War Thunder
Released January 28, 2013 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, and Linux.
About War Thunder
War Thunder is a free-to-play vehicular combat MMO featuring aircraft, ground vehicles, and naval craft spanning from the early 20th century to the modern era. Players progress through technology trees across multiple nations, unlocking increasingly advanced military vehicles. The game offers three realism tiers for each vehicle type: arcade, realistic, and simulator modes. Originally developed as a flight simulator under the name "World of Planes," the game expanded to include tanks in 2014 and naval forces later, becoming a combined-arms experience. A mobile version was released in 2023.
Release dates by platform
Reviews & players
PC system requirements
Official specs from Steam
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 |
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 |
War Thunder FAQ
When did War Thunder come out?
War Thunder was released on January 28, 2013 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, and Linux.
Is War Thunder on PlayStation 5?
Yes. War Thunder launched on PlayStation 5 on November 12, 2020.
Is War Thunder on Xbox Series X|S?
Yes. War Thunder launched on Xbox Series X|S on November 10, 2020.
Is War Thunder on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. War Thunder has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, and Linux.
Who is making War Thunder?
War Thunder is developed by Gaijin Entertainment.
Is War Thunder multiplayer?
Yes. War Thunder supports single player, multiplayer, co-operative, and massively multiplayer online (mmo).
Is War Thunder free to play?
Yes, War Thunder is free to play on Steam.
Is War Thunder good?
Steam players rate it "Mostly Positive" — 71% of 789,806 reviews are positive. Critics average 65/100.
What are the minimum PC requirements for War Thunder?
The minimum GPU is DirectX 11 level video card: AMD Radeon 77XX / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660. The minimum supported resolution for the game…. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our War Thunder system requirements page.
