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War Thunder

By Gaijin Entertainment · Windows · macOS · Linux

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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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Inside the game.

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FIND YOUR KIND OF PLAY

Before you play.

Game style
Action · Massively Multiplayer · Simulation · Free To Play
Platforms
Windows · macOS · Linux
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ANSWERS FOR YOUR FIRST SESSION

War Thunder gameplay guide and player questions

Steam edition · Researched Oct 29, 2026 · Guide updated Oct 29, 2026.

Source facts

Does War Thunder include only aircraft?

The publisher describes aircraft, helicopters, ground forces and naval vessels interacting across different battle situations.

Based on source 1.

Our guidance

How should I choose a first vehicle branch?

Pick one vehicle role you want to learn and inspect the available battle options. Learn its movement and purpose before expanding broadly.

Based on source 1.

Our guidance

What should I evaluate after a difficult battle?

Separate vehicle positioning from equipment progression. Changing the vehicle alone may not address a route or target-selection problem.

Based on source 1.

Sources & scope

  1. Publisher description on Steam ↗Checked Oct 29, 2026

Source research prepared for Good Game Daily. Good Game Daily organizes publisher information into practical answers. Guidance is an editorial interpretation of those sources. These notes are based on source research rather than a firsthand playtest; editions and later updates may differ.

YOUR NEXT STEP

Plan how your group will connect

For War Thunder · Steam edition.

  1. This Steam edition lists Co-op, Online Co-op. Choose the mode that matches your group’s computers, network or shared display.
  2. Before inviting friends, confirm the player limit, copy or account requirements and exact compatible editions. A listing on another platform does not establish cross-play.
  3. Full controller support is listed. The base game is listed as free to play; extras may cost more.
Check co-op details on Steam ↗Compare other co-op options →

Decision guide updated 2026-10-29. Based on the publisher listing checked 2026-10-29; this is not a firsthand review.

PC EDITION · STEAM

Choose how you play.

Platforms
Windows · macOS · Linux
Play modes
Single-player · Multi-player · Co-op · Online Co-op · Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Controller support
Full
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
Release date / window
Aug 15, 2013
Full game price · US
Free to play; extras may cost more

Steam lists the base game as free to play. Prices are a US storefront snapshot. DLC and in-game purchases may cost extra.

Steam source ↗ · Checked Oct 29, 2026. Platform editions may differ in features, prices and save compatibility.

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Windows minimum requirements

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

macOS minimum requirements

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

Linux minimum requirements

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

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