# War Thunder

> 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.

## Game facts

- Developer: Gaijin Entertainment
- Publisher: Gaijin Network Ltd
- Release status: Released
- Release date: Aug 15, 2013
- Platforms: PC
- Genres: Action, Simulation
- Steam Deck: Verified (Steam, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://store.steampowered.com/app/236390/)
- Languages: Interface: American English, European Portuguese, Chinese (China), Polish (Poland), Turkish (Türkiye), German (Germany), Italian (Italy), Korean (South Korea), Russian (Russia), European Spanish, French (France), Japanese (Japan), Czech (Czechia), Hungarian (Hungary), Ukrainian (Ukraine), Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Taiwan); Subtitles: American English, European Portuguese, Chinese (China), Polish (Poland), Turkish (Türkiye), German (Germany), Italian (Italy), Korean (South Korea), Russian (Russia), European Spanish, French (France), Japanese (Japan), Czech (Czechia), Hungarian (Hungary), Ukrainian (Ukraine), Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Taiwan); Audio: American English, European Portuguese, Chinese (China), Polish (Poland), Turkish (Türkiye), German (Germany), Italian (Italy), Korean (South Korea), Russian (Russia), European Spanish, French (France), Japanese (Japan), Czech (Czechia) (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/war-thunder)

## AI Review Analysis

Analyzed Sep 1, 2026

### Strengths

- Allows players to operate a wide range of modern and historical military vehicles, including aircraft, tanks, helicopters, and naval vessels, in one game.
- Features a realistic combat atmosphere and highly tense multiplayer battles.
- Free-to-play, with some players finding that equipment can be unlocked without spending money.

### Weaknesses

- The grind required to unlock equipment and technologies is excessively long, and progression is considered slow.
- The monetization structure appears to encourage purchases of premium equipment, Golden Eagles, and premium accounts.
- Recent economic adjustments and reduced earnings are perceived as disadvantaging free-to-play players.

## Links

- [War Thunder on WAME](https://www.wame.is/game/3372)
- [Player reviews](https://www.wame.is/game/3372/reviews)

Updated: 2026-11-09T20:31:40.285Z