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Screenshot Competition – Personal Favorites!
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 this week we are leaving that decision to you. Pick out whichever vehicle interests you or that you enjoy the most, and capture a...
Screenshot Competition – Lightfooted!
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 great speed and agility. Grab your favorite light vehicle, and capture a screenshot of it scouting on the battlefield, or...
Screenshot Competition – Standing Together!
Welcome to the 244th War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition! Thanks for all of your fantastic submissions last week! This week, grab a friend for a group photograph! It has been said many times before, but working in pairs carries a great number of advantages. One of the biggest advantages? It...
War Thunder Starter Packs in the Steam Autumn Sale!
The Steam Autumn Sale has kicked off, and we’re excited to be part of it. come check it out! From October 1st (17:00 GMT) until October 8th (17:00 GMT), starter packs for all nations are available at a 50% discount. Want to start progressing with a new nation? Treat yourself to a Starter Pack,...
Fair Play: September 2026
Your reports and our anti-cheat systems continue to help us in the fight against cheaters. As is tradition, we’re sharing information about the bans issued since last Fair Play. If you want to help rid War Thunder of cheaters and unsportsmanlike players, you can learn how to submit a report and how...
Planned Technical Works on 29.09.2026
Hey everyone, on September 29th from 07:00 GMT, the War Thunder game servers may be unavailable due to the short planned maintenance. Thank you for your understanding.
Screenshot Competition – Into the Fray!
Welcome to the 243rd War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition! We enjoyed getting to see your screenshots from the latest major update, Sky Odyssey! For this competition, we’re looking to capture screenshots of vehicles in combat. Pick your favorite vehicle, and capture it in the heat of battle -...
War Thunder's Sky Odyssey update brings overhauled Bombers, a new map, and a whistle-stop tour of new military machines.
Rain hell from above in the latest free update to the hit combined arms war shooter.
War Thunder’s “Sky Odyssey” Update Brings Greek Aircraft, the Arjun Mk 1, and an Overhaul of Bomber Survivability
Gaijin Entertainment has released Sky Odyssey, the latest major update for its long-standing free-to-play game War Thunder, and it's a substantial one. Alongside a new line of Greek aircraft and tanks, the patch adds India's Arjun Mk 1, Indonesia's Harimau, and the CA-27, as well as a new Ground...
War Thunder adds new Greek vehicles and new permanent modes in its Sky Odyssey update
It’s time once again for War Thunder fans to get some new in-game hardware to play with, and this time it’s got a distinct flavor of gyros and tzatziki. OK, we’re pretty sure that’s not true, but the new Sky Odyssey update does include several Greek vehicles to the mix, so it’s probably very tasty....
Screenshot Competition – Sky Odyssey!
Welcome to the 242nd War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition! Thanks for all of your awesome submissions last week! This week, we released a major update! Sky Odyssey brings many new vehicles, new and updated maps, UI changes and more. This is your chance to showcase what you like the most from...
The Pro League Major III has Concluded, the Grand Finals Are Coming!
Last weekend marked the conclusion of the WTCS Pro League Major III, the third and last pro major event of the War Thunder Championship Series regular season. In the end, Team Voyager secured first place with 126 points. Close behind, Team AVReS claimed second place with 108 points, while Team...
The War Thunder team looks back on 14 years of service: from planes and ponies to tanks, choppers, and even frontline infantry
With War Thunder gearing up to add infantry FPS gameplay after over a decade, here's why (and how) we got here
Planned Technical Works on 16.09.2026
Hey everyone, on September 16th from 08:00 GMT, the War Thunder game servers may be unavailable due to the release of the Sky Odyssey major update! Be sure to catch up on what content is coming in this update by looking at our dev blogs while you wait for your game to download. The major update...
HMS Lion: One Last Roar
Say hello to HMS Lion! While Vanguard was Britain’s last true battleship, Lion was planned to be their ultimate final design. While she was never fully built, she was laid down, so we’re happy to welcome her to War Thunder! HMS Lion: A Battleship for Britain at Rank VII At a glance: Nine 406 mm...
Screenshot Competition – Steel and Stone!
Welcome to the 241st War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition! It was great to see the different scenes players captured last week. This time, we’re focusing on the built environments where battles take place. Whether surrounded by buildings, passing beneath a bridge, or moving through a developed...
F-102A Delta Dagger: The “Bear” Hunter
The world’s first production supersonic delta-wing interceptor bursts into the skies of War Thunder! F-102A Delta Dagger: A Jet Fighter for the USA and Israel at Rank VI At a glance: Supersonic Delta wing Super Falcon air-to-air missiles with IR and SARH guidance Radar Unguided rockets in missile...
War Thunder’s Sky Odyssey update adds Greek forces and a Falklands map this September
The post War Thunder’s Sky Odyssey update adds Greek forces and a Falklands map this September appeared first on The Escapist.
Screenshot Competition – Beyond Standard!
Welcome to the 240th War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition! It was great to see the variety of screenshots shared in the previous round! This week, we’re highlighting vehicles that stand out from others through customization. Whether it’s a unique camouflage, eye-catching decals, decorations, or...
Greek Aircraft and Tanks Coming in Sky Odyssey!
Introducing Greece’s Air and Ground Forces Sub-Trees! The upcoming Sky Odyssey major update for War Thunder will introduce Greek aviation and ground vehicle sub-trees to Israel’s tech tree! Both of these countries have a long history of comprehensive military cooperation. Let’s take a look at some...
"Sky Odyssey" Update Trailer!
Introducing the next major update trailer for War Thunder: Sky Odyssey!
Whatever happened to Gaijin’s sci-fi PvPvE extraction game Star Wrath?
MMO gamers know that 2026 has been a year full of tests, early access, sunsets, and all-around antics when it comes to online games releasing. So we cannot wholly blame you if you have forgotten about Star Wrath, a PvPvE extraction game from Gaijin Entertainment (better known for War Thunder) after...
Screenshot Competition – Shockwave!
Welcome to the 239th War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition! It was great to see all of the creative submissions from all of you last week! This time, we’re focusing on moments when weapons meet their targets. Whether it’s a shell striking its target, a bomb detonating nearby, or a vehicle caught...
Screenshot Competition – Rapid Advance!
Welcome to the 238th War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition! We enjoyed seeing all of your screenshots shared in last weeks competition! This time, we are focusing on vehicles that are in motion. You can capture vehicles scrambling across the battlefields, flying in a dogfight, or sailing out in...
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