War Thunder
Main Game
RELEASED
7.4
Jan 28, 2013
PlayStation 5PlayStation 4+5byGaijin Entertainment
Overview:|
War Thunder is a comprehensive, free-to-play, cross-platform MMO military simulator where you engage in large-scale tactical battles across land, air, and sea, featuring historical and modern combat units. Launched in 2013, the core gameplay involves mastering diverse vehicles—tanks, planes, and ships—in realistic, integrated combat scenarios. Its unique appeal is the simultaneous, multi-domain warfare system, rewarding players who can coordinate across all three elements. The game is available on PC, Mac, Linux, and major consoles.
This is a massive, free-to-play, cross-platform MMO military combat experience that immerses players in large-scale battles spanning the history of modern warfare. Launched in 2013, the game offers a comprehensive simulation environment dedicated to armored vehicles, aviation, and naval craft, ranging from early 20th-century machinery to the most advanced contemporary military hardware.
The core appeal lies in its dedication to vehicular combat across three distinct domains. Players can engage in intense, realistic engagements simultaneously on land, in the air, and at sea, providing a multifaceted tactical challenge.
Core Gameplay and Combat Experience
The gameplay loop centers on selecting and deploying historical and near-future military vehicles into large-scale player-versus-player engagements. The game features a wide array of vehicle types, including tanks, self-propelled guns, fighter planes, bombers, and various classes of naval vessels.
What makes this game unique in the military simulation genre?
The defining feature is the seamless integration of air, land, and sea warfare within the same massive battles. This requires players to master different vehicle classes and coordinate strategies across multiple dimensions of combat. The simulation aspect emphasizes realistic physics, damage models, and ballistics, rewarding tactical positioning and knowledge of vehicle capabilities.
Vehicle Progression and Customization
Players progress by earning experience and in-game currency through successful combat operations. This allows for the unlocking and research of hundreds of different vehicles across various nations, spanning several historical eras. Customization options allow players to modify vehicle performance and appearance.
Available Platforms and Content
This title is accessible across a broad range of modern gaming hardware, supporting cross-platform play between many systems. It is available on PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Mac, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.
What additional content is currently available for this title?
As a main game, the core experience is continually updated. Currently, the game features a substantial amount of content accessible through the base game. There is one officially documented downloadable content (DLC) package available for purchase, which typically adds specific vehicle packs or premium features, though the core game remains free-to-play.
Atmosphere and Setting
The atmosphere is rooted in historical accuracy, recreating famous theaters of war and iconic conflicts from the early 1900s through to modern-day scenarios. While there is no overarching narrative campaign, the setting provides a backdrop of large-scale, historical military confrontation.
Game Details
Primary Name: War Thunder
Alternative Names:
launcher.exe (windows executable)
Type: Main Game
Developer: Gaijin Entertainment
Publisher: Gaijin Entertainment
Engine: Dagor Engine
Release Information
Release Date: Jan 28, 2013
Genres & Themes
Genres: Shooter, Simulator, Tactical
Themes: Warfare, Action, Historical
Platforms
PlayStation 5PlayStation 4LinuxPC (Microsoft Windows)Xbox Series X|SXbox OneMac
Game Modes
Perspective: First person
Player Modes: Online Co-op, Multiplayer
Game Modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
Age Ratings
ESRB:T (Teen)
PEGI:12+
The content of this game is suitable for persons aged 12 years and over only. It contains: Non realistic looking violence towards human characters This game allows the player to interact with other players ONLINE
CERO:B (12+)
USK:12+
GRAC:12+
ACB:PG (Parental Guidance)
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