Planned technical works - 26.10.2022 - “Fire and Ice” Update

Dear players! On October 26th, from 08:00 GMT, the War Thunder game servers may be unavailable due to the release of the “Fire and Ice” major update. While your client is being downloaded, read the devblogs.

Meet Major Update “Fire and Ice”!

https://youtu.be/Ku8DMQlw_dw

New, Finnish branches for the Swedish tech tree - both Aircraft and Ground vehicles, including the Leopard 2A6! More than 50 new and updated vehicles with the long awaited American M1A2 SEP with the TUSK modification, SPAA ТОR-М1 missile and the iconic Fusō Japanese battleship! Apart from all this, two new locations: “Arctic” and “Rocky Canyon” and as always, a long list of bug fixes and smaller changes! Prepare yourself for the “Fire and Ice” update!

https://wt.link/Fire_and_Ice

“Smell of Victory”: Warbonds

The Warbond shop is available to players that have vehicles of rank III and up and is part of the Battle Pass. You can purchase items with the special ‘Warbond’ currency that can be obtained by unlocking Battle Pass levels.

https://warthunder.com/en/news/7934-warbonds-smell-of-victory-warbonds-en

Tor-M1 and new options for SAM based SPAAGs

The Russian-built Tor-M1 surface-to-air missile system comes to the game as a new top-tier SPAAG in the Chinese tech tree. The vehicle brings new mechanics in launching missiles and tracking targets - check ‘em out!

https://warthunder.com/en/news/7938-development-tor-m1-and-new-options-for-sam-based-spaags-en

Trophies with user-created “Fire and Ice” camouflages

40 new camouflages from content creators on the Live.WT portal arrive in the game with the user content support program.

https://warthunder.com/en/news/7940-market-trophies-with-user-created-fire-and-ice-camouflages-en

Halloween in War Thunder!

On the All Saints' eve, evil creatures walk the earth and scurry through the sky! Participate in races in the sky and on the ground in the modified M18 and Po-2 and get new Halloween decals

https://warthunder.com/en/news/7939-event-halloween-in-war-thunder-en

Happy Anniversary War Thunder!

We celebrate a wonderful date - November the 1st is the 10 year anniversary of War Thunder!

November 1st, 2012, War Thunder moved into open beta, this is the day we consider as the game’s birthday. We have walked a long and glorious path, and we are happy to have you with us all the way!

https://warthunder.com/en/news/7945-special-happy-anniversary-war-thunder-en

We continue to celebrate the anniversary of War Thunder! Until November 7th (11:00 GMT), for one victory in any game mode using vehicles of rank 3 or above you will receive a “10th anniversary War Thunder” loading screen!

Vehicle Review: M-51 (W) - and its decal

Until 20:00 GMT on the 14th of November - get a gift decal “Approved by Wiki: M-51 (W)” with the purchase of M-51 (W) Pack.

https://youtu.be/BdZ8irRyr5o

https://warthunder.com/en/news/7952-wiki-vehicle-review-m-51-w-and-its-decal-en

War Thunder 10 years video

A decade, that's a long time. During it, War Thunder has evolved from a fledgling project into a huge game comprising thousands of detailed war machines. All of this is thanks to your enormous commitment and support, which you have shown us from the very beginning! Thank you for being here and we look forward to having you with us for years to come! With this video we want to look back and remember game's most memorable events and updates.

https://youtu.be/fuUJbk4gzsA

Italian National Unity and Armed Forces Day

From November 4th (11:00 GMT) until November 7th (07:00 GMT), play 3 battles using Italian vehicles (rank III or higher, with an activity of not less than 70%) to receive the “The Heart of Italy” decal.

https://warthunder.com/en/news/7955-special-italian-national-unity-and-armed-forces-day-en

Imminent Breakthrough

From November 10th (11:00 GMT) until November 16th (11:00 GMT), achieve 3 victories in the Imminent Breakthrough special mission to get the Late tricolor spotted MHN scheme “Hinterhalt-Tarnung” camo for the 38cm Sturmmörser.

https://warthunder.com/en/news/7960-event-imminent-breakthrough-en

People's Liberation Army Air Force Day

From November 11th (09:00 GMT) until November 14th (07:00 GMT), play 3 battles using Chinese aircraft (rank III or higher, with an activity of not less than 70%) to receive the “Emblem of the People's Liberation Army Air Force” decal.

https://warthunder.com/en/news/7962-special-people-s-liberation-army-air-force-day-en

Polish Independence Day

From November 11th (12:00 GMT) until November 14th (07:00 GMT), play 3 battles using a British vehicle (rank III or higher, with an activity of not less than 70%) to receive the “Polish Phoenix” decal.

https://warthunder.com/en/news/7961-special-polish-independence-day-en

World War News

World War returns! Let’s talk about the news and improvements in the long-anticipated gaming mode, as well as share our future plans.

https://warthunder.com/en/news/7969-world-war-news-en

It’s fixed! №67

✅ Lasers and Bombs
✅ A Bit Less Chaos
✅ Don’t Look Up!
✅ That’s Not All

https://warthunder.com/en/news/7970-it-s-fixed-67-en

Black Friday Bundle!

From November 22nd 13:00 GMT until November 29th 17:00 GMT

Special Black Friday bundle!

https://warthunder.com/en/news/7975-shop-black-friday-bundle-en

New authentic decals (available until December 23rd)

Earn new decals for all nations in battles or purchase them for Golden Eagles until December 23rd!

https://warthunder.com/en/news/7977-decals-new-authentic-decals-available-until-december-23rd-en

80th anniversary of the “Normandie — Niemen” regiment

On November 25th, 1942, an agreement was signed between the USSR and France concerning forming a French aviation squadron on the eastern front. It was named “Normandie” after the French province whose coat of arms — a red shield with two golden lions — became the basis for the squadron’s insignia.

https://warthunder.com/en/news/7978-special-80th-anniversary-of-the-normandie-niemen-regiment-en

9A35M2 - it’s time to master missiles!

In the upcoming War Thunder update, the 9A35М2 will become the earliest SAM available for research in the Soviet tech tree.

https://warthunder.com/en/news/7983-development-9a35m2-it-s-time-to-master-missiles-en

Winter Event: USS Newport News (CA-148)

USS Newport News will be one of the top prizes awaiting participants of this season’s winter event in War Thunder.

https://warthunder.com/en/news/7991-development-winter-event-uss-newport-news-ca-148-en