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War Thunder’s Lion of Peshawar Event Brings Pakistan’s Legendary F-6C Fighter Home
Gaijin Entertainment's War Thunder has launched the 'Lion of Peshawar' event, introducing the F-6C fighter jet, a variant of the Chinese J-6 used by the Pakistan Air Force. This event celebrates aviation history, featuring the aircraft's unique blend of Soviet, Chinese, and Western military technology. The F-6C served Pakistan for decades and has been recreated in-game with its historical armaments and performance characteristics.
War Thunder’s Latest Update Fixes Those Annoying Naval and Progress Bugs
Gaijin Entertainment has released War Thunder update 2.55.1.56, addressing several community-reported bugs. Key fixes include restoring the naval vessel rudder to neutral position after scout plane launch and resolving player progress rollbacks. The update also includes sound improvements for aircraft machine guns and tweaks to the referral system, while removing the target designation feature from the weapon tracking camera.
War Thunder Drops Limited Soviet Spitfire Deal That’ll Make History Nerds Lose Their Minds
War Thunder is offering a limited-time deal on the Spitfire Mk IXc (USSR) premium aircraft, available for three days to honor the birthday of Soviet pilot Vasily Matsievich. This historically significant aircraft, featuring British engineering and Soviet matchmaking, is priced at 6,090 Golden Eagles and is positioned at Rank IV.
War Thunder’s Nuclear Mode Gets Major Rebalance in Update 2.55.1.42
War Thunder Update 2.55.1.42 introduces significant rebalancing to the Nuclear Thunder mode, increasing spawn costs for nuclear bombs and raising team point requirements for escalation stages. Gaijin Entertainment aims to extend conventional combat phases and reduce the frequency of nuclear weapon usage, while also implementing matchmaking improvements and technical fixes.
War Thunder Goes Unhinged for RAF Birthday with 30% Aircraft Discounts
War Thunder is celebrating the Royal Air Force's birthday with a limited-time event offering 30% discounts on premium RAF aircraft. Three exclusive aircraft are available only during this promotion, which runs from March 31st to April 3rd. Players can also earn a "Winged RAF Bear" decal by completing missions with British aircraft.
War Thunder Update 2.55.0.40 Buffs Cromwell V Rockets, Raises Air Cap Limits
War Thunder's update 2.55.0.40 introduces significant balance adjustments, including increased explosive mass for Cromwell V rockets and a raised altitude limit for aerial capture points in Enduring Confrontation missions. Gaijin Entertainment implemented these changes based on community feedback and historical research, aiming to improve gameplay authenticity and player experience across all platforms.
Active Matter expands with Gigastructure
The hardcore online shooter Active Matter has received a major update titled "Gigastructure," introducing massive new locations like Gigastructure and Park, and a new Hired Ops PvP mode. The update also adds new monsters, expanded weapon customization, and implements permadeath mechanics where players lose game progress upon death, with even harsher penalties planned for future game editions.
Enlisted players get access to Great War battles
Gaijin Entertainment's online shooter Enlisted, previously set in World War II, is expanding to include battles from World War I. An event called "All Loud on the Western Front" will introduce trench warfare, period weaponry, and new mechanics like gas attacks. Players can earn unique rewards by participating in the event, which runs until April 15th.
Strategic nuclear bomber tech trees will be added to War Thunder
Gaijin Entertainment is adding strategic bombers with conventional and nuclear weapons as a new vehicle class to War Thunder. The update introduces nuclear strikes and anti-radiation missiles into combined arms battles, with a limited-time event featuring a large-scale conflict between the USA and USSR.
War Thunder’s Latest Update Makes Enemy Tanks Impossible to Miss
War Thunder's latest update, version 2.55.0.32, significantly enhances battlefield awareness by dedicating a specific audio frequency to enemy vehicle engines and tracks, ensuring they are always audible above other battle sounds. The update also restores the automatic target tracker for the Chinese ZTZ96B tank, fixes a naval shell bug, and includes quality-of-life improvements, alongside expanding infantry combat testing.
War Thunder’s 14th Community Spotlight Shows How Live Service Games Keep Players Creating
War Thunder's ongoing Community Spotlight series, now in its 14th edition, exemplifies how developers can sustain player engagement in live service games through consistent recognition of fan creations. Gaijin Entertainment's approach, which includes rewarding featured creators with exclusive in-game decals and encouraging the integration of physical scale models with digital counterparts, fosters a strong community bond. This strategy offers valuable lessons for other developers on building long-term player retention through genuine community interaction rather than solely relying on monetization or gameplay loops.
Crossout survivors will risk everything in "Rust & Dust"
Gaijin Entertainment has launched a new limited-time event for Crossout called "Rust & Dust." This event introduces a new game mode with accelerated progression and a focus on risk, where players can lose effective car parts in battle. The event also features a battle pass with rewards for both the event and the main game, and runs until June 3rd.
War Thunder Infantry Enters Second Beta Phase With Massive 128-Player Battles
War Thunder Infantry has entered its second closed beta phase, introducing massive 128-player battles with two Domination modes. This significant increase in player count aims to create large-scale infantry combat, with developers Gaijin Entertainment emphasizing structured gameplay and squad-based mechanics. The beta will test technical stability for these large matches, with potential for further development if successful.
War Thunder heralds ‘a new level of realism’ for naval battles with its recent Ninth Wave update
War Thunder's Ninth Wave update introduces significant visual and physics enhancements to naval battles, aiming for a new level of realism with improved water rendering, reflections, and sea foam. The update also adds new vehicles, including Rank IX aircraft and the USS Helm destroyer, alongside map updates and vehicle balance adjustments.
War Thunder’s German La-5FN Returns for Limited Time This Weekend
War Thunder is making the German-captured La-5FN aircraft available for a limited time this weekend, from March 20th to March 23rd, to commemorate the 84th anniversary of the La-5 fighter's first flight. This special event allows players to experience a historically significant aircraft that was captured and used by German forces during World War II, highlighting a unique aspect of aviation history.
War Thunder Starter Packs Half Price: Steam Spring Sale Delivers Solid Value Through March 26
War Thunder is offering a 50% discount on all its starter packs during the Steam Spring Sale, which runs until March 26. These packs are designed to accelerate progression through the game's research trees by including a low-tier premium vehicle, premium account time, and Golden Eagles. The sale is exclusive to Steam and aims to attract new players by reducing the grind associated with early-game content.
War Thunder Update 2.55.0.13 Fixes PS5 Pro Crashes and Major Bugs
War Thunder Update 2.55.0.13 addresses critical bugs, including crashes on PlayStation 5 Pro when Ray Tracing is enabled in Air Simulator Battles. The patch also corrects missile placement and targeting issues for specific aircraft, improves Silver Lions rewards for Rank IX bombing runs, and fixes graphical glitches related to motion blur and tracer rounds. Gaijin Entertainment released the update following player feedback, aiming to enhance the simulation accuracy and overall gameplay experience.
Naval battles in War Thunder have reached a new level of realism
Gaijin Entertainment has released the Ninth Wave Major Update for War Thunder, significantly enhancing naval battle realism with redesigned water physics and visual effects. The update introduces new vehicles including the Chinese J-15T fighter jet, Italian Centauro II tank destroyer, Russian Pantsir-SM-SV air defense system, and French aircraft carrier Foch.
War Thunder Update 2.55.0.9 Reshapes the Battlefield with Critical Fixes
Gaijin Entertainment has released War Thunder Update 2.55.0.9, addressing numerous bugs and making balance adjustments. The update includes fixes for missile placement on Su-30SM aircraft, removes the BMPT artillery support modification with full refunds, and adds target tracking radar to the Falcon ground vehicle. Additionally, the Golden Quarry and Red Desert maps have been temporarily removed due to underlying issues.
War Thunder Fights Back Against Digital Siege with Player Compensation
War Thunder is compensating players with Premium Account time and boosters due to recent widespread DDoS attacks that disrupted server access. Gaijin Entertainment acknowledged the attacks and is implementing strengthened monitoring and protection measures. The studio also extended a task deadline for the Pacific Pearl event, recognizing the impact of connection issues on limited-time rewards.
