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Official War Thunder news and patch notes, safe known-issue and fair-play alerts, plus practical air, ground and beginner guides.
News, events and what is being developed.
Checked 22 Sept 2026, 19:28. Each card opens the original War Thunder post.
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…
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Discounts on Rare Variants of the Mi-24 for the Anniversary of its First Flight!
The maiden flight of the first production model of the Soviet Mi-24 attack helicopter took place on September 19th 1969. Capable of…
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A Decal, a Discount, & a Rare Vehicle for the US Air Force’s Birthday!
On September 18th 1947, the United States Air Force became a separate branch of the armed forces. Its personnel strength peaked during…
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USS Arkansas Returns with a Discount for its Commissioning Anniversary!
The dreadnought USS Arkansas was laid down in January 1910, launched a year later, and commissioned into the U.S. Navy on September…
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The YP-38 is Available to Purchase at a Discount on the Anniversary of its First Flight!
The YP-38, the second prototype of the Lockheed P-38 Lightning fighter, made its maiden flight on September 17th 1940. A total of…
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Meet the “Sky Odyssey” Major Update!
Welcome to Sky Odyssey! This major update introduces a diverse selection of new vehicles, including aircraft and tanks from Greece, the CA-27…
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A Decal & Discounts for Battle of Britain Day!
On September 15th 1940, one of the most important air battles in British history took place, resulting in a strategic victory for…
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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…
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Major releases and numbered patches stay separate from promotional news, so a fix is easy to find.
War Thunder "Sky Odyssey" - Changelog
This major update introduces a diverse selection of new vehicles, including aircraft and tanks from Greece, the CA-27, the Indian Arjun Mk…
Read the complete major-update notes ↗- Patch
Update 2.59.0.22
Hawk (all variants) — a bug that caused the aircraft to shake when turning in Arcade Battles has been fixed.
- Patch
Update 2.59.0.13
A bug that caused the Air Realistic Battles multiplier to not apply to mission score earned in the Nuclear Escalation and Bullet…
- Patch
Update 2.57.1.140
A bug that caused the game to crash at launch on Mac with Intel HD 500, Iris, Iris Pro graphics and with…
- Patch
Update 2.57.1.135
A bug that caused the automatic lead for the guns to be calculated incorrectly in Arcade Battles has been fixed.
- Patch
Update 2.57.1.126
An issue where AI SPAAGs without radar (e.g., ZSU-57-2, M42 Duster, Ostwind) would intercept bombs and rockets/missiles has been fixed.
- Patch
Update 2.57.1.103
A critical bug causing the desynchronization of the server and client has been fixed.
Check it. Do not abuse it. Report it.
Useful warnings and official reporting routes, without reproduction steps for active exploits.
Unexpected behaviour after an update
Compare what you saw with the newest official changelog and the public issue tracker. A patch note may list only key changes, so an unlisted server-side adjustment is not automatically an exploit.
Open official resource ↗Potential bug or exploitable position
Do not publish reproduction steps that help other players abuse it. Save a replay or screenshot, stop testing it in live matches and use Gaijin's issue-reporting flow.
Open official resource ↗Cheats, automation and suspicious players
Use the in-game complaint tools and official reporting guidance. This desk reports enforcement and patched abuse but never teaches live exploit or cheat methods.
Open official resource ↗Recent videos from PhlyDaily and TheCodMineMan.
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This Missle is Kinda Rude
Entertaining vehicle demonstrations and match commentary from an experienced War Thunder creator.
Open creator upload ↗They Put a 100mm Cannon on a Pancake
High-skill matches, event videos and cinematic vehicle coverage.
Open creator upload ↗This F4 Phantom Gets Bullied Like No Other
Entertaining vehicle demonstrations and match commentary from an experienced War Thunder creator.
Open creator upload ↗I Believe These New Bombers Models Might Be Off A Little
Entertaining vehicle demonstrations and match commentary from an experienced War Thunder creator.
Open creator upload ↗Gaijin Needs To Fix This "Bomber" NOW
High-skill matches, event videos and cinematic vehicle coverage.
Open creator upload ↗This Tank Destroyer Has Wings
High-skill matches, event videos and cinematic vehicle coverage.
Open creator upload ↗A durable loop for a changing game.
Mode choice, Battle Rating and the current patch matter more than a copied loadout with no context. These principles stay useful while individual vehicles are rebalanced.
Build a coherent lineup
Matchmaking follows Battle Rating, so one vehicle far above the rest can pull an underprepared lineup into harder battles. Check the active mode's lineup rules before queueing.
Research with a purpose
Use the official technology tree connections and predecessor bonus instead of spreading research across vehicles that do not support the next lineup.
Treat patches as required reading
Vehicle models, weapons, maps, economy and interface behaviour can change. Open the source-linked patch card when an old tactic suddenly behaves differently.
Start here, then choose air or ground.
Each guide opens with a direct answer and uses official mechanics as the boundary for practical advice.
Start in the mode that makes learning comfortable, keep your lineup at similar Battle Ratings, learn one nation and vehicle type at a time, and use protection analysis or test drive before assuming a vehicle is weak.
Open guide →02 · Ground battlesWar Thunder Ground Battles Guide: Lineups, Armor and PositioningWin more ground battles by arriving with a balanced lineup, moving from cover to cover, checking likely armour weak points before the match and taking shots you can finish rather than exposing the whole vehicle for a quick attempt.
Open guide →03 · Air battlesWar Thunder Air Battles Guide: Energy, Aiming and SurvivalKeep enough altitude and speed to choose the engagement, attack distracted or isolated targets, avoid turning every aircraft into a turn fighter and leave the fight before your energy or ammunition is gone.
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Open source ↗Official patchesWar Thunder changelogMajor-update notes and numbered client or server patches.
Open source ↗Official referenceWar Thunder WikiMode, matchmaking, vehicle, ammunition and economy reference maintained for the game.
Open source ↗Issue reportingGaijin Community IssuesPublic issue tracker for checking and reporting technical problems responsibly.
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