Gaijin Network Ltd has announced upcoming changes to the ground vehicle research trees in War Thunder, giving players an advance look at how tech tree structures will shift in the next major update. According to the announcement posted on August 25, 2026, the reshuffle affects multiple nations on PC, with comparison images provided to help players plan their progression.
Quick Facts
- Game: War Thunder
- Platform: PC (via Steam)
- Update Window: Announced August 25, 2026, ahead of the next major update
- Affected Areas: Ground vehicle research trees for Germany, USSR, Great Britain, China, Italy, and Israel
Nation-by-Nation Research Tree Adjustments
The upcoming patch aims to improve the overall structure of the tech trees. Vehicles impacted by these adjustments will feature a special icon in-game so players can easily spot them.
Certain specific adjustments have also been singled out by the developers:
- USSR: The planned change to the rank of the T-72B3A has been postponed.
- Great Britain: The rank of the premium Cromwell V (RP-3) is increasing, but its price will remain unchanged.
What Players Need to Do
Because these adjustments are being announced in advance, players have the opportunity to review the before-and-after tree comparisons and adjust their research paths accordingly before the patch goes live. Keep an eye out for the in-game icons marking moved vehicles once the update drops.