War Thunder
Developed by Gaijin Entertainment · Published by Gaijin Network Ltd
At a glance
Overview
An action, massively multiplayer, simulation game by Gaijin Entertainment, published by Gaijin Network Ltd — single-player, multi-player, mmo, pvp.
Steam’s own one-line description: “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.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for War Thunder.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | Yes |
| Online co-op | Yes |
| PvP | Yes |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | Yes |
| Full controller support | Yes |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
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
Supported languages (18)
War Thunder FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is War Thunder?
Steam classifies War Thunder as a Action, Massively Multiplayer, Simulation, Free To Play game, developed by Gaijin Entertainment. 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.
Is War Thunder free to play?
Yes — Steam lists War Thunder as Free to Play.
Is War Thunder single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for War Thunder: Single-player, Multi-player, MMO, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, Cross-Platform Multiplayer. It supports both solo and multiplayer.
Is War Thunder on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists War Thunder for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Does War Thunder support cross-platform play?
Steam tags War Thunder with Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
Is War Thunder out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Aug 15, 2013.
What platforms is War Thunder on?
War Thunder is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is War Thunder single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, MMO, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
How much does War Thunder cost?
It's free to play, per Steam.
Does War Thunder have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 91 achievements for War Thunder.
What is War Thunder's Metacritic score?
War Thunder has a Metacritic score of 81/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made War Thunder?
War Thunder is developed by Gaijin Entertainment and published by Gaijin Network Ltd.
Where to get War Thunder
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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