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Where did you find the dutch Schakal Missing muss? Last I checked the orders for the dutch and German ones were identical
Hello everyone,
With 2026 already underway, many players are wondering what Gaijin might bring next. Here is my personal take on possible directions for the game this year and beyond, based on how War Thunder has been growing and balancing content lately.
Since the Soviets recently received the BUK-M3 and the Pantsir SM-SV, it seems logical that Gaijin would look at adding something like the Patriot system for the USA to restore balance. Right now the US feels like it lacks a truly powerful modern AAA/SPAA option at the highest tiers, so a strong counter like the Patriot could make top tier ground battles feel fairer again.
With more capable air defense systems in the game, it would make sense to introduce stronger aircraft that can better survive in such an environment. We could see additions like the **F-15EX, F-16V, Su-35S, MiG-35 and maybe even upgraded variants such as the J-16D. Along with these, improvements to radar performance, better BVR missile behavior, and some basic ECM mechanics would feel like a natural step forward. These changes would help prepare the game before full 5th generation fighters arrive.
Speaking of 5th gen jets, it looks unlikely we will get them in a big way this year. The game still needs a lot more testing and experimentation with stealth mechanics, radar cross-section, and how they interact with everything else. Maybe we could see a small number of them (like the F-22 and Su-57) added toward the very end of the year in the last major update, but a full and proper implementation of 5th generation aircraft probably won’t happen until 2028–2030.
The same goes for modern warships. Features with advanced radars, missiles, and rocket systems would be amazing, but bringing in real modern naval combat (including carriers with jets or submarines) is a long process. We are probably looking at gradual steps over many years, with a more complete modern naval experience possibly arriving around 2030.
Of course, these are just educated guesses. Gaijin might surprise us with different priorities or faster progress in some areas. The important thing is that the game keeps evolving in a way that stays fun and balanced for as many players as possible.
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good laugh
thank you
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“leaks”
looks inside
personal guesses without any foundation to them
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It won’t be added for US only, besides Russia almost every other nation would get it. Also if i am not mistaken it would get a stationary radar that will only cover one direction
I don’t think so. We would most likely get F-35 this year along with whatever 5th gen for Russia and China they think is an equivalent to It (probably J-35 for China)
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Ambouttaleak
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For a “dedicated player”, you should’ve done a better job reviewing this AI stuff before posting.
Half or all of these aircraft mentioned either don’t exist (“Typhoon F3R” lol) or are already ingame. Also, “2028-2030” when Gaijin has already since by end of this year? lol
Please read what you paste before pressing post.
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Ha! That’s not gonna happen
Yeah, I would love to see bigger maps so u don’t get missiles outta spawn, as well as bigger maps and more objectives in air rb
Ah naval. I still think about u. Sometimes. More than gaijin does at least
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POLAND RAAAAAH. It’s only a matter of time.
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Typhoon and rafale had a baby together
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The schizo board
LOL ya IK, just makin’ it more dramatic, was drunk last night! Just funny how it’s all Magachs and Merkavas.
I don’t rlly main a nation blud
read it on a post (there had been an update on the order/config it seems)
Mind sending a link because I can’t find anything official on that
Havent ever really posted anything here, but stuff I’d really love to see at some point (preferably sooner rather then later, but we can’t have everything)
VK 30.01(H)/VK 65.01(H) (separate vehicles, but look almost the same)
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VK 36.01(H) (The turret is visible on the second photo, in the top left)
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Vk 30.01(D) (It is suspected that the vehicle in the right corner of this photo is the Vk 20.01(D), but the jury is still out on that one)
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Vk 30.01(P)
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T-43
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KV-3 (The hull is real, the gun is real, only the turret is a wooden mockup)
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KV-13
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M7
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T40/M9
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M4A2E4 (Sherman with Chaffee suspension because why not)
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T49 GMC (Two turret and gun designs)
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ARL V39
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SEAM G1p (Second photo is a photoshopped representation of how the armament would’ve likely looked like)
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And that is just a small sample of all the weird, wacky, or interesting stuff (From mostly WW2) that I’d love to see. If anyone wants more ideas, feel free to let me know.
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Type 11 spaag would be cool
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