update · December 4, 2025
War Thunder Line of Contact Update Brings Closed Beta Testing for Infantry
War Thunder adds player-controlled infantry squads to its combat arenas through closed beta testing. The update introduces tactical building combat, modernized personal equipment, and weapons alongside vehicles.
War Thunder introduces closed beta testing for a standalone game mode that places player-controlled infantry onto the battlefield alongside ground vehicles and helicopters in the Line of Contact update.
Infantry on the Frontline
Players step into the boots of infantry soldiers equipped with modern gear for large-scale operations. Tanks, infantry fighting vehicles, drones, and attack helicopters provide ground and air support for infantry squads during combat.
Gear and Weapon Loadouts
Soldiers utilize personal body armor, grenades, MANPADS, and grenade launchers. Weapon customization features scopes and underbarrel grenade launchers to alter equipment for different tactical approaches.
Why this patch matters
The addition of infantry shifts War Thunder toward a combined-arms structure, pending feedback from the closed beta.