War Thunder (AppID: 236390)

Type: game Genre: Action, Massively Multiplayer, Simulation, Free To Play Developer: Gaijin Entertainment Publisher: Gaijin Network Ltd Release Date: Aug 2013 Metacritic: 81/100
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War Thunder: Premier Free to Play MMO Combat Across Air, Land, and Sea

War Thunder maintains a green-rated player base with occasional updates.

Total Players
52.1K
— Active
Genre
Action
Developer
Gaijin Entertainment

Media Gallery

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Screenshots

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Videos

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Real-Time Players

63.5K
(24h)

Estimated Owners

20,000,000 .. 50,000,000
Estimate via SteamSpy

Game Insights

Player Health

Healthy — 47.9K daily average.

Stable player base with low churn risk.

-15% trend

Multiplayer Viability

Healthy — 67.4K CCU.

Strong player base for matchmaking.

Stable population

Update Momentum

Moderate Updates — 0 patches in last 30 days.

0 patches and 9 news items in last 180 days.

No recent patches

Community Sentiment

Mixed Positive — score 28/100.

Top praised area: content (2 positive mentions).

Stable

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people play War Thunder?
Healthy — 47.9K daily average. Stable player base with low churn risk.
Is War Thunder multiplayer dead?
Healthy — 67.4K CCU. Strong player base for matchmaking.
Is War Thunder still getting updates?
Moderate Updates — 0 patches in last 30 days. 0 patches and 9 news items in last 180 days.
What do players think of War Thunder?
Mixed Positive — score 28/100. Top praised area: content (2 positive mentions).

Genre Benchmarks

Growth Rate Top 0%

Activity Heatmap

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System Requirements

Platform Support
Windows macOS Linux
Windows Requirements
Minimum:
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:
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
macOS Requirements
Minimum:
Minimum:
  • OS: Catalina 10.15
  • Processor: Core i5, minimum 2.2GHz (Intel Xeon is not supported)
  • Memory: 6 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel Iris Pro 5200 (Mac), or analog from AMD/Nvidia for Mac. Minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p with Metal support
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 70 GB available space
Recommended:
Recommended:
  • OS: OS Big Sur v. 10.16 or newer
  • Processor: Intel Core i7 (Xeon processors not supported)
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Radeon Vega II or higher with Metal support
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 95 GB available space
Linux Requirements
Minimum:
Minimum:
  • OS: Most modern 64bit Linux distributions
  • Processor: Dual-Core 2.4 GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA 660 with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) / similar AMD with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months; the minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p) with Vulkan support.
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 70 GB available space
Recommended:
Recommended:
  • OS: Ubuntu 20.04 64bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA 1060 with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) / similar AMD (Radeon RX 570) with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) with Vulkan support.
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 95 GB available space
Controller Support
full
Pricing
Free to Play

Additional Information

Categories
Single-player Multi-player MMO PvP Online PvP Co-op Online Co-op Cross-Platform Multiplayer Steam Achievements Full controller support VR Supported Steam Trading Cards In-App Purchases Adjustable Text Size Camera Comfort Color Alternatives Custom Volume Controls Playable without Timed Input Stereo Sound Surround Sound Remote Play on Phone Remote Play on Tablet
Tags
Action Cold War Combat Flight Free to Play Massively Multiplayer Military Modern Multiplayer Naval Combat +10 more
Supported Languages
English*, German*, French*, Italian*, Spanish - Spain*, Simplified Chinese, Russian*, Japanese*, Polish*, Czech*, Turkish*, Portuguese - Portugal, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Hungarian, Ukrainian, Traditional Chinese, Romanian
*languages with full audio support
Official Website
http://warthunder.com/

Additional Information

🏆 Achievements
91
total achievements
Featured:
Kraken
Hooked
👍 Recommendations
2K
positive reviews
🇩🇪 USK Rating
12
German rating
🇧🇷 DEJUS Rating
12
Brazilian rating
🇩🇪 Steam Germany
16
German classification
📦 DLC Available
40
downloadable content
🆘 Support
📧 https://support.gaijin.net/
🎁 Purchase Options
1
package options

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About This Game

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.

Detailed 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!

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are playing War Thunder right now?
35,378
Is War Thunder priced as pay to win or free to play?
War Thunder is Free to Play
Who develops and publishes War Thunder?
Developer: Gaijin Entertainment, Publisher: Gaijin Network Ltd
What makes War Thunder unique in its genre?
It combines aviation, armoured vehicles, and naval craft in a single cross platform MMO sim with a wide historical to modern tech lineup

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