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Action·Simulation·Multi-player·Single-player·Co-op
76Well Rated
536hMain Story
2013Released

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Ratings

76

Well Rated

Score from 8 sources, critics and players combined
OpenCritic Logo
OpenCritic
75/100
MetaCritic Logo
Metacritic
81/100
Xbox Logo
Xbox
4.5/5
PlayStation Logo
PlayStation382,000 reviews
4.12/5
Steam Logo
Steam803 reviews
Mixed
+3 critic ratings
GameSpot Logo
GameSpot
8/10
IGN Logo
IGN
7.2/10
PC Gamer Logo
PC Gamer
78/100

About

War Thunder is a free-to-play, cross-platform MMO military game published by Gaijin Distribution KFT and developed by Gaijin Entertainment. Released on August 15, 2013, the title falls within the action and simulation genres. Players can engage in multi-player, single-player, and co-op modes across various platforms. The game covers military history from the early 20th century through to modern combat units. The experience includes aviation, armoured vehicles, and naval craft available for use by millions of players worldwide. Battles take place on land, in the air, and at sea within an ever-evolving environment. Aircraft, attack helicopters, ground forces, and naval ships work together during realistic competitive battles. Users have access to over 2,500 vehicles and an extensive variety of combat situations. Many of these situations are exclusive to the game. The main story length is listed as 536 hours, while the main story plus extras totals 1700 hours. A completionist playthrough requires 3583 hours to finish all content. Players can choose from over 2,500 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 mult...

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Release Date

  • 8/15/2013

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Age Rating

T - Age Rating Logo
Violence

System Requirements

OSWindows 10 (64bit)
CPUDual-Core 2.2 GHz
Memory4 GB RAM
GraphicsDirectX 11 level video card: AMD Radeon 77XX / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660. The minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p.
Storage70 GB available space
OSWindows 10/11 (64bit)
CPUIntel Core i5 or Ryzen 5 3600 or better
Memory16 GB RAM
GraphicsDirectX 11 level video card or higher and drivers: Nvidia GeForce 1060 and higher, Radeon RX 570 and higher
Storage95 GB available space
OSCatalina 10.15
CPUCore i5, minimum 2.2GHz (Intel Xeon is not supported)
Memory6 GB RAM
GraphicsIntel Iris Pro 5200 (Mac), or analog from AMD/Nvidia for Mac. Minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p with Metal support
Storage70 GB available space
OSOS Big Sur v. 10.16 or newer
CPUIntel Core i7 (Xeon processors not supported)
Memory8 GB RAM
GraphicsRadeon Vega II or higher with Metal support
Storage95 GB available space
OSMost modern 64bit Linux distributions
CPUDual-Core 2.4 GHz
Memory4 GB RAM
GraphicsNVIDIA 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.
Storage70 GB available space
OSUbuntu 20.04 64bit
CPUIntel Core i7
Memory16 GB RAM
GraphicsNVIDIA 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.
Storage95 GB available space

How Long To Beat

Main Story
536 Hours
Main Story + Extra
1700 Hours
Completionist
3583 Hours

Supported Languages

Interface
Audio
English
✓
✓
German
✓
✓
French
✓
✓
+15 more languages
Italian
✓
✓
Spanish - Spain
✓
✓
Simplified Chinese
✓
Russian
✓
✓
Japanese
✓
✓
Polish
✓
✓
Czech
✓
✓
Turkish
✓
✓
Portuguese - Portugal
✓
Korean
✓
Portuguese - Brazil
✓
Hungarian
✓
Ukrainian
✓
Traditional Chinese
✓
Romanian
✓

Steam Stats

  • Steam Deck

    War Thunder - Verified Steam Deck CompatabilityVerified

Achievements

91 Total Achievements
Achievement - KrakenKraken
Achievement - HookedHooked
Achievement - Air-to-AirAir-to-Air
Achievement - Ground-to-AirGround-to-Air
Achievement - Air-to-GroundAir-to-Ground
Achievement - Ground-to-GroundGround-to-Ground
Achievement - UltimateUltimate
Achievement - NinjaNinja
Achievement - At one blowAt one blow
Achievement - Treasure HunterTreasure Hunter

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War Thunder Critic Reviews and Review Scores

IGN_Shawn Saris_icon
IGNShawn Saris
7
War Thunder soars high, even with the weight of its bloated menus holding it down.
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PC Gamer_Rob Zacny_icon
PC GamerRob Zacny
78
War Thunder rules the air but the lack of polish hurts, as does the dull ground warfare.
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GameSpot_Brett Todd_icon
GameSpotBrett Todd
8
Smooth and exciting aerial and tank action is at the heart of War Thunder, a big and broad multiplayer excursion back to World War II.
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War Thunder Buying and Gameplay FAQs

Where can I buy War Thunder the cheapest?

The cheapest price right now is FREE at Steam (0% off).

How much does War Thunder cost?

Right now, you can buy War Thunder for as low as $0.00 , depending on the store and platform.

Is War Thunder on Xbox Game Pass?

No, War Thunder is not currently on Xbox Game Pass. The cheapest way to play is to buy it as low as $0.00, depending on the store and platform.

How much is War Thunder on Steam?

On Steam, War Thunder is listed at FREE (MSRP FREE).

Does War Thunder have multiplayer?

Yes, War Thunder has multi-player, including co-op.

Can I play War Thunder on Steam Deck?

Yes. War Thunder is rated Verified on Steam Deck, so it runs well on the handheld with no extra setup.

Is War Thunder available on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, or Switch?

War Thunder is available on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation.

How long does it take to beat War Thunder?

The main story takes around 536 hours, while a completionist run averages 3583 hours.

When did War Thunder release?

War Thunder launched on August 15, 2013.

How much free space do I need for War Thunder?

The game requires at least 70 GB of free space, but 95 GB is recommended for the best experience.

What age rating is War Thunder?

War Thunder is rated T for Violence.

Does War Thunder have DLC?

Yes. War Thunder has at least 63 DLC. This includes War Thunder - AV-8B Night Attack Pack, War Thunder - BMPT-72 “Terminator-2” Pack, War Thunder - F-4S Phantom II Pack, War Thunder - F/A-18C Hornet (Swiss) Pack, War Thunder - M18 Black Cat Pack, War Thunder - M1A1 HC "Click-Bait" Pack, War Thunder - M1 KVT Pack, War Thunder - Senrai Maidens: Emily Pack, War Thunder - Senrai Maidens: Maria Pack, War Thunder - T-72AV (TURMS-T) Pack, War Thunder - British Starter Pack, War Thunder - Italian Starter Pack, War Thunder - Marder CLOVIS Pack, War Thunder - RAH-66 Comanche Pack, War Thunder - T-34-85E, 1945 Pack, War Thunder - Tornado IDS WTD 61 Pack, War Thunder - ZTZ96B Pack, War Thunder - Al-Khalid-I Pack, War Thunder - F-14D Pack, War Thunder - Guards T-34 Pack, War Thunder - Su-39 Pack, War Thunder - Swedish Starter Pack, War Thunder - T29 Pack, War Thunder - Two Fronts Pack, War Thunder - Black Prince Pack, War Thunder - Hell on Wheels Pack, War Thunder - Japanese Starter Pack, War Thunder - Leopard 2A4 Pack, War Thunder - MiG-23ML Pack, War Thunder - RDF/LT Pack, War Thunder - Sergei Dolgushin's La-7 Pack, War Thunder - Su-30MKK Pack, War Thunder - USS Des Moines Pack, War Thunder - Black Shark Pack, War Thunder - KMS Gneisenau Pack, War Thunder - Leopard 2A4M CAN Pack, War Thunder - Senrai Maidens: Ling Pack, War Thunder - A-10A Thunderbolt (Early) Pack, War Thunder - Air Forces High-res Texture Pack, War Thunder - Chinese Starter Pack, War Thunder - F-20A Tigershark Pack, War Thunder - French Starter Pack, War Thunder - Senrai Maidens: Elsa Pack, War Thunder - US Starter Pack, War Thunder - AH-64A Apache Pack, War Thunder - Environment High-res Texture Pack, War Thunder - Ground Forces High-res Texture Pack, War Thunder - Puma u14 Pack, War Thunder - Senrai Maidens: Kate Pack, War Thunder - Senrai Maidens: Usagi Pack, War Thunder - T-80U-E1 Pack, War Thunder - "Be Prepared!" Pack, War Thunder - Echoes of Overlord Pack, War Thunder - F-5C Pack, War Thunder - German Beginner's Pack, War Thunder - In May 45 Pack, War Thunder - MiG-21bis "Lazur-M" Pack, War Thunder - Plagis' Spitfire LF Mk. IX, War Thunder - Ray Wetmore`s P-51D-10 Pack, War Thunder - Su-30MK2 AMV Pack, War Thunder - Tigre HAD-E Pack, War Thunder - USS Arkansas Pack, and War Thunder - USSR Starter Pack.

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