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Hey everyone, on April 1st from 08:00 GMT, the War Thunder game servers may be unavailable due to the release of the minor update!

Thank you for your understanding.

[h2]Infantry and Expanded Tech Trees in War Thunder![/h2]

Introducing a revolutionary update! The long awaited and highly requested addition of infantry to the battlefields of War Thunder is finally here!

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We’re always striving to push the boundaries of our game — an online military combat simulator that brings to life legendary weaponry from various eras. That’s why War Thunder is about to grow not only in depth with the introduction of armored vehicles and aircraft from World War I, but also in scale, with infantry now joining the fight!

[h2]What does this mean?[/h2]

Very soon, a large-scale closed beta test of infantry will begin. We’ll share more details about the tech trees, weaponry, gear, and gameplay features in future devblogs. But in THE NEXT 24 HOURS, you'll have your first chance to take part in test battles featuring infantry during a special event dedicated to World War I.

It’s time to see war from a completely new perspective. You’re already familiar with the devastating power of machines — on land, in the sky, and at sea. But everything is about to change when infantry, the true decisive force of the battlefield, finally enters the fray.
Get ready for all new battles like you’ve never seen before, and stay tuned for updates.

Forward, soldiers!

[h2]Welcome to the 10th edition of the War Thunder Steam Community Spotlight![/h2]

The War Thunder Steam Community Management Team have seen some of your fantastic screenshots and artwork uploaded to the Steam Community Hub! Once again, we’ve collected our favorites and wanted to share them with all of you. Want more? Also check out the previous 9 editions for more cool content.

We have also picked our favorites from the list below to receive the special “Steam Snail” decal. Check Customization > Special > Snails > “Steam Snail” to see if you have it.

• First edition
• Second edition
• Third edition
• Fourth edition
• Fifth edition
• Sixth edition
• 
  Seventh edition
• Eighth edition
• Ninth edition

[h2]Let’s take a look![/h2]
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Check out this diorama featuring the Jagdpanther. This looks amazing!

By sedoi



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A beautiful screenshot in the sunset of the PzH 2000.

By Flying Fox 117



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The infamous Soviet milk truck without its guns — cool nonetheless!

By FoFa0_0



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A rather nice screenshot featuring the Su-33 and Typhoon FGR.4. Epic setting!

By Aiden O'Malley



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A T-34 in a diorama near Moscow in the snow.

By Cotocwart



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The SEPECAT Jaguar diorama in 1:144 scale. Nice work!

By Cotocwart



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An epic drawing of the Chieftain Mk.10. Fabulous work!

By Viktoria Luise von Preuße



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The atomic Australian Centurion Mk.5/1 here in front of the one in game. Awesome work!

By ~Stahl~



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The little I-153 Chaika parked up and on the desk. Really nice perspective!

By ATexperienceツ



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M1A2 SEP V2 diorama, very nice work!

By Cotocwart



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The Tiger 213 in Russia, 1944! Fantastic looking model!

By TrainHawk420



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A T-34-85 in an ambush spot. Very cool angle here.

By Germace



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A drawn T-90M in front of the in-game one. Nice work!

By TAMERLANGAB



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The Su-34 taking off with its hot afterburners. Excellent angle here!

By DΛRTH LΞX XΛRDΛS



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A really good angle featuring the B-17 side gunner and another B-17 in formation.

By Xx_Gandhi-Pacifist_2fast4u_xX



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[h3]That's all for now![/h3]

The wonderful work created by our community that we have shared has been posted to the War Thunder Community Hub — make sure you check it out and even share your own creations that we may feature here in the Community Spotlight! We look forward to seeing you next time!

[h2]Click here to view the Community Hub[/h2]

On April 1st 1939, the Mitsubishi A6M Zero made its first flight. This plane became the most widely produced Japanese aircraft during World War II. At the beginning of the war, its incredible maneuverability was unrivaled, and coupled with its powerful armament, ensured Japan achieved many aerial victories.

[h2]The A6M5 Ko and A6M2 (USA) are temporarily available for Golden Eagles![/h2]
These two fighters are available for 3,850 and 1,300 Golden Eagles respectively.

When: From March 31st (12:00 GMT) until April 4th (12:00 GMT).
Where: USA / Japan > Aviation > Premium vehicles.

About these aircraft


The A6M2 (rank III, USA) was produced throughout 1940. In June 1942, one of these aircraft crash landed in Alaska, allowing the USAF to capture and inspect it. This highly maneuverable fighter is armed with two 20 mm Type 99 Model 1 cannons with 120 rounds in total and two 7.7 mm machine guns.


The A6M5 Ko (rank IV, Japan) was a modified variant of the aircraft carried out in late 1942. It received two 20 mm Type 99 Model 2 cannons with 250 rounds in total. The speed and climb rate were also improved and a 250 kg bomb was added.

We loved seeing all of your screenshots last week, thank you! This week, grab a friend and take a screenshot with them. The three most popular and three selected by us will get 300 GE. See the winners down below!

[h2]Let’s begin the 165th edition of our competition![/h2]

Create a stunning screenshot and submit it on the War Thunder Steam Community Hub with the tag #WTscreen165. You have time until the 4th of April to submit your screenshot.

After that date, 6 winners will be selected (3 of which will be the highest rated by the community and 3 selected by our judges), each of which receive a reward of 300GE.



[h3]Terms:[/h3]

Your screenshot must include two or more player vehicles.
You must add the #WTscreen165 tag (title cannot have any other text in it).
Artists may only win by popular vote once per four screenshot competitions.
• Screenshots need to be compliant with the War Thunder rules.
  
• You need to be the author of the screenshot.
  
• Screenshot needs to be new. You cannot use those which have previously been published or used in other competitions.
  
• We will only accept raw screenshots from the game. You cannot use any editing software nor any other visual enhancements (like Nvidia Ansel filters).
  
• You can use filters and settings built into War Thunder.
  
• You can use the replay functionality built into War Thunder.
  
• Rewards will be delivered to the author's account within 14 working days.
  

[h2]And now, time for the winners of the competition’s 164th edition – Hornet’s Sting![/h2]

[h3]Winners selected via community votes:[/h3]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3449618640
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3451814420
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3449994917

[h3]Winners selected by our judges:[/h3]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3451653624
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3450088759
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3449484250

Each winner will get 300GE! Congratulations and see you next week!