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World of Warplanes — patch notes and updates

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Wyvern's Wrath2026-05-07https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/wyvern_s4_684x243.png Pilots! From May 7 to June 7, join the Wyvern's Wrath event to get a brand-new aircraft, the Westland Wyvern S.4 Tier VII British multirole fighter! General information The Wyvern's Wrath event will run from May 7 to June 7. It will be divided into four stages, with each stage containing two identical phases that will require you to fight in several battle modes: Bomber Escort, Conquest, and Attrition. Only aircraft of Tiers IV-X can take part in the event. First phase of each stage: from Thursday 15:00 UTC till Friday 21:00 UTC. Second phase of each stage: from Saturday 15:00 U
Update 2.1.392026-04-28Pilots! On April 29, from 8:00 to 12:00 UTC, the servers will undergo maintenance to deploy Update 2.1.39. New Aircraft https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/imagesforarticles/releasewipe/prize_premium_plane_684x112.jpg Update 2.1.39 introduces a brand-new reward aircraft - Westland Wyvern S.4, the British TIer VII multirole fighter. The Westland Wyvern was a prospective naval strike fighter project initiated in 1944 as part of the Air Ministry specification for a long-range strike platform for both the Royal Navy and the RAF. The Wyvern's RAF counterpart was subsequently canceled when jet engines became more prominent, but Westland continued
Comet Rider: Start Your Engines!2026-04-07https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/me_163b_684x243.png Pilots! From April 8 at 11:20 UTC to April 29 at 11:20 UTC, a chain of 30 missions awaits you. For their completion, you'll receive a new aircraft— the German Messerschmitt Me 163B Komet Tier VIII fighter—and other valuable rewards! The Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet was the world's first and only operational rocket-powered combat aircraft, and the first to break the 1000 km/h airspeed record. It was intended to serve as a point-defense interceptor and to counter heavy bomber raids on German cities and industry. This extremely fast and dynamic fighter was supposed to rapidly approach
Update 2.1.382026-03-09Pilots! On March 10, from 6:00 to 18:00 CET (UTC+1), the servers will undergo maintenance to deploy Update 2.1.38. As this update requires more time than usual, all Premium account users will receive a one-day compensation.Economy Changes The previously shared economy of World of Warplanes and World of Tanks will be separated with the release of Update 2.1.38: World of Warplanes will introduce a new premium currency called Crowns. Crowns will be used for all premium transactions in World of Warplanes, including Premium Account time, aircraft, consumables, boosters, experience conversion, and any other purchases that previously required Gold.
Wargaming Publisher Sale 20262026-02-19Wargaming Publisher Sale 2026 is happening on Steam from February 19 to February 26. The lineup features huge discounts on Wargaming titles and a special gift! Gifts A perfect set of DLCs to dive into the Wargaming universe! Claim it for FREE until February 26 and get all the resources you need for a sure start! https://store.steampowered.com/app/4273720/World_of_Warplanes__Swift_Takeoff_Pack/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/4271840/World_of_Tanks__Kimono_Pack/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/4261710/World_of_Warships__Publisher_Sale_Gift/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/4246980/World_of_Tanks_Blitz__Smart_Progress_Pack/ Joint Bundle
Update 2.1.37.12026-01-13Pilots! On January 14, from 08:00 to 12:00 UTC, the servers will undergo maintenance to deploy Update 2.1.37.1Holiday Maneuvers Completion This update will wrap up the month of festivities for the Holiday Maneuvers event. The special Holiday Supply Crates will no longer be available for purchase. The Hangar will revert to its standard design. New EmblemsTwo emblems, one commemorating the first flight of the legendary P-38 Lightning and the other dedicated to St. Valentine's Day will become available to earn in the upcoming in-game events. Bug Fixes and Other Changes Fixed the issue with the "Fast and Deadly" daily mission. It will now registe
Holiday Maneuvers2025-12-16https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/holiday_maneuvers_2026_684x243.png December is here, so it's time to decorate a tree, turn on the fairy lights, and, of course, accept some gifts. Immerse yourself in the holiday bustle with the new Operation Holiday Maneuvers event! Join the jolly winter marathon and collect candy to get Premium aircraft, days of Premium Account, gold, and much more as a reward! The holiday event will run from December 17 (08:00 UTC) till January 14 (08:00 UTC). Complete daily missions and get the most out of each battle to collect a whole load of candy. Advancing along the marathon route depends directly on the amo
Update 2.1.372025-12-16Pilots! On December 17, from 08:00 to 12:00 UTC, the servers will undergo maintenance to deploy Update 2.1.37. New Supply Crate https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/ny2026_supply_crate_112.png A new Holiday Supply Crate will become available exclusively during the upcoming winter event. These supply crates contain gold, free experience, days of Premium Account, Premium aircraft, valuable equipment, consumables, and materials. They are also guaranteed to drop rare and valuable items upon opening the 25th, 50th, 75th, and 100th supply crate. Festive Hangar https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/ny2024_banner_112.png We've decorated th
Blue Tail2025-11-12https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/f9f_684x243.png Pilots! From November 13 through December 14, join the event to get the brand-new Grumman F9F-5 Panther! General information The Blue Tail event will run from November 13 through December 14. The event will be divided into four stages, each containing two identical phases where you'll have to fight in multiple battle modes: Bomber Escort, Conquest, and Attrition. Only aircraft of Tiers IV-X can take part in the event. First phase of each stage: from Thursday 15:00 UTC till Friday 21:00 UTC. Second phase of each stage: from Saturday 15:00 UTC till Sunday 21:00 UTC. Note: daily missions
Update 2.1.362025-11-11Pilots! On November 12, from 08:00 to 12:00 UTC, the servers will undergo maintenance to deploy Update 2.1.36. New Aircraft https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/imagesforarticles/releasewipe/prize_premium_plane_684x112.jpg Update 2.1.36 introduces a brand-new reward aircraft–the Tier IX German fighter Gotha Go P.60C Nachtjäger. The Gotha Go P.60 project was prompted by the first production order for Horten Ho 229 fighter that was granted to Gotha in June 1944. The company's engineers and designers felt that so many changes were required to start production, that it was more feasible to develop a completely new and relatively more modern desig
Night Hunter: Start Your Engines!2025-09-18https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/bf_109_g-6n_684x243.png Pilots! From September 19 at 11:20 UTC to October 10 at 11:20 UTC, a chain of 30 missions awaits you. For their completion, you'll receive a new aircraft— the German Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-6N Tier VII fighter—and other valuable rewards! The Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-6N is a night-fighter variant of the famed Gustav, equipped with underwing Rüstsatz VI pods containing MG 151/20 autocannons. This, in combination with a hub-mounted 30 mm autocannon and two 13 mm synchronized machine guns, common to most other Bf 109 G variants, provides a more dense firing volley than the Tech Tree
Update 2.1.352025-09-09Pilots! On September 10, from 08:00 to 12:00 UTC, the servers will undergo maintenance to deploy Update 2.1.35 New Aircraft https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/imagesforarticles/releasewipe/prize_premium_plane_684x112.jpg Update 2.1.35 will introduce two brand-new reward aircraft: Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-6N Gustav, a German Tier VII fighter Grumman F9F Panther, an American Tier IX multirole fighter The Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-6N is a night-fighter variant of the famed Gustav, equipped with underwing Rüstsatz VI pods containing MG 151/20 autocannons. This, in combination with a hub-mounted 30 mm autocannon and two 13 mm synchronized machine gun
Ryūjin: Start Your Engines!2025-08-03https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/j6k1_684x243.png Pilots! From August 4 at 11:20 UTC to September 1 at 11:20 UTC, a chain of 30 missions awaits you. For their completion, you'll receive a new aircraft— the Japanese Kawanishi J6K1 Jinpu Tier VII fighter—and other valuable rewards! The Kawanishi J6K "Jinpu" was designed as a prospective land-based heavy interceptor, drawing on the previous J3K design. Initially, there were plans to equip it with the Mitsubishi Ha-43/MK9 engine, but delays in its production forced the designers at Kawanishi to switch to the Nakajima Ha-45/NK9. This prompted additional changes to the design, which resul
Jungle Bear: Start Your Engines!2025-07-03https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/f8f-2_684x243.png Pilots! From July 4 at 11:20 UTC to August 1 at 11:20 UTC, a chain of 30 missions awaits you. For their completion, you'll receive a new aircraft— the American Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat Tier VII multirole fighter—and other valuable rewards! Designed after the Battle of Midway, this fighter's primary improvements over its predecessor and "big brother", the F6F Hellcat, were an increased rate of climb and better maneuverability. The Bearcat was powered by the same Pratt & Whitney R-2800, the most powerful American piston engine at the time, yet significantly smaller and lighter. As a resu
Update 2.1.342025-06-24Pilots! On June 25, from 08:00 to 12:00 UTC, the servers will undergo maintenance to deploy Update 2.1.34 New Aircraft https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/imagesforarticles/releasewipe/prize_premium_plane_684x112.jpg Update 2.1.34 will introduce a brand-new reward aircraft—Kawanishi J6K1 Jinpu, the Japanese Tier VII fighter. The Kawanishi J6K "Jinpu" was designed as a prospective land-based heavy interceptor, drawing on the previous J3K design. Initially, there were plans to equip it with the Mitsubishi Ha-43/MK9 engine, but delays in its production forced the designers at Kawanishi to switch to the Nakajima Ha-45/NK9. This prompted addition
Bird of Prey: Start Your Engines!2025-06-11https://worldofwarplanes.com/dcont/fb/image/bravebird_684x243.png Pilots! From June 11 at 13:20 UTC to July 2 at 13:20 UTC, a chain of 20 missions awaits you. Complete them to receive Halona Bravebird, a unique American pilot trained for the P-38J Lightning, and other valuable rewards! More about pilot skills: Avatar Name Nation Specialization Number of skill points https://worldofwarplanes.com/dcont/fb/image/pilot_us_bravebird.png Halona Bravebird https://worldofwarplanes.com/dcont/fb/image/usa_1.png USA Trained for the P-38J Lightning 5 skill points (2 unique + 3 free) Unique skills https://worldofwarplanes.com/dcont/fb/image/pilotmasterus.
Shining Sword!2025-05-07https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/b-mk-3_684x243.png Pilots! From May 8 through June 8, a chain of 25 missions awaits you. For their completion, you'll receive a new aircraft—Avro Lancaster B Mk. III—and other valuable rewards! General information The Shining Sword event will run from May 8 to June 8. The event will be divided into four stages, with each stage containing two identical phases that will require you to fight in several battle modes: Bomber Escort, Invasion, Conquest, and Attrition. Only aircraft of Tiers IV-X can take part in the event. First phase of each stage: from Thursday 15:00 UTC till Friday 21:00 UTC. Second pha
Update 2.1.332025-05-06Pilots! On May 7, from 08:00 to 12:00 UTC, the servers will undergo maintenance to deploy Update 2.1.33 New Aircraft https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/imagesforarticles/releasewipe/prize_premium_plane_684x112.jpg Update 2.1.33 will introduce a brand-new reward aircraft—Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat, the American Tier VII multirole fighter. Designed after the Battle of Midway, this fighter's primary improvements over its predecessor and "big brother", the F6F Hellcat, were an increased rate of climb and better maneuverability. The Bearcat was powered by the same Pratt & Whitney R-2800, the most powerful American piston engine at the time, yet signi
Flying Samurai: Start Your Engines!2025-04-16https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/sugiyama_684x243.png Pilots! From April 14 at 11:20 UTC to May 5 at 11:20 UTC, a chain of 20 missions awaits you. Complete them to receive Toshiaki Sugiyama, a unique Japanese pilot trained for the Kawasaki Ki-102, and other valuable rewards! More about pilot skills: Avatar Name Nation Specialization Number of skill points https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/pilot_ja_sugiyama.png Toshiaki Sugiyama https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/jp.png Japan Trained for the Kawasaki Ki-102 5 skill points (2 unique + 3 free) Unique skills https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/pilotmasterjp.png K
Update 2.1.32.12025-04-15Pilots! On April 16, from 08:00 to 12:00 UTC, the servers will undergo maintenance to deploy Update 2.1.32.1 Balance changes https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/remont_109_3.png Pre-release updates have been made to the Avro Lancaster B Mk. III in preparation for the upcoming event. Other Changes https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/remont_109_3.png Changed the pricing for the ammunition and consumables for Periods I and II: instead of having permanent discounts, their prices will now be fixed at the same value as before. The Subjugator achievement was renamed in Polish and German to avoid confusion with the Conqueror achievement