War Thunder’s Next Major Update Will Add Roundels and Vehicle Decals
New JGSDF and Thai ground markings are in the works, with Greek vehicle decals also planned.
War Thunder’s next major update will add a fresh batch of national roundels and vehicle decals, including new markings for Albania, Luxembourg, Serbia, and Vietnam. Gaijin outlined the upcoming additions in an October 21 Steam announcement.
The roundels cover several gaps in the game’s existing selection. Albania will receive Air Force designs from 1960 to 1992 and from 1992 onward. Other additions include contemporary Irish Air Corps and Indian Air Force roundels, a low-visibility Czech Air Force design, and roundels for Luxembourg Army Aviation, the Serbian Air Force, and People’s Army of Vietnam vehicles.
Ground markings will also expand for Japan. Three Japan Ground Self-Defense Force emblems, for the 2nd Anti-aircraft Company of the 7th Anti-Aircraft Regiment, the 2nd Tank Regiment, and the 15th Rapid Deployment Regiment, will be unlockable in the next major update. Gaijin notes that Japan has received newer ground markings through monthly decal events, but none had been permanently available.
Thailand will get three ground-vehicle emblems for its 19th, 2nd, and 13th Cavalry Battalions. A set of Greek ground-vehicle decals is still in development, and Gaijin expects it to be ready for the update. More additions are also planned for nations and branches with few existing decals, including later-era designs where the current selection largely covers World War II.
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War Thunder
Developed by Gaijin Entertainment
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
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