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War Thunder

War Thunder

Gaijin Entertainment · Gaijin Network Ltd · Aug 15, 2013
Free to Play Vehicular Combat Action Simulation Combat Flight
Fresh observation Observed
43,331
Players now
123,425
All-time peak
▲ 5.0%
Δ 24h
81
Metacritic
Player count updated

War Thunder - Live Player Stats & Analytics

War Thunder maintains a green-rated player base with active ongoing development.

Total Players
62.0K
— Active
Genre
Action
Developer
Gaijin Entertainment

War Thunder player count and price summary

Current players
43,331
All-time peak
123,425
24-hour player change
+5%
Current US price
Price unavailable

Player count observed . Values marked unavailable are not estimated.

Players Now

43.3K
▲ 5% (24h)

All-Time Peak

123.4K
Apr 2026

Estimated Owners

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

Game Insights

Player Health

Healthy — 53.0K daily average.

Stable player base with low churn risk.

▬ -5% trend

Multiplayer Viability

Healthy — 70.4K CCU.

Strong player base for matchmaking.

▬ Stable population

Update Momentum

Actively Updated — 33 patches in last 30 days.

189 patches and 190 news items in last 180 days. Latest patch effect size: 0.00.

▲ 33 patches this month

Genre Benchmarks

Player Count Top 50%
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Activity Heatmap

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Peak Activity
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Avg Activity
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Active Hours
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Can I Play This?

Steam declarations and Valve's Steam Deck compatibility result. Missing data is shown as unknown, never unsupported.

Sources fresh
Native Steam builds
Windows: supported
macOS: supported
Linux: supported
Steam Deck
verified
Valve compatibility test
Input
Controller support: full

Steam feature declarations

single player multiplayer online pvp online co op cross platform multiplayer remote play phone remote play tablet

Developer-declared accessibility on Steam

Features not declared by the developer are not labeled unsupported.

adjustable text size color alternatives camera comfort custom volume controls stereo sound surround sound playable without timed input
Structured language support (18)
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishYesYesYes
GermanYesYesYes
FrenchYesYesYes
ItalianYesYesYes
Spanish - SpainYesYesYes
Simplified ChineseYesNoYes
RussianYesYesYes
JapaneseYesYesYes
PolishYesYesYes
CzechYesYesYes
TurkishYesYesYes
Portuguese - PortugalYesNoYes
KoreanYesNoYes
Portuguese - BrazilYesNoYes
HungarianYesNoYes
UkrainianYesNoYes
Traditional ChineseYesNoYes
RomanianYesNoYes
Steam Store app details fresh · checked 2026-09-18 Steam store page fresh · checked 2026-08-28 PCGamingWiki technical notes External link only; SteamIQHQ does not ingest PCGamingWiki content.

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 DualShock Controller Support DualSense Controller Support Steam Input API Support Stereo Sound Surround Sound Remote Play on Phone Remote Play on Tablet
Tags
Free to Play Vehicular Combat Action Simulation Combat Flight World War II VR War Military +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/

Achievement Difficulty

Global unlock percentages are not exact completion or retention metrics.

Steam source
Achievements measured
91
Hunter score
92.4 / 100
SteamIQHQ inference from rarity and count
Progression analysis
Achievement rarity is available, but milestone order is not defensible.

Rarest achievements

steam_trophy_100_battles_on_rank_9 0.1%
steam_trophy_get_2000_units 0.1%
steam_trophy_destroy_by_smart_bomb 0.2%
steam_trophy_kill_100_on_belgium 0.2%
steam_trophy_kill_100_on_switzerland 0.2%

Difficulty distribution

Ultra rare (<1%)16
Very rare (1–5%)35
Rare (5–20%)28
Uncommon (20–50%)12
Common (50%+)0
Observed Sep 26, 2026 20:25 UTC · fresh

Additional Information

🏆 Achievements
91
total achievements
Featured:
Kraken
Hooked
👍 Recommendations
2K
positive reviews
🇩🇪 USK Rating
12
German rating
🇧🇷 DEJUS Rating
18
Brazilian rating
🇩🇪 Steam Germany
16
German classification
📦 DLC Available
35
downloadable content
🆘 Support
📧 https://support.gaijin.net/
🎁 Purchase Options
1
package options

Developer Analytics

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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 play War Thunder?
Healthy — 53.0K daily average. Stable player base with low churn risk.
Is War Thunder multiplayer dead?
Healthy — 70.4K CCU. Strong player base for matchmaking.
Is War Thunder still getting updates?
Actively Updated — 33 patches in last 30 days. 189 patches and 190 news items in last 180 days. Latest patch effect size: 0.00.
How many players are currently playing War Thunder?
62.0K players are currently in-game on Steam.
Is War Thunder free to play?
Yes, War Thunder is free to play on Steam.
What genre is War Thunder?
War Thunder is a Action, Massively Multiplayer, Simulation, Free To Play game.
Who developed War Thunder?
War Thunder was developed by Gaijin Entertainment and published by Gaijin Network Ltd.
What platforms does War Thunder support?
Available on Steam for Windows, macOS, Linux.

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