War Thunder opens a new front with Line of Contact: infantry enters the fight

War Thunder takes a bold leap forward with Line of Contact, launching the closed beta of a standalone game mode that brings player-controlled infantry squads into battle alongside ground vehicles and helicopters. For the first time, soldiers, armor and aviation collide in large-scale encounters that transform the essence of the game.

This mode introduces modern warfare scenarios where infantry takes on a variety of combat roles equipped with contemporary weapons, tactical gear and specialized equipment. Supporting them are tanks, infantry fighting vehicles, drones and attack helicopters, creating a layered battlefield full of movement, pressure and combined-arms strategy.

Firearm enthusiasts will find a treasure trove here: deep weapon customization, personal body armor, grenades, MANPADS, grenade launchers and a vast range of field equipment. Players can tailor their loadouts with countless attachments — from scopes to underbarrel grenade launchers — ensuring every weapon matches their preferred playstyle.

Line of Contact invites players to experience War Thunder from a brand-new perspective: that of an infantry soldier. Prepare for tactical building clearouts, tense sniper duels, and fierce street-to-street firefights where every corner could decide the outcome.