Halloween 2025: The UneXplained Files

A crimson gloom enveloped the hangars, their silhouettes fading into the ominous twilight. The air turned still—dense and electric. In the distance, blood-curdling laughter echoed and scattered across the darkening sky.

Commanders, be ready for anything – the mystical week is coming to War Thunder Mobile!

🎃 From October 28th to 09:00 (GMT) on November 4th, take part in the themed event and get a unique holiday vehicle in a spooky camouflage.

New mode

Introducing “Witch Contest,” an exclusive new air racing mode where you take the controls of the legendary Po-2 and compete against other pilots in a thrilling test of speed and skill.

Important information

• Objective: Finish the aerial race course faster than all other competitors by flying through each checkpoint ring.
• If your aircraft is destroyed, it will respawn near the crash site so you can continue the race.
• Collect boosters found on or off the main route to repair your aircraft and gain a temporary speed boost.
• Earn Event Pass points for completing the race and accomplishing specific tasks.

Tasks and Event Pass

Tasks are available from the first day of the event. By completing a task with a low difficulty level, you will receive the next task with a higher difficulty level.

In total, during the event, you can receive event bonds:

• 4,600 pcs – for completing steps 1-15 of the Event Pass;
• 50 pcs – for each step after step 16 of the Event Pass.

All points earned in the Witch Contest will go toward filling the festive Event Pass progress bar. You can collect enough bonds to purchase all the anniversary rewards you want, even if you don't win a single match or complete all the event tasks.

Earn Bonds and Gold by completing Event Pass steps. Purchasing a VIP Event Pass grants additional Bonds and extra rewards.

The VIP Pass instantly unlocks the stylish nickframe decorator “Bats,” the charming avatar “Witch’s Cat,” and the mystical all-vehicle decal “Reflection of the Night.” It also automatically completes all 7 steps of the Event Pass.

Commemorative Po-2 aircraft (Rank I)

At step 16 of the free Event Pass, you’ll unlock the Po-2 aircraft – the star of the races.

The Soviet Po-2 (U-2) biplane, developed in 1927 under the direction of N.N. Polikarpov, was originally designed to train future pilots in aeroclubs. Although it is the slowest biplane in the game and lacks forward-firing armament or armor, it offers exceptional maneuverability, carries a 7.62 mm ShKAS machine gun, and can be equipped with bombs.

Historical Note

This game mode was inspired by the extraordinary story of the 46th Guards Night Bomber Aviation Regiment, whose entire personnel – from pilots and navigators to mechanics – were women. It was the enemy who gave them the name that entered history: the “Night Witches”.

While others fought in powerful Il-2s or fast Yak aircraft, the Witches carried out their missions in outdated yet reliable U-2 (Po-2) biplanes.

Their standard tactic was a single-aircraft night raid. Approaching the target at about 1,000 meters, the pilot would cut the engine and glide silently. The plane would vanish into the darkness, nearly soundless, with the only warning of a falling bomb being the faint whistle of air through the wing bracing wires. In one night, a crew could fly 10 to 15 sorties, creating the illusion of a relentless, unseen threat – as if a witch were circling in the night sky on her broomstick.

The legend of the Night Witches was so powerful that the Swedish heavy metal band Sabaton, known for its songs about military history, dedicated the track “Night Witches” to them on the album Heroes. The song’s lyrics and driving rhythm vividly convey the tension of the night raids, the bravery of the female pilots, and the fear their missions inspired.

Event Rewards

Exchange event bonds for vehicles, cosmetic items, valuable items, and consumables in the festive store!

• The store will close on November 4th at 10:00 (GMT), one hour after the event ends.

During the event, you can also exchange Bonds for vehicles, avatars, and decorations from past years.

Fireworks

You can launch fireworks in both tank and ship modes. After using them, one random player from the match will receive a 10,000 Silver Lions bonus, regardless of the battle’s outcome.

*This Match Award does not count toward the Common Rating.

Hangars and music

On the eve of the year’s most mysterious week, your hangars have been transformed with themed decorations: grinning pumpkins, eerie red fog, and howling ghosts – that emphasize the festive atmosphere.

Special mention should be made of the music beloved by commanders. It will help to tune in to the warlike mood and blow the opponents on the battlefield to smithereens!

Wishing all commanders a fun and terribly exciting holiday week!