War Thunder Introduces Variable Battle Ratings for Aircraft and Helicopters
War Thunder is updating its matchmaking system to allow players to select different Battle Ratings for specific aircraft and helicopters based on their chosen loadouts.
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War Thunder Update 2.59.0.92 Deployed: Battle Rating Shifts and Bomber Limit Fixes
Gaijin Entertainment has deployed War Thunder update 2.59.0.92, implementing scheduled Battle Rating adjustments and resolving a bomber limit bug in Air Realistic Battles.
War Thunder Adds Mistel 2 Premium Bomber in Dreams Come True Event
The Mistel 2 has arrived in War Thunder as a Rank III premium bomber for Germany, available now through the ongoing Dreams Come True event that launched on October 28, 2026.
War Thunder Update 2.59.0.87 Resolves Critical Platform Crashes and Graphical Glitches
Gaijin Entertainment has deployed War Thunder update 2.59.0.87, addressing essential stability issues for Linux and MacOS users alongside specific vehicle and graphical corrections.
War Thunder Marks 14th Anniversary With Massive In-Game Sale
Gaijin Entertainment has launched a week-long anniversary event for War Thunder, featuring 50% discounts on vehicles, modifications, and premium account time across all platforms.
War Thunder Announces Major Overhaul to DIRCM Systems
Gaijin Entertainment has announced a significant update to DIRCM systems in War Thunder, shifting to directional jamming and adding new mechanical requirements for players.
War Thunder Offers 50% Discount on J35A and Saab J35XS Aircraft
War Thunder has officially returned the J35A to its store inventory, offering a 50% discount on both the J35A and the Saab J35XS for a limited time across all platforms.
War Thunder Marks Battle of Trafalgar Anniversary with Naval Discounts and Decal
War Thunder is celebrating the Battle of Trafalgar anniversary with a series of discounts on British naval vessels and a new earnable decal for players.
War Thunder Announces New National Roundels and Military Emblems
Gaijin Entertainment has announced a new collection of national roundels and military emblems arriving for War Thunder in the next major game update across all platforms.
War Thunder Highlights Community Creativity in 16th Steam Spotlight
The 16th edition of the War Thunder Steam Community Spotlight is now live, showcasing fan-made art and awarding a unique in-game decal to selected contributors.
War Thunder Update 2.59.0.78 Addresses Visual Bugs and Vehicle Specs
Gaijin Entertainment has released War Thunder update 2.59.0.78, which fixes ray-traced shadow flickering on aircraft and adjusts specific vehicle weapon specifications.
War Thunder Battle Pass Season 25: Steel Fury Details and Rewards
War Thunder's Season 25, titled Steel Fury, launches on October 21st, introducing new premium vehicles, Warbond Shop additions, and a path to earn the next season pass for free.
War Thunder Launches 246th Steam Screenshot Competition
War Thunder players on PC have until October 23, 2026, to submit their best vehicle screenshots to the official Steam Community Hub for a chance to win 300 Golden Eagles.
War Thunder Update 2.59.0.72 and Future Roadmap Overview
A summary of recent technical fixes in War Thunder Update 2.59.0.72 and a preview of upcoming features, including a new login streak protection system and advanced weapon guidance mechanics.
War Thunder Launches Asymmetrical SEAD Event for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox
War Thunder has officially launched its new Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses event, bringing asymmetrical aerial combat to PC, PlayStation, and Xbox players through October 19th.
War Thunder Update 2.59.0.72 Deployed: New Mission and Fixes
War Thunder update 2.59.0.72 is live, bringing a new mission to the Southeastern City map and addressing aircraft positioning issues during tank column spawns.
War Thunder Celebrates US Navy Birthday with Ship Discounts and Exclusive Decal
War Thunder is marking the US Navy's birthday with a limited-time promotion featuring ship discounts and a new decal for players to earn through mission points.
War Thunder October Monthly Decals Event Details
War Thunder has introduced a new set of 12 historical decals for October, obtainable through specific gameplay tasks on Rank III or higher vehicles.
War Thunder Update 2.59.0.65: Map Rotation Changes and Audio Fixes
War Thunder update 2.59.0.65 is now live, restoring Mozdok to Air Arcade Battles, removing Kamchatka from rotation, and resolving Indonesian voice line bugs.
War Thunder Update 2.59.0.59 Addresses SAM Radar Logic and Aircraft Visuals
War Thunder has received update 2.59.0.59, introducing critical fixes for SAM system radar behavior, aircraft turret functionality, and ray-traced shadow rendering.
War Thunder Update 2.59.0.49 Deployed: Naval and Aerial Combat Fixes
War Thunder update 2.59.0.49 is live, introducing critical fixes for naval camera alignment, aircraft bomb drops, and ground vehicle physics across multiple maps.
War Thunder Update 2.59.0.46: Logistics Overhaul and Weapon Adjustments
Gaijin Entertainment has deployed update 2.59.0.46 for War Thunder, bringing significant logistics changes to Nuclear Escalation and specific weapon mass corrections.
War Thunder Update 2.59.0.38: Patch Notes and Vehicle Adjustments
Gaijin Entertainment has released War Thunder update 2.59.0.38, addressing missile damage consistency, controller interface bugs, and specific vehicle tiering.
War Thunder Sky Odyssey Update: New Vehicles and Bomber Overhaul Detailed
The Sky Odyssey update for War Thunder is now live, bringing significant changes to bomber damage systems, a new map, and a variety of new military aircraft to the game.