War Thunder News

[p][/p][p][/p][h3]Aircraft[/h3]

• [p]F-15I Ra’am — a bug that caused text keys to appear on the HUD when selecting the SPICE 250 and SPICE 1000 bombs has been fixed. (Report).
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[h3]Ground Vehicles[/h3]

• [p]GBT 155 — reload time has been reduced from 10 s to 6.5 s.[/p]
• [p]ZTZ96B — a bug that caused the gun to not recoil when firing has been fixed.[/p]
• [p]Ajax — a bug where the headlight blocks were missing armor has been fixed. (Report).[/p]
• [p]BTR-3E1 — elevation angles have been adjusted from -5°/+45° to -4°/+60°. (Report). Elevation speed has been increased from 14°/s to 35°/s. (Report). ESS has been added. (Report).[/p]
• [p]A bug that caused the camera in the hangar to shift to the side if the player had previously loaded into a battle with the crew training window open has been fixed. (Report, Report).[/p]
• [p]Pantsir SM-SV — a bug where the missile selection in the action panel was displayed incorrectly in battles and it was impossible to select a third type of missile if it was equipped has been fixed. (Report).[/p]

[p] [/p][h3]Naval Vessels[/h3]

• [p]Prinz Eugen — a bug that caused the ship to roll to the right side has been corrected. (Report).[/p]
• [p]A bug that caused the bots to not shoot players further away than 6 km away has been fixed.[/p]

[p] [/p][h3]Sound[/h3]

• [p]An issue where the ship cannon fire sounds would emanate from a single point on the player’s ship has been fixed. This issue was particularly noticeable with headphone mode disabled.[/p]
• [p]The sounds of shells hitting ships have become louder and more noticeable.[/p]

[p] [/p][h3]Interface[/h3]

• [p]A bug where it was impossible to change the threat in the protection analysis when using a controller has been fixed. (Report).[/p]

[p] [/p][h3]Locations and Missions[/h3]

• [p]\[Tank Assault] Ardennes — a bug that caused some objects to float in the air has been fixed. (Report).[/p]

[p] [/p][h3]Other [/h3]

• [p]A bug where in the X-ray view of aircraft and open-top ground vehicles, the crew would move when the vehicle animation was not playing has been fixed.[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p]Patch notes reflect only key changes, meaning they may not include a complete list of all improvements made. Additionally, War Thunder is constantly being updated and some changes may not require an update. Changes reflected in patch notes are formed by taking reactions and requests of the community from the bug reporting service, forums and other official platforms into account. Bug fixes and changes are implemented in order of importance, for example a game-breaking bug will be worked on and implemented sooner.[/p]

[p][/p][p]The La-5 fighter’s maiden flight took place on March 21st 1942. Thanks to its new engine, the La-5 achieved parity with Luftwaffe aircraft at low and medium altitudes. Many Soviet aces, such as Ivan Kozhedub, flew this fighter.[/p][p][/p][h2]The La-5FN (Germany) is temporarily available to purchase for 5,250 Golden Eagles![/h2][p][/p]

[p]When: From March 20th (11:00 GMT) until March 23rd (11:00 GMT).[/p][p]Where: Germany > Aviation > Premium vehicles. [/p]

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• [p]The La-5FN (Germany) is only available during this promotion.[/p]

[p][/p][carousel][/carousel][h3]About this aircraft[/h3]

• [p]The Luftwaffe obtained an advanced La-5FN equipped with a more powerful ASh-82FN engine with direct fuel injection. This engine significantly increased the aircraft’s speed, climb rate, and maneuverability at low altitudes. Its twin 20 mm ShVAK cannons are a reliable tool for winning air battles!
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[p][/p][p]Every year, Steam holds a seasonal spring sale, and we’re participating! Take advantage of the discount and purchase one of the Starter Packs to quickly start progressing through a new research tree.[/p][p][/p][h3]When: From March 19th (18:00 GMT) until March 26th (18:00 GMT), all War Thunder Starter Packs are available at a 50% discount![/h3][p][/p][h2]US Starter Pack[/h2][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h2]German Beginner’s Pack[/h2][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h2]USSR Starter Pack[/h2][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h2]British Starter Pack[/h2][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h2]Japanese Starter Pack[/h2][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h2]Chinese Starter Pack [/h2][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h2]Italian Starter Pack  [/h2][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h2]French Starter Pack[/h2][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h2]Swedish Starter Pack [/h2][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][h3]Aircraft[/h3]

• [p]A bug that sometimes caused SARH air-to-air missiles without IOG to relock onto other illuminated targets in the seeker’s field of view, instead of the one acquired by the radar, if they had different approach speeds has been fixed.[/p]
• [p]WM-23 — a bug that caused the sound in the cockpit to not change depending on the open/closed state of the canopy has been fixed. (Report).
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[h3]Naval Vessels[/h3]

• [p]The excessive size and brightness of tracer rounds from enemy ships firing shells larger than 100 mm have been corrected (reduced).
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[h3]Interface[/h3]

• [p]A bug that sometimes made it impossible to close the crew training window has been fixed. (Report).[/p]

[p] [/p][h3]Graphics [/h3]

• [p]A bug that caused the MFDs to always be blurry if the motion blur was on has been fixed. (Report).[/p]

[p] [/p][h3]Economy and Research[/h3]

• [p]A bug that caused Silver Lions to not be awarded for bombing bases while using Rank IX aircraft has been fixed. (Report).[/p]

[p] [/p][h3]Other [/h3]

• [p]A bug that caused the game to crash on PlayStation® 5 Pro when loading into Air Simulator Battles if Ray Tracing was enabled has been fixed.[/p]

[hr][/hr][p]Patch notes reflect only key changes, meaning they may not include a complete list of all improvements made. Additionally, War Thunder is constantly being updated and some changes may not require an update. Changes reflected in patch notes are formed by taking reactions and requests of the community from the bug reporting service, forums and other official platforms into account. Bug fixes and changes are implemented in order of importance, for example a game-breaking bug will be worked on and implemented sooner.[/p]

[p][/p][p]Last Sunday marked the conclusion of the first Major of the year in the Pro League! An intense, high-level competition that sets the tone for what promises to be an incredible season.[/p][p][/p][p]Team DODEC claims the top spot, delivering a dominant performance from start to finish. With a flawless run through the winners bracket, they left no room for doubt, capping it off with a commanding 3–0 victory over MRCLS in a lightning-fast grand final.[/p][p][/p][p]Team MRCLS secures a strong second-place finish in their long-awaited return after a year away from competition. They battled their way through a tough lower bracket, edging out Team LEET in a thrilling 3–2 series in the lower bracket final — an intense showdown that could have gone either way.[/p][p][/p][p]Despite the early setback of dropping to the lower bracket in the very first round of playoffs, Team LEET mounted an incredible comeback run. Demonstrating resilience, adaptability, and strong mental fortitude, they secure crucial points for the 2026 WTCS Pro League season.[/p][p][/p][p]Shoutout to Team JinX for an impressive 4th-place finish in their first Major appearance under this banner — definitely a team to watch this season.[/p][p][/p][p]Here are the final standings for the WTCS Pro League Major I.[/p][p] [/p][p]Big congratulation to Nyffer from Team DODEC for being named MVP of Major I![/p][p][/p][p]His outstanding performance, consistency under pressure, and high-impact plays made a strong impression on the jury. This well-earned title crowns him as the standout player of the season’s first Major and sets the tone for everything still to come.[/p][p][/p][p]Shoutout as well to DeepBattleTactic (Team DODEC) and V1nny (Team MRCLS) for securing 2nd and 3rd place in the jury votes.[/p][p][/p][p]As the season moves forward, with the Pro League now behind us, it’s time to shift our focus to this year’s new format: the Challenger League.[/p][p][/p][p] [/p][h2]Tournament Dates[/h2][p]After each Open Qualifier, four teams will advance to the Playoff stage. For full details about the competitive structure and what to expect this season, make sure to read the War Thunder Championship Series 2026 Plans news, which breaks everything down.[/p]

• [p]Open Qualifier I: March 21st to 22nd at 15:00 GMT[/p]
• [p]Open Qualifier II: March 28th to 29th at 15:00 GMT[/p]
• [p]Playoffs: April 4th to 5th and April 11th to 12th at 15:00 GMT[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Tournament Prize[/h2][p] [/p][h2]Cheer on your favorite teams live![/h2]

• [p]When: Each stream will start from 14:45 GMT.[/p]
• [p]Open Qualifier I Stream: March 21st to 22nd[/p]
• [p]Open Qualifier II Stream: March 28th to 29th
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[p]Matches will be broadcast in multiple languages to ensure the best viewing experience, including English, Russian, German, Polish, and French.[/p][p][/p][p]All matches will be broadcast live also on YouTube, so make sure to tune in and follow the action in real time![/p][p][/p][p] [/p][h2]40 New Camouflages Now Available in the WTCS Trophy IV![/h2][p][/p][p]There are new camouflages now available in the WTCS Trophy IV! This trophy is packed full with 40 camouflages from over a dozen talented community artists from WT Live! Featuring a more distinct number of popular mid-tier vehicles alongside some of the newer additions from recent major updates, there are many unique semi-historically inspired designs. Our artists have created a wide variety of styles, from your traditional Esports patterns to unique airshow inspired themes![/p][p][/p][p]Check out the new camouflages here![/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]