War Thunder
War Thunder is Gaijin's free combined-arms vehicle combat game — celebrating 14 years while the Eagle's Shadow major update rolls through dev blogs.
Vehicular CombatFreePC / Console14th anniversary
Play Free
Anniversary events live now
What's coming: Eagle's Shadow
Announced in dev blogs late October.
- New damage modules — fire-control and electrical systems are now destructible, killing night vision, stabilizers and autoloaders when hit.
- Manual reloading for autoloader tanks when the carousel is empty or disabled.
- Steering mechanics overhaul — dual-transmission and planetary gear behavior on tracked vehicles.
- Leopard 2A8 headlining new ground vehicles; F/A-18D and Q-5D pre-orders live.
System requirements
The requisitos minimos most new players ask about.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10/11 64-bit |
| CPU | Dual-core 2.2 GHz | Core i5 / Ryzen 5 3600+ |
| RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB |
| GPU | DX11 card (GTX 660 / Radeon 77XX) | GTX 1060 / RX 570+ |
| Disk | ~23 GB (minimal client) | ~76 GB (full client) |
Tracking your stats
War thunder статистика игрока — how player stats work.
Your in-game service record shows battles, wins and frags. Community sites like ThunderSkill compute an efficiency rating (KPD) per mode from opt-in data — useful for squad recruitment, not an official ranking.
New player tips
- Start in Arcade ground battles; move to Realistic once you know weak spots.
- Research one nation line to BR ~5 before spreading out.
- Free decal code STUDENTPILOT was active through Oct 30 — watch the news feed for more.
FAQ
Is War Thunder free?
Yes — free on PC, PlayStation and Xbox with cross-progression.
When is Eagle's Shadow out?
Dev server and blogs are live now; the major update lands within weeks.
Where do I check player statistics?
In-game service record, or fan sites like ThunderSkill for efficiency ratings.