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Steam app 236390 · updated 10 Sep 2026, 16:39 UTC

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.

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War Thunder Steam header artwork
Gaijin EntertainmentGaijin Network Ltd
31,590playing now
77,67324-hour peak
125,317all-time peak
51,028average, last 30 days

Game information

Free to playUpdated 10 Sep 2026, 16:39 UTC
App ID
236390
Product type
Game
Developer
Gaijin Entertainment
Publisher
Gaijin Network Ltd
Release date
15 Aug, 2013
Release status
Released
Early Access
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Massively Multiplayer, Simulation, Free To Play
Game modes
Single-player, Multi-player, MMO, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Controller support
Full
Declared DRM
Achievements
91
Steam Deck
Verified
Metacritic
81

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsVR SupportedSteam Trading CardsIn-App PurchasesRemote Play on PhoneRemote Play on Tablet

Controllers & input

Full controller supportDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller SupportSteam Input API Support

Accessibility

Adjustable Text SizeCamera ComfortColor AlternativesCustom Volume ControlsPlayable without Timed InputStereo SoundSurround Sound

Popular tags

Free to PlayVehicular CombatActionSimulationCombatFlightWorld War IIVRWarMilitaryTanksMultiplayerNaval CombatMassively MultiplayerModernCold WarShooterRealisticThird PersonThird-Person Shooter
About this gameFull description from Steam
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!
Content & age ratings5 regional ratings

Regional ratings

CRL12
DEJUS18Violência
ESRBtViolence
IGRS18Interaksi Daring · Kekerasan
PEGI16Strong Violence
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

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

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: 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

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: 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
Supported languages18 languages
LanguageFull audio
English
German
French
Italian
Spanish - Spain
Simplified Chinese
Russian
Japanese
Polish
Czech
Turkish
Portuguese - Portugal
Korean
Portuguese - Brazil
Hungarian
Ukrainian
Traditional Chinese
Romanian

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Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers

Trailers

AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

91 achievements in total.

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KrakenAchievement
HookedAchievement
Air-to-AirAchievement
Ground-to-AirAchievement
Air-to-GroundAchievement
Ground-to-GroundAchievement
UltimateAchievement
NinjaAchievement
At one blowAchievement
Treasure HunterAchievement

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