War Thunder 2026 Grand Finals feature $15,000 prize pool
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Gaijin says the War Thunder 2026 Grand Finals will feature eight teams competing for $15,000. Viewers can earn Tricolor Smoke and other Twitch Drops during the event.
War Thunder · official art via IGDBEight qualified teams will compete in the War Thunder 2026 Grand Finals for a $15,000 prize pool, according to Gaijin. The tournament follows a season of air, ground, and combined arms formats. Gaijin says players watching the event on Twitch can earn Tricolor Smoke and other Twitch Drops.
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