War Thunder codes currently unlock a small set of cosmetic rewards rather than major gameplay items. The active list is short, and the most reliable rewards right now are decals and stickers tied to specific promo codes.
Active War Thunder codes
These codes are the current working picks to try first:
STUDENTPILOT— Student Pilot decalWTBUTCHER— Sergey Chikhachev’s sticker
WTBUTCHER is still widely treated as active. Some code lists also still place 52MONKEYS in the working group for the 1st Squadron “Wukong” decal, but current listings are inconsistent, so it is not part of the core active list here.
Expired War Thunder codes
These codes are generally treated as expired:
52MONKEYS— Previously tied to the 1st Squadron “Wukong” decalPO-LI-GONWARTHUNDER500KWTDESCOM-BESTWORKBRAVONOSEKRITSINSIDESUMMER2020HEATHAPPYNEWYEAR2019FROSTTANKERSDAY
How to redeem War Thunder codes
You can redeem codes either through the game interface or through Gaijin account pages. The most direct web method starts at the official Gaijin website.
Step 1: Sign in with the Gaijin account you use for War Thunder. Use the same login tied to your game progress so the reward goes to the correct profile.
Step 2: Open the code redemption option. Depending on the interface, this appears as Redeem Code, Redeem bonus code, or an activation field in your account area.
Step 3: Enter the code exactly as written. Use full capitals where shown and do not change spacing or punctuation.
Step 4: Select Activate or confirm the redemption. If the code is accepted, the reward is added to your account.
Step 5: Launch War Thunder and check the relevant customization category. Decals and stickers usually appear in vehicle customization rather than equipping automatically.
How to verify the code worked
A successful redemption normally shows an activation confirmation on the website or in the game menu. After that, open your vehicle customization options and look for the unlocked decal or sticker in the appropriate category.
If you redeemed a cosmetic reward, the clearest confirmation is that the item becomes selectable in your decal, sticker, or decoration list.
What War Thunder codes give you
Current promo codes are mainly tied to cosmetics. The active rewards in rotation are decals and stickers, while older campaigns have also included boosters, decorations, Silver Lions, premium time, and occasional vehicle-related bonuses.
For the current month, the practical value is straightforward: cosmetic items you can keep and apply to your vehicles if the code is still accepted.
At the moment, the safest codes to redeem first are STUDENTPILOT and WTBUTCHER. If more rewards rotate in, the active list will expand, but right now the pool is limited.