🆕Visual Improvements to Carpathians!

And in the Spearhead major update, we’re pleased to say that we’re updating the Carpathians map for ground battles. As with other locations that have been in rotation for a long time, our main goal is to refresh the appearance while preserving the familiar geometry and navigation. Let’s check it out!

All environmental objects on this location have been completely redesigned. From the fields and rocks, to the terrain itself, buildings and ruins, they’ve all been recreated from scratch. Detailed rocks and pathways have been added, and all vegetation, such as grass, bushes and trees have been replaced and improved.

The overall climate of the location has changed a little as well. The map is now greener, which is typical for the warm surroundings of the Carpathian Mountains. The central part of this location, which was previously covered with fresh trenches, dugouts and bunkers, is now covered with grass. The fighting here ended six months ago, and nature has begun to reclaim the area.

The ruins of the fortress and watchtowers have been significantly improved visually. In addition to the graphical enhancements with the addition of moss and climbing plants, the ancient structures now have foundations and bases, which makes the architecture more realistic.

One of the legends of the Carpathian Mountains is the tale of Syn and Vir, the daughter of a count and simple shepherd, who were in love with each other. The tyrannical count ordered Vir to be killed, and the tender-hearted Syn shed bright blue tears at the place of her lover’s death, which which bloomed into a magnificent mountain lake. Following our tradition, we’ve included an Easter Egg inspired by this melancholy Carpathian legend of these two inseparable lovers!

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🇮🇹A Decal Trophy and Discounts for Italy’s National Unity and Armed Forces Day!

Following the defeat at the Battle of Vittorio Veneto, Austria-Hungary capitulated in the First World War. Under the terms of the armistice that came into effect on November 4th 1918, Italy received a number of territories, completing its unification. This is why November 4th is celebrated both as National Unity Day and Armed Forces Day in memory of the victory that completed the reunification of Italian lands, which started in the mid-19th century.

🏪The P40 “G.C. Leoncello” and M43 “G.C. Leoncello” are temporarily available for purchase with a 50% discount for 575 and 650 Golden Eagles respectively!

When: From November 4th (11:00 GMT) until November 7th (11:00 GMT).
Where: Italy > Army > Premium Vehicles.

▪️The P40 “G.C. Leoncello” (rank II) was developed in 1940 for the North African front, but only saw its first combat in 1943 in Italy itself, fighting on the side of the Axis powers (the “Leoncelli” group fought for the Italian Social Republic). The P40 is a well-balanced tank in terms of its characteristics, with good APHE and HEAT shells, effective armor and solid mobility.

▪️The M43 “G.C.Leoncello” (rank III) is a compact but hard-hitting tank, featuring a 105 mm cannon and a unique camouflage pattern from the “Leonchello” group. Its HEAT round with 120 mm of penetration is capable of punching through any opponent at its rank!

⭐️Open the “National Unity Day and the Italian Armed Forces” trophy!

When: From November 4th (11:00 GMT) until November 7th (11:00 GMT).
Task: Earn 3,000 mission points in battles where you used Italian vehicles at rank III or higher to receive the “Italian National Unity and Armed Forces Day” trophy!

Inside this trophy, you’ll receive one of four decals that were previously available on this day

If you already have all four decals, you’ll receive a trophy and get one of the following when opening it:

▪️20-50% Research Point booster for 3-10 battles
▪️20-50% Silver Lion booster for 3-10 battles
▪️3-5 universal backups
▪️1 day of Premium account

Additional details:
▪️You can complete the task in random battles, except for [Assault] mode.
▪️Track your progress in the hangar by clicking Nickname → Achievements → Holidays → Italy’s National Unity and Armed Forces Day.

🆕BTR-82AT: Into a New Age!

The BTR-82AT is a thoroughly modernized variant of the BTR-80/82 family, arriving in the Spearhead major update with advanced weapon systems, optional slat armor, and powerful ATGMs!

🇷🇺🚩BTR-82AT: A Light Tank for the USSR at Rank VI

At a glance:
▪️30 mm cannon
▪️Powerful tandem-warhead Kornet ATGMs
▪️Thermal imager
▪️Spall liners, along with an optional armor package
▪️Good mobility
▪️Large in size

👋Introducing the BTR-82AT!
In the Spearhead major update, the BTR-82AT will be making its way to the research tree as a modern modification of the familiar BTR-80A! It boasts several upgrades, including a stronger engine, enhanced protection, and most importantly the 9M133 anti-tank missile and a thermal sight. Let’s get acquainted!

🛍You can kick-start and greatly speed up the research of the BTR-82AT with these packs:

🔹In May 45 Pack
🔹BMD-4M Pack

🔼The New Damage Control Mechanic for Naval

In the Spearhead major update, we’ll be introducing a new Damage Control (DC) mechanic for every naval vessel in the game. In this updated form of damage control, you’ll be able to pre-select three different action presets that replace the basic manual repairs: firefighting, module repair, and water pumping. After receiving damage, all three DC processes begin automatically, and you can adjust the priority of which area you want to focus on. The need to repair the propulsion systems of the ship has been removed, this will always be carried out automatically by the crew as long as it’s possible to do so.

Every ship will have an individual DC coefficient, which will be affected by the size of the vessel, crew count, and generation of the ship. The newer the ship, the more advanced and effective its damage control process will be. A high crew count will improve this further, and relative to the amount of crew it will also be more effective in general on smaller vessels, as the damaged areas can be reached by crew faster. The coefficient reduces the time penalty for the second and third DC processes in the setup you’ve selected, but not significantly. So in short, your ship will be repaired automatically, as long as there are crew resources for it!

How did repairing work previously?

Previously, some players deliberately did not repair knocked-out modules and compartments with the intention of “saving” part of the crew that remained in those areas. For example if the engine was destroyed, fewer crew would be there, and so less damage would be taken. This is no longer possible with the new system. The ability to do this was a consequence of the old system, but not an intended one. This “tactic” was not intentional as the advantage it gave was antithetical to gameplay and the intentions of the mechanic. We did not consider this a critical “exploit” for lack of better words, as this crew saving was not particularly impactful. For example, the combat crew of a gun turret or an ammunition elevator on a battleship is 10-20 people out of a total crew of, say, 1000 in total.

Fundamentally, the key issue with deliberately not repairing certain areas of the ship was that it was unfair to the player shooting at it. The most important modules are typically protected by the strongest armor, and to defeat this you need to pick the right shell, set the right range, and lead the shot accordingly. If a player does everything “right”, besting the defenses of an enemy ship, they should be rewarded for successfully carrying out that action. The unintended ability to lessen the reward for the player landing their shots harms gameplay overall.

Rounding off

We understand that DC may be seen as taking away agency, but this decision is in favour of fairer gameplay across the board, and rewarding the active player in the engagement. You penetrated an enemy ship in a critical spot? Excellent, you’ll be rewarded for that. You got hit by an enemy in a critical spot? Then they deserve the reward for that. This old system let a player reduce the reward gained by another player arbitrarily, and at the same time, engaging with a critically damaged ship does not exactly make for engaging gameplay, as it reduces the ability to move and fire.

This new system will keep ships in fighting form more effectively, and make battles more dynamic and, importantly, fair. This will also mean everyone can put more concentration into combat and action. Thank you for reading, we hope this has clarified everything for you! Please leave your feedback and suggestions on the forum and War Thunder’s social media pages. Thank you for being with us, seven feet under the keel and good luck on the waves!

✈️The He 219 A-7 Returns for the Anniversary of its First Flight!

The first flight of the Heinkel He 219 prototype took place on November 6th 1942, at the Rostock-Marienehe factory airfield. The He 219 was the first combat aircraft to be equipped with ejection seats. Many modifications of the aircraft were produced, the last one being the He 219 A-7 in late 1944.

🏪The He 219 A-7 is temporarily available for purchase for 2,980 Golden Eagles!

When: From November 6th (11:00 GMT) until November 10th (11:00 GMT).
Where: Germany > Aviation > Premium vehicles.

▪️The He 219 A-7 (rank IV) is one of the most advanced modifications of the He 219, featuring upgraded engines and substantial frontal armor. In addition to its rate of climb and survivability, it also boasts powerful forward-firing armament consisting of two 20 mm and four 30 mm cannons.

🍪Squadron Vehicles: Mosquito B Mk XVI — The Cookie Monster!

Today, we welcome the long awaited bomber variant of the famous Mosquito, coming in the Spearhead major update!

🇬🇧Mosquito B Mk XVI: A Squadron Vehicle Bomber for Great Britain at Rank III

At a glance:
▪️High speed bomber
▪️4000lb “Cookie” bomb!
▪️No guns *sad cookie noises*
▪️Improved high altitude flight performance compared to other Mosquitos

👋Introducing the Mosquito B Mk XVI!
It’s been a long time coming! Today we are excited to introduce the Mosquito B Mk XVI, the bomber variant of the well known Mosquito family to War Thunder. Many of you have requested this particular variant, and for good reason! Let’s meet the high speed cookie delivery bomber and see what it has to offer in battle.

⭐️Monthly Decals for November!

Hello again! We’re happy to be back with some more historical monthly decals for November, we hope you liked the options for October and are eager to unlock some more! As always you’ll have 5 brand new decals to unlock, and 5 others from older events to help you complete your collection. We’re happy to add the traditional British eye marking which has been requested for a while, and to include some interesting older decals like “Super Slick” and an obscure French emblem from the French 7th BCC. We hope you enjoy them, and keep leaving your suggestions!

🏪The following decals will be available from November 7th (11:00 GMT) until December 8th (09:00 GMT).

❗️All tasks can be completed using vehicles that are rank III or higher.

All of the emblems will come with a detailed description. This will generally consist of the history of the marking, its design, which vehicles used it, and where it was often placed on vehicles historically if applicable (some emblems are taken from badges, which weren’t always applied). This way you can more easily recreate the original positioning if you’d like.

We hope you like the decals for November! We’re working hard on the Spearhead major update at the moment, so until then, we hope you enjoy adding these decals to your collection, and we’ll see you in a months time!

✈️MB-326K: A Stunning Start

Today we’ll be taking look at the Italian MB-326K, with the model created by a War Thunder player!

🇮🇹MB-326K: A Strike Aircraft for Italy at Rank V

At a glance:
▪️Excellent maneuverability
▪️Large and varied payload
▪️30mm cannons!
▪️Subsonic
▪️No ballistic computer

👋Introducing the MB-326K!
This versatile aircraft made quite a stir on the international military equipment market during the 1960s, and became the foundation of the jet aviation fleet of several nations. Say hello to the strike modification of the Aermacchi MB-326 trainer-combat aircraft! This interesting new machine will join rank V of the Italian air tree in the Spearhead major update, so let’s take a closer look!

You can kick-start and greatly speed up the research of the MB-326K with these packs:
➡️Italian Starter Pack
➡️MiG-29 Sniper Pack

✈️The Tu-1 is Returning to Sale with a Discount in Honor of A. N. Tupolev’s Birthday!

Andrei Nikolayevich Tupolev, the father of Soviet aircraft building, was born on November 10th 1888. He built his first glider back in 1910, and from the 1920s onward was involved in designing aircraft, both passenger and military. Tupolev trained several generations of aircraft designers. His design bureau continues to create aircraft to this day, and the Kazan Aviation Institute and Moscow’s Vnukovo airport are named after him.

The Tu-1 is temporarily available for purchase with a 30% discount for 3,416 Golden Eagles!

When: From November 10th (11:00 GMT) until November 13th (11:00 GMT).
Where: USSR > Aviation > Premium vehicles.

❗️After this promotion ends, the Tu-1 will remain available for purchase with Golden Eagles at full price.

▪️The Tu-1 is an experimental aircraft developed in the late 1940s at Plant No. 22 (A.N. Tupolev Design Bureau) based on the Tu-2 bomber. It was one of the last piston-engine combat aircraft capable of reaching speeds of up to 900 km/h. Its forward-firing armament consisted of four 23 and 45 mm cannons with ammunition belts for engaging both air and ground targets. The Tu-1 also features two defensive turrets with 12.7 mm machine guns and can carry 250, 500 or 1000 kg bombs, or 450 mm torpedoes on its external hardpoints.

🇳🇴A Decal for the Norwegian Air Force Foundation Day!

Aviation became part of the Norwegian army in 1912, and in 1916 aircraft were used in the navy. On November 10th 1944, during King Haakon VII’s exile, a decree was signed uniting the various air units into the Royal Norwegian Air Force. Norwegian pilots actively participated during the Second World War; first defending their homeland against the Germans, and then as part of the Royal Air Force of Great Britain. Currently, the Norwegian Air Force operates more than one hundred aircraft.

⭐️Get the “Emblem of the 131st Air Wing” decal!

You can get this Norwegian decal for this special day!

When: From November 10th (12:00 GMT) until November 13th (12:00 GMT).
Task: Earn 3,000 mission points in battles where you used Swedish aircraft at rank III or higher to receive the “Emblem of the 131st Air Wing” decal!

Please note: After finishing the task, you need to collect the reward manually.

Additional details:
▪️You can complete the task in random battles, except for [Assault] mode.
▪️Track your progress in the hangar by clicking Nickname → Achievements → Holidays → Norwegian Air Force Foundation Day.
▪️You can find the decal in the “Holidays” tab in the customization menu.

‼️Planned Technical Works on 11.11.2025

Hey everyone, on November 11th from 08:00 GMT, the War Thunder game servers may be unavailable due to the release of the Spearhead major update!

Be sure to catch up on what content is coming in this update by looking at our dev blogs while you wait for your game to download. The major update announcement and full major changelog will be published when the update is released and ready to play.

Thank you for your understanding.

🛸🛸🛸Meet the “Spearhead” Major Update!

Spearhead has arrived with a variety of interesting vehicles for all kinds of playstyles. The Hawk 200 provides nimble firepower for Great Britain, while the Dutch Fokker D.XXIII (23) brings some classic Second World War fun. France gets the modern and potent EBRC Jaguar as an end of the line light tank, while Great Britain welcomes the Chieftain 900, featuring a more powerful engine. The AH-56 Cheyenne with a unique chopper design comes as a squadron vehicle for the USA, while several nations receive some mighty ships with large guns. And last but not least, Stalingrad and Carpathians have received a beautiful makeover, all while retaining their familiar layout!

🆕Check out the changelog to see all the fixes, vehicles and other features that we’ve included in this major update.

🇨🇳Get a Themed Decal for Chinese Air Force Day!

Although Chinese squadrons had been fighting against Japan since the 1930s, the People’s Liberation Army Air Force was officially formed on November 11th 1949. Initially, it was equipped with Soviet aircraft, but from the 1960s onwards, China began developing their own vehicles. Today, the Chinese Air Force is one of the largest and best-equipped in the world.

⭐️Get the “PLA Air Force chevron” decal!

When: From November 11th (10:00 GMT) until November 14th (10:00 GMT).
Task: Earn 3,000 mission points in battles where you used Chinese aircraft at rank III or higher to receive the “PLA Air Force chevron” decal

Please note: After finishing the task, you need to collect the reward manually.

🇵🇱A Decal Trophy and Lanovski’s P-47M-1-RE Thunderbolt has a Discount for Poland’s National Independence Day!

Poland’s National Independence Day is celebrated on November 11th, which is the anniversary of the end of the First World War. As a result, Poland was able to regain its independence. This date was officially established as a national holiday in 1937, but in those years Poland only managed to celebrate Independence Day twice. In 1989, the celebration of November 11th was restored.

✈️Lanovski’s P-47M-1-RE Thunderbolt is temporarily available for purchase and has a 30% discount for 4,263 Golden Eagles!

When: From November 11th (11:00 GMT) until November 14th (11:00 GMT).
Where: USA > Aviation > Premium Vehicles.

▪️Lanovski’s P-47M-1-RE will be removed from sale after the end of this promotion.

Witold Lanovski was a Polish pilot who fled to Great Britain after the fall of his homeland. He served in the Royal Air Force during the Battle of Britain and later in the US Air Force, where he flew the P-47 Thunderbolt. In War Thunder, Lanovski’s P-47M-1-RE is a fast fighter with eight 12.7 mm Browning machine guns, capable of carrying up to two tons of bombs!

⭐️Open the “Poland’s National Independence Day” trophy!

When: From November 11th (11:00 GMT) until November 14th (11:00 GMT).

Task: Earn 3,000 mission points in battles where you used US or British vehicles at rank III or higher to receive the “Poland’s National Independence Day” trophy!

🇩🇪Decals and Rare German Premium Tanks for Bundeswehr Day!

Bundeswehr Day is celebrated on November 12th! It was on this day 70 years ago that the first soldiers officially entered service in the new armed forces of the Federal Republic of Germany. In 1990, the Bundeswehr merged with the army of the GDR, and in 2011, it abolished conscription, switching to contract service. Currently, the Bundeswehr is undergoing a large-scale modernization, with 100 billion euros allocated to its development.

🏪The Pz.Sfl.Ic and Panzer IV/70(A) are temporarily available for purchase for 1,000 and 2,980 Golden Eagles respectively!

When: From November 12th (11:00 GMT) until November 15th (11:00 GMT).
Where: Germany > Army > Premium vehicles.

▪️The Pz.Sfl.Ic is impressive with its mobility and maneuverability, as well as its firepower! It can quickly change position on the battlefield and deliver devastating blows from ambush positions. It can penetrate the side armor of almost any tank at its rank, and has scouting abilities too.

▪️The Panzer IV/70(A) is extremely dangerous to enemy tanks. Mobile and accurate, the gun of this tank has a high rate of fire and excellent armor penetration, making it a superb weapon. Position yourself well, hide the vulnerable flat plate and you’ll be able to rack up the frags!

⭐️Get the “Chevron of the Bundeswehr Command” decal!

When: From November 12th (11:00 GMT) until November 15th (11:00 GMT).
Task: Earn 3,000 mission points in battles where you used German vehicles at rank III or higher to receive the “Chevron of the Bundeswehr Command” decal

Please note: After finishing the task, you need to collect the reward manually.

Additional details:
You can complete the task in random battles, except for [Assault] mode.
Track your progress in the hangar by clicking Nickname → Achievements → Holidays → Bundeswehr Day.
You can find the decal in the “Germany -> Tanks” tab in the Customization menu.

🛞Get the R400 in the Fast and Dangerous Event!

Speed ​​and firepower are key characteristics of many vehicles in War Thunder. The experimental R400 light tank, created in Germany in 1986, is a great example of such a vehicle. Get it, along with themed German decals and a decoration in the new Fast and Dangerous ground event!

📆From November 19th (11:00 GMT) until December 3rd (11:00 GMT), earn mission points in Ground Battles, unlock stages and receive rewards!

🇩🇪R400 — An Event Vehicle Light Tank for Germany at Rank VI

The R400 is an experimental armored fighting vehicle built on a 6x6 wheeled chassis. Its outstanding speed is comparable to some of the best light tanks in War Thunder, along with excellent firepower as well. Its armed with the classic 105 mm L7 cannon, which has proved itself on many platforms and in hundreds of thousands of War Thunder battles, known for its accuracy and high rate of fire. The R400’s ammunition consists of HEATFS, HESH, and two types of APFSDS shells, including the excellent DM33 with over 400 mm of penetration against RHA. The R400 has all the makings of a fantastic light vehicle, both in urban combat where fast reaction time and good armor penetration are crucial, and in the role of a scout-sniper thanks to its high speed and muzzle velocity.

❓How to get all rewards
Each stage is unlocked for 35,000 mission points and brings a new reward.

Please note: After finishing a stage, you need to collect the reward manually. To do this, click on your name in-game, go to “Fast and Dangerous” and click the “Get Reward” button.

You’re able to earn mission points in Ground Battles at Rank III or above in Arcade, Realistic and Simulator Battles. The number of mission points to complete a stage depends on the game mode and the maximum Rank of the vehicle that you use in battle. There’s a multiplier for earning mission points, which is shown in the task description in-game.

You can also earn mission points by using event vehicles that are Rank I and II. Event vehicles that can be used have the name of the event that they were obtainable in on their stat card.

🎁Rewards are given when you complete a specific number of stages

▪️For 1 Stage: trophy with a random reward
▪️For 2 Stages: one of the decal rewards
▪️For 3 Stages: trophy with a random reward
▪️For 4 Stages: one of the decal rewards
▪️For 5 Stages: trophy with a random reward
▪️For 6 Stages: “Experimental assault rifle (Germany)” decoration
▪️For 7 Stages: non-tradable coupon for the R400

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