War Thunder Wiki:Buzz

 

Update "Red Skies"
	Rank VII for aviation, brand new commander's sight for selected vehicles, naval shell chase camera and almost 30 new machines are joining the game! Two new locations, new effects for the nuclear blast, updated sounds, and much more!

 

Battle Pass: "Strength Athletics"
	Battle Pass, Season III "Strengh Athletics" is now live! See the tons of new and unique prizes and rewards now available!

 

[April Fools] Bob Semple is here!
	The legendry Bob Semple tank, come and experience it now!

 

Update "Ixwa Strike"
	A new line of South African ground forces, the first Variable Swept Wing jet and over 30 new vehicles are joining the game! New location, tactical air-to-surface missiles and a pilot HUD along with new graphical effects, gunfire sounds for aircraft, and much more!

 

Update "Hot Tracks"
	New visual elements comes alongside the newest vehicles in update "Hot Tracks", including the introduction of the Italian helicopter tech tree!

 

Battle Pass
	Battle Pass is the seasonal event during which you will earn progress points and use them to open new levels. Each opened level brings you a valuable reward, from Silver Lions and boosters to exclusive season prizes: decorators, profile icons and premium vehicles. You can access the "Battle Pass" window through the promo block on the right side in the hangar window.

 

"Collections"
	We are pleased to introduce a new mechanic to the game - "Collections"! Collections combine thematic decals and decorations, for example those related to one event. You have a full collection? Get the special award! Read more in the article.

 

World War. Season: Road to the West

The third season of World War begins on July the 1st and will be available until July the 20th! The tensest years of the Cold War are presented in two new scenarios. Players will take part in the Yom Kippur war and be able to battle for supremacy in the Fulda Gap using alternative history. We have updated articles about helicopter missions, and also added detailed articles about the new scenarios and the new season.

 

User-made sighting reticles
	Now you can create custom sights for many vehicles and even whole vehicle classes. Refine your universal sight or one that fits multiple vehicles based on the information in the reworked War Thunder Wiki article.

 

[Update] "Starfighters"
	War Thunder: Starfighters, a brand new major update that introduces the Italian Fleet, Japanese helicopters, several iconic jet aircraft, including the famous F-104 family! New ground vehicles, reworked maps as well as many improvements, fixes and a plethora of other surprises awaits!

 

Matchmaker
	We have significantly updated and simplified the article regarding matchmaking - one of the most important mechanics that creates game sessions for you the players. If you don't know how it works yet, it is highly recommended that you read it right now.

 

The Landkreuzer P. 1000 Ratte, come and play it now!
	The Landkreuzer P. 1000 Ratte is available to play now, really, it's not a joke!

 

[Update] "Viking Fury"
	The ground tree of the Swedish tech tree have been unleashed onto War Thunder! Additionally, new jets and aviation mechanics have been added for pilots to utilize!

 

[Update] "Northern Wind"
	The Swedish makes their play with a full aviation tech tree in War Thunder, as well as their first threads on the ground with the new ground tech tree!

 

[Update] "Shark Attack"
	War Thunder introduces a variety of new vehicles ranging from Russian helicopters to the first rank V naval vessels and the introduction of the Swedish tech tree for aircraft. The update also opens the Chinese tech tree to all players.

 

War Thunder: Wiki Share Program
	War Thunder Wiki is proud to announce the Wiki Share Program for players to be rewarded for their contributions on the Wiki! Please visit the page and announcement page for more details!

 

[Update] "Night Vision"
	War Thunder goes dark in Update 1.91 "Night Vision" on 11 Sep 2019! See the new update page on the wiki for all the buzz going on in this update!

 

War Thunder Wiki: Short Guides Competition
	A well-trained ally doesn’t make obvious mistakes in battle. They are an asset, and instead, will aid you in your path to victory. How might one hope for a well-trained ally? Well, your ally’s best teacher could be you after you’ve participated in the short guides competition from the War Thunder Wiki team!

 

[Update] "Imperial Navy"
	The Imperial Japanese Navy of the Pacific seas have finally appeared in War Thunder in Update 1.89 on 29 May 2019!

 

Economy Update
	In 23 April 2019, the long-awaited economy update has gone live! Research points, purchase costs, repair costs, and shell costs have been changed!

 

[Update] "Locked On!"

On 12 March 2019, Update 1.87 "Locked On" has hit War Thunder! Introducing Rank VII ground vehicles with the likes of M1A1 Abrams and the Leopard 2A5! This comes along with the growth of Rank VI aircraft, including the new fastest dart in the skies, the Mitsubishi T-2, and French helicopters. Fleet also earned new cruisers and destroyers for use! Perhaps the most exciting new mechanic introduced is the radar! Allowing the detection and tracking of aerial targets for elimination!

 

[Event] Sea Voyage
	Pilots and Tankers have already shown their skills in War Thunder's festive adventures. Now our brave sailors will go on a "Sea Voyage" in which pilots and ship commanders will be able to win premium vehicles and other prizes by completing the tasks in the combined naval battles. This event will last from 15:00 GMT on the 21st of February until 07:00 GMT on the 11th of March.

 

How can you get premium vehicles? Warbonds!
	The February assortment of Warbond shop items are now available! Fulfill Battle Tasks, earn warbonds, improve your shop level and unlock rewards! This assortment will be available until the 28th of February!

 

Update 1.85
	Update 1.85 is here on 17 December 2018, introducing two new aspects into War Thunder The Italians now have their own ground forces tech tree! Supersonic jets are now in the game for Rank VI aircraft! Starting with the F-100D in the Americans, MiG-19PT for the Russians, and the Javelin for the British!

 

Fleet
	Fleet — Witness the release and activation of the naval tree in the War Thunder Wiki!