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Gaijin Entertainment business and news from across the web.- War Thunder readies its next infantry closed beta test and nukes thousands of cheaters from orbitGaijin Entertainment is preparing for the third closed beta test of War Thunder's mixed arms infantry mode, featuring 128-player battles on a new African map, new weapons, and a five-passenger vehicle. In related news, the company reported banning over 2,100 accounts for botting and cheating in July, alongside thousands of other bans for various offenses.
War Thunder’s modern infantry battles are expanding to 128 players with new Africa mapGaijin Entertainment is expanding War Thunder's modern infantry battles with a new Africa-inspired map called Kivu, designed for up to 128 players. This third stage of closed beta testing will introduce troop transport vehicles, revised soldier classes, and changes to the respawn system. The Kivu map is four times larger than previous test locations and features five capture points, integrating infantry combat with existing tanks, helicopters, and support vehicles.
War Thunder to Test Modern Infantry Battles in AfricaGaijin Entertainment is launching the third closed beta test for infantry battles in War Thunder in July, featuring a new 128-player "Kivu" map set in Central Africa. This update introduces troop transport vehicles, revised marker logic for Arcade Battles, and class-based weapon presets to enhance large-scale combat dynamics.- Former staffer accuses War Thunder studio of Steam review manipulation and data security lapsesA former Gaijin Entertainment developer, Evgeniy Kononenko, has accused the studio behind War Thunder and Enlisted of manipulating Steam reviews and having data security lapses. Kononenko claims evidence shows developers were instructed to write positive reviews and that former employees retained Steamworks admin access for over a year. He also alleges retaliation after raising internal concerns.
- War Thunder introduces more vehicles, missile flight model tweaks, and a new historical battle eventThe Heavy Cavalry update for War Thunder has been released, introducing new vehicles like variants of the M1 Abrams and Italy's Palmaria tank, along with the F-101C Voodoo fighter jet. The update also refines missile flight models and adds anti-radiation missiles and electronic support measures. A new 'Pages of History' event celebrating New Zealand ace Colin Gray will begin on July 1st.
War Thunder charges into the electronic warfare ageGaijin Entertainment has released the 'Heavy Cavalry' update for its online military game War Thunder, introducing electronic warfare elements like anti-radiation missiles and electronic support measures. The update also adds dozens of new ground, air, and naval vehicles, including specific MBTs and aircraft from various nations, enhancing high-tier combined battles.
Enlisted storms Omaha beach and significantly enhances visuals Gaijin Entertainment and Darkflow Software have released the Operation Neptune update for the World War II shooter Enlisted. This update introduces new Omaha and Sword beach battlefields, enhances visuals with improved destruction effects and animations, and adds new weapons and vehicles for the USSR, Germany, Japan, and the United States. The update also includes visual preset improvements for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4 Pro, and Xbox One, and PC ray tracing optimizations.- Star Wrath Demo Launches on SteamGaijin Entertainment has announced that a time-limited demo for their upcoming multiplayer extraction-action game, Star Wrath, is now available on Steam. The demo allows players to experience PvP and PvE modes, featuring space raids, dogfights, and resource gathering with customizable spacecraft. A closed beta is also ongoing via the Gaijin.Net service, with Founder's Packs available for instant access.
500,000 operatives are ready for raids in Active MatterGaijin Entertainment and Matter Team announced that their upcoming hardcore online shooter, Active Matter, has surpassed 500,000 wishlists on Steam. The game, which features players as operatives fighting for control of a reality-bending substance, is also available in an early version on the Gaijin Store and is planned for a 2026 Steam release.- War Thunder goes big and goes home with its next update, Heavy CalvaryGaijin Entertainment has announced the upcoming 'Heavy Cavalry' update for War Thunder, which will introduce the M1A2C and Australian M1A2 Abrams battle tanks. The update also features graphical overhauls for several maps, including Ash River, 38th Parallel, and Ardennes (Winter).
Active Matter Demo is now available on Xbox Series consolesGaijin Entertainment has released a demo for their upcoming hardcore online shooter, Active Matter, on Xbox Series X|S as part of the Indie Selects Demo Fest. Players can download the demo from the Microsoft Store until June 30, with all progress carrying over to the full game. The demo includes all game modes planned for the full version, offering a look at the game's survival-driven action.- Heavy Cavalry is marching towards War ThunderGaijin Entertainment announced that the next major update for War Thunder, titled "Heavy Cavalry," will be released in mid-June. This update introduces modern main battle tanks like the American M1A2C Abrams, along with new aircraft and a battleship. The game environment and maps have also been redesigned, and new features like arresting gear for aircraft have been added.
Former spec ops elites become cyborg war machines in CrossoutGaijin Entertainment has released the "Dark Awakening" update for its post-apocalyptic vehicle combat MMO, Crossout. This update introduces the new "Eclipse" faction, composed of cyborg soldiers, and features new car parts, weapons, and game modes including limited-time brawls like "Test Prototypes" and "Squad Battle."- The second episode of Senrai Maidens x War Thunder anime is now availableGaijin Entertainment has released the second episode of the Senrai Maidens anime, titled "Cold Pursuit," which is now available on YouTube. This update also introduces new Senrai Maidens-themed premium tanks and cosmetic items to War Thunder and War Thunder Mobile, including custom crew voiceovers and dakimakura rewards.
EdenSpark Crowns First Game Jam Winners and Opens the Next ChallengeGaijin Entertainment has announced the winners of the first EdenSpark Game Jam, a monthly competition for creators using the EdenSpark open development platform. The jam's theme was "Transformation," with "Slime Shape" by teezaboo taking first place in the Dev's Choice category. Gaijin Entertainment has also launched the second game jam with the theme "Mass Control."
War Thunder adds Spitfire floatplane event as next update prepares aircraft damage model changesWar Thunder is hosting a limited-time 'Wings Over Water' event from June 3 to June 15, offering players the chance to unlock the experimental Spitfire Mk Vb (Float) aircraft. The event requires players to earn mission points in Air Battles to progress through stages and earn rewards. Alongside the event, Gaijin is preparing a major update that will introduce changes to aircraft damage models and enhance cockpit displays with new targeting and flight instrument screens.- Subscriptions, Clouds, and StreamsNVIDIA announced updates for its GeForce NOW cloud gaming service, highlighting new features and integrations. The update includes information on Gaijin Entertainment's single sign-on system and discusses the broader landscape of subscription models and streaming in the gaming industry.
Linked and Loaded: Gaijin Single Sign-On Now Available on GeForce NOWNVIDIA GeForce NOW has integrated Gaijin Entertainment's single sign-on system, allowing members to access Gaijin titles like War Thunder with fewer logins. This update streamlines the cloud gaming experience, removing an extra layer of authentication. Additionally, seven new games have been added to the GeForce NOW library, with Ultimate members gaining access to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 performance.- War Thunder talks its next infantry beta test, World of Tanks shares a calendar of events for MayWar Thunder is preparing for its next infantry game mode beta test, focusing on stability improvements, new maps, and weapon balancing. World of Tanks has outlined its May events, including a new Onslaught mode season, VE Day celebrations, and the return of Frontline mode.
War Thunder May Sale Goes Live With 50% Premium Discounts | HappyGamerGaijin Entertainment has launched the War Thunder May Sale, offering significant discounts on premium accounts and in-game vehicles. The sale features 50% off premium account time for 90, 180, and 365-day periods, and 30% off vehicles, upgrades, and modifications. The event runs in two phases, with the first focusing on core content and the second, starting May 7th, featuring rare vehicle bundles.