War Thunder is the most comprehensive free-to-play, cross-platform, MMO military game dedicated to aviation, armored vehicles, and naval ...
War Thunder is a free-to-play vehicular combat game developed by Gaijin Entertainment, featuring historically accurate military vehicles from the early 20th century through the modern era. Launched in 2013, it covers aviation, ground forces, and naval warfare in a single integrated game, offering one of the most comprehensive military simulation experiences available.
The game bridges the gap between arcade accessibility and simulation realism with three difficulty modes: Arcade, Realistic, and Simulator. Over 2,000 vehicles from dozens of nations are available, each meticulously modelled with accurate armour values, ballistics, and flight characteristics.
Players research and unlock vehicles along national tech trees spanning ranks I through IX. Air battles range from World War II propeller dogfights to modern jet combat with guided missiles. Ground battles feature tanks, self-propelled guns, and anti-aircraft vehicles in combined-arms maps. Naval combat includes coastal boats, destroyers, cruisers, and battleships.
The Ninth Wave update in March 2026 added over 40 new vehicles, including the F-16CM PoBIT for the USA, the Chinese J-15T carrier fighter with PL-12A missiles, and the British AS90 self-propelled gun. Hypersonic missiles, improved ocean graphics, and Hungarian aircraft in the Italian tech tree were also introduced.
War Thunder Infantry entered its second Closed Beta Testing phase in 2026, adding solo gameplay without bot squads, new missions, locations, and infantry-specific mechanics and weapons. This expansion aims to bring combined-arms warfare to a new level by adding boots on the ground alongside vehicles.