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War Thunder

Vehicle Combat · Developed by Gaijin Entertainment · Published by Gaijin Entertainment

Combined-arms battles across tanks, aircraft and naval vessels with arcade, realistic and simulator rule sets.

  • PC
  • Mac
  • Linux
  • PS5
  • Xbox
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About War Thunder

War Thunder covers ground, air and naval warfare in the same match structure, with research trees split by nation and vehicle class.

Difficulty scales with the mode you pick: arcade battles offer aim assistance and respawns, while realistic and simulator battles model damage, ballistics and crew injuries far more strictly.

Progression is research-based, so picking one nation and one vehicle line first avoids spreading your crew upgrades too thin.

Beginner notes

  • Start in arcade battles to learn maps before moving to realistic mode.
  • Upgrade crew skills — they affect reload and repair speed noticeably.
  • Research one nation at a time to reach usable vehicles faster.

Rewards for this game

Account Boost Trial

War Thunder · New Player Bonus

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Time-limited research and repair-cost boost granted to new accounts. Terms are set by the publisher and can change.

  • PC
  • PS5
  • Xbox
New players only

How to claim

  1. 1.Register a new account and install the client.
  2. 2.Complete the tutorial battles.
  3. 3.The boost is applied automatically to eligible accounts.

No end date published

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Guides for War Thunder

Frequently asked questions

Is War Thunder free to play?
Yes. War Thunder is free to download and play. As with most free-to-play titles, optional in-game purchases are available but are not required to start.
What platforms can I play War Thunder on?
War Thunder is available on PC, Mac, Linux, PS5 and Xbox.
Is War Thunder multiplayer?
Yes. It supports PvP.
When was War Thunder released?
War Thunder was released on 15 August 2013 by Gaijin Entertainment.

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