War Thunder : Free to play on PC: requirements, reviews and live streams

War Thunder is free to play on PC: you can download it and play without paying.

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Release
January 28, 2013
Reviews
Mostly Positive(799,668)
In French
Mostly Positive(14,529)
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About War Thunder

War Thunder est un jeu de combat MMO gratuit dédié aux véhicules militaires de la Seconde Guerre mondiale et la Guerre de Corée. Combattez dans les airs, sur terre ou sur mer avec des joueurs de toutes nations et dans un jeu en développement constant.

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  • Over 3,000 highly detailed aircraft, helicopters, tanks, warships and other combat vehicles crafted carefully from historical documents and surviving sources.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

System 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

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is War Thunder free on PC?+

Yes, War Thunder is free-to-play: downloading and playing it on Steam costs nothing, with no mandatory purchase or subscription.

How do I play War Thunder for free?+

Create a free Steam account, search for War Thunder in the store and click “Play”. No credit card is required.

Does War Thunder have in-game purchases?+

Like most free-to-play games, War Thunder funds itself through optional purchases (cosmetics, season passes). The core game stays playable without spending.

When was War Thunder released on PC?+

War Thunder was released in 2013 on PC. War Thunder is a free-to-play vehicular combat MMO featuring aircraft, ground vehicles, and naval craft spanning from th…

What are the system requirements for War Thunder?+

War Thunder requires: Minimale : Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 (64bit) Processeur : Dual-Core 2.2 GHz Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : DirectX 11 level video card: AMD Radeon 77XX / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660…

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