Gaijin Entertainment

News Summary:

On September 16, 2026, the War Thunder team at Gaijin Entertainment reflected on 14 years of service, marking its evolution from an aerial combat simulator to a robust simulation engine that now includes tanks and battleships. Previously, on September 4, 2026, Gaijin Entertainment and Matter Team released "250 Shades of Liberty," a major update for the online shooter Active Matter. This update introduced full-scale raids through a ruined North American metropolis, expanded arsenals with new modern firearms, and offered more options for detailed weapon customization. Earlier, on August 10, 2026, the War Thunder team provided a development progress update for the upcoming Chinese PLZ45 tank, planned for a future major update, detailing its characteristics and the rationale behind its inclusion. This followed Gaijin Entertainment's announcement on July 10, 2026, that the third round of closed beta testing for War Thunder's upcoming infantry battles feature would take place that month, approximately seven months after the initial plans were revealed, with applications open to participants. On July 2, 2026, Anton Yudintsev, Founder of Gaijin Entertainment, discussed the challenges of ensuring games comply with different legal frameworks globally while still providing a consistent player experience, noting that games compete for player time with various forms of entertainment.