War Thunder

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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.

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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 Apache: Air Assault.

Gameplay

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.

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Game modes

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 .

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.

Technology

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

Early Access:August 15, 2013

Developer: Gaijin Entertainment

Publisher: Gaijin Entertainment

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Tanker in Ukraine Reports His Job Easier Having Played Video Games

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

Tanker in Ukraine Reports His Job Easier Having Played Video Games

Another Intelligence Fail on War Thunder Forum; More Secret Military Documents Leaked

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

Another Intelligence Fail on War Thunder Forum; More Secret Military Documents Leaked

War Thunder Devs Thank Players for Interesting Ideas and Promise Changes

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 Devs Thank Players for Interesting Ideas and Promise Changes

Steam Hid 80,000 Negative War Thunder Reviews; Gamers Plan Big Protest

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

Steam Hid 80,000 Negative War Thunder Reviews; Gamers Plan Big Protest

War Thunder - Danger Zone Update Available Now

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

War Thunder - Danger Zone Update Available Now

In Spite of Devs' Pleas, War Thunder Fans Keep Leaking Info, This Time About Chinese Projectile

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

In Spite of Devs' Pleas, War Thunder Fans Keep Leaking Info, This Time About Chinese Projectile

War Thunder Still Without Chat; Devs Don't Want Politics in the Game

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

War Thunder Still Without Chat; Devs Don't Want Politics in the Game

Another Batch of Secret Documents Leaked on War Thunder Forum, This Time Concerning the Leclerc Tank

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

Another Batch of Secret Documents Leaked on War Thunder Forum, This Time Concerning the Leclerc Tank

Rust and War Thunder With Steam Deck ; PUBG and DayZ Not So Much

We found out which multiplayer game developers are planning to Steam Deck, and which ones are still hesitant.

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Adrian Werner

October 6, 2021

Rust and War Thunder With Steam Deck ; PUBG and DayZ Not So Much

Player Publishes a Classified Document So the Devs Buff a Tank in War Thunder

One of the War Thunder players said that the recreation of the Challenger 2 tank is not very realistic. In order to his words, he posted classified information about the tank's construction on the forum.

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Przemyslaw Dygas

July 17, 2021

Player Publishes a Classified Document So the Devs Buff a Tank in War Thunder

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System Requirements

System Requirements for War Thunder Video Game:

PC / Windows

Recommanded 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.