War Thunder News & Announcements
Aircraft
- Tempest Mk II, Tempest Mk V — separate bomb drop has been added. Source: A.P. 2458B Pilot's Notes for Tempest II - Centaurus V Engine.
- A bug that caused wheeled ground vehicles to shake when losing all wheels on one side has been fixed.
- A bug where the camera did not align with the direction of view after entering ADS while holding the mouse-look key has been fixed. (Report).
- A bug where ships would begin to roll toward the side where the catapult was located after deploying the scout plane has been fixed.
- Aircraft carriers now move from the edge of the map toward its center on all air combat maps where they are present.
- Southeastern City — a bug that caused the models of some buildings to disappear when moving away from them has been fixed.
- A bug that caused bombing target markers to shift when viewed from the cockpit or a targeting pod has been fixed. (Report).
Aircraft
- Mk.M2 540 lb — bomb mass has been corrected from 213 kg to 255 kg; visual model replaced with a more accurate one. Source: AP101B-3101 & 2-15C Jaguar GR.1A & T.2A Aircrew Manual - Navigation / Attack and Armament Systems.
- H.E. M.C. 540 lb — explosive mass has been adjusted from 97 kg to 94 kg. Source: AP101B-3101 & 2-15C Jaguar GR.1A & T.2A Aircrew Manual - Navigation / Attack and Armament Systems.
- F-86E(M) (Israel) — the missing AIM-9B modification for the corresponding missiles has been added. A bug that caused the 1000 lb bombs and AIM-9B missiles to require the wrong modifications for their use has been fixed.
- P-47D-27 (USSR), P-47D (Germany) — an issue where the armored glass was missing has been fixed. (Report).
- Object 416 — the mistakenly present artillery support modification has been removed. (Report). Silver Lions and Golden Eagles spent on purchasing the removed modifications will be compensated.
- An issue where convoy vehicles would not resume movement after carrying out running gear repairs has been fixed.
- An issue where a vehicle with a knocked out driver would not continue moving after the crew was swapped has been fixed.
- An issue where oncoming convoys would block each other on roads has been fixed.
- Supply columns now transport 50% more cargo, and their factories produce supplies 25% faster. Depots in tactical assembly areas now hold 50% more cargo, ensuring that armored vehicle depots better sustain the pace of forming tank and self-propelled gun columns, even when supply columns are lost.
- An issue where tanks stationed in a stronghold’s garrison were counted as active convoys, blocking the dispatch of new convoys from armored vehicle depots has been fixed.
- PGZ88 — the excessively high volume of the cannons has been reduced.
- An issue where a player was awarded mission points for death when destroyed by an AI-controlled aircraft has been fixed. Those points are only intended to be awarded to a player when they are destroyed by another player or a named bot (a player substitute).
Welcome to the 244th War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition!
Thanks for all of your fantastic submissions last week! This week, grab a friend for a group photograph! It has been said many times before, but working in pairs carries a great number of advantages. One of the biggest advantages? It gives the enemy someone else to focus their fire at! The three most popular and three selected by us will get 300 GE. See the winners down below!
Let’s begin the 244th edition of our competition!
Create a stunning screenshot and submit it on the War Thunder Steam Community Hub with the tag #WTscreen244. You have time until the 9th of October to submit your screenshot.
After that date, 6 winners will be selected (3 of which will be the highest rated by the community and 3 selected by our judges), each of which receive a reward of 300GE.
How to Participate!
Terms:
- Your screenshot must include two or more allied (teammate) vehicles.
- You must add the #WTscreen244 tag (title cannot have any other text in it).
- Artists may only win by popular vote once per four screenshot competitions.
- Screenshots need to be compliant with the War Thunder rules.
- You need to be the author of the screenshot.
- Screenshot needs to be new. You cannot use those which have previously been published or used in other competitions.
- We will only accept raw screenshots from the game. You cannot use any editing software nor any other visual enhancements (like Nvidia Ansel filters).
- You can use filters and settings built into War Thunder.
- You can use the replay functionality built into War Thunder.
- Rewards will be delivered to the author's account within 14 working days.
And now, time for the winners of the competition’s 243rd edition – Into the Fray!
Winners selected via community votes:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3808780504
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3808471980
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3808810769
Winners selected by our judges:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3809117287
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3809896201
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3808453611
Each winner will get 300GE! Congratulations and see you next week!
The Challenger League Major III is here, and the battle is about to reach its most intense stage!After fighting their way through the qualifiers, the best teams have secured their place in this major and are ready to face some of the strongest rising talent in the scene. Every match matters as they battle for valuable league points, prestige, and a chance to establish themselves among the Challenger League’s elite.The tournament will be played in the intense 4v4 Ground format, where teamwork, coordination, and tactical execution will be crucial to securing victory. With valuable rewards on the line, the pressure is on and every decision could make the difference.Who will rise to the challenge and become the Challenger League Major III Champion?Qualified TeamsEnyoProxy was formed by a group of friends who met through tournaments before bringing in new players to build a full WTCS-ready roster. Combining a strong focus on performance with a relaxed atmosphere of laughter and humour, they thrive under pressure and aren’t afraid to play with fire when the stakes are high.VAN is a team built around longtime friends who reunited this summer after stepping away from the pro scene following the disbandment of their previous team in 2025. Returning to competition with a fresh roster and a relaxed mindset, they’ll be looking to make their mark in the Challenger League without putting unnecessary pressure on themselves.After hearing the announcement of the Challenger League and seeing the exciting lineups taking shape, this team brought together a group of experienced players with a clear goal: to compete at the highest level and fight for victory in the League.SteelGuard began as a group of players who met through various tournaments before gradually coming together as a full-fledged team. After building their roster, training regularly, and improving their teamwork, they secured 4th place in the qualifiers and earned their spot in the Major.After disbanding its initial roster following Air Superiority 2025, the team spent several months away from competitive play. Returning in 2026, they rebuilt their roster with experienced players from the Challenger League and are now ready to make their return to the competitive scene.Bringing together former LEET players alongside new additions, this team combines tournament experience with fresh talent. To add an unexpected twist, they’ve even welcomed a former stream admin to their roster as they prepare to take on the Challenger League.Formed in early 2026, NEXUS has qualified for all three Challenger League Majors this season, consistently proving themselves among the league’s contenders. Combining new talent with experienced players, they’ll be looking to build on their performances and continue their push towards their ultimate goal of winning Thunder Cup 2026.Team Warning was founded with the goal of competing in the Challenger League and quickly established itself as a strong contender, taking first place in Major II after a hard-fought run. Returning for Major III with a well-rounded roster combining experienced veterans and adaptable players, they’ll be looking to defend their position among the league’s top teams.Live StreamsWatch the event on October 3rd-4th and October 10th-11th starting 14:40 GMT on the official English and Russian War Thunder Esports channels.Follow the channels to stay up to date with the latest matches, broadcasts, and competitive War Thunder action.You can also watch the event live on our YouTube channel War Thunder Esports, where you’ll also find highlights and replays of all the matches.FOLLOW TWITCHFOLLOW YOUTUBEStay ConnectedMake sure to follow us on our social media channels to stay updated with match schedules, highlights, exclusive content, and future events on X and Instagram.Join the Discord community, support your favorite team, and be part of the action throughout the Grand Finals and the rest of the 2026 season!We are also hosting giveaways for the new WTCS Trophy VI on Instagram, so make sure to follow us and keep an eye out for your chance to win!Esports Bundle - 2026 SeasonTo get to our online Store through Steam, go to the in-game hangar > Shop > Online Store.This pack includes:
- Esports Veteran Pack - Season 2026
- Winter Warrior Esports Pack - Season 2026
Today, a reunited Germany celebrates an anniversary. On October 3rd 1990, the GDR and FRG became one country! German Unity Day is a major national holiday, widely celebrated throughout the country. We join in the congratulations and invite you to celebrate the anniversary with a decal and discounts!Unique bundles in the store!From October 2nd (11:00 GMT) until October 5th (11:00 GMT) unique bundles with German vehicles will be available in the Gaijin.Net store with a 50% discount.To get to the Gaijin Store through Steam, go to the in-game hangar > Shop > Online Store.“Many Strengths – One Country” Bundle74.97 37.49This bundle includes:
- Z-20 Karl Galster Pack
- Scout Pack
- Bf 109Z Zwilling Pack
- Alpha Jet A Pack
- Leopard Pack
- Pz.Sfl.Ic (rank II) for 700 Golden Eagles
- Bf 109 Z-1 (rank IV) for 2086 Golden Eagles
- Z20 Karl Galster (rank III) for 3416 Golden Eagles
- The Pz.Sfl.Ic is an experimental light tank built during the Second World War based on the chassis of the VK 9.01. It’s fitted with a two-man turret housing a 50mm Pak 38 cannon, requiring a complete stop to fire accurately. However, the tank is extremely mobile and capable of penetrating almost any enemy at its rank with ease!
- The Bf 109 Z-1 is an experimental twin-fuselage fighter armed with four 30 mm MK 108 cannons. Scoring hits with these guns is no easy task, making the Bf 109 Z-1 best suited for hunting bombers and other large, sluggish targets especially at high altitudes, where the fighter can reach high speeds.
- The Z20 Karl Galster is a Second World War veteran featured in the game in a late-war configuration boasting an excellent anti-aircraft suite comprising thirteen 20 mm autocannons. Its main armament consists of five 128 mm guns, while its secondary armament includes six 37 mm Flak M42 mounts. The destroyer is also equipped with eight 533 mm torpedoes.
When: From October 2nd (11:00 GMT) until October 5th (11:00 GMT).Task: Earn 3,000 mission points in battles where you used German vehicles at rank III or higher to receive the “German Unity Day” trophy!Inside this trophy, you’ll receive one of four decals:“German Unity Day” decal“German Unity” decal“German Unity Day” decal“German Unity Day 2024” decalThe decals can be found in the “Holidays” customization section. If you already have all four decals, you’ll receive a trophy containing one of the following items:
- 20-50% Research Point booster for 3-10 battles
- 20-50% Silver Lion booster for 3-10 battles
- 3-5 universal backups
- 1 day of Premium account
- You can complete the task in random battles, except for \ mode.
- Track your progress in the hangar by clicking Nickname → Achievements → Holidays → German Unity Day.
The Steam Autumn Sale has kicked off, and we’re excited to be part of it. come check it out!From October 1st (17:00 GMT) until October 8th (17:00 GMT), starter packs for all nations are available at a 50% discount.Want to start progressing with a new nation? Treat yourself to a Starter Pack, which features a pair of vehicles, Silver Lions and Premium Account time to reach the top of your chosen research tree faster!US Starter PackGerman Beginner’s PackUSSR Starter PackBritish Starter PackJapanese Starter PackChinese Starter Pack Italian Starter Pack French Starter PackSwedish Starter Pack
Meet the vehicle reward in the Desert Predator event, the Finnish Patria wheeled combat vehicle equipped with the BMP-3 combat module!AMV (BMP-3): An Event Vehicle Light Tank for Sweden at Rank VIAt a glance:
- 100 km/h top speed
- 30 mm autocannon and 100 mm gun-launcher
- Thermal sight for the gunner
- Relatively high profile
The founding of the People’s Republic of China is celebrated annually on October 1st. The most solemn ceremonies take place in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square, where the founding of the PRC was proclaimed in 1949. The festivities last for a full week, with many people using this autumn holiday for domestic travel.Customizable bundles with rare vehicle packs! From October 1st (09:00 GMT) until October 8th (09:00 GMT) discounts of up to 50% are available in the Gaijin store.
List of packs included in the special promotion:
Our discount mechanism allows you to create your own bundle of multiple packs by adding them to your Cart. Adding one item from the list to your Cart grants a 30% discount, while adding two or more packs grants a 50% discount.
Please note! The discount only applies when you’ve added the packs from the list above to your Cart and completed a single purchase. The packs can also be purchased individually with a 30% discount. Other vehicle packs, Golden Eagles or Premium account are not included in this promotion.
The Type 69-IIa, Т-62 №545 and JH-7A Prototype are temporarily available at a 30% discount for Golden Eagles! When: From October 1st (09:00 GMT) until October 8th (09:00 GMT).Where: China > Army / Aviation > Premium vehicles.
List of packs included in the special promotion:
- Type 96A Prototype
- J-7D Pack
- JH-7A Prototype Pack
- Su-30MKK (China) Pack
- ZTZ96B Pack
- Z-19E Pack
- Type 69-IIa Pack
Our discount mechanism allows you to create your own bundle of multiple packs by adding them to your Cart. Adding one item from the list to your Cart grants a 30% discount, while adding two or more packs grants a 50% discount.
Please note! The discount only applies when you’ve added the packs from the list above to your Cart and completed a single purchase. The packs can also be purchased individually with a 30% discount. Other vehicle packs, Golden Eagles or Premium account are not included in this promotion.
The Type 69-IIa, Т-62 №545 and JH-7A Prototype are temporarily available at a 30% discount for Golden Eagles! When: From October 1st (09:00 GMT) until October 8th (09:00 GMT).Where: China > Army / Aviation > Premium vehicles.
- Type 69-IIa (rank V) for 5866 Golden Eagles
- Т-62 №545 (rank VI) for 6111 Golden Eagles
- JH-7A Prototype (rank VIII) for 6860 Golden Eagles
- All vehicles can only be purchased during the event.
- The Type 69-IIa is one of the most popular Chinese export tanks. Although based on the Type 69-II, it replaced its predecessor's smoothbore gun with the 100 mm rifled gun from the Type 59. With high-penetration shells, a smoke-laying system, night vision, and a laser rangefinder, this tank has everything it needs to perform well in combat at its rank!
- The Т-62 №545 is a Soviet tank that saw action during the battle for Damansky Island in 1969; it was knocked out and subsequently fell into the hands of Chinese engineers. It is best deployed in a second-line role, taking careful aim: while the 115 mm gun has a rather long reload time, its HEAT and APFSDS rounds are capable of dealing devastating damage to the enemy.
- The JH-7A Prototype is a strike aircraft distinguished from its research-tree counterpart by a unique camouflage scheme. Its extensive arsenal of suspended weaponry includes precision bombs with laser, satellite and infrared guidance and Kh-29T air-to-surface missiles featuring the “fire-and-forget” capability. In air combat, it relies on advanced PL-8 and PL-5EII air-to-air missiles, as well as a comprehensive suite of countermeasures.
- 20-50% Research Point booster for 3-10 battles
- 20-50% Silver Lion booster for 3-10 battles
- 3-5 universal backups
- 1 day of Premium account
- You can complete the task in random battles, except for \ mode.
- Track your progress in the hangar by clicking Nickname → Achievements → Holidays → National Day of the PRC
Aircraft
- A bug that caused a significant decrease in the probability of incoming missiles being hit by fragments from other munitions has been fixed.
- F-102A (all variants) — the static thrust and thrust at altitudes of 9–15 km has been increased. (Report).
- MiG-23M — a bug that caused the research of the S-24 modification to require the UB-32 modification instead of the B-8M1 modification has been fixed. (Report).
- Su-33 — the maximum payload capacity has been increased. Total capacity from 6500 kg to 8040 kg, per-wing capacity from 2500 kg to 3000 kg. (Report).
- F-84B-26 — a bug that caused the rear wheels to not touch the ground in the hangar has been fixed. (Report).
- Arjun — the sound of the engine has been changed from the Leopard 2 to the Leopard 1, as it has the MTU MB 838 engine modification.
- Golan Heights — a bug that caused a cruiser to spawn instead of a catapult carrier for one of the teams has been fixed, starting positions of the aircraft carriers have been adjusted. (Report).
- Darwin Hill — a bug that caused aircraft in top-tier battles to spawn too high and too close to the tank battle area has been fixed. The tactical air map has been corrected. Previously the names of specific locations were wrong.
- A bug that prevented the switching of the vehicle type in the crew training window with the cursor and selection button when using a controller has been fixed.
- A bug that caused the image in VR to jitter when using DirectX 11 API has been fixed. (Report).
- The lists of additional random ground vehicles in Ground Battles have been updated:
- The following vehicles have been added to Arcade and Realistic Battles: M10 Booker, M1296, sWaTrgInf, T-72B3A, Ajax, Arjun Mk 1, BTR-3E1 (Japan), Harimau, Leopard 1A5BE (France), Eitan (P), Hunter AFV, Merkava Mk.1.
- The following vehicles have been added only to Realistic Battles: Tor-M1, M41D, FK-2000, NOMADS, Osa-AKM (Israel), Tor-M1 (Israel).
- SIDAM 25 has been removed only from Realistic Battles.
- The lists of additional random aircraft in Naval Battles have been updated.
- The following vehicles have been added to Arcade and Realistic Battles: Me 210 A-1, Washington B.Mk.I, Hawk T Mk 1A, Welkin F.Mk.I, Ki-93-I Ko, L-39ZA/ART Albatros (Japan), WM-21, WM-23, Me 210 Ca-1 (Italy), Me 210 Ca-1 36.M (Italy), Fw 190 F-8 (Italy), Héja I, Héja II, SE.203 Aquilon 203.
- The following vehicles have been removed from Arcade and Realistic Battles: B-57A, IL-28 (Germany), IL-28, IL-28Sh, Tu-14Т, IL-28 (Italy).
- CL-13 Mk.4 has been added only to Realistic Battles.
- The secondary weapons available on the following additional random aircraft in Naval Battles have been updated:
- Ar 234 C-3 — a preset with 1x 1000 kg bomb has been replaced with a preset with 3x 500 kg bombs.
- A-26B-10, A-26B-50 — bombs have been replaced with torpedoes.
- Tu-4 — a preset with 40x 250 kg bombs has been replaced with a preset with 20x 500 kg bombs.
- A bug that sometimes caused the startup splash window to display indefinitely has been fixed.
- A bug that caused the game on Mac to crash when switching to cockpit view in a cockpit with mirrors in it has been fixed. (Report).
- A bug that caused the game on Mac to frequently crash with the following error text: “(libev) select, err=22”, has been fixed.
Your reports and our anti-cheat systems continue to help us in the fight against cheaters. As is tradition, we’re sharing information about the bans issued since last Fair Play. If you want to help rid War Thunder of cheaters and unsportsmanlike players, you can learn how to submit a report and how our anti-cheat system works on our wiki.Banned accountsSince our last fair play update, we have banned 3,984 accounts that were found to have violated the rules, specifically paragraph 3.2.3 of the EULA, namely the automation of gameplay (use of bots) and cheat software.Additionally, 661 temporary bans were issued for violating paragraph 3.2.3 of the EULA, specifically for intentionally exploiting a bug that allowed for gaining excessive mission score in Air Simulator Battles during the Space Program Event.Furthermore, 397 accounts were banned for a week or longer for intentional teamkilling and griefing, including 13 permanent bans.For complete transparency, we will publish the full list of permanently banned players. This list will be available for two weeks following the publication of this article.RecommendationsWe recommend that you set a strong password for your account and enable two-step authentication in your profile security settings. We have the following 2FA options available: email, SMS, TOTP (Gaijin Pass/Google Authenticator).We’d also suggest that you turn on 2FA for the email that is linked to your Gaijin account for additional security, as this will protect your account from fraudsters. And remember, don’t use prohibited client modifications and never share your account information with anyone.The War Thunder Team
The Sky Odyssey major update is named after Greek vehicles, and the trophy of the same name naturally includes camouflages for vehicles recently added to the game: both Greek and those from other nations! You’ll also find many new camouflages for vehicles featured in recent events and the recently concluded summer camouflage contest. We thank the creators from WT Live for their outstanding work! In addition to camouflages, the trophy offers the chance to obtain coupons for rare vehicles and a unique decal.Contents of the Sky Odyssey trophy:
- Coupons for rare vehicles
- 19 camouflage coupons for ground vehicles
- 17 camouflage coupons for aircraft
- 2 camouflage coupons for naval vessels
- 2 camouflage coupon for helicopters
- A coupon for the Heavy Cavalry decal
To unlock the trophy, you’ll need the new “Sky Odyssey” key that can be purchased on the Market for GJN. For each key you buy, a portion of the sale is split among the skin makers in the box, so with each purchase you are directly supporting our talented community! Read more about the Market and Gaijin Coins on the Wiki.How to get the trophyCamouflage trophies can be earned with a specific probability after any battle with vehicles rank II or higher, with activity of no less than 50% (except for \ PvE mode). PlayStation and Xbox players can purchase the trophy in the Item Shop and open it with Golden Eagles. Read more on our Wiki.PC players must purchase a key from the Market to open the trophy, with part of each sale going to the camouflage creators. You can activate a key from the trophy on your account or sell it on the Market for Gaijin Coins — just like the trophy itself.
You can become a creator of user camouflages — check out the updated guide on our Wiki! It will bring you both glory and real money as a part of the War Thunder partnership program! Additionally, all authors who are included in these trophies will receive a unique title, player icon and decal. Join the creative team over on WT Live!
Aircraft
- A bug that sometimes caused missiles to not deal damage from direct hits and explosions has been fixed. (Report).
- EF-2000 (AESA), Typhoon (AESA), F-2000A (AESA) — the positions of SPICE 250 pylons have been adjusted. (Report).
- F-16XL — a bug that caused the view in the AGM-65B seeker camera to be partially obscured has been fixed. (Report).
- SB-25J (France) — an issue where some nose-mounted machine guns were missing from the X-ray view has been fixed. (Report).
- A-20G-25 — an issue that caused unused underwing hardpoints to be displayed has been fixed. (Report).
- J35J — the ability to switch maneuver and limits mode has been added. (Report). Flight model has been updated. Fuel consumption from drop tanks has been corrected.
- Welkin F.Mk.I — a bug that caused the emergency fire system to not function has been fixed. (Report).
- F4U-7 (France) — New 20 mm cannons modification has been moved from tier III of modification research to tier II. A bug that caused the tier bonus column to not fit in the modification window has been fixed. (Report).
- Aircraft torpedoes F5W, W 170/450 — a bug that caused the drop limits of these torpedoes to change has been fixed.
- M24 (Italy) — a bug that caused all identification marks to disappear has been fixed.
- M24 (all variants), IS-2 (all variants), T-44 (all variants), Panzer IV/70(V), T58 — moments of inertia have been corrected. In some cases the handling is now more responsive and precise.
- T58 — a bug that caused the stowage in the hull and not in the turret to count as the first-stage ammo has been fixed. (Report). A bug that caused some ammo stowage modules to evoke damage effects from other ammo stowage modules (for example, fire instead of explosion and vice-versa) when hit or destroyed, or to not evoke any effects at all (just becoming black) has been fixed.
- A bug that caused the tactical map movement cursor mode to not deactivate when releasing RB/R1 button when playing with a controller has been fixed.
- A bug that caused the performance to noticeably drop when moving the cursor in the artillery support call window has been fixed.
- In battles with a session Battle Rating of 11.3-13.0, BMP-2s in tank columns have been replaced with ZSU-23-4M4, and T-80B tanks in columns and strongpoints have been replaced with T-80U.
A hybrid combat vehicle featuring the Patria AMV chassis and a BMP-3 turret was unveiled for the first time at the IDEX 2007 exhibition in Abu Dhabi. To produce these models, the hull of the Finnish vehicle was specially lengthened to accommodate the new combat compartment. These vehicles remain in service with the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces to this day. Take part in the new event to earn the AMV (BMP-3) and UAE-themed decals!
From October 1st (11:00 GMT) until October 19th (11:00 GMT), earn mission points in Ground Battles, unlock stages and receive rewards!AMV (BMP-3): An Event Vehicle Light Tank for Sweden at Rank VIThe AMV (BMP-3) features the Finnish Patria AMV chassis and the turret from the Russian BMP-3, enabling it to reach speeds of 100 km/h. The turret is equipped with two guns, the 30 mm automatic cannon for close-range combat, and a 100 mm gun-launcher capable of firing HE rounds and two types of ATGMs.“UAE Presidential Guard Emblem” decal “UAE Armed Forces Emblem” decal“Patria AMV BMP-3” loading screenBicolor desert camouflageAmong the rewards in the event is also this chest. When opened, there is a chance to receive one of the following items:
- 50,000 - 100,000 Silver Lions
- Silver Lion and Research Point boosters
- Random Wagers and Orders
- Universal Backups (1 - 3)
- A random camouflage for a vehicle you own
- 1 day of Premium Account
Please note: After finishing a stage, you need to collect the reward manually. To do this, click on your name in-game, go to “Desert Predator” and click the “Get Reward” button.You’re able to earn mission points in Ground Battles at Rank III or above in Arcade, Realistic and Simulator Battles. The number of mission points to complete a stage depends on the game mode and the maximum Rank of the vehicle that you use in battle. There’s a multiplier for earning mission points, which is shown in the task description in-game. Points are only awarded at the end of the battle.You can also earn mission points by using event vehicles that are Rank I and II. Event vehicles that can be used have the name of the event that they were obtainable in on their stat card.
Stages change every two days at 11:00 GMT on October 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 11th, 13th, 15th and 17th.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: “Patria AMV BMP-3” loading screen
- For 7 Stages: trophy with a random reward
- For 8 Stages: non-tradable coupon for the Patria AMV BMP-3
- For 9 Stages: unique camouflage and four random modifications for the Patria AMV BMP-3
The “Upgrade for coupon” item can be earned in parallel with the stages throughout the event from October 1st (11:00 GMT) until October 19th (11:00 GMT) for 600,000 mission points.After receiving the “Upgrade for coupon” item, you can convert a non-tradable coupon for the vehicle into a tradable one and sell it on the Market. The tradable coupon can be sold after 6 days from the moment it’s created.
To make a tradable coupon, select the “Coupon Patria AMV BMP-3” (Sweden)” in your inventory and click the “Modify” button.The “Upgrade for coupon” item is valid until October 23rd (11:00 GMT). Until this time, you can use it or exchange it for War Bonds. Afterwards, it’ll disappear from your inventory.You can track the progress of the stages and the “Upgrade for coupon” item by clicking on your Nickname > Achievements > Desert Predator. If you don’t manage to complete a stage in time or would like to purchase a stage, you can purchase each stage with Golden Eagles until October 23rd from the Achievements window, which will give you the corresponding rewards.
Welcome to the 243rd War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition!
We enjoyed getting to see your screenshots from the latest major update, Sky Odyssey! For this competition, we’re looking to capture screenshots of vehicles in combat. Pick your favorite vehicle, and capture it in the heat of battle - whether it is with a display of firepower, or the middle of a dogfight! The three most popular and three selected by us will get 300 GE. See the winners down below!
Let’s begin the 243rd edition of our competition!
Create a stunning screenshot and submit it on the War Thunder Steam Community Hub with the tag #WTscreen243. You have time until the 2nd of October to submit your screenshot.
After that date, 6 winners will be selected (3 of which will be the highest rated by the community and 3 selected by our judges), each of which receive a reward of 300GE.
How to Participate!
Terms:
- Your screenshot must capture combat action.
- You must add the #WTscreen243 tag (title cannot have any other text in it).
- Artists may only win by popular vote once per four screenshot competitions.
- Screenshots need to be compliant with the War Thunder rules.
- You need to be the author of the screenshot.
- Screenshot needs to be new. You cannot use those which have previously been published or used in other competitions.
- We will only accept raw screenshots from the game. You cannot use any editing software nor any other visual enhancements (like Nvidia Ansel filters).
- You can use filters and settings built into War Thunder.
- You can use the replay functionality built into War Thunder.
- Rewards will be delivered to the author's account within 14 working days.
And now, time for the winners of the competition’s 242nd edition – Sky Odyssey!
Winners selected via community votes:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3805581671
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3805688227
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3806180654
Winners selected by our judges:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3807004386
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3807069477
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3804270294
Each winner will get 300GE! Congratulations and see you next week!
Abdulaziz ibn Abdurrahman Al Saud became the Emir of Riyadh in 1902 and, over the next 30 years, devoted all his efforts to uniting the surrounding emirates under his leadership. He succeeded, and on September 23rd 1932, he proclaimed the establishment of a new state: the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.To mark the occasion, we’re releasing a new video in the Moments of Valor series dedicated to Saudi Arabia, and bringing back rare bundles at a discount!M728 CEV PackTo get to the Gaijin Store through Steam, go to the in-game hangar > Shop > Online Store.49.99 25This pack includes:
- M728 CEV (Rank V, USA)
- The unique M728 CEV “Royal Saudi Engineers Corps” camouflage
- Premium account for 15 days
- 2000 Golden Eagles
- Lightning F.53 (Rank VI, Great Britain)
- Premium account for 15 days
- 2000 Golden Eagles
The packs are available until September 28th 17:30 (GMT). Available for PC players only.Check out some unique Saudi Arabia camouflages!The following camouflages are permanently available in-game for Golden Eagles:
- Typhoon (AESA) (Rank IX, Great Britain) — unique “95th National Day” camouflage
- F-15A (Rank VIII, USA) — unique “92nd National Day” camouflage
- Hunter F.6 (Rank VI, Great Britain) — unique “6 Squadron, Royal Saudi Air Force” camouflage
- M728 CEV (Rank V, USA) — unique “Royal Saudi Engineers Corps” camouflage
- AMX-10P (Rank IV, France) — unique “1037” camouflage
- M1A2 Abrams (Rank VII, USA) — unique “Royal Saudi Land Forces” camouflage
- MH-60L DAP (Rank VII, USA) — unique “Royal Saudi Land Forces” camouflage
- Vampire FB 52A (Rank V, Sweden) — unique “Royal Saudi Air Force” camouflage
Aircraft
- Mosquito FB Mk VI (UK), Mosquito FB Mk VI (Sweden), Mosquito FB Mk VI ASH, Mosquito FB.Mk.26, Mosquito TR.Mk.33 — an issue where one of the four 20 mm cannons was missing from the X-ray view has been fixed. (Report).
- FFAR, Hydra 70, S-8, S-24 (all variants), S-25 (all variants), Nasser 240, Pampero, PRN-122, R4M, Wfr.Gr.21, RZ.65, S-1of, CRV7, Type 3, Type 5, Yasser — with the release of the Sky Odyssey major update, the remote detonation capability has been disabled for unguided aircraft rockets that did not possess this feature in real life.
- An issue where, during the launch of missiles with active radar homing (ARH) seekers, the radar display failed to show the circle indicating the need for target illumination until the missile’s seeker achieved lock-on has been fixed.
- A bug that prevented the surrender mechanic (automatically leaving the aircraft) after landing on an enemy aircraft carrier from working has been fixed.
- Ardennes — a bug that caused the lack of grass in some places has been fixed.
Aircraft
- Hawk (all variants) — a bug that caused the aircraft to shake when turning in Arcade Battles has been fixed.
- CA-27 Mk.32 (Great Britain), CA-27 Mk.32 (Japan) — the name, description and icon for the modification that unlocks 1,000 lb bombs have been fixed. (Report).
- CA-27 Mk.32 (Great Britain), CA-27 Mk.32 (Japan), F-86E(M) (Israel) — the non-functional gyroscopic gunsight in the cockpit has been fixed.
- F-86E(M) (Israel) — flight model parameters have been adjusted to the level of CL-13 Mk.4 (same as F-86E), the engine has been changed to J47-GE-13. (Report).
- B-26B (Indonesia) — an issue where the aircraft lacked the updated bomber damage model shared by other aircraft in its family has been fixed. (Report). An issue where the right engine was missing from the X-ray view has been fixed. (Report).
- Mirage 4000 — a bug that caused the tooltip of the radar in X-ray view to be empty has been fixed. (Report).
- H145M — a bug that caused the engines to overheat has been fixed. (Report).
- Ka-29 — the erroneously added S-24 modification has been removed. Silver Lions and Golden Eagles spent on purchasing the removed modification will be compensated. (Report).
- Saraph — Battle Rating in Arcade Battles has been reduced to 10.7. (Report).
- AGM-88G AARGM-ER ARM — the missile’s flight model has been adjusted; a maximum speed of Mach 4.0 is now achievable when launched at Mach 1.8 from an altitude of 12 km (previously, only a speed of Mach 3.6 was reached under these conditions).
- Kh-31 (all variants) ARMs — a bug that caused the air intake fairing jettison animation to not play after launch has been fixed.
- A bug that caused the field repair to not start has been fixed. (Report).
- T-44 (Be Prepared!) — an issue where the rear-left mudguard was present in the damage model has been fixed.
- With the release of the Sky Odyssey major update, the damage models regarding overpressure damage for many ground vehicles have been refined. Wheeled vehicles where the crew is separated from the transmission are no longer destroyed when the transmission sustains overpressure damage. Many vehicles have had their internal compartment layouts revised; previously, the entire crew would be knocked out even if some members were protected by armor. Fuel tanks located within the fighting compartment of many ground vehicles have been added to the list of “trigger modules” for the overpressure damage mechanic. Certain modules on many ground vehicles are no longer classified as trigger modules because they are separated from the crew by armor.
- Assault. Air Arcade — balance changes have been made due to the updated bomber damage model.
- Airfields on winter maps for Air Battles at Battle Ratings 3.7–10.3 have been temporarily replaced pending a fix for a bug that caused aircraft to flip over upon spawning.
- The maximum speed of the carrier in the missile comparison window has been increased from 500 m/s to 850 m/s.
- A bug that caused text keys to appear in the vehicle select window instead of the filter names has been fixed.
- A bug that caused the cursor to appear when opening the multi-function menu using a controller has been fixed. (Report).
Welcome to the 242nd War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition!
Thanks for all of your awesome submissions last week! This week, we released a major update! Sky Odyssey brings many new vehicles, new and updated maps, UI changes and more. This is your chance to showcase what you like the most from the latest major update! The three most popular and three selected by us will get 300 GE. See the winners down below!
Let’s begin the 242nd edition of our competition!
Create a stunning screenshot and submit it on the War Thunder Steam Community Hub with the tag #WTscreen242. You have time until the 25th of September to submit your screenshot.
After that date, 6 winners will be selected (3 of which will be the highest rated by the community and 3 selected by our judges), each of which receive a reward of 300GE.
How to Participate!
Terms:
- Your screenshot must include a vehicle or new/reworked location released in the latest major update, Sky Odyssey.
- You must add the #WTscreen242 tag (title cannot have any other text in it).
- Artists may only win by popular vote once per four screenshot competitions.
- Screenshots need to be compliant with the War Thunder rules.
- You need to be the author of the screenshot.
- Screenshot needs to be new. You cannot use those which have previously been published or used in other competitions.
- We will only accept raw screenshots from the game. You cannot use any editing software nor any other visual enhancements (like Nvidia Ansel filters).
- You can use filters and settings built into War Thunder.
- You can use the replay functionality built into War Thunder.
- Rewards will be delivered to the author's account within 14 working days.
And now, time for the winners of the competition’s 241st edition – Steel and Stone!
Winners selected via community votes:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3800907234
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3800445021
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3800218586
Winners selected by our judges:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3801623595
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3802445507
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3800471968
Each winner will get 300GE! Congratulations and see you next week!
Aircraft
- A final camera-tracking sequence showing the target being hit by the missile has been added to the missile tracking camera.
- A bug that sometimes caused the calculation of the multipath effect to work incorrectly when the target missile (most often an anti-ship missile) was above water has been fixed.
- Ka-52 — an issue where the radar could be used to guide multiple 9M120-1 Ataka missiles simultaneously has been fixed. (Report).
- Wildcat HMA2 — a bug that caused the beam-riding LMM Martlet missiles to lack a salvo launch time limit has been fixed.
- 9S35M1 Buk-M1 SAM system radar — the radar has been added to aircraft RWR databases.
- The fire control system is for now no longer considered a signal module for the overpressure mechanic for all ground vehicles. It might be set as a signal module on specific vehicles again in the future depending on its location (Report, Report).
- M1 KVT — the durability of the NERA composite armor on the front of the hull has been adjusted to match that of the M1 Abrams. The damage model for certain armor components has been updated to match the updated M1.
- A bug that prevented the destruction credit mechanic from working for a ship that had run aground, just as it does when a vehicle is abandoned, has been fixed.
- A bug where the current vehicle preset could briefly appear between previewed presets during sequential previewing has been fixed.
- A bug where stripes could appear on clouds at high altitudes has been fixed.
- A bug that caused the bushes to flicker when using the old videocard support mode has been fixed.
- A bug that caused the Air Realistic Battles multiplier to not apply to mission score earned in the Nuclear Escalation and Bullet Hell modes for “Marks of distinction for pilots” in the Space Program event has been fixed.
- A bug with radar calculations in replays, which caused performance to drop significantly in some air combat replays has been fixed.
Last weekend marked the conclusion of the WTCS Pro League Major III, the third and last pro major event of the War Thunder Championship Series regular season.In the end, Team Voyager secured first place with 126 points. Close behind, Team AVReS claimed second place with 108 points, while Team DODEC completed the podium in third place with 88 points.With this final Major now behind us, the regular season is over: the stage is set, the top teams are locked in, and everything now points toward the WTCS Pro League Grand Finals.Congratulations to Team Voyager on their victory in Major III!The WTCS Pro Major III podiumOverall Rankings for the WTCS Pro Major IIIWho is the MVP?A huge congratulations to Oskar from Voyager for being named MVP of the WTCS Pro League Major III!A special shoutout also goes to NeZoXi from AVReS, who finished 2nd in the MVP voting after playing a key role in his team's victory throughout the event.Rounding out the Top 3 is _nyffer, representing DODEC, whose consistency across the Major earned him 3rd place in the MVP rankings. The Grand Finals Are Almost Here!Eight teams have earned their place in the WTCS Pro League Grand Finals, the culmination of the entire 2026 season. Over three weekends, they will battle across all three competitive formats to crown this year's champions.Grand Finals Schedule:
- Air: October 23rd to 25th
- Ground: October 30th to November 1st
- Mixed: November 6th to 8th
- Open Qualifier I: September 19th to 20th
- Open Qualifier II: September 26th to 27th
- Playoffs: October 3rd to 4th and October 10th to 11th
- Esports Veteran Pack - Season 2026
- Winter Warrior Esports Pack - Season 2026