War Thunder
News, coverage and analysis tracking War Thunder across the outlets.
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.
- The best MMO and multiplayer deals from Steam’s 2026 summer sale and beyondSteam's 2026 Summer Sale is offering significant discounts on a wide variety of MMO and multiplayer titles, including bundles and individual game sales. Notable deals include discounts on Palworld, Guild Wars 2, Dune Awakening, Destiny 2 DLC, Elder Scrolls Online, and many more, with prices slashed across numerous genres and publishers.
- Evening MultiplexThis article presents a collection of recent trailers for various games, including Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's Season 04 Reloaded multiplayer maps, the Kickstarter trailer for Last Summer, the Season 19 launch trailer for Riders Republic, and a trailer for War Thunder titled 'Heavy Cavalry'.
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.- 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).
- 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.
- The MOP Up: Crimson Desert hints at an upcoming DLCThe team behind Crimson Desert has announced plans for gradual updates throughout the summer, including a significant DLC. Other MMO news includes new events and content for Star Trek Online, RIFT, Terraria, Myth of Empires: Throne, and MechWarrior Online, alongside updates for Sky Children of the Light, Ultima Online, Final Fantasy XIV, EVE Online, War Thunder, War Robots, and Diablo IV. The article also mentions the upcoming action RPG Iron Swarm.
- 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.
Proton Experimental gets fixes for Subnautica 2, War Thunder, Far Cry 4 and moreValve has released an update for Proton Experimental, bringing fixes for several games on Linux and SteamOS. The update addresses issues in Subnautica 2, War Thunder, Far Cry 4, STAR WARS Starfighter, Idle Iktah, and Squad. Proton Experimental serves as a testing ground for future stable Proton versions.- The MOP Up: Conan Exiles Enhanced has saddles to dye forThis week's MOP Up covers several MMO updates, including saddle dyeing for Conan Exiles, new titles in RIFT, and a dungeon difficulty system for TERA Console. Sea of Thieves' new mode has developer concerns, while War Thunder saw over 1.3 million players during an event. Other news includes updates for World War II Online, DC Universe Online, Fortnite Zero Build, RavenQuest, Myth of Empires: Throne, Fallout 76, MU Pocket Knights, BitCraft, and No Man's Sky.
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.
War Thunder Developers Break Silence on Anti-Cheat Privacy Fears | HappyGamerGaijin Entertainment has addressed player concerns regarding privacy and the anti-cheat system in War Thunder. The developer emphasized a server-authoritative design where critical game calculations occur server-side, limiting client manipulation and enhancing privacy. This approach, combined with GDPR compliance, aims to maintain fair play without demanding excessive system access from players.
War Thunder Emerges From The Wreckage With Game-Changing Bug Fixes | HappyGamerGaijin Entertainment has released a significant update for War Thunder addressing long-standing bugs that impacted gameplay, including issues with thermal sights and vehicle repair loops. The update also reorganizes the secondary weapons menu for aircraft, categorizing ordnance for easier selection. These fixes aim to improve player experience and restore immersion in the combined arms combat simulator.