War Thunder Mobile: Aircraft Open Beta Unveiled

War Thunder Mobile's open beta for air combat has officially launched, bringing intense aerial battles courtesy of Gaijin Entertainment. This update introduces over 100 aircraft from three nations, significantly expanding upon previous limited air capabilities.

Previously, aircraft played a supporting role in naval and ground battles. This open beta, however, introduces a complete aerial tech tree and a dedicated air combat mode.

War Thunder Mobile's Aircraft Open Beta: A Deep Dive

The beta currently features aircraft from the USA, Germany, and the USSR, including iconic planes like the P-51 Mustang, Messerschmitt Bf 109, and La-5, with more nations planned for future updates. Players can focus on a single nation's tech tree or diversify their progress across multiple. High-ranking aircraft can be acquired via blueprints earned through in-game events, starting early October.

The open beta unlocks a new Aviation campaign, featuring an aircraft hangar for managing vehicles, researching tech trees, and upgrading crews. Squadrons of up to four aircraft can be formed, allowing for customization of armaments and aircraft modifications. A trailer showcasing the new features is available below:

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Gameplay and Customization

The aircraft hangar serves as the central hub between battles. Here, players can manage vehicles, select camouflage, explore the tech tree, and invite friends to squads. Each aircraft slot offers three options: swapping vehicles, modifying armaments, or upgrading crews. Squadrons can be built using any available aircraft, regardless of class, nation, or rank.

With its extensive new features, War Thunder Mobile's aircraft open beta offers a substantial update. Download War Thunder Mobile from the Google Play Store to participate. For fans of turn-based strategy games, check out our review of Athena Crisis, a new compelling title.