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War Thunder Season 23 Brings Greek Mythology Theme, Premium Spitfire Rewards
Gaijin Entertainment has announced details for War Thunder's Season 23 Battle Pass, titled 'Apollo's Chariot,' which introduces a Greek mythology theme. The season features rewards such as a premium Spitfire LF Mk IXc in Royal Hellenic Air Force colors and the Japanese destroyer Suzutsuki. The Battle Pass system will be available for 90 days, offering players a variety of in-game items and vehicles.
Gaijin Entertainment's EdenSpark Open Game Development Platform Hosts Year-Long Game Jam Gauntlet, With
Gaijin Entertainment is launching a year-long game jam series on its EdenSpark game development platform, starting May 1. The initiative offers a total prize pool of $250,000, with monthly jams leading to a grand finale where top projects can win up to $50,000. The program aims to empower developers to create and publish their own games.
War Thunder’s 220th Screenshot Competition Brings Out the Community’s Creative Side
War Thunder is hosting its 220th screenshot competition with the theme "Silent Approach," encouraging players to capture creative in-game moments. Submissions are accepted via the Steam Community Hub until April 24th, with six winners receiving 300 Golden Eagles each, chosen by both community popularity and judges. This recurring event highlights the game's strong community engagement and players' artistic expression.
War Thunder’s A-6E Intruder Gets 30% Discount for Flight Anniversary
War Thunder is offering a 30% discount on the A-6E Intruder aircraft to celebrate the 66th anniversary of its first flight. The sale, which runs from April 17th to April 20th, reduces the price from 9,270 to 6,489 Golden Eagles. This premium aircraft features the TRAM Target Recognition/Attack Multi-sensor system and a versatile weapon loadout, making it a valuable addition for players looking to expand their U.S. aviation tech tree.
EdenSpark unveils monthly game jams with $250,000 total prize pool
Gaijin Entertainment has launched EdenSpark, a new open development platform featuring monthly game jams with a total annual prize pool of $250,000. Participants have 14 days each month to create games using the EdenSpark tools, with opportunities to publish directly to consoles. The initiative aims to empower creators and foster game development without requiring registered companies.
War Thunder Patches Critical Map Exploits in Community-Driven Update
Gaijin Entertainment released a War Thunder update addressing critical map exploits on Kuban and Mozdok, demonstrating a community-focused approach to live service maintenance. The developer emphasized transparency, noting that patch notes highlight key changes and that bug fixes are prioritized based on importance, a shift from previous development cycles.
War Thunder Update #114 Fixes Bomb Drops, Adds Multi-Missile Tracking
War Thunder's Update #114 introduces significant improvements to aerial combat, including multi-missile tracking and fixes for the CCRP bomb dropping system. Pilots can now track all fired ordnance and benefit from a more reliable automatic bomb release, enhancing situational awareness and tactical depth in battles.
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.
The best combat flight sim you have probably never played just got a huge update – say hello to Nuclear Option
The combat flight simulator Nuclear Option has received a significant update, version 0.33, introducing new aircraft, ships, and munitions. The game, set in the near future, offers a realistic military simulation experience that can be played with proper flight controllers or a mouse. This update also includes numerous bug fixes and improvements to AI, graphics, audio, and networking.
Every PS5 Pro Enhanced Game (So Far)
Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro, launched in November 2024, offers enhanced graphics and frame rates for compatible games, identified by a 'PS5 Pro Enhanced' label. The console features an upgraded GPU and AI-driven upscaling through PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) to achieve higher fidelity visuals and smoother performance, often doubling the power of the base PS5.
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.
Steam's upcoming homepage overhaul makes finding new games so much easier
Valve is overhauling Steam's homepage to make it easier for users to discover new games amidst a growing library and an influx of AI-generated content. The update will provide more information on why games are recommended, include micro-trailers, and streamline the Discovery Queue. New sections for wishlisted items and DLC will also be added.
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.
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 Brings History Home with Bangladesh Independence Day Tank Sale
War Thunder is celebrating Bangladesh's 55th Independence Day with a special in-game sale offering a 30% discount on two historically significant tanks: the Vijayanta and the T-69 II G. The promotion, running until March 30th, highlights the game's ability to serve as a historical educational tool, with players sharing positive feedback on the tribute. This event emphasizes the growing trend of games incorporating cultural heritage and real-world stories.
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 Infantry: The Second Testing Phase
The second phase of the War Thunder Infantry Closed Beta is set to begin this week. This phase will feature 128 players in 64v64 matches without bot squads, alongside a new map, a 'Domination' game mode, and new weapons.