War Thunder Introduces an Exciting WW1 Adventure and a Highly Anticipated Feature

In War Thunder’s latest twist, players can now command infantry, adding a new layer of strategy to its already thrilling battles. Traditionally, the game has focused solely on the chaos of war machines like tanks, planes, and ships. Now, drawing fresh excitement into its fold, Gaijin is introducing infantry units through a special event, cleverly timed as an April Fool’s Day surprise, that catapults you back to the trenches of World War 1.

This unique, time-limited adventure, named ‘The Great War,’ opens a portal to the Western Front, where players can experience combat with freshly added vehicles from the First World War era. Over five days during the event, gamers have the chance to unlock seven new machines. This includes offerings from both the Allies—such as Britain, France, and the USSR—and the German Empire. And here’s the kicker: once unlocked, these vehicles stay in your arsenal even after the event wraps up, adding variety to future battles.

Adding further intrigue, players can also pilot exclusive air vehicles. While they can’t be permanently acquired, bomber planes and mighty zeppelins are at your control, capable of delivering decisive blows from the sky.

But hold on; there’s more than just vintage machinery in this rollout. For the first time ever, AI soldiers are part of the action. These infantry troops surge from their trenches, aiming to impact battles as they dash towards enemy lines, even taking on opposing vehicles with grenades. This isn’t just window dressing—these soldiers introduce a tactical threat that could shift the balance in combat.

Gaijin has hinted that these infantry units might soon see a broader deployment, with a beta test on the horizon. So, this event is more than just fun; it’s a sneak peek at how these troops could evolve War Thunder’s gameplay.

Fans have long asked for infantry units, and it’s both thrilling and a tad amusing to see their introduction in conjunction with an April Fool’s event centered on WW1. There’s a slight undercurrent of apprehension too—if this is just an elaborate prank and they vanish post-event, Gaijin might be hearing from a few disgruntled players and critics!

‘The Great War’ event is currently available but ends on April 7th. If reliving WW1 fascinations sounds appealing, and you haven’t tried War Thunder before, you’re in luck; it’s free to play on Steam. However, if this isn’t your scene, we’ve curated a list of top multiplayer games to suit other tastes and a guide to what’s arriving soon on PC to keep you in the loop.

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