Gaijin Entertainment recently opened the Dev Server for War Thunder’s next major update called **Spearhead**, giving players a deep dive into what’s to come. The server went live on October 24, 2025 (16:00 – 17:00 GMT) and will remain active until November 7, 2025 (07:00 GMT). Let’s take a closer look at the exciting new content you can expect from the War Thunder Spearhead update.
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### New Things to Expect in War Thunder’s Spearhead Update
**Spearhead** is a major update to War Thunder, introducing new ground and air combat additions along with enhanced map content. Here are all the features revealed so far by Gaijin Entertainment:
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### New Vehicles
Gaijin Entertainment is introducing multiple new vehicles for you to add to your arsenal with the Spearhead update.
#### Aerial Vehicles
**1) Hawk 200**
A versatile British aircraft known for its agility in combat.
*At a glance:*
– Equipped with Sea Eagle missiles
– AGM-65 Mavericks for Close Air Support (CAS)
– Maneuverable lightweight multirole design
– Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) and countermeasures
– Wide range of ordinance options
**2) Fokker D**
A nimble, vintage aircraft with excellent dogfighting capabilities.
*At a glance:*
– Powerful 13.2 mm machine guns
– Twin push and pull propellers
– Good maneuverability
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#### Ground Vehicles
**1) Jaguar EBRC**
A modern French light assault and reconnaissance tank.
*At a glance:*
– 40 mm cannon with a rate of fire of 200 rounds per minute
– Akeron MP anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) with tandem warhead
– Maximum speed of 100 km/h
– Large size, making it easier to hit
**2) Chieftain 900**
A hefty British tank offering superior mobility and firepower.
*At a glance:*
– 900 HP engine for enhanced mobility
– 120 mm L11A5 gun firing APFSDS, APDS, and HESH rounds
– Armor similar to the Chieftain Mk 5, but with metal cladding on top
– Addition of a laser rangefinder
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#### Helicopters
**1) AH-56 Cheyenne**
An extremely capable squadron helicopter with advanced weaponry.
*At a glance:*
– The first compound helicopter in War Thunder
– Three propellers for advanced flight control
– Good top speed and maneuverability
– Limited armament consisting of rockets and TOW missiles
– Requires propeller pitch control
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### War Thunder: Map Adjustments
**Reworked Stalingrad**
Significant visual upgrades have been applied to the Stalingrad map. Players who enjoy ground battles will notice a complete graphical overhaul that enhances the ambiance and visual fidelity without altering gameplay.
While the visuals have dramatically improved, Stalingrad’s geography remains almost unchanged, allowing players to navigate familiar terrain with ease. Notably, the reworked Stalingrad is the only map available for ground battles during the Dev Server phase, enabling players to thoroughly test these changes and provide valuable feedback to the developers.
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### How the Dev Server Works in War Thunder
If you are new to War Thunder’s Dev Server system, here’s what you need to know:
– The Dev Server uses a copy of your most recent live account.
– Progress made on the Dev Server **does not** carry over to the live server. This means Research Points (RP), Silver Lions, and achievements earned during testing will not transfer.
– Any in-game currency spent in the Dev Server does **not** affect your live account currency.
– However, vehicles and items purchased through the Dev Server store **will** carry over to your live server account.
To facilitate testing, the following active bonuses are in place on the Dev Server:
– **5x RP and Silver Lion earnings**
– **50% cost reduction on vehicles**
– **RP conversion using Golden Eagles is 50% cheaper**
These bonuses encourage efficient progression and allow testers to experience the Dev Server content more smoothly.
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### Issues Related to the Dev Server
As with every test server, the Dev Server contains bugs and unfinished assets. Some of the common issues reported so far include:
– Missing textures, cockpit designs, and armor models
– Incomplete damage models and effects on certain aircraft
– Occasional absence of sound effects and interface icons
– Incorrect vehicle designations, such as the MB-326K being listed erroneously as a premium vehicle (expected to be fixed in the live update)
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### Final Thoughts
The **Spearhead** update promises to be a major milestone for War Thunder, introducing exciting new vehicles, improved maps, and enhanced gameplay features. If you’re eager to explore these additions, be sure to check out the Dev Server while it’s live.
There is no official release date for the live update yet, but the Spearhead update is anticipated to launch soon.
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