War Thunder is a shooter, simulator, tactical game developed by Gaijin Entertainment, released in 2013. Available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox. On this page you'll find the latest news, patch notes, seasons and in-game events for War Thunder, tracked and summarized by GameSight so you never miss what matters.
Five new nuclear-capable aircraft enter Ground Battles at BR 13.0+ with integrated air-to-air missiles. Guided munitions now prioritize crew compartments on ships for better accuracy, and radar mode auto-switches after your last ARM fires.
Battle Pass Season 24 is now live until October 21. Unlock two new vehicles (Romanian IAR-81 and modified Somali FIAT 6616) and access the Warbond Shop with new cosmetics. Complete your challenges before the season ends to claim all rewards.
A new Infantry map, Kiva, is in closed beta with 128-player battles—the largest Infantry map yet. If you have access, prepare for large-scale ground combat unlike before.
Phase 3 of Infantry CBT is now open with a massive new map (Kivu, four times larger) and optimized 64v64 matches. Apply now to test the new content and shape gameplay before launch.
Watch the Challenger League Major II on Twitch to earn exclusive in-game rewards. Over 500,000 Golden Eagles at stake across the tournament.
A treasure box with 40 community-created camouflages is now available to customize your recent vehicles. Buy the Heavy Cavalry key on the Market to unlock it.
Complete 8 consecutive historical missions from July 1–31 to earn trophies and a unique profile background. You can also purchase the Colin Gray player icon with Golden Eagles until August 3 (11:30 GMT) without completing tasks.
New vehicles now available (Welkin, IA.58A Pucara, Abrams variants, USS North Carolina) and Ash River and Winter Ardennes maps get visual updates. You gain new crash-kill rewards, improved damage models, and better salvo aiming. Expect a 20–35 GB download depending on your graphics settings.