Release Date: November 29, 2013
A free-to-play MMO flight simulator. It was developed by Gajin Entertainment, a Russian studio which previously created such titles as Wings of Prey, Birds of Steel, and Apache: Air Assault. The players assume the role of fighter pilots and can pilot hundreds of carefully recreated World War II aircrafts.
War Thunder for PC and PS4 is an online free-to-play game that allows you to replay historical battles from the World War II and the Korean War periods. The hallmark of the title is the possibility to take part in combined battles, in which pilots, tankers, and marines fight on the same battlefield, while the victory depends on the cooperation between air forces, armored divisions, and the navy. The game was developed by Gajin Entertainment, a Russian studio which previously created such titles as Wings of Prey, Birds of Steel and Apache: Air Assault.
The players get a whole bunch of vehicles from the aforementioned historical periods at their disposal. We can sit in the cockpit of various fighters and bombers as well as drive tanks, tank destroyers, or anti-aircraft cannons, especially useful in the combined battles. At the moment, there are a few hundred airplanes (German, Russian, British, Japanese, and American) and dozens of armored vehicles (German and Russian) available. All machines are characterized with stats that recreate their actual properties. Fighting subsequent battles, we will have to regularly enlarge our vehicle collection and improve the ones we already own by upgrading their parts or choose the right sort of ammunition.
Up to thirty players, divided into two teams, can take part in a single battle. We may play using only tanks or airplanes (arcade battles), or fight a combined battle with the use of both (realistic battles and simulations). We can go in alone or, alternatively, as a part of a platoon/squadron of up to four members.
War Thunder for PC and PS4 features an advanced, realistic system of physics and damage. Both airplanes and tanks behave like their real counterparts. Eliminating a hostile unit requires us to incapacitate its personnel or destroy key elements of the vehicle, such as the engine or ammunition storage. In arcade battles, the interface makes targeting the sensitive spots of enemy machines easier, while in realistic clashes, this facility is not available. Luckily, thanks to a number of extensive tutorials, the game is suitable for both pilots and tank crewmen that only begin their career, as well as seasoned players.
Gaijin Entertainment’s productions are known for their quality graphics, and War Thunder for PC and PS4 is no exception. All battlefields were created using modern satellite images, modified with the data from the 1940’s maps. Extensive social features allow the players to establish clans, enter alliances, and organize battles with rival groups.
Platforms:
PC Windows December 20, 2016
PlayStation 4 November 29, 2013
Xbox One October 23, 2018
Android August 15, 2023
Apple iOS August 15, 2023
Gaijin Entertainment studio has surprised players. The alleged April Fools' Day prank will soon make its way into War Thunder testing.
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Jacob Blazewicz
December 5, 2025
Want to know the new working codes for September in War Thunder Mobile? Here you will find them.
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Dawid Lubczynski
September 9, 2025
One of Ukrainian soldiers who managed to destroy a modern T90M tank confessed in an interview that successfully neutralizing the Russian vehicle was facilitated by his knowledge from video games, which helped him know where to strike.
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Marcin Przała
January 22, 2024
Some fans of War Thunder continue to share secret military documents. This time, the forum moderation reacted quickly and removed the published message about the Eurofighter Typhoon DA7 jet fighter.
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Zuzanna Domeradzka
August 29, 2023
The developers of War Thunder have presented the results of a player survey. Gaijin Entertainment already knows what to focus on when improving the game.
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Maciej Gaffke
May 31, 2023
War Thunder developers taking heavy flak. The community's ourrage was fueled by a cover-up of negative reviews on Steam. Meanwhile, fans of the game are recruiting players for a massive boycott.
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Sonia Selerska
May 25, 2023
The latest War Thunder update brings a slew of new machines, most notably the F14A. In addition, we'll get several quality-of-life improvements.
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Krzysiek Kalwasinski
June 29, 2022
Requests from the Gaijin Entertainment studio were in vain. Secret tank data has appeared on the War Thunder game forums. Again.
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Jacob Blazewicz
June 2, 2022
The chat feature in War Thunder has been disabled for over a month now. The developers from Gaijin Entertainment turned it off so it wouldn't be used to discuss politics (read: the war in Ukraine).
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Jacob Blazewicz
March 31, 2022
Once again, secret documents describing the actual specs of one of the modern tanks have appeared on the War Thunder forum. This time it was about the French Leclerc.
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Milosz Szubert
October 7, 2021
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System Requirements for War Thunder Video Game:
PC / Windows
Recommended System Requirements:
Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB (GeForce 460 or better), 10 GB HDD, Windows XP/Vista/7/8, Internet connection.
List of Game Add-Ons and DLCs for Video Game:
DLC M1A1 HC "Click-Bait" Pack December 14, 2023
DLC Tornado IDS WTD 61 Pack December 14, 2023
DLC USS Arkansas Pack September 19, 2023
DLC USS Des Moines Pack March 13, 2023
DLC F-4S Phantom II Pack March 7, 2023
DLC A-6E TRAM Intruder Pack December 20, 2022
DLC MiG-21bis "Lazur-M" Pack December 20, 2022
DLC MiG-23ML Pack December 20, 2022
DLC Rooivalk Pack September 16, 2022
DLC T129 ATAK Pack September 16, 2022
DLC VRCC Centauro Pack September 16, 2022
DLC Su-25K September 14, 2022
DLC Lightning F.53 Pack June 20, 2022
DLC Z-19E Pack June 17, 2022
DLC Leopard 2A4 Pack June 15, 2022
DLC Challenger DS Pack June 15, 2022
DLC Dassault Milan Pack June 15, 2022
DLC German Beginner's Pack June 15, 2022
DLC IS-6 June 15, 2022
DLC M1 KVT Pack June 14, 2022
DLC Su-39 Pack June 14, 2022
DLC Super Sherman M51 April 18, 2022
DLC A-5C Pack April 18, 2022
DLC F-5C Pack April 18, 2022
DLC A-10A Thunderbolt (Early) Pack March 25, 2022
DLC Type 96A Prototype Pack March 25, 2022
DLC Chinese Starter Pack March 24, 2022
DLC Type 16 (FPS) Pack March 7, 2022
DLC Su-7BMK Pack December 22, 2021
DLC MiG-21 SPS-K Pack December 22, 2021
DLC A-4E IAF Pack November 8, 2021
DLC Ezer Weizman’s Black Spitfire Pack November 8, 2021
DLC Swedish Starter Pack April 1, 2021
DLC Rooikat 105 March 16, 2021
DLC Black Shark Pack February 26, 2021
DLC T-72AV (TURMS-T) Pack November 28, 2020
DLC AV-8A Harrier November 27, 2020
DLC French Starter Pack September 28, 2020
DLC Somua SM September 10, 2020
DLC USA Pacific Campaign (YP-38) September 9, 2020
DLC Japanese Starter Pack August 10, 2020
DLC Italian Starter Pack August 10, 2020
DLC British Starter Pack August 10, 2020
DLC Japanese Pacific Campaign July 10, 2020
DLC Leopard June 11, 2020
DLC Super AMX-30 May 29, 2020
DLC T29 May 26, 2020
DLC T-55AM-1 May 26, 2020
DLC Mustang May 26, 2020
DLC Object 120 May 26, 2020
DLC Prinz Eugen May 26, 2020
DLC Invader May 26, 2020
DLC CV 90105 TML May 26, 2020
DLC AVRE May 26, 2020
DLC XM-1 General Motors Pack May 21, 2020
DLC USSR Starter Pack February 28, 2020
DLC US Starter Pack June 25, 2019
DLC Royal Armour December 15, 2015
Game Ratings for War Thunder Video Game.
MMORPG.com: 8 / 10 by Christopher Coke
In the end, whether or not War Thunder is for you will depend on how interested you are multiplayer planes battles. Tank battles are fun but that's not where it shines on PlayStation 4. Yet. With no cost to download or play, you owe it to yourself to hop into the pilot seat at least once.
GameGrin: 6 / 10 by Joe Pring
For all of its variation in gameplay, War Thunder just never really feels very engaging. The extremely tactical nature that makes its closest relative so addictive just doesn't exist, and while that's not the only way to make a war sim entertaining, Gaijin haven't offered a suitable alternative.
Digital Chumps: 7.4 / 10 by Nathaniel Stevens
War Thunder has some issues here and there, but it's a very competent flying and ground war game that doesn't let its microtransaction component get in the way. There's plenty of tanks and planes to try out and modify to your liking, and just enough visuals to enjoy along the way. It's not perfect, but it's a solid game.
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