New maps, tanks, planes and a helicopter beta in War Thunder’s “The Valkyries” update

Helicopters! And just like that, you can hear Wagner already, right? As of today’s big update – “The Valkyries” – they’re now in free-to-play vehicular war sim War Thunder, joining a legion of tanks, a swarm of planes and a slowly growing bathtub of boats. Five choppers (and a fistful of variants) are now available to fly, though access to them is limited at present.

While helicopters are the headline feature of update 1.81, they’re currently in beta testing, accessible only if you buy a premium helicopter pack or complete objectives in-game to earn your way in. Thankfully, there’s plenty left for the rest of us, including a sack of tanks, a couple planes, and a bushel of maps. Check out the patch notes here, or the ten minute update trailer below.

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