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We enjoyed reviewing all of your recent submissions last week! This competition is back to being focused on action and results of combat. You can capture the final moments of a dogfight in the skies, a graveyard of tanks at a capture point, or battleships slugging it out with each other! The three most popular and three selected by us will get 300 GE. See the winners down below!

[h2]Let’s begin the 214th edition of our competition![/h2]

Create a stunning screenshot and submit it on the War Thunder Steam Community Hub with the tag #WTscreen214. You have time until the 13th of March 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 a damaged or destroyed vehicle.
You must add the #WTscreen214 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 213th edition – Pioneers of Battle![/h2]

[h3]Winners selected via community votes:[/h3]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3675777449
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3675912942
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3676498457

[h3]Winners selected by our judges:[/h3]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3677246812
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3676673655
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3677036088

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

[p][/p][p]It’s time for the very first Pro league Playoff of the 2026 season! The top 8 qualified teams are ready to battle in this new chapter of competition, setting the tone for the year ahead. With everything on the line from the start, each squad will be fighting to secure their position and prove they belong among the elite.[/p][p][/p][p]This opening showdown will be played in intense 4v4 Mixed mode, where versatility, coordination, and adaptability will be the keys to victory. Who will rise above the rest and make a powerful statement in this first playoff of 2026.[/p][p] [/p][h2]Qualified Teams[/h2][p][/p][p] [/p][h2]Live streams with Twitch Drops![/h2][p] [/p][p]Watch the event on March 7th-8th and March 14th-15th starting 14:40 GMT on the official English, German, French, Polish and Russian War Thunder Esports channels and receive:[/p][p] [/p][p][/p][p] [/p][h3]Weekend 1: March 7th-8th[/h3]

• [p]1 Day of Premium[/p]
• [p]5 universal Backups[/p]
• [p]“Tiger Attack” decal[/p]
• [p]T25 “Mad Cat” camouflage[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Weekend 2: March 14th-15th[/h3]

• [p]1 Day of Premium[/p]
• [p]5 universal Backups[/p]
• [p]“Azure Dragon” decal[/p]
• [p]J10 “Dark Fang” camouflage[/p]

[p] [/p][p][/p][p] [/p][p][/p][p]You can also watch the event live on our YouTube channel War Thunder Esports![/p][p][/p][p]You’ll also find highlights and replays of all the matches there.[/p][p][/p][p]During WTCS 2026 Major I, join the Official War Thunder Esports Discord server to connect with fellow competitive players and take part in exclusive giveaways featuring the following packs:[/p]

• [p]BMPT-72 "Terminator-2" Pack[/p]
• [p]Su-30 MKK Pack[/p]
• [p]Type 61 (B) Pack[/p]
• [p]Hawk 209 Pack[/p]

[p][/p][p]Don’t miss your chance to win these incredible rewards while engaging with the competitive community![/p][p][/p][p]Make sure to follow us on our social media channels to stay updated with match schedules, highlights, exclusive content, and future events on X and Instagram[/p][p][/p][p]Join the community, support your favorite team, and be part of the action throughout the entire 2026 season![/p]

[p][/p][p]Finnish Air Force Day is celebrated on March 6th, the anniversary of the founding of the Finnish Air Force in 1918, when the first aircraft, a gift from Count Eric von Rosen, arrived in Vaasa. The holiday is primarily marked by ceremonies at air bases, including formations, awards and promotions, wreath-layings, and commemorative events. Open days and flyovers are also organized where possible.[/p][p] [/p][h2]Discounts on Finnish aircraft for Golden Eagles![/h2][p]The following Finnish vehicles are available at a 30% discount.[/p][p] [/p]

[p]When: From March 6th (11:00 GMT) until March 9th (11:00 GMT).[/p][p]Where: Sweden > Aviation > Premium vehicles.[/p]

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• [p]Mörkö-Morane (rank II) — 490 Golden Eagles[/p]
• [p]Fokker D.XXI (rank II) — 490 Golden Eagles[/p]
• [p]VL Pyörremyrsky (rank III) — 1120 Golden Eagles[/p]
• [p]Bf 109 G-6 (rank IV) — 3416 Golden Eagles[/p]
• [p]Saab J35XS (rank VII) — 6489 Golden Eagles[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Get the “Finnish Air Force Day 2026” decal![/h2][p]By completing the task below you’ll be able to get yourself this decal.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]“Finnish Air Force Day 2026” decal[/p][p][/p]

[p]When: From March 6th (11:00 GMT) until March 9th (11:00 GMT).[/p][p]Task: Earn 3,000 mission points in battles where you used Swedish aircraft at rank III or higher to receive the “Finnish Air Force Day 2026” decal![/p][p] [/p][p]Please note: After finishing the task, you need to collect the reward manually.[/p][p] [/p][p]Additional details:[/p]

• [p]You can complete the task in random battles, except for \[Assault] mode.[/p]
• [p]Track your progress in the hangar by clicking Nickname → Achievements → Holidays → Finnish Air Force Day.[/p]
• [p]You can find the decal in the “Holidays” tab in the customization menu.[/p]

The entanglement of war with simulation continues with the discovery that a video of a US battleship shooting down an Iranian fighter jet is very likely a clip from videogame War Thunder, depicting ordnance from the World War 2 era. The clip in question has circulated on social media to the tune of millions of views. It has also been shared around by at least one sitting US Republican statesman, Texas governor Greg Abbott, who reposted it with the caption "Bye bye". The tweet in question has since been deleted.

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[p][/p][p]On behalf of the entire War Thunder team, we would like to congratulate all women on March 8th, which is a celebration of spring and beauty! You are loved and appreciated for all you bring to the world, and as is tradition, you can get themed decals in War Thunder![/p][p] [/p][p][/p][h2]Open the “International Women’s Day” trophy! [/h2][p] [/p]

[p]When: From March 6th (07:00 GMT) until March 9th (07:00 GMT).[/p][p]Task: Earn 3,000 mission points in battles where you used any vehicle at rank III or higher to receive the “International Women’s Day” trophy![/p]

[p][/p][p]Inside this trophy, you’ll receive one of four decals that were previously available for this event so you can complete your collection:[/p][p] [/p][p][/p][p]These decals are located in the “Holiday” vehicle appearance section.[/p][p] [/p][p]If you already have all four decals, you’ll receive a trophy and get one of the following when opening it:[/p]

• [p]20-50% Research Point booster for 3-10 battles[/p]
• [p]20-50% Silver Lion booster for 3-10 battles[/p]
• [p]3-5 universal backups[/p]
• [p]1 day of Premium account[/p]

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[p]Please note: After finishing the task, you need to collect the reward manually.[/p]

[p][/p][p]Additional details:[/p]

• [p]You can complete the task in random battles, except for \[Assault] mode.[/p]
• [p]Track your progress in the hangar by clicking Nickname → Achievements → Holidays → International Women’s Day.[/p]