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Screenshot Competition – The Early Years!
Welcome to the 228th War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition! Thanks for submitting your screenshots last week! This week's competition will examine the lower ranks, specifically I through IV. There is so much to pick from, whether you prefer to capture pre-war biplanes, late-war heavy tanks, or...
The Pro League Major II has Concluded — The Challenger League Awaits!
Last weekend marked the conclusion of the WTCS Pro League Major II, the second pro major event of the War Thunder Championships Series. In the end, Team Invictus secured first place and strengthened their position in the standings with 130 points. Close behind, Team Fivesticks claimed second place...
War Thunder goes big and goes home with its next update, Heavy Calvary
Big machines, big turrets, big explosions: That’s the promise of War Thunder’s next update, Heavy Calvary. As Gaijin starts drip-feeding us information about this patch, we’ve learned that it’ll include the massive M1A2C and Australian M1A2 battle tanks. “Right off the bat, the M1A2C is the most...
Screenshot Competition – Light and Lethal!
Welcome to the 227th War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition! We enjoyed getting to see all of your screenshots from last week, thank you! This week will feature light vehicles such as IFV’s, light fighter aircraft, and patrol boats. Be sure to use their agility and the element of surprise- they...
"Heavy Cavalry" Update Trailer!
Introducing the next major update trailer for War Thunder: Heavy Cavalry!
Aiming Points for Salvo Firing Guided Weapons
Today we’d like to talk about how we’re expanding the functionality of points of interest on top-tier aircraft! It’s hard to surprise anyone with “smart” weapons in War Thunder anymore, but we’re going to try! In the upcoming major update, we’re implementing another feature for modern weapons...
Fair Play: June 2026
We keep fighting cheaters using your reports and the anti-cheat systems, and as usual, today we’re sharing a bit of info on bans that we’ve distributed over the past month. If you’d like to help keep War Thunder free from cheating, you can find out how to file a report and how our anti-cheat system...
War Thunder adds Spitfire floatplane event as next update prepares aircraft damage model changes
The post War Thunder adds Spitfire floatplane event as next update prepares aircraft damage model changes appeared first on The Escapist.
The New Update in Progress: Detailed X-Ray and New MFD Screens
Today we’d like to cover the improved aircraft damage models and new multifunctional display screens (MFD) that we’re preparing for the next War Thunder update. More Detailed Aircraft Damage Models Our work on each update not only involves creating new vehicles, but also bringing existing vehicles...
Screenshot Competition – Along the Waterline!
Welcome to the 226th War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition! Thanks for submitting all of your fantastic screenshots last week, we enjoyed getting to take a look at them! This week, your screenshots must feature a body of water such as lakes, rivers, or oceans. Any vehicle can be used, whether...
Proton Experimental gets fixes for Subnautica 2, War Thunder, Far Cry 4 and more
More Linux / SteamOS gaming improvements arrive from Valve with a new update to Proton Experimental. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/proton-experimental-gets-fixes-for-subnautica-2-war-thunder-far-cry-4-and-more/
Proton Experimental gets fixes for Subnautica 2, War Thunder, Far Cry 4 and more
More Linux / SteamOS gaming improvements arrive from Valve with a new update to Proton Experimental. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Screenshot Competition – High Impact!
Welcome to the 225th War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition! We enjoyed getting to see all of your screenshots! In this weeks competition, we would like to feature the heavy-hitting vehicles in War Thunder. Be sure to aim carefully, and bring a friend along to support you through long reloads!...
Screenshot Competition – Fading Wrecks!
Welcome to the 224th War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition! Thanks for all of the wonderful screenshots that you submitted last week! This week, we would like your screenshots to feature the conclusion of your battles. Whether you would like to capture the battle as it is being fought with...
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