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War Thunder’s Ninth Wave Update Goes Live Today with Server Downtime
Gaijin Entertainment has released the major 'Ninth Wave' update for War Thunder today, March 17th, requiring server downtime starting at 08:00 GMT. This update is described as one of the largest content drops for the game, with details available on dev blogs. The update is rolling out simultaneously across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms.
War Thunder’s Aerial Photo Contest Has Players Looking Down on the Competition
War Thunder has launched its 215th screenshot competition, themed 'From Above,' challenging players to capture aerial or elevated perspectives of the game's battlefields. The competition, running until March 20th, has strict rules regarding raw, unedited submissions and specific tagging requirements, sparking some community debate. Winners will receive Golden Eagles, with the event highlighting the game's scale and fostering player creativity in virtual photography.
War Thunder Drops Hungarian Aircraft in Ninth Wave Update – WM-21 and WM-23 Join the Fight
The Ninth Wave update for War Thunder will introduce two Hungarian aircraft, the WM-21 Sólyom and the WM-23 Ezüst Nyil, to the Italian tech tree. The WM-21 is a light-reconnaissance bomber that saw combat during World War II, while the WM-23 is a prototype fighter that crashed during testing. This update highlights Gaijin Entertainment's commitment to representing the aviation histories of smaller nations.
World of Tanks Heat talks up its hero characters, War Thunder gameplay is mistaken as real-world war footage
World of Tanks HEAT, an arcade-style spin-off, has revealed details about its hero characters and their abilities, functioning similarly to a hero shooter with tanks. Meanwhile, a viral video falsely claiming to show real-world combat footage was confirmed to be gameplay from War Thunder, with Gaijin Entertainment's head of PR Konstantin Govorun confirming the footage's origin.
War Thunder Celebrates Finnish Air Force Day with Historic Aircraft & Free Commemorative Decal
War Thunder is celebrating Finnish Air Force Day with a special in-game event running from March 6th to 9th. The event honors Finnish aviation history with discounts on specific aircraft and a free commemorative decal for players who complete a challenging mission requirement. While the event highlights historical aircraft and Nordic aviation heritage, some players have raised concerns about the game's economy and the grind associated with earning the decal.
US governor boosts US-Iran 'combat footage' that is actually from War Thunder, featuring WW2-era weapons
A video circulating on social media, claimed to show a US battleship shooting down an Iranian fighter jet, has been identified as likely gameplay footage from War Thunder, featuring World War 2-era weaponry. Texas governor Greg Abbott shared the clip, which has since been deleted. Investigations suggest the warship resembles the USS Tennessee and the aircraft a German Messerschmitt Me 163B-1a Komet, with no real-world reports of such an event. This incident highlights the growing issue of video game footage being mistaken for or used as real war footage for misinformation and propaganda purposes.
War Thunder promises air superiority with this month’s Ninth Wave update
Gaijin Entertainment announced that the upcoming Ninth Wave update for War Thunder will introduce Rank IX jets, including the F/A-18F Super Hornet and Su-30SM2, alongside Hungarian combat aircraft and the M1296 Dragoon combat platform. The update also features graphical overhauls for the White Rock Fortress and Ardennes maps.
A War Thunder clip shared on social media as footage of the war in Iran racked up over 7 million views, and was even…
Footage from the military simulation game War Thunder has been widely shared on social media, falsely presented as real footage of the conflict between the US/Israel and Iran. Gaijin Entertainment confirmed the footage is from their game, and this is part of a trend where games like War Thunder and Arma 3 are used for propaganda and misinformation. The article provides tips on how to distinguish between real and fake video game footage.
War Thunder Adds Rank IX Jets and World War II Legends Like USS Helm
Gaijin Entertainment's War Thunder has received its Ninth Wave update, introducing Rank IX jets and World War II naval legends. The update adds generation 4+ aircraft like the F/A-18F and Su-30SM2, alongside the American destroyer USS Helm. Visual overhauls for classic maps are also included.
