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Steam app 236390 · updated 25 Oct 2026, 15:10 UTC

War Thunder

War Thunder is the most comprehensive free-to-play, cross-platform, MMO military game dedicated to aviation, armoured vehicles, and naval craft, from the early 20th century to the most advanced modern combat units. Join now and take part in major battles on land, in the air, and at sea.

War Thunder Steam header artwork
Gaijin EntertainmentGaijin Network Ltd
52,819playing now
85,72524-hour peak
125,317all-time peak
52,090average, last 30 days

The last 30 days

+123.1Gain+0.24%% gain108,197Peak

717 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.

029k58k88k117k08 Oct13 Oct18 Oct23 Oct28 Oct02 Nov07 NovThursday 08 October 202673,109 peakFriday 09 October 202680,529 peakSaturday 10 October 202689,689 peakSunday 11 October 202690,704 peakMonday 12 October 202675,547 peakTuesday 13 October 202675,577 peakWednesday 14 October 202673,926 peakThursday 15 October 202675,835 peakFriday 16 October 202679,094 peakSaturday 17 October 202687,277 peakSunday 18 October 202682,793 peakMonday 19 October 202668,028 peakTuesday 20 October 202665,683 peakWednesday 21 October 202668,287 peakThursday 22 October 202668,809 peakFriday 23 October 202691,873 peakSaturday 24 October 202698,326 peakSunday 25 October 202694,751 peakMonday 26 October 202674,811 peakTuesday 27 October 202679,473 peakWednesday 28 October 202690,078 peakThursday 29 October 202688,816 peakFriday 30 October 2026100,674 peakSaturday 31 October 2026108,197 peakSunday 01 November 2026106,148 peakMonday 02 November 202685,833 peakTuesday 03 November 202684,174 peakWednesday 04 November 202683,356 peakThursday 05 November 202678,867 peakFriday 06 November 202685,725 peakSaturday 07 November 202652,819 peak
Daily peakEvery hourly sample

All time

164 months, April 2013 to November 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.

034k68k102k135k2013201520172020202220242026April 20131 monthly peakMay 20130 monthly peakJune 20132 monthly peakJuly 20131 monthly peakAugust 201312,850 monthly peakSeptember 201318,880 monthly peakOctober 201312,446 monthly peakNovember 201313,218 monthly peakDecember 201322,129 monthly peakJanuary 201412,146 monthly peakFebruary 201411,730 monthly peakMarch 201411,541 monthly peakApril 201420,438 monthly peakMay 201426,228 monthly peakJune 201416,117 monthly peakJuly 201411,994 monthly peakAugust 201415,720 monthly peakSeptember 201411,178 monthly peakOctober 201424,601 monthly peakNovember 201417,205 monthly peakDecember 201422,249 monthly peakJanuary 201523,837 monthly peakFebruary 201529,040 monthly peakMarch 201529,480 monthly peakApril 201524,962 monthly peakMay 201525,134 monthly peakJune 201521,073 monthly peakJuly 201518,204 monthly peakAugust 201515,228 monthly peakSeptember 201515,575 monthly peakOctober 201517,817 monthly peakNovember 201535,236 monthly peakDecember 201523,811 monthly peakJanuary 201622,378 monthly peakFebruary 201617,810 monthly peakMarch 201624,087 monthly peakApril 201620,631 monthly peakMay 201617,740 monthly peakJune 201623,531 monthly peakJuly 201614,474 monthly peakAugust 201617,301 monthly peakSeptember 201624,737 monthly peakOctober 201621,819 monthly peakNovember 201617,816 monthly peakDecember 201620,797 monthly peakJanuary 201719,324 monthly peakFebruary 201718,472 monthly peakMarch 201721,344 monthly peakApril 201722,217 monthly peakMay 201720,075 monthly peakJune 201718,621 monthly peakJuly 201715,731 monthly peakAugust 201715,683 monthly peakSeptember 201719,330 monthly peakOctober 201720,125 monthly peakNovember 201722,828 monthly peakDecember 201720,886 monthly peakJanuary 201819,041 monthly peakFebruary 201819,024 monthly peakMarch 201827,595 monthly peakApril 201825,982 monthly peakMay 201819,514 monthly peakJune 201821,592 monthly peakJuly 201817,640 monthly peakAugust 201818,655 monthly peakSeptember 201822,517 monthly peakOctober 201826,688 monthly peakNovember 201823,467 monthly peakDecember 201823,243 monthly peakJanuary 201921,094 monthly peakFebruary 201920,164 monthly peakMarch 201923,410 monthly peakApril 201925,719 monthly peakMay 201920,970 monthly peakJune 201917,809 monthly peakJuly 201915,867 monthly peakAugust 201918,688 monthly peakSeptember 201922,878 monthly peakOctober 201922,713 monthly peakNovember 201921,420 monthly peakDecember 201923,388 monthly peakJanuary 202021,319 monthly peakFebruary 202023,963 monthly peakMarch 202035,377 monthly peakApril 202043,584 monthly peakMay 202038,871 monthly peakJune 202032,424 monthly peakJuly 202029,402 monthly peakAugust 202035,019 monthly peakSeptember 202035,475 monthly peakOctober 202041,463 monthly peakNovember 202055,865 monthly peakDecember 202049,784 monthly peakJanuary 202139,887 monthly peakFebruary 202143,065 monthly peakMarch 202154,451 monthly peakApril 202163,379 monthly peakMay 202140,505 monthly peakJune 202139,776 monthly peakJuly 202133,676 monthly peakAugust 202138,188 monthly peakSeptember 202143,439 monthly peakOctober 202142,419 monthly peakNovember 202147,647 monthly peakDecember 202143,703 monthly peakJanuary 202245,424 monthly peakFebruary 202251,210 monthly peakMarch 202272,842 monthly peakApril 202275,998 monthly peakMay 202263,781 monthly peakJune 202265,367 monthly peakJuly 202257,219 monthly peakAugust 202266,360 monthly peakSeptember 202274,659 monthly peakOctober 202281,733 monthly peakNovember 202288,331 monthly peakDecember 202287,344 monthly peakJanuary 202388,053 monthly peakFebruary 202397,939 monthly peakMarch 2023100,277 monthly peakApril 2023113,145 monthly peakMay 202395,962 monthly peakJune 202383,013 monthly peakJuly 202377,668 monthly peakAugust 202387,109 monthly peakSeptember 2023101,903 monthly peakOctober 202397,956 monthly peakNovember 2023114,806 monthly peakDecember 2023112,141 monthly peakJanuary 2024105,330 monthly peakFebruary 2024121,180 monthly peakMarch 2024100,736 monthly peakApril 202493,281 monthly peakMay 202489,931 monthly peakJune 202495,040 monthly peakJuly 202486,471 monthly peakAugust 2024100,145 monthly peakSeptember 2024100,260 monthly peakOctober 2024105,233 monthly peakNovember 2024111,810 monthly peakDecember 2024116,654 monthly peakJanuary 2025105,873 monthly peakFebruary 2025100,485 monthly peakMarch 2025106,391 monthly peakApril 202597,913 monthly peakMay 2025107,400 monthly peakJune 202593,287 monthly peakJuly 202585,973 monthly peakAugust 202583,407 monthly peakSeptember 202588,016 monthly peakOctober 202594,871 monthly peakNovember 202597,370 monthly peakDecember 2025119,540 monthly peakJanuary 2026113,172 monthly peakFebruary 2026107,788 monthly peakMarch 2026101,842 monthly peakApril 2026125,317 monthly peakMay 2026101,884 monthly peakJune 202687,498 monthly peakJuly 202681,949 monthly peakAugust 202687,202 monthly peakSeptember 2026100,117 monthly peakOctober 2026108,197 monthly peakNovember 2026106,148 monthly peak
Monthly peak

The last four months

Show:

The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.

029k58k88k117kAugust 2026September 2026October 2026November 2026August 202687,202 peak — daily detail belowSeptember 2026100,117 peak — daily detail belowOctober 2026108,197 peak — hourly detail belowNovember 2026106,148 peak — hourly detail below
Monthly peakHas finer data

August 2026

23 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.

024k47k71k94k01 Aug12 Aug15 Aug18 Aug21 Aug24 Aug27 Aug30 AugSaturday 01 August 202687,202 peakMonday 10 August 202673,024 peakTuesday 11 August 202673,673 peakWednesday 12 August 202670,615 peakThursday 13 August 202671,011 peakFriday 14 August 202672,421 peakSaturday 15 August 202676,846 peakSunday 16 August 202679,484 peakMonday 17 August 202674,042 peakTuesday 18 August 202673,972 peakWednesday 19 August 202673,514 peakThursday 20 August 202669,169 peakFriday 21 August 202675,514 peakSaturday 22 August 202677,650 peakSunday 23 August 202679,431 peakMonday 24 August 202673,988 peakTuesday 25 August 202673,614 peakWednesday 26 August 202674,145 peakThursday 27 August 202680,554 peakFriday 28 August 202682,036 peakSaturday 29 August 202685,653 peakSunday 30 August 202687,202 peakMonday 31 August 202676,046 peak

September 2026

30 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.

027k54k81k108k01 Sep06 Sep11 Sep16 Sep21 Sep26 SepTuesday 01 September 202673,712 peakWednesday 02 September 202673,210 peakThursday 03 September 202688,205 peakFriday 04 September 202688,900 peakSaturday 05 September 2026100,117 peakSunday 06 September 202691,745 peakMonday 07 September 202687,544 peakTuesday 08 September 202678,052 peakWednesday 09 September 202682,978 peakThursday 10 September 202677,673 peakFriday 11 September 202685,912 peakSaturday 12 September 202690,507 peakSunday 13 September 202693,544 peakMonday 14 September 202676,256 peakTuesday 15 September 202678,787 peakWednesday 16 September 202683,995 peakThursday 17 September 202690,228 peakFriday 18 September 202689,108 peakSaturday 19 September 202695,256 peakSunday 20 September 202695,250 peakMonday 21 September 202678,011 peakTuesday 22 September 202675,888 peakWednesday 23 September 202674,017 peakThursday 24 September 202680,446 peakFriday 25 September 202681,539 peakSaturday 26 September 202688,281 peakSunday 27 September 202686,960 peakMonday 28 September 202672,844 peakTuesday 29 September 202671,623 peakWednesday 30 September 202677,151 peak

October 2026

31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 567 hourly samples from 08 Oct, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.

029k58k88k117k01 Oct06 Oct11 Oct16 Oct21 Oct26 Oct31 OctThursday 01 October 202684,669 peakFriday 02 October 202683,975 peakSaturday 03 October 202692,949 peakSunday 04 October 202690,669 peakMonday 05 October 202678,280 peakTuesday 06 October 202675,346 peakWednesday 07 October 202674,536 peakThursday 08 October 202673,109 peakFriday 09 October 202680,529 peakSaturday 10 October 202689,689 peakSunday 11 October 202690,704 peakMonday 12 October 202675,547 peakTuesday 13 October 202675,577 peakWednesday 14 October 202673,926 peakThursday 15 October 202675,835 peakFriday 16 October 202679,094 peakSaturday 17 October 202687,277 peakSunday 18 October 202682,793 peakMonday 19 October 202668,028 peakTuesday 20 October 202665,683 peakWednesday 21 October 202668,287 peakThursday 22 October 202668,809 peakFriday 23 October 202691,873 peakSaturday 24 October 202698,326 peakSunday 25 October 202694,751 peakMonday 26 October 202674,811 peakTuesday 27 October 202679,473 peakWednesday 28 October 202690,078 peakThursday 29 October 202688,816 peakFriday 30 October 2026100,674 peakSaturday 31 October 2026108,197 peak

November 2026

7 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 150 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.

029k57k86k115k01 Nov02 Nov03 Nov04 Nov05 Nov06 Nov07 NovSunday 01 November 2026106,148 peakMonday 02 November 202685,833 peakTuesday 03 November 202684,174 peakWednesday 04 November 202683,356 peakThursday 05 November 202678,867 peakFriday 06 November 202685,725 peakSaturday 07 November 202652,819 peak
Nothing here is interpolated or estimated; where a sample is missing the line is broken.

Game information

Free to playUpdated 25 Oct 2026, 15:10 UTC
App ID
236390
Last updated
05 Nov 2026 build 26451289
Update pace
Actively developed several patches a week · 25 in 56 days watched
Developer
Gaijin Entertainment
Publisher
Gaijin Network Ltd
Release date
Aug 15, 2013
Platforms
WindowsmacOSLinux
Download size
83.91 GB82.54 GB82.88 GB
Install size
86.77 GB84.53 GB85.08 GB
Genres
Action, Massively Multiplayer, Simulation, Free To Play
Game modes
Single-player, Multi-player, MMO, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Controller support
Full
Achievements
91
Metacritic
81

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsVR SupportedSteam Trading CardsIn-App PurchasesRemote Play on PhoneRemote Play on Tablet

Controllers & input

Full controller supportDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller SupportSteam Input API Support

Accessibility

Adjustable Text SizeCamera ComfortColor AlternativesCustom Volume ControlsPlayable without Timed InputStereo SoundSurround Sound

Popular tags

Free to PlayVehicular CombatActionSimulationCombatFlightWorld War IIVRWarMilitaryTanksMultiplayerNaval CombatMassively MultiplayerModernCold WarShooterRealisticThird PersonThird-Person Shooter
About this gameFull description from Steam
War Thunder is the most comprehensive free-to-play, cross-platform, MMO military game dedicated to aviation, armoured vehicles, from the early 20th century to the most advanced modern combat units. Join now and take part in major battles on land, in the air, and at sea, fighting with millions of players from all over the world in an ever-evolving environment. In War Thunder, aircraft, attack helicopters, ground forces and naval ships collaborate in realistic competitive battles. You can choose from over 3,000 vehicles and an extensive variety of combat situations many of which are exclusive. You can find yourself blasting your pursuers from a bomber turret, defending your teammates on the ground from an air raid with anti-aircraft guns, shooting down enemy planes with a firestorm from multiple rocket launchers, or trying to sink an enemy warship with a torpedo from a fast attack boat. Features include: Seamless cross-platform gameplay between Windows PC, Linux, Mac, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One with Xbox Series X|S – everyone on the same server. Over 3,000 highly detailed aircraft, helicopters, tanks, warships and other combat vehicles crafted carefully from historical documents and surviving sources. 100 maps representing the main historical battle theaters. Intense PvP experiences in full-scale combat missions at various difficulty settings for all play styles and degrees of experience. Rich PvE content including dynamic historical campaigns and solo missions. Regular content updates including new vehicles, maps, missions and nations. Astonishing graphics, authentic sound effects and beautiful music creating an atmosphere to fully immerse yourself in. Create custom content for War Thunder and share it on War Thunder Live, with the prospect of earning real money through the Revenue Share Partner System!
Content & age ratings5 regional ratings

Regional ratings

CRL12
DEJUS18Violência
ESRBtViolence
IGRS18Interaksi Daring · Kekerasan
PEGI16Strong Violence
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: OS: Windows 10 (64bit) Processor: Dual-Core 2.2 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX 11 level video card: AMD Radeon 77XX / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660. The minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p. DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 70 GB available space VR Support: SteamVR. Keyboard or gamepad required

Recommended

Recommended: OS: Windows 10/11 (64bit) Processor: Intel Core i5 or Ryzen 5 3600 or better Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX 11 level video card or higher and drivers: Nvidia GeForce 1060 and higher, Radeon RX 570 and higher DirectX: Version 12 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 95 GB available space

macOS

Minimum: OS: Catalina 10.15 Processor: Core i5, minimum 2.2GHz (Intel Xeon is not supported) Memory: 6 GB RAM Graphics: Intel Iris Pro 5200 (Mac), or analog from AMD/Nvidia for Mac. Minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p with Metal support Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 70 GB available space Recommended: OS: OS Big Sur v. 10.16 or newer Processor: Intel Core i7 (Xeon processors not supported) Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Radeon Vega II or higher with Metal support Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 95 GB available space

Linux

Minimum: OS: Most modern 64bit Linux distributions Processor: Dual-Core 2.4 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA 660 with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) / similar AMD with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months; the minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p) with Vulkan support. Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 70 GB available space Recommended: OS: Ubuntu 20.04 64bit Processor: Intel Core i7 Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA 1060 with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) / similar AMD (Radeon RX 570) with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) with Vulkan support. Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 95 GB available space
Supported languages18 languages
LanguageFull audio
English●
German●
French●
Italian●
Spanish - Spain●
Simplified Chinese
Russian●
Japanese●
Polish●
Czech●
Turkish●
Portuguese - Portugal
Korean
Portuguese - Brazil
Hungarian
Ukrainian
Traditional Chinese
Romanian

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Trailers

AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

91 achievements in total.

Show selected achievements (may contain spoilers)
KrakenAchievement
HookedAchievement
Air-to-AirAchievement
Ground-to-AirAchievement
Air-to-GroundAchievement
Ground-to-GroundAchievement
UltimateAchievement
NinjaAchievement
At one blowAchievement
Treasure HunterAchievement

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50 developer announcements, Oct 2026 to Oct 2026 · times in UTC

October

  1. Screenshot Competition – Beyond Repair!

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4649813/d66fbf64694823ff8108572f51a5f97fb097c0db.png Welcome to the 248th War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition! Thanks for all of your amazing screenshots last week! This week, the competition is focusing on the…

    Blitzkrieg Wulf
  2. Leopard 2A8: A Coveted Trophy

    Introducing the Leopard 2A8, Europe’s most advanced tank and the first mass-produced Leo equipped with an active protection system!Leopard 2A8: An MBT for Germany and Sweden at Rank VIIIAt a glance:Trophy Active Protection SystemDM53…

    Blitzkrieg Wulf
  3. Server Update 30.10.2026

    Battle RatingsBattle Ratings that were different to the final table from the planned Battle Rating changes have been corrected:F-16A MLU (China): BR in Air Simulator Battles has been reduced from 14.0 to 13.7.Hawk T Mk 1A, Hawk T Mk 1A…

    Patch notes
  4. War Thunder is 14 Years Old: Join the Celebration!

    War Thunder opened its doors to everyone on November 1st 2012, the day the game’s Open Beta test began. Thanks to everyone who has stayed with us ever since, as well as everyone who has joined us over the past 14 years. Come celebrate the…

    Blitzkrieg Wulf
  5. Improving Tank Mobility Mechanics: New Steering Mechanisms & Engine Refinements

    Hi everyone! We’re continuing to refine mechanics related to vehicle mobility. Some of these will significantly alter how vehicles behave, making them more effective in certain situations while less so in others. We’ll introduce these on…

    Blitzkrieg Wulf
  6. "Eagle's Shadow" Update Trailer!

    Introducing the next major update trailer for War Thunder: Eagle's Shadow!

    Yuki
  7. New Modules for Ground Vehicles!

    In today’s dev blog, we’re talking about new modules and features for ground vehicles!Hey everyone! In the next major update, ground vehicle players can look forward to new functional modules, more detailed damage models, and new…

    Blitzkrieg Wulf
  8. Pre-orders: F/A-18D and Q-5D

    Today we’re starting pre-orders for the American two-seater Hornet and the Chinese Q-5D attack jet aircraft!F/A-18DPre-order - F/A-18D PackTo get to the Gaijin Store through Steam, go to the in-game hangar > Shop > Online Store.This pack…

    Blitzkrieg Wulf
  9. Custom Battle Rating for Aircraft: More Freedom For Your Vehicles!

    What if your favorite aircraft could participate in battles at different Battle Ratings? You could use your familiar loadout at one Battle Rating, or equip more powerful weaponry and test your skills against tougher opponents.Introducing…

    Blitzkrieg Wulf
  10. Update 2.59.0.92

    Battle RatingsThe Planned Battle Rating changes have come into effect. MatchmakingA bug that caused the limitation on the number of bombers per team in Air Realistic Battles to stop applying has been fixed.Patch notes reflect only key…

    Patch notes
  11. Pages of History (November): Incredible Luck

    In Pages of History this month, you will find yourself at the center of events that took place in various theaters of war. From Italy and USSR, Egypt and Iran: participate in battles while using vehicles linked to these historic events and…

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  12. Updated Sun City and American Desert and Improved Weather Settings!

    Today we’re taking a look at the updated Sun City and American Desert maps, plus improved weather settings!Sun CityPreviously, when viewed from the air, Sun City resembled an oasis in the middle of a desert, isolated by surrounded sands.…

    Blitzkrieg Wulf
  13. Dreams Come True: Mistel 2 — Father and Son

    Mistel 2 was a German strike system built during the Second World War, consisting of a Fw 190 fighter acting as a carrier aircraft and a Ju 88 bomber, where the cockpit had been replaced by an explosive warhead!Mistel 2: A Premium Bomber…

    Blitzkrieg Wulf
  14. Discounts in the Gaijin Store for War Thunder’s 14th Anniversary!

    The game’s birthday celebrations are set to begin very soon, but in the meantime, we’re launching the second round of our major sale. This time, you’ll find discounts on a wide range of vehicle bundles in the Gaijin Store. Which one catches…

    Blitzkrieg Wulf
  15. IJN Takao: The Art of the Heavy Cruiser

    Japanese Takao-class cruisers are often described as the most well-balanced ships of this type in the service of the IJN.IJN Takao: A Heavy Cruiser for Japan at Rank IVAt a glance:10 x 203 mm guns with a flat trajectoryHigh speedImproved…

    Blitzkrieg Wulf
  16. Testing Nuclear Escalation in Simulator Battles!

    Calling all pilots! Today we’re inviting you to take part in testing of the large-scale Nuclear Escalation mode in Simulator Battles.When: From October 27th (13:00 GMT) until October 29th (13:00 GMT)Where: Events & Tournaments → Nuclear…

    Blitzkrieg Wulf
  17. Update 2.59.0.87

    Ground VehiclesObject 416 — a bug that caused the machine gun ammo to not display above the action bar has been fixed. (Report). Game MechanicsA bug where vehicles in battle were sometimes not locked for respawn if their last destruction…

    Patch notes
  18. Spooky Races Return for Halloween!

    Autumn is in full swing, and the forces of darkness are holding their contests once again! Go for a wild, wind-swept ride through gloomy locales, soar like a witch through a treacherous, danger-filled gorge, defeat your rivals and don’t…

    Blitzkrieg Wulf
  19. Work-In-Progress: Freezing Daily Login Streaks

    Missed a day or two during a long login streak? That’s no longer a problem!Hey everyone! Today we’d like to tell you about a new mechanic that lets you freeze your daily login streak, preventing you from losing it. Let’s dive into the…

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  20. Dreams Come True: Mistel 2

    Sometimes, things happen that you wouldn’t even dare to dream of. Meet the Mistel 2, a very peculiar aircraft(s!), featuring a Fw 190 literally carrying a Ju 88 bomb. Due to this unusual configuration, it earned the nickname “Father and…

    Blitzkrieg Wulf
  21. The British A-20 is Available with a Discount To celebrate its First Flight!

    The Douglas A-20 prototype first took to the skies on October 26th 1938. It served as the basis for a wide range of aircraft designed for various roles, including light bombers, attack aircraft, reconnaissance planes, and night fighters.…

    Blitzkrieg Wulf
  22. Screenshot Competition – Haunting Grounds!

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4649813/d66fbf64694823ff8108572f51a5f97fb097c0db.png Welcome to the 247th War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition! We loved getting to see all of your favorite vehicles last week! Halloween is coming soon! This week…

    Blitzkrieg Wulf
  23. Improvements to DIRCM

    The missile used to know where it was at all times, then it took a laser in the seeker!In the upcoming major update, we’ll be releasing an overhauled version of DIRCM that addresses several shortcomings.In the game, all DIRCM currently…

    Blitzkrieg Wulf
  24. The J35A Returns with a Discount for the Dragon’s First Flight!

    On October 25th 1955, the Swedish Draken (Dragon) took to the skies for the first time. This supersonic fighter featured a unique double-delta wing design. It could confidently reach speeds of Mach 2, take off from short runways, and…

    Blitzkrieg Wulf
  25. In-Game Discounts for War Thunder’s 14th Birthday!

    War Thunder’s 14th anniversary is just around the corner! Get ready to celebrate with discounts on vehicles, modifications, and useful consumables, and don’t forget to extend your Premium Account time at a great price.In-game Discounts!…

    Blitzkrieg Wulf
  26. Watch the 2026 Grand Finals and Earn Tricolor Smoke & More Twitch Drops!

    2026 has been a year of fierce competition and unforgettable moments! The War Thunder Championship Series has continued to evolve and so have its teams. Over months of intense battles across air, ground, and combined arms formats…

    Blitzkrieg Wulf
  27. Pre-order: Stingray II — The Upgraded Commando

    Meet the Stingray II, a further development of the American Commando Stingray light tank! Stingray II: A Premium (Pre-order) Light Tank for the US at Rank VIAt a glance:Thermal imagerDM33 roundsImproved armor protectionGood mobilityLow…

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  28. Discount on the UH-1C XM-30 on the First Flight Anniversary!

    On October 20th 1956, the UH-1C, one of the most iconic helicopters in history made its maiden flight. The Huey gained fame during the Vietnam War, where it provided fire support, assisted with resupply missions, transported troops, and…

    Blitzkrieg Wulf
  29. New Roundels and Decals!

    Hey everyone! Today we thought we’d put together a small blog about some of the new decals we’ve been working on! Over the last few updates and into the near future as well we’ll be adding new decals for nations and branches that currently…

    Blitzkrieg Wulf
  30. Honoring the Canadian Navy with a Discount on HMCS Haida on Niobe Day!

    On October 21st 1910, on the anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar, the cruiser HMCS Niobe arrived in Halifax, becoming the first ship of the newly established Canadian Navy. Since then, Canadian sailors have celebrated this day as their…

    Blitzkrieg Wulf
  31. A Decal and Discount on British Ships for the Battle of Trafalgar Anniversary!

    On October 21st 1805, off Cape Trafalgar, the British fleet under Admiral Nelson decisively defeated the combined French and Spanish fleet commanded by Admiral Villeneuve. Britain did not lose a single ship of the line, while the majority…

    Blitzkrieg Wulf
  32. It’s fixed! №119

    Today, we’ve rounded up and will be covering some of the fixes and improvements that we’ve made to the game today and over the past weeks. If you’d like to catch up on every fixed bug, then be sure to check out the changelog section on our…

    Blitzkrieg Wulf
  33. Improvements to the Controls for CCRP Bombing!

    CCRP Bombing, now simple and easy to understand!In the upcoming major update, we’ve reworked the controls for CCRP (Constantly Computed Release Point) bombing. The previous mechanic was sufficient when CCRP was a niche tool used by only the…

    Blitzkrieg Wulf
  34. War Thunder Steam Community Spotlight — 16th Edition!

    Welcome to the 16th 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…

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  35. Update 2.59.0.75

    AircraftMe 163 (all variants), Ki-200 — an issue where the takeoff dolly would disappear from beneath the aircraft when exiting the secondary weapons menu of another aircraft and returning to an aircraft stationed in a crew slot has been…

    Patch notes
  36. Challenger League Major III Is in the Books: Next Stop, the Grand Finals!

    The final Major of the WTCS Challenger League regular season wrapped up last weekend, and the race for the top spots went right down to the wire. With Major III now complete, the Challenger field is officially set and all eyes turn to the…

    Blitzkrieg Wulf
  37. Battle Pass Season 25: Steel Fury and Its Warbond Shop!

    This Battle Pass season is themed around Germany! You can look forward to decorations featuring a German anti-tank gun, a pistol, and an ammunition crate. There’s also inscription decals of German female names to decorate your favorite…

    Blitzkrieg Wulf
  38. Pre-order: HMS Duke of York

    Meet the Scharnhorst killer and future flagship of the Home Fleet, the British HMS Duke of York, coming to War Thunder in the next major update!HMS Duke of York: A Premium (Pre-order) Battleship for Great Britain at Rank VIAt a…

    Blitzkrieg Wulf
  39. Screenshot Competition – Personal Favorites!

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4649813/d66fbf64694823ff8108572f51a5f97fb097c0db.png Welcome to the 246th War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition! Thanks for all of your great submissions last week! We have had quite a few contest themes in a row, so…

    Blitzkrieg Wulf
  40. Official Snail Plushie Collaboration with Makeship!

    We’re very pleased to announce that we’ve just launched our first collaboration with Makeship! The Gaijin Snail rarely reveals itself in physical form, so take the opportunity to pick up this limited edition cuddly plush!GET YOURS HERE! The…

    magazine2
  41. Update 2.59.0.72

    Nuclear EscalationA mission set on the Southeastern City map has been added to the sub-mode’s random battles.The placement of certain objects in the mission has been adjusted based on the results of testing during events.Brief jumps in…

    Patch notes
  42. SEAD: Asymmetrical Battle Returns!

    On October 17th 1965 during Operation Iron Hand in the Vietnam War, a strike against SAM positions occurred, making it the first operation to suppress missile air defenses. The operation lasted until 1973 and consisted of many individual…

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  43. Vautour IIN Discounted for the Anniversary of the Vautour II’s First Flight!

    The SO.4050 Vautour II was one of the first post-war French jet aircraft. Its first flight took place on October 16th 1952, and it served in the French Air Force from 1958 to 1979. In total, almost 150 Vautour II units were built.…

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  44. Community Update No.13: What’s Coming Up!

    Hi everyone! Today we’re back with another Community Update, which goes into what you can expect to arrive in the upcoming major update and further into the future. So sit back and relax, and read on!Disclaimer: While we’re excited to be…

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  45. Update 2.59.0.68

    Other Native support for ARM CPUs has been added to the Windows version of the game.A bug that caused the game to crash on PlayStation 5 Pro with ray tracing enabled has been fixed. Locations and MissionsHürtgen (all missions), Grave…

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  46. Update 2.59.0.65

    Sound A bug that caused the Indonesian crew voice over to not play and instead be swapped to a default one has been fixed. Locations and Missions\ Mozdok — an issue where the southern team’s spawn point was shifted north into the capture…

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  47. A Decal and Discounts on American Ships for the US Navy’s Birthday!

    The U.S. Navy’s birthday marks the anniversary of the Continental Congress’s decision to establish a naval force, adopted on October 13th, 1775. On this day, American sailors cut the cake in a special way using a naval dirk held jointly by…

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  48. Update 2.59.0.62

    SoundNow, when opening the aircraft or helicopter cockpit in flight, the sound of the rushing airflow will drown out all sounds, such as engines and missiles. Previously, this was controlled by the player’s engine volume slider.The…

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  49. Spooky Monthly Decals for October!

    Hey everyone! As it’s October, we thought we’d change the format up a bit and go with a set of decals that fit the Halloween month. We’ve got skulls, ghosts and a black cat too of course! For the “Red Devils” hull art piece, we’ve tried to…

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  50. Screenshot Competition – Lightfooted!

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4649813/d66fbf64694823ff8108572f51a5f97fb097c0db.png Welcome to the 245th War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition! We loved seeing your submissions last week! This week we want to feature lightweight vehicles that have…

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