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War Thunder’s 14th Anniversary Brings the Maus Back for Research

Any research point invested before Nov. 5 preserves access, letting players finish the German tank afterward.

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A large gray Maus tank sits in a grassy field with buildings in the background.

War Thunder’s 14th-anniversary celebration has brought the Maus back for research for players who have not started it, and a single qualifying battle can earn a commemorative decal.

Both activities run from Oct. 30 at 11:00 GMT through Nov. 5 at 11:00 GMT. The celebration marks 14 years since War Thunder’s Open Beta began on Nov. 1, 2012, according to Gaijin’s anniversary announcement on Steam.

To start researching the Maus, players need Rank V of the German ground forces tree unlocked for research. They can spend research points or convert free research during the event. Even 1 research point put toward the tank before the window closes preserves it for continued research afterward.

The decal has a separate, simple requirement: play 1 battle with any vehicle at Rank III or higher in any game mode before Nov. 5 at 11:00 GMT.

A woman holding a glass while seated on a bomb marked 14.

Dreams Come True also runs from Oct. 28 at 11:00 GMT through Nov. 11 at 11:00 GMT, offering a profile frame, decals and the Mistel 2. The unusual aircraft combines an Fw 190 A-8 fighter with its armament removed and a Ju 88 G-1 bomber converted into a shaped-charge warhead.

Many Gaijin Store packs are discounted by up to 50% through Nov. 2 in the anniversary sale. The Gaijin Snail plush is available until Nov. 7 at 16:00 GMT, with shipments scheduled to begin March 12, 2027.

A Gaijin Snail plush with a pale body and red spiral shell.

Would you put even 1 research point toward the Maus to keep it available after Nov. 5? For more coverage of War Thunder’s limited-time anniversary rewards and events, stay connected on X, Bluesky, YouTube, Instagram, Steam, and Telegram.

War Thunder is a free-to-play vehicular combat MMO featuring aircraft, ground vehicles, and naval craft spanning from the early 20th century to the modern era. Players progress through technology trees across multiple nations, unlocking increasingly advanced military vehicles. The game offers three realism tiers for each vehicle type: arcade, realistic, and simulator modes. Originally developed as a flight simulator under the name "World of Planes," the game expanded to include tanks in 2014 and naval forces later, becoming a combined-arms experience. A mobile version was released in 2023.

Genre Shooter, Simulator, Tactical
Platforms Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One
Perspective First person, Third person, Virtual Reality
Modes Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
Release January 28, 2013
Publisher Gaijin Entertainment
Age Rating