War Thunder 2026 - First Announcements and Update News
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War Thunder 2026 - First Announcements and Update News

February 1, 2026·METAMMO Team

January 16, 2026 — Server Update (Patch)

Key Points:​

  • Aviation:
    • MiG-27K/M - Removed restriction on simultaneous use of TV seeker and laser seeker.
    • F-106A - Parachute detachment speed increased from 220 to 320 km/h.
  • Ground Forces: Minor fixes.
  • Maps:
    • Franz Josef Land - Fixed ship spawn issues.
    • European Province - Fixed minimap.​

January 13, 2026 — Server Update

Ground Forces Focus:​

  • Minor bug and visual fixes.​

January 2026 Decals of the Month

From January 12 to February 12:​

  • USA: Tanks - 20k points
  • France: Aircraft - Top 1–5 places 5 times
  • Japan: Ground - 20 aircrafts
  • USSR: Tanks - 20 battles with 60%+ activity
  • Germany: Small fleet - 20k damage
  • Rewards: Commando Yank, Desert Fox, and other decals.​

2026 Plans (Announcements/Leaks)

From January streams/Dev Diary:

  • Infantry Continuation: December 2025 tests carried over to 2026. Likely first full test in February.​
  • Anti-Radar Missiles (ARM): In development, possibly first/second update.​
  • F-16XL and other Rank 9 tech: Confirmed for early 2026.​
  • Submarines: Testing continues, expect mid-year.​

Roadmap not released yet, but Gaijin traditionally announces the spring update end of February.​

January 2026 Summary

The month was all about patches and minor fixes. No major announcements yet - Gaijin is clearly prepping something for spring. Watch Dev Server (usually opens 2 weeks before update) and official channels.

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