War Thunder 2.61.0.17 Patch Notes (13th November 2026)
AVReS secure the 2026 Grand Finals championship in War Thunder's WTCS Pro League, with Tonyolo named both Grand Finals and Season MVP.
The WTCS Pro League 2026 Grand Finals have concluded following nine days of battles across Air, Ground and Mixed. AVReS took the title of Grand Master Champion 2026 with 332 points. They finished 78 points clear of second-placed VOYAGER, who had 254 points. JinX completed the podium on 233 points in their first season. Read the official notes on War Thunder developers.
Tonyolo from AVReS received the Grand Finals MVP title. He also claimed the Season 2026 MVP title, along with a €1,500 cash prize. Nyffer from DODEC finished second for €650, while Leozander from Invictus finished third for €350.
Invictus finished fourth with 212 points, one point ahead of DODEC, who scored 210 match points against Invictus's 195. The Invictus roster brought together players from six nations. They posted the best win/loss record of the event, with 32 wins and 15 losses, a difference of +17. They took home €1,500 and Logitech gear, and Leozander also secured third place in the Season 2026 MVP rankings.
FiveSticks finished sixth with 155 points, ahead of MRCLS and LEET. Eight teams entered the Grand Finals with €15,000 in prize money on the line.
The eight best teams of the WTCS Challenger League will take the stage to decide who closes out the 2026 Challenger season on top, across Air, Ground and Mixed. The first weekend runs on November 13th from 15:50 GMT and November 14th-15th from 13:50 GMT. The rerun is on November 16th-18th from 17:00 GMT. Matches will be live on the War Thunder Esports Twitch channels in English, German, French, Polish and Russian, as well as on YouTube at War Thunder Esports.
The first weekend's Twitch Drops are a 50% Silver Lion Booster (30 min), a 50% Research Point Booster (1h), 1 day of Premium (2h) and the EF-2000 (AESA) “Bronze Tiger”, Tiger Meet 2014 (5h). The Esports Bundle - 2026 Season is listed at 13.58, with 15.98 struck through. To reach the online Store through Steam, go to the in-game hangar > Shop > Online Store.
Full Patch Notes
After nine days of intense battles across Air, Ground and Mixed, the WTCS Pro League 2026 Grand Finals have come to an end. Eight teams entered the final showdown with €15,000 in prize money on the line, and only one could claim the title of Grand Master Champion 2026.
AVReS take the crown with 332 points, finishing 78 points clear of VOYAGER, who secure second place with 254 points. JinX round out the podium on 233 points in their very first season.
| Congratulations to all teams who competed throughout the season! WTCS 2026 showcased the very best of War Thunder Esports and laid a powerful foundation for what’s to come in future seasons. |
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The WTCS Grand Finals 2026 Podium
| AVReS came into the Grand Finals with one clear ambition: to be the best team across air, ground and combined arms. They delivered. With 320 points and a +12 win/loss difference (45 wins for 33 losses), they finish on top and add the 2026 Grand Finals title to an already impressive record. Congratulations to RasTafaRaY and the whole roster! |
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| VOYAGER finish as runners-up for the second year in a row. Riding the momentum of their Major III victory, EinsCute and his teammates pushed all the way to the final weekend and close the season with 254 points. |
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| JinX complete the podium with 233 points. A new name for 2026 but a roster packed with experience, they reach their goal of a Grand Finals podium in their debut season, backed by a solid +13 win/loss difference. |
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Just off the podium, Invictus close out a remarkable debut season in fourth place. The newcomers, who brought together players from six nations and claimed the Major II title, posted the best win/loss record of the event with 32 wins for only 15 losses. That +17 difference proved decisive in a tight race: although DODEC scored more match points (210 against 195), Invictus finish on 212, just one point ahead of the defending champions. Led by Extatic and Leozander, they take home €1,500 and Logitech gear, and Leozander also secures third place in the Season 2026 MVP rankings.
FiveSticks finish sixth with 155 points, ahead of MRCLS and LEET. Congratulations to all eight finalists for an incredible season!
And the Grand Finals MVP Is...
The Grand Finals MVP title goes to Tonyolo from AVReS, who led the champions from start to finish. His teammates complete an all-AVReS podium, with Shimada in second place and RasTafaRaY in third. Well played!
And the Season 2026 MVP Is...
Across the whole 2026 season, Tonyolo from AVReS tops the MVP rankings and claims the WTCS Season 2026 MVP title, along with a €1,500 cash prize. A remarkable double, as he also takes the Grand Finals MVP title!
Nyffer from DODEC finishes second and takes home €650, while Leozander from Invictus completes the podium in third place and wins €350. Congratulations!
Who Won What?
Next Up: The Challenger League Grand Finals!
The Pro League season is over, but the action continues! This weekend, the eight best teams of the WTCS Challenger League take the stage to decide who closes out the 2026 Challenger season on top, across Air, Ground and Mixed.
Live Stream & Twitch Drops:
First Weekend: November 13th from 15:50 GMT and November 14th-15th from 13:50 GMT
Rerun: November 16th-18th from 17:00 GMT
- 50% Silver Lion Booster - 30 min
- 50% Research Point Booster - 1h
- 1 day of Premium - 2h
- EF-2000 (AESA) “Bronze Tiger”, Tiger Meet 2014 - 5h
Second Weekend: November 21st from 15:50 GMT and November 22nd-23rd from 13:50 GMT
Rerun: November 24th-26th from 17:00 GMT
- 50% Silver Lion Booster - 30 min
- 50% Research Point Booster - 1h
- 1 day of Premium - 2h
- Centurion Mk 10 “101 Tankbattalion”, Regiment Huzaren Prins Alexander - 5h
Third Weekend: November 27th from 15:50 GMT and November 28th-29th from 13:50 GMT
Rerun: November 30th-2nd December from 17:00 GMT
- 50% Silver Lion Booster - 30 min
- 50% Research Point Booster - 1h
- 1 day of Premium - 2h
- M4A1 “Finish ’Em”, 66th Armored Regiment - 5h
Catch every match live on the War Thunder Esports Twitch channels in English, German, French, Polish and Russian, as well as on YouTube at War Thunder Esports.
| Esports Bundle - 2026 Season |
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To get to our online Store through Steam, go to the in-game hangar > Shop > Online Store. This pack includes:
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