380 mm guns in the bow of the shipEffective and numerous auxiliary armamentDecent mobility Pre-order - Jean Bart PackTo get to the Gaijin Store through Steam, go to the in-game hangar > Shop > Online Store.79.99This pack includes:Jean Bart (Rank VII, France)Premium account for 30 days3000 Golden EaglesPre-order bonus: unique title “Glorious Corsair”Pre-order bonus: unique decal “Great Coat of Arms of Jean Bart”Vehicle HistoryThe battleship Jean Bart was the second completed ship of the French Richelieu class. Laid down in 1936, she was built using advanced modular technology, but by the time of the German advance in 1940, she was in a state of disrepair. In this critical situation, the French command decided to put the ship to sea at any cost,...

Community Update No.11: Nuclear Escalation, Sound Mods & More

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Hey everyone! Today we’re back with another Community Update, we’ll be giving you some details on Nuclear Escalation, Sound Mods, the upcoming major update and our plans for vehicle events until August. So sit back, grab your favourite beverage and read on! Disclaimer: While we’re excited to be able to share work-in-progress information before dev blogs, the dev server and the full release, please bear in mind that new features, vehicles and maps mentioned in this news are subject to change, be delayed or even cancelled. War Thunder is constantly being developed, and as with all game development, unexpected delays or other unforeseen circumstances may occur. Thank you for your interest!Returning Nigel Decal CodeNigel is always among us. If you didn’t manage to get this decal last year, enter code NIGELWASHERE here to redeem it. Once you’ve logged in, the decal can be found under:Decals > Special > OtherThe decal code will remain active from the publish date of this news until May 28th ...

Update 2.55.1.110

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AircraftF-6C — the mass has been corrected (reduced), becoming closer to the basic version of the MiG-19S without radar.A bug that sometimes caused the torpedo tracking camera to shake has been fixed. Controls A default controller keybind for the naval weapon group change has been added.A bug where some key assignments the on Thrustmaster T.Flight Hotas One joystick would reset after loading saved control settings on Xbox consoles 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 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.

A Decal Trophy for US Armed Forces Day!

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 Since 1950, Armed Forces Day has been celebrated on the third Sunday in May. It is a unified holiday honoring members of the Army, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, Navy, and Coast Guard. Parades, air shows, vehicle displays, and military band concerts are held on this day.Open the “US Armed Forces Day” trophy! When: From May 14th (11:00 GMT) until May 18th (11:00 GMT).Task: Earn 3,000 mission points in battles where you used a USA vehicle at rank III or higher to receive the “US Armed Forces Day” trophy!Inside this trophy, you’ll receive one of three decals“Seal of the United States Army” decal“US National Armed Forces Day 2025” decal“National Armed Forces Day” decalThese decals are located in the “Holiday” vehicle appearance section.If you already have all four decals, you’ll receive a trophy containing one of the following items:20-50% Research Point booster for 3-10 battles20-50% Silver Lion booster for 3-10 battles3-5 universal backups1 day of Premium accountPlease note: Afte...

Update 2.55.1.106

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AircraftTu-95M — the rate of fire of the turret gun AM-23 has been increased from 600 to 1250 RPM. (Report). Source: Самолет Ту-95. Система пушечного вооружения (ПВ-23 Ту-95). Тех. описание. Ground VehiclesIn the hangar, the size of the hole in target plates for 150 mm AP shells and higher with a low armor penetration has been fixed. Previously, a target plate with a small hole was used, which was too small for 150 mm caliber. InterfaceA bug where the crew training window still displayed the qualification progress bar even after receiving the “Ace” qualification has been fixed. (Report). Locations and Missions\ Moscow. 42 kilometer — a bug where a bombing base could appear on the runway of the eastern team’s airfield in battles with a Battle Rating session of 5.7 has been fixed. (Report).\ Mozdok — the size of the playable area has been expanded so that the eastern team’s airfield is no longer located outside of the battle area in battles with a Battle Rating of up to and including 4.3...

Monthly Decals for May!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

Hey everyone! As we’re shuffling along through May we’re pleased to bring you another batch of historical decals! Some shields, paintings, inscriptions and badges, the full monty! We particularly like the rare French pinup BB Girl, and the highly detailed nose art of ace Vasily Isaev, recreated expertly by Fenris, one of our decal artists.A note for the Gepard, currently it’s not possible to place a decal on the radar as the material is not decal-able (we’ve applied it to the skin for the screenshot), we’ll edit this part of the model sometime in the future so decals can be placed on the radar.The following decals are available from May 13th (11:00 GMT) until June 11th (09:00 GMT).All tasks can be completed using vehicles that are rank III or higher.Democracy Deliverer Inscription, USA"BB Girl" Pinup, FranceFinish in position 1-3 three times using American Ground VehiclesFinish in position 1-5 five times using French AircraftDemocracy Deliverer InscriptionDemocracy Deliverer inscriptio...

Screenshot Competition – Decorated for Duty!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4649813/d66fbf64694823ff8108572f51a5f97fb097c0db.png Welcome to the 223rd War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition! It was great seeing the variety of screenshots shared in the previous round! In this weeks competition, we’re looking for custom vehicles. You can feature any vehicle that is wearing a custom skin, or has decals or decorators applied to it. The three most popular and three selected by us will get 300 GE. See the winners down below! Let’s begin the 223rd edition of our competition! Create a stunning screenshot and submit it on the War Thunder Steam Community Hub with the tag #WTscreen223. You have time until the 15th of May 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 that has a custom camouflage, decals, or decorators placed on it. You mu...

Discounts, a Trophy and an Event for Victory Day!

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Germany’s surrender brought an end to hostilities in Europe. The bloodiest war on the continent had finally come to an end. Let’s give cheers for all of the Allied soldiers, as without their heroism, this victory would have not been possible.When: From May 8th (11:00 GMT) until May 12th (11:00 GMT) play War Thunder and get rewards!Rewards“Allied Victory” decal“General’s Saber (USSR)” decoration“M2 Mortar” decorationTask: Earn 3000 mission points in battles where you used US, USSR, British, or French vehicles (rank III or above)Task: Earn 10000 mission points in battles where you used USSR vehicles (rank III or above)Task: Earn 10000 mission points in battles where you used US, British, or French vehicles (rank III or above)You can track the progress you’ve made for each task by going to your Nickname > Achievements > Victory Day Trophy with past Victory Day rewardsCheck out these trophies with rewards from previous Victory Day events! These can be found in the in-game Item Shop. Purcha...

The May Sale in the Gaijin Store!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

When: From May 7th (11:00 GMT) until May 14th (11:00 GMT), bundles and standalone packs with a discount!To get to the Gaijin Store through Steam, go to the in-game hangar > Shop > Online Store.To celebrate Victory in Europe Day, we’re temporarily returning rare bundles with themed vehicles to the store! You can also find huge discounts for individual packs.“Wings of Victory” bundle -50%149 74.47This bundle includes:Dolgushin’s La-7 PackGolovachev’s Yak-9M PackPrendergast’s Spitfire FR Mk.XIVe PackPlagis’ Spitfire Mk. IXc PackBostwick’s P-47M-1-RE Thunderbolt PackWetmore’s P-51D-10 Pack“Tracks of Victory” bundle -50%160 79.97This bundle includes:A43 Black Prince PackM10 Achilles PackIS-2 Revenge for the Hero brother PackT-34-85E, 1945 PackM18 Black Cat PackМ5А1 5th Canadian Armoured Division Pack The vehicles from the bundles will also be available for Golden Eagles with a 30% discount from May 7th (11:00 GMT) until May 14th (11:00) on all platforms.50% discounts on selected vehicle pac...

WTCS Pro League Major II Has Arrived: Sign Up Now for the Qualifiers!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

Register Now for the Qualification StageThe War Thunder Championships Series (WTCS) continues! The second Major of the season features a 4v4 top-tier aircraft format. Whether you’re a seasoned pilot or a master of modern air combat, this tournament is for you! You’ll need to build a versatile roster of 7 players and develop the best strategies to dominate every match. And now, let’s take a look at the schedule and prizes!Tournament DatesAfter each Open Qualifier, four teams will advance to the Playoff stage. For full details about the competitive structure and what to expect this season, make sure to read the War Thunder Championship Series 2026 Plans news, which breaks everything down.Open Qualifier I: May 9th-10th at 15:00 GMTOpen Qualifier II: May 16th-17th at 15:00 GMTPlayoffs: May 23rd-24th and May 30th-31st at 15:00 GMTREGISTER NOW!Tournament PrizesAttention! Please note that coupons must be selected within 10 days after the end of the tournament.Live Streams with Twitch Drops! W...

KV-8: Lord of Fire

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

Meet the KV-8, a variant of the KV-1 with a flamethrower and a 45 mm cannon, with excellent protection!KV-8: A Premium Heavy Tank for the USSR at Rank IIAt a glance:Excellent protection45 mm cannonFlamethrower!Average mobilityVehicle HistoryIn 1941, Soviet designers were actively developing a flamethrower tank based on the heavy KV-1. Initially, the flamethrower was intended to be mounted in the hull, but in the fall of 1941, a project emerged in Chelyabinsk that would mount the ATO-41 automatic tank flamethrower directly in the turret. It was placed in a single mount alongside a 45 mm cannon and DT machine gun. This modification was designated the KV-8, and the first prototype was completed in December 1941, successfully undergoing trials near Moscow in late December and early January 1942.Serial production of the KV-8 did not actually begin until April 1942. Over one hundred KV-8 flamethrower tanks were produced by September, after which the Kirov Plant switched to production of the ...

Update 2.55.1.92

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AircraftJ-11A, J-11B, AH Mk.1 Apache — a bug that caused the chaff to be normal caliber instead of large caliber has been fixed. InterfaceA bug that caused internal cannons and machine guns to be in separate categories with no localization in the selection popup for individual hardpoints in the secondary weapon preset customization window instead of in the “Cannons & Machine guns” category has been fixed. 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.

Legend of Victory: KV-8

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

We’re pleased to introduce another Legend of Victory event! Tank #445 bearing the inscription “Suvorov” was part of the 508th Separate Flamethrower Tank Battalion. Get this tank, its inscriptions as decals, and the FOG-2 flamethrower as a decoration in a new event commemorating the anniversary of the Allied Victory!From May 6th (11:00 GMT) until May 18th (11:00 GMT), earn mission points in Ground Battles, unlock stages and receive rewards!KV-8 — A Premium Heavy Tank for the USSR at Rank IIDevelopment of a flamethrower variant of the KV heavy tank began in 1941. Initially, the flamethrower was intended to be mounted in the hull. However, a twin turret mount was later developed to house a cannon, flamethrower, and machine gun. In January 1942, the KV-8 tank passed trials and entered serial production; by the end of the year, over 100 vehicles had been built. In War Thunder, the new KV-8 is premium heavy tank with a flamethrower and a rapid-fire 45 mm cannon. The tank’s main advantage wil...