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War Thunder

War Thunder is the most comprehensive free-to-play, cross-platform, MMO military game dedicated to aviation, armoured vehicles, and naval craft, from the early 20th century to the most advanced modern combat units. Join now and take part in major battles on land, in the air, and at sea.

FREE TO PLAYAug 15, 201331,045 playing now
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QUICK ANSWERS

War Thunder: price, PC requirements and status

Store data comes from Steam's US listing and can change by region. Use these checks to decide whether the game fits before opening the store.

US Steam priceFREE TO PLAYNo base-game purchase required
PC requirementsOfficial specs listedJump to minimum and recommended specs
Steam players31,045 playing nowReleased Aug 15, 2013

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

DealCheckpoint take

  • Single-player and Multi-player
  • Free to play

What stands out

  • Online co-op is listed on Steam

Potential concerns

Check the requirements, current user feedback and final regional price before committing.

Solo or co-op?

Steam lists these play modes: Single-player, Multi-player, MMO, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, Cross-Platform Multiplayer. Confirm any player-count or online requirements on the official page.

Wishlist if

  • you want online co-op that Steam already lists

Wait if

  • your PC does not comfortably meet the official requirements
Official description

War Thunder is the most comprehensive free-to-play, cross-platform, MMO military game dedicated to aviation, armoured vehicles, from the early 20th century to the most advanced modern combat units. Join now and take part in major battles on land, in the air, and at sea, fighting with millions of players from all over the world in an ever-evolving environment. In War Thunder, aircraft, attack helicopters, ground forces and naval ships collaborate in realistic competitive battles. You can choose from over 3,000 vehicles and an extensive variety of combat situations many of which are exclusive. You can find yourself blasting your pursuers from a bomber turret, defending your teammates on the ground from an air raid with anti-aircraft guns, shooting down enemy planes with a firestorm from multiple rocket launchers, or trying to sink an enemy warship with a torpedo from a fast attack boat. Features include: Seamless cross-platform gameplay between Windows PC, Linux, Mac, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One with Xbox Series X|S – everyone on the same server. Over 3,000 highly detailed aircraft, helicopters, tanks, warships and other combat vehicles crafted carefully from historical documents and surviving sources. 100 maps representing the main historical battle theaters. Intense PvP experiences in full-scale combat missions at various difficulty settings for all play styles and degrees of experience. Rich PvE content including dynamic historical campaigns and solo missions. Regular content updates including new vehicles, maps, missions and nations. Astonishing graphics, authentic sound effects and beautiful music creating an atmosphere to fully immerse yourself in. Create custom content for War Thunder and share it on War Thunder Live, with the prospect of earning real money through the Revenue Share Partner System!

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See the game before you leave

Trailer and screenshots are delivered from the same official Steam store record used for the game details.

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CAN YOUR PC RUN IT?

War Thunder system requirements

Official Windows requirements from the Steam store record. Compare them with your PC before you buy or install.

Minimum

  • OS: Windows 10 (64bit)
  • Processor: Dual-Core 2.2 GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 11 level video card: AMD Radeon 77XX / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660. The minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p.
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 70 GB available space
  • VR Support: SteamVR. Keyboard or gamepad required

Recommended

  • OS: Windows 10/11 (64bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 or Ryzen 5 3600 or better
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 11 level video card or higher and drivers: Nvidia GeForce 1060 and higher, Radeon RX 570 and higher
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 95 GB available space

SUPPORTED LANGUAGES

EnglishGermanFrenchItalianSpanish - SpainSimplified ChineseRussianJapanesePolishCzechTurkishPortuguese - PortugalKoreanPortuguese - BrazilHungarianUkrainianTraditional ChineseRomanian

GAME FAQ

Common questions about War Thunder

Is War Thunder free to play?

Yes — War Thunder is free to play. It is primarily distributed through Gaijin launcher, even when a Steam listing exists for discovery. Optional purchases may exist, but a base-game purchase is not required to start.

What platforms does War Thunder run on?

War Thunder runs on Windows / macOS / Linux. Check the system requirements below to confirm your PC can run it.

What are the minimum PC requirements for War Thunder?

Minimum requirements listed on Steam: OS: Windows 10 (64bit); Processor: Dual-Core 2.2 GHz; Memory: 4 GB RAM; Graphics: DirectX 11 level video card: AMD Radeon 77XX / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660. The minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p.; DirectX: Version 11; Network: Broadband Internet connection; Storage: 70 GB available space; VR Support: SteamVR. Keyboard or gamepad required.

How many people play War Thunder right now?

About 31,045 players are in War Thunder right now, according to Steam's live concurrent player count.

When did War Thunder release?

War Thunder released on Aug 15, 2013 according to its official Steam store listing.

PLAY STYLE

ActionSimulationFree To PlayAdjustable Text SizeColor AlternativesCustom Volume ControlsPlayable without Timed InputDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller Support

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