War Thunder: reviews, hot takes and discussion
Release date: Aug 15, 2013
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.
- Free to play
- Metacritic score: 81
- 1,992 Steam reviews
- 89,782 peak players today
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux / Steam Deck
Genres: Action · MMO · Simulation · Free-to-Play
Developer: Gaijin Entertainment
Features: 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 Tim
Is War Thunder worth it?
Critics give it 81 on Metacritic, it has 1,992 Steam reviews. It's free to play, so trying it costs nothing. Read what players say below, then add your own verdict.
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War Thunder system requirements (PC)
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
- 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