🐸It is a Wednesday pillow, my dudes!

▶️Update 2.43.0.105 (Battle Ratings)

Battle Ratings
❗️The planned Battle Rating changes have come into effect.

Aircraft
▪️Missions on the “Moscow” location have been re-enabled in Air Realistic Battles.
▪️A-5C — has been moved to Rank VII.
▪️F-111C — GBU-15(V)1/B has been added, additional wing pylons for AIM-9L have been added.
▪️F-16A OCU — helmet mounted display has been added.
▪️Me 262 A-1/U4 — gun dispersion has been reduced.
▪️F-4C — the AIM-9B and AIM-9E modifications have been moved to tiers I and II in modification research.
▪️F-14A Early — the AIM-9D modification has been removed (Research Points and Golden Eagles will be compensated). AIM-9D missiles can now be used without researching any modifications. The AIM-9G and AIM-9H modifications have been moved to tiers I and II in modification research respectively.
▪️F-5A(G) — the modification positions in the tree have been changed. The Flares/Chaff modification has been moved to tier I in modification research.

Ground Vehicles
▪️Improved Chaparral, Antelope, Type 81 (C) — the NVD modification has been moved from tier IV to tier II in modification research.
▪️Improved Chaparral (Israel) — the MIM-72G modification has been moved from tier IV to tier III in modification research.

❤️Themed Decorations, a Decal and Tank for Valentine’s Day!

Valentine’s Day is celebrated on February 14th! Spread the love in War Thunder with a themed decal, decorations and the MK-IX “Valentine” tank that temporarily returns for the occasion.

⭐️Earn the “Neon Valentine” decal!

Get yourself this love-themed decal by completing the following task.

When: From today until February 17th (07:00 GMT).
Task: Play 3 battles using any nation at rank III or above to receive the “Neon Valentine” decal!

🛍Valentine’s Trophy with Decorations!

A trophy with themed decorations is available to purchase in the in-game Item Shop for 499 Golden Eagles! This trophy includes the “Anchor of Love” ship decoration, plus the “Teddy Bear with a Heart” and “Compound Bow” decorations for ground vehicles. When opening it, you’ll receive a decoration that you don’t yet have.

🏪The MK-IX “Valentine” is temporarily available for Golden Eagles!

The British MK-IX “Valentine” tanks were supplied to the Soviet Union under Lend-Lease. One of the supply routes was via Iran, which is why many Valentines fought against the Wehrmacht on the North Caucasus Front. This tank can withstand hits well, quickly reloads its powerful 57 mm gun and can penetrate most enemy armor with its APCBC shell.

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🚁The BO 105 CB-2 Is Temporarily Available at a Discount for the BO 105’s First Flight!

The BO 105 multi-role helicopter, designed by Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm, made history as the first light twin-engine helicopter and the first helicopter capable of aerobatic maneuvers. Its blades were reinforced with fiberglass and its advanced rotor design proved so reliable that in the six million operating hours accumulated on all BO 105 units produced, the rotor has never failed. Today, we celebrate the anniversary of the BO 105’s first flight which occurred on February 16th 1967.

🛍The BO 105 CB-2 is temporarily available at a 30% discount for Golden Eagles!

You can get this helicopter at a 30% discount for 5,992 Golden Eagles!

🏪When: From today until February 17th (10:00 GMT).
Where: Germany > Helicopter > Premium vehicles.

The BO 105 CB-2 is an upgraded variant of the BO 105, primarily designed to combat tanks. It features improved optics and American BGM-71 TOW missiles. Due to its compactness and high maneuverability, the BO 105 CB-2 is able to make maximum use of the terrain to deliver surprise attacks, and its flares will help counter enemy missiles.

🕵️‍♂️CM Covert Disclosures No.5: Major Update Prologue

Hey everyone! Today, we’ll be talking about what you can expect regarding some of the new content coming in the upcoming major update. We’ll talk specifically about some QoL UI changes coming and some anticipated player profile showcases. Let’s dive straight into the details!

✅Inventory item recycling
✅Player profile showcases
✅New shell stat cards design
✅UAV picture-in-picture mode for light tanks
✅Improved minimap buttons
✅New MFDs for some aircraft
✅Maps graphical rework
✅Message and rewards for intercepting munitions
✅Vehicle hint
✅Talking about module and vehicle RP being lost
✅Incoming events
✅Monthly decals

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🎖HMS Warspite: Grand Old Lady!

HMS Warspite is a British battleship and is known as one of the most decorated warships in history.

🇬🇧HMS Warspite: A Battleship for Great Britain at Rank VI

At a glance:
▪️381 mm (15 inch) caliber guns!
▪️New armor-piercing shell!
▪️Air defense weaponry.
▪️Reconnaissance aircraft.

👋Introducing HMS Warspite!
A new representative of the Queen Elizabeth-class super-dreadnoughts and a sister ship of HMS Barham is going to delight naval fans with her incinerating 381 mm salvos, new armor-piercing shells for Great Britain, reinforced armor and many anti-aircraft weapons. Meet a legend and veteran of two World Wars — HMS Warspite, a new top battleship for Great Britain’s Bluewater fleet!

🇿🇦A Decal and Discounts on the Rooikat 105 and Rooivalk for South African Armed Forces Day!

South Africa celebrates Armed Forces Day on February 21st. The South African National Defence Force was founded in its current form in 1994 after the abolition of apartheid and Nelson Mandela coming into power. At the time, compulsory conscription was abolished. Currently, the South African Armed Forces have more than 100,000 personnel including reservists, making them the combat-ready armed forces in the region.

🛍The Rooikat 105 and Rooivalk Mk1F CSH are on a discount for Golden Eagles and are part of a discounted bundle!

🏪The Rooikat 105 and the Rooivalk Mk1F CSH are available at a 30% discount for 6,363 and 5,992 Golden Eagles respectively.
Both of these South African vehicles can also be purchased in the Gaijin.net store as a single pack at a 50% discount!
When: From today until February 24th (10:00 GMT).
Where: Great Britain > Army / Helicopters > Premium vehicles.

➡️South African Armed Forces Day bundle -50%

⭐️Get the “South African Air Force Emblem” decal!

When: From today until February 24th (10:00 GMT).
Task: Play 3 battles using British aircraft at rank III or above to receive the “South African Air Force Emblem” decal!

⭐️A Decal, Decoration and Discounts on Soviet Vehicles!

On February 23rd 1918, in view of the escalating situation at the World War I front lines, the Council of People’s Commissars announced the start of a large-scale recruitment of soldiers into the ranks of the Workers’ and Peasants’ Red Army. Four years later, February 23rd became a holiday, and soon after World War II it was called the “Soviet Army and Navy Day”.

🛍Discounts in the Gaijin.Net store!

In honor of the holiday, all Soviet vehicles in the Gaijin.net store (except for the BMD-4M and Object 140) will be available at a 30% discount!

🏪When: From today until February 24th (11:00 GMT).

The following bundles will also be available at a 50% discount:
🔹Ka-50 + T-80U-E1
🔹Su-25K + T-72AV TURMS-T
🔹T-55AM-1 + MiG-15bis ISh
🔹KV-1E + T-34 (1st Guards Tank Brigade) + IL-2M “Avenger” + Pe-2-205

➡️Store

These rare Soviet vehicles will be available in-game for Golden Eagles!

When: From today until February 24th (11:00 GMT).
Where: USSR > Army > Premium vehicles.

⭐️Get the “Emblem of the Red Army (early)” decal and “Kuban Papakha” decoration!

When: From today until February 24th (11:00 GMT).
▪️Task: Play 3 battles using USSR vehicles at rank III or above to receive the “Emblem of the Red Army (early)” decal!
▪️Task: Win 5 battles using USSR ground vehicles at rank III or above to receive the “Kuban Papakha” decoration!

🚤Get Strasbourg in the Raider Hunter Event!

It’s time to hunt raiders! It was precisely for their attacks on Allied transport ships that the German Deutschland-class heavy cruisers, especially Admiral Graf Spee, became famous for. In response, France launched the Dunkerque-class battleships which were to become the natural enemies of the raiders. One of these ships, Strasbourg, is now the main reward in this new naval event!

🏪From February 27th (11:00 GMT) until March 17th (11:00 GMT), earn mission points in Naval Battles, unlock stages and receive rewards!

🇫🇷Strasbourg — an event vehicle Battleship for France at Rank VI

Compared to its sister ship Dunkerque, Strasbourg has more armor and the same top speed of 54 km/h. Like Dunkerque, Strasbourg’s main caliber weapons are concentrated in the bow of the ship, which allows it to avoid exposing its side to the enemy, all while firing its impressive 330 mm shells. Strasbourg’s anti-aircraft capability is weak, but this ship is equipped with a radar meaning no air target will approach unnoticed.

🎁Rewards are given when you complete a specific number of stages

▪️For 1 Stage: trophy with a random reward
▪️For 2 Stages: one of the decal rewards
▪️For 3 Stages: trophy with a random reward
▪️For 4 Stages: one of the decal rewards
▪️For 5 Stages: trophy with a random reward
▪️For 6 Stages: “Strasbourg” loading screen
▪️For 7 Stages: trophy with a random reward
▪️For 8 Stages: non-tradable coupon for Strasbourg
▪️For 9 Stages: unique Strasbourg bicolor deforming camouflage and four random modifications for Strasbourg

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🔙Pz.Sp.Wg.P204(f) PaK: No, Give It Back!

Today we’re taking a look at a machine with an interesting story, a French vehicle, captured and modified by Germany and then captured back and used by the French!

🇫🇷Pz.Sp.Wg.P204(f) PaK: A Light Tank for France at Rank II

At a glance:
▪️Powerful L/60 50 mm cannon!
▪️Great top speed and mobility.
▪️Scouting ability.
▪️Limited protection

👋Introducing the Pz.Sp.Wg.P204(f) PaK!
Say hello to a new powerful French Panhard, this variant was captured and repurposed by the Germans to fit the long L/60 50 mm cannon, and later was captured back by France and used against Germany! This mobile and destructive armored car will be joining the French tree in the next major update, so let’s take a look!

🛍French Starter Pack

⚽️Tank Football 2025!

Start your engines, call your friends — tank football is back in War Thunder for 2025!

To help you remember how to jump and dash, warm up and prepare for matches properly, training events are available for you from February 25th (11:00 GMT) until February 27th (10:45 GMT). In these training events, achievement progression is not available.

🏪From February 27th (11:00 GMT) until March 17th (05:00 GMT), daily football matches are available at the following times: from 11:00-14:00 GMT, 16:00-22:00 GMT and 00:00-05:00 GMT.

Join other players in a 3v3 event (for solo players), or gather a team together and show off your skills and tactics in a 4v4 event (for squads).

⭐️Football themed rewards!
For each goal, assist or save, you’ll receive achievement progression points. The event rewards are given for a certain number of points earned during matches in the “Tank Football” events.

The top 50 players on the leaderboard of every event will be granted with in-game titles:
▪️Top goalscorer — “Best striker 2025”
▪️Top assist score — “Best winger 2025”
▪️Top save score — “Best goalkeeper 2025”

Event details
You can see the exact conditions for each task and track your progress by clicking on your nickname and going to the Achievements → Tank Football menu.
The coupons for the “Dragons” and “Tigers” decal, “M551 Football Camo” coupons and “Golden Football Decoration” coupons can be sold on the Gaijin Market.
PlayStation and Xbox players can exchange each coupon for 100 Warbonds.
Reward titles will be given to the top 50 players in each category until March 24th.

Match rules
Each match consists of two halves of 5 minutes each. As with mini-football, only pure playing time is taken into account.
If the result is a draw, players receive an additional 2 halves of 1.5 minutes each. If at the end of two halves and extra time it’s still a draw on the scoreboard, victory is not awarded to any team.
To win early in a 3 vs 3 match, you must get a 3 goal advantage.
To win early in a 4 vs 4 match, you must get a 5 goal advantage.

🤪Harry Hopkins Mk.I: The Weird Fella

Today we’re taking a look at one of the more unconventional light tanks out there, the Harry Hopkins Mk.I, a new tank for Britain at Rank II

🇬🇧Harry Hopkins Mk.I: A Light Tank for Great Britain at Rank II

At a glance:
▪️Rapid fire 40 mm cannon!
▪️Relatively good armor for a light tank.
▪️Scouting ability.
▪️Low reverse speed.

👋Introducing the Harry Hopkins Mk.I!
Meet Harry! The final light tank design made by Vickers during World War II, coming in the next major update. Despite its relative obsolescence by the time it was finally ready for combat, it has a number of advantages, so let’s have a look!

🛍British Starter Pack

🐸It is the last Wednesday of winter, my dudes.

🛍Pre-order: Marder CLOVIS

Today we’ll be taking a look at a new premium for Germany and France — the experimental Marder CLOVIS light tank featuring an oscillating turret!

🇩🇪🇫🇷Marder CLOVIS: A Premium Light Tank for Germany (pre-order pack) and France (Golden Eagles) at Rank V

At a glance:
▪️Drum-style automatic loader with 12 rounds!
▪️Good mobility.
▪️105 mm HEAT shells.
▪️Coaxial 20 mm cannon.
▪️Poor armor protection.

👋Introducing the Marder CLOVIS!
Featuring an oscillating turret with a 105 mm gun and 20 mm autocannon along with good mobility, this new premium light tank is coming for both Germany and France! You’ll be able to pre-order the German one starting today to receive pre-order bonuses, and purchase the French one with the release of the next major update for Golden Eagles. Let’s take a closer look!

➡️Pre-order - Marder Clovis Pack

The Kit Includes:
🔹Marder Clovis (Rank V, Germany)
🔹Premium account for 15 days
🔹2000 Golden Eagles
🔹Pre-order bonus: unique "Dial M for Marder" title
🔹Pre-order bonus: "M for Marder" decal

📜Pages of History (March): The Royal Ace

In this month’s Pages of History, you will find yourself in the midst of key historical events across different theaters of war. From the Soviet Union and Austria, Iraq and the Mediterranean — take part in battles using vehicles corresponding to these historic conflicts and earn rewards!

🏪From March 1st until March 31st, you’ll have access to 8 tasks consecutively. Completing each task will grant you a trophy with a reward, completing all of the tasks will earn you a unique player icon!

👨🏻‍🦰James Edgar Johnson
was a British Royal Air Force fighter ace who flew the Spitfire. Piloting of course required both hands, which was a challenge for James due to a previous sporting injury he sustained. He was offered a position as an instructor but declined, opting instead to undergo shoulder surgery, which caused him to miss the Battle of Britain. He would go on to more than make up for this however, completing 700 combat sorties and shooting down 34 German aircraft, making him the most successful ace on the Western Front against the Luftwaffe.

❗️You can immediately purchase this profile icon for Golden Eagles until April 3rd (11:30 GMT) without completing tasks. To find it, go to your Nickname → Achievements → Pages of History.

🎁Trophy reward for each task

Completing each individual task will give you a trophy with one of the following rewards:
▪️20-50% RP booster for 3-10 battles;
▪️20-50% SL booster for 3-10 battles;
▪️3-5 universal backups;
▪️Premium account for 1 day;
▪️A random camouflage for ground vehicles (out of the selection of camouflages currently obtainable in game for completing tasks, or purchasing with Golden Eagles).

Other terms
▪️Tasks are available from 11:00 GMT until 11:30 GMT on the final day of each task.
▪️Tasks can be completed in random battles except for “Assault” mode.

You can read a detailed description of which task is for which day and your overall progress by going to your Nickname → Achievements → Pages of History.