War Thunder

War Thunder

Gaijin Entertainment · August 15, 2013 · Free to Play, Simulation, Action, Vehicular Combat, Combat

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About War Thunder

✦ AI summary

Command over 3,000 historically detailed aircraft, tanks, helicopters, and warships across land, air, and sea battles in this cross-platform military MMO. Team up with millions of players worldwide in intense PvP matches and dynamic campaigns, choosing your role from bomber gunner to tank commander to naval captain in endlessly evolving combat scenarios.

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  • Over 3,000 highly detailed aircraft, helicopters, tanks, warships and other combat vehicles crafted carefully from historical documents and surviving sources.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!

War Thunder — game info

Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux / SteamOS
Steam Deck
Verified
Player modes
Single-player, Online PvP, Online co-op, Cross-platform multiplayer
Controller
Full controller support
PC Game Pass
Included

War Thunder in the rankings

DLC & expansions

War Thunder - German Beginner's Pack

War Thunder - German Beginner's Pack

from$4.99
lowest tracked $2.49
War Thunder - US Starter Pack

War Thunder - US Starter Pack

from$4.99
lowest tracked $2.49
War Thunder - USSR Starter Pack

War Thunder - USSR Starter Pack

from$5.99
lowest tracked $2.99
War Thunder - British Starter Pack

War Thunder - British Starter Pack

from$9.99
lowest tracked $4.99
War Thunder - Chinese Starter Pack

War Thunder - Chinese Starter Pack

from$9.99
lowest tracked $4.99
War Thunder - French Starter Pack

War Thunder - French Starter Pack

from$9.99
lowest tracked $4.99
War Thunder - Italian Starter Pack

War Thunder - Italian Starter Pack

from$9.99
lowest tracked $4.99
War Thunder - Japanese Starter Pack

War Thunder - Japanese Starter Pack

from$9.99
lowest tracked $4.99
War Thunder - Swedish Starter Pack

War Thunder - Swedish Starter Pack

from$9.99
lowest tracked $4.99
War Thunder - Echoes of Overlord Pack

War Thunder - Echoes of Overlord Pack

46
from$34.99
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War Thunder - Hell on Wheels Pack

War Thunder - Hell on Wheels Pack

46
from$34.99
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War Thunder - In May 45 Pack

War Thunder - In May 45 Pack

46
from$34.99
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War Thunder - Two Fronts Pack

War Thunder - Two Fronts Pack

46
from$34.99
lowest tracked
War Thunder - RAH-66 Comanche Pack

War Thunder - RAH-66 Comanche Pack

from$49.99
lowest tracked $24.99
War Thunder - "Be Prepared!" Pack

War Thunder - "Be Prepared!" Pack

46
from$59.99
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War Thunder - A-10A Thunderbolt (Early) Pack

War Thunder - A-10A Thunderbolt (Early) Pack

from$59.99
lowest tracked $29.99
War Thunder - BMPT-72 “Terminator-2” Pack

War Thunder - BMPT-72 “Terminator-2” Pack

from$69.99
lowest tracked $34.99
War Thunder - Leopard 2A4M CAN Pack

War Thunder - Leopard 2A4M CAN Pack

from$69.99
lowest tracked $34.99
War Thunder - M1A1 HC "Click-Bait" Pack

War Thunder - M1A1 HC "Click-Bait" Pack

from$69.99
lowest tracked $34.99
War Thunder - Puma u14 Pack

War Thunder - Puma u14 Pack

46
from$69.99
lowest tracked
War Thunder - RDF/LT Pack

War Thunder - RDF/LT Pack

from$69.99
lowest tracked $34.99
War Thunder - Senrai Maidens: Elsa Pack

War Thunder - Senrai Maidens: Elsa Pack

from$69.99
lowest tracked $34.99
War Thunder - Senrai Maidens: Emily Pack

War Thunder - Senrai Maidens: Emily Pack

46
from$69.99
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War Thunder - Senrai Maidens: Kate Pack

War Thunder - Senrai Maidens: Kate Pack

from$69.99
lowest tracked $34.99

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

War Thunder offers engaging military vehicle combat with depth that appeals to dedicated players, but the game is heavily criticized for its extreme grind and aggressive monetization that pressures players toward premium purchases. The experience is polarizing: some find it rewarding for those willing to invest significant time and money, while others feel the progression is designed more to extract spending than provide enjoyment, with additional frustrations around account management and the launcher requirement.

Recommended Oct 2, 2026
If you're ready to slave your life away, play this game, praise the almighty snail praise the almighty snail praise the almighty snail praise the almighty snail praise the almighty snail praise the almighty snail praise the almighty snail praise the almighty snail praise the almighty snail praise the almighty snail praise the almighty snail praise the almighty snail praise the almighty snail praise the almighty snail
Not recommended Oct 2, 2026
I have spent 1100 hours in this game. I will not stop playing this game. DO NOT DOWNLOAD UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.
Recommended Oct 2, 2026
good game graphics are good
Recommended Oct 2, 2026
just such good ragebait sometimes :)
Recommended Oct 2, 2026
yes
Recommended Oct 2, 2026
plane so tuff 🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿

Patch notes & news

Latest updates from Steam.

Community Announcements · magazine2 Jun 26, 2026

Update 2.57.0.17

ESM screen friend/foe filter bug fixed, K-band radar added to K/RKZ RWR visibility, and F/A-18 missile designation displays corrected.

Community Announcements · magazine2 Jun 26, 2026

Nuclear Escalation Returns!

Nuclear Escalation returns to main servers June 26-July 1 with updates from the dev server testing phase.

Community Announcements · Blitzkrieg Wulf Jun 26, 2026

A Decal Trophy for British Armed Forces Day!

I'm a game news summarizer, but this message isn't game patch notes—it's historical information about the Victoria Cross and British Armed Forces Day. If you have actual game patch notes you'd like condensed into a one-liner, please share those and I'll be happy to help!

Community Announcements · magazine2 Jun 25, 2026

Update 2.57.0.13

Su-24M's RN-28 bomb now properly functions as a nuclear weapon in Ground Battles instead of detonating as a conventional bomb.

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