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{{State|state=postdev}}
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = WTbox.jpg
 
|cover        = WTbox.jpg
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|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Dagor Engine}}
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Dagor Engine|name=Dagor Engine v6.5}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|EA}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 21, 2016}}
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|EA}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|December 21, 2016}}
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|EA}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|December 21, 2016}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|war-thunder|81}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|war-thunder|65}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | DLC, free-to-play}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Third-person }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, Simulation }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Flight, Tank }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | World War II }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | }}
 
|steam appid  = 236390
 
|steam appid  = 236390
|gogcom page  =  
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|gogcom id    =  
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|official site= https://warthunder.com/
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|hltb        = 15234
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
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|mobygames    = war-thunder
 
|wikipedia    = War Thunder
 
|wikipedia    = War Thunder
 
|winehq      = 14798
 
|winehq      = 14798
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|license      = free-to-play
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{Introduction
 +
|introduction      =
 +
|release history  =
 +
|current state    =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
{{++}} Cross-platform play with PlayStation 4 players.
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{{++}} Cross-platform play with Xbox One and PlayStation 4 players.
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{mm}} [http://warthunder.com/ Official Website]
 
 
{{mm}} [http://forum.warthunder.com/ Official Forum]
 
{{mm}} [http://forum.warthunder.com/ Official Forum]
{{mm}} [http://warthunder.wikia.com/wiki/War_Thunder_Wiki Wikia wiki]
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{{mm}} [https://warthunder.fandom.com/wiki/War_Thunder_Wiki Wikia wiki]
 
{{mm}} [https://www.reddit.com/r/warthunder Subreddit]
 
{{mm}} [https://www.reddit.com/r/warthunder Subreddit]
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/236390/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/236390/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| developer | http://warthunder.com/en/registration | online | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| Official | https://warthunder.com/en/registration | online | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
{{Availability/row| Steam | 236390 | Steam,online | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 236390 | Steam, online | Can be launched directly from executable. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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}}
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{{ii}} All versions require a {{DRM|offline=no}}.
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==Monetization==
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{{Monetization
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|free-to-play          = No upfront purchase is required
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|subscription          = Premium account that allows players to earn more in game currency and XP at an increased rate. Also allows for configuration of camouflage condition on tanks and more slots for decals on all vehicles.
 +
}}
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===Microtransactions===
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{{Microtransactions
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|boost              = Premium account
 +
|cosmetic            = Decals, skins (camouflages), 3d decorators
 +
|currency            = "Golden Eagles" premium currency. Used to be available for free though "wagers", now only through extremely rare login rewards
 +
|infinite spend      = Contains loot boxes and can have infinite amounts of rewards from loot boxes in the players inventory
 +
|free-to-grind      = All non-premium vehicles can be obtained without paying
 +
|loot box            = Two types, one in game with a guaranteed limit to get the box's main prize. Another on the player market that rewards tradable items
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|player trading      = Items from loot boxes traded on trade.gaijin.net
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|time-limited        = Seasonal events with rewards that can be traded
 +
|unlock              = Paid only vehicles
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
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{{DLC/row| Steam Pack |  | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
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{{DLC/row| Mustang Advanced Pack |  | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
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{{DLC/row| Dora Advanced Pack |  | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
 
{{DLC/row| Ace Advanced Pack |  | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
 
{{DLC/row| Ace Advanced Pack |  | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
{{DLC/row| Alienware Bundle Pack |  | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
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{{DLC/row| Melting Snowflake |  | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
{{DLC/row| Defenders Advanced Pack |  | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
 
{{DLC/row| Dora Advanced Pack |  | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
 
{{DLC/row| Fire and Maneuver Advanced Pack |  | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
 
 
{{DLC/row| Frosty Snowflake |  | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
 
{{DLC/row| Frosty Snowflake |  | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
{{DLC/row| Grant I Advanced Pack |  | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
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{{DLC/row| Refulgent Snowflake |  | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
{{DLC/row| M4A2 Sherman Starter Pack |  | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
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{{DLC/row| Sparkling Snowflake |  | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
{{DLC/row| M5А1 Starter Pack |  | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
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{{DLC/row| Shining Snowflake |  | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
{{DLC/row| Melting Snowflake |  | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
 
{{DLC/row| Mustang Advanced Pack |  | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
 
 
{{DLC/row| Perfect Snowflake |  | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
 
{{DLC/row| Perfect Snowflake |  | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
{{DLC/row| Ray Wetmore`s P-51D-10 Advanced Pack |  | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
 
{{DLC/row| Red Fury Advanced Pack |  | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
 
{{DLC/row| Refulgent Snowflake |  | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
 
 
{{DLC/row| SdKfz 140/1 and T-26E Starter Pack |  | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
 
{{DLC/row| SdKfz 140/1 and T-26E Starter Pack |  | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
 
{{DLC/row| Shielded T-34E Advanced Pack |  | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
 
{{DLC/row| Shielded T-34E Advanced Pack |  | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
{{DLC/row| Shining Snowflake |  | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
 
{{DLC/row| Sparkling Snowflake |  | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
 
{{DLC/row| Spitfire FR Mk.XIVe Advanced Pack |  | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
 
{{DLC/row| Steam Pack |  | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
 
 
{{DLC/row| T-34 Prototype Starter Pack |  | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
 
{{DLC/row| T-34 Prototype Starter Pack |  | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
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{{DLC/row| M4A2 Sherman Starter Pack |  | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
 +
{{DLC/row| Tank Destroyers Advanced Pack |  | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
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{{DLC/row| Fire and Maneuver Advanced Pack |  | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
 +
{{DLC/row| Grant I Advanced Pack |  | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
 +
{{DLC/row| Dora Advanced Pack |  | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
 +
{{DLC/row| Defenders Advanced Pack |  | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
 +
{{DLC/row| Alienware Bundle Pack |  | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
 
{{DLC/row| T-34-85E Advanced Pack |  | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
 
{{DLC/row| T-34-85E Advanced Pack |  | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
{{DLC/row| Tank Destroyers Advanced Pack |  | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
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{{DLC/row| Ray Wetmore`s P-51D-10 Advanced Pack |  | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
 +
{{DLC/row| Spitfire FR Mk.XIVe Advanced Pack |  | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
 +
{{DLC/row| M5A1 Starter Pack |  | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
 +
{{DLC/row| Red Fury Advanced Pack |  | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
 +
{{DLC/row| Desert Rats Pack |  | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
 +
{{DLC/row| Panzer Pack |  | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
 +
{{DLC/row| US Combined Forces |  | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
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{{DLC/row| Royal Combined Forces |  | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
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{{DLC/row| Kliment Voroshilov Pack |  | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
 +
{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|795731|Plagis' Spitfire LF Mk. IX}} |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|795732|T29 Pack}} |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|797220|Guards T-34 Pack}} |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|891300|Ray Wetmore`s P-51D-10 Pack}} |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|891301|Black Prince Pack}} |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Hunter Pack |  | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
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{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|983440|T-34-85E, 1945 Pack}} |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|983441|M18 Black Cat Pack}} |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|983442|Sergei Dolgushin's La-7 Pack}} |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|1108450|US Starter Pack}} |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|1233370|USSR Starter Pack}} |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|1233371|German Starter Pack}} |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|1233372|Huey Hog Pack}} |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|1233373|Haida Pack}} |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|1243020|British Beginner's Pack}} |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|1243021|Japanese Beginner's Pack}} |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|1247130|Air Forces, Vol.1 (Original Game Soundtrack)}} |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|1247140|Ground Forces, Vol.1 (Original Game Soundtrack)}} |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|1247150|Naval Forces, Vol.1 (Original Game Soundtrack)}} |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|1331220|XM-1 General Motors Pack}} |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|1331221|Apache Pack}} |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|1347610|Leopard Pack}} |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|1347611|T-55AM-1 Pack}} |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|1364970|USA Pacific Campaign}} |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|1364971|Japanese Pacific Campaign}} |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|1368110|Italian Starter Pack}} |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|1368800|Japanese Starter Pack}} |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| {{store link|Steam|1368801|British Starter Pack}} |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
}}
 
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\config.blk}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\config.blk | {{P|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\WarThunder\Saves\}}
{{Game data/row|OS X|}}
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{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
{{Game data/row|Linux|}}
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{{Game data/config|Linux|{{p|xdgconfighome}}/WarThunder/Saves/{{p|uid}}}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{XDG|unknown}}
 
{{XDG|unknown}}
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
|origin               =  
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|discord                  =
|origin notes         =  
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|discord notes            =
|steam cloud           = unknown
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|epic games launcher      =
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|epic games launcher notes =
|uplay                =  
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|gog galaxy                =
|uplay notes           =  
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|gog galaxy notes          =
|xbox cloud           =  
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|origin                   =  
|xbox cloud notes     =  
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|origin notes             =  
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|steam cloud               = false
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|steam cloud notes         =  
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|ubisoft connect          =  
 +
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
 +
|xbox cloud               =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
{{Image|War thunder settings image.PNG|General settings.}}
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{{Image|War thunder settings 1.PNG|Launcher settings.}}
{{Video settings
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{{Image|War thunder settings 2.PNG|In-game video settings.}}
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/war-thunder/en
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{{Video
 +
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/war-thunder/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
 
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete
 
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = gold
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
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|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
|ultrawidescreen notes      = <ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xtUcto9g2k War Thunder 21:9 gameplay (2560x1080) (60fps) (Ultrawide) - YouTube]</ref>
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xtUcto9g2k|title=War Thunder 21:9 gameplay (2560x1080) (60fps) (Ultrawide) - YouTube|date=May 2023}}</ref>
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
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|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|fov                        = true
 
|fov                        = true
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|borderless windowed notes  = Set Full window in launcher.
 
|borderless windowed notes  = Set Full window in launcher.
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic                = true
|anisotropic notes          = Up to 16 samples. Appears to be broken as of patch 1.59.
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|anisotropic notes          = Up to 16 samples.
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
|antialiasing notes        = Separate settings for AA (2x, 4x or 6x) and [[FXAA]] ([[FXAA]] or HQ [[FXAA]]).
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|antialiasing notes        = [[FXAA]] ([[FXAA]] or HQ [[FXAA]]) and [[TAA]] or [[SSAA]] 4x via launcher and [[DLSS]] via in-game options.
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|upscaling                  = unknown
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|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
|vsync notes                =  
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|vsync notes                = On/Off and Adaptive.
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
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|hdr                        = true
 +
|hdr notes                  = Since 1.95 update.
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|ray tracing                = true
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|ray tracing notes          = Ray Traced Global Illumination since 1.95 update (RTX GPU is not required).
 
|color blind                = true
 
|color blind                = true
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
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==Input==
{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          = includes many types of control "levels": mouse aim, simplified, realistic, and full aircraft controls
 
|key remap notes          = includes many types of control "levels": mouse aim, simplified, realistic, and full aircraft controls
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
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|mouse sensitivity        = true
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu                = true
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|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
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|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
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|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap          = true
|controller remap notes    = Remappable and has many default setups for different controllers.
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|controller remap notes    = Remappable and has many default setups for different controllers and flight sticks.
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
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|controller sensitivity    = true
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
|touchscreen              = unknown
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|xinput controllers        = true
|touchscreen notes         =  
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|xinput controllers notes =  
|button prompts           = unknown
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|xbox prompts             = unknown
|button prompts notes     =  
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|xbox prompts notes       =  
|controller hotplug        = unknown
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|impulse triggers          = unknown
|controller hotplug notes =  
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|impulse triggers notes    =
|haptic feedback          = unknown
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|dualshock 4              = true
|haptic feedback notes     =  
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|dualshock 4 notes         = Supported as directInput controller.
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|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 +
|dualshock prompts notes   =  
 
|light bar support        = unknown
 
|light bar support        = unknown
 
|light bar support notes  =  
 
|light bar support notes  =  
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= false
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = false
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers        = true
 +
|other controllers notes  = Game is supporting directInput controllers.
 +
|other button prompts      = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=
 +
|controller hotplug        = true
 +
|controller hotplug notes  = Game is offer to setup new controller through pop-up menu.
 +
|haptic feedback          = true
 +
|haptic feedback notes    =
 +
|simultaneous input        = true
 +
|simultaneous input notes  =
 +
|steam input api          = unknown
 +
|steam input api notes    =
 +
|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = unknown
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =
 
}}
 
}}
 
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{{ii}} The game can send telemetry data to supported software and devices through the shared memory protocol.
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
{{Audio settings
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{{Image|Audio settings.PNG|Sound settings.}}
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|surround sound          = true
 
|surround sound          = true
|surround sound notes    =  
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|surround sound notes    = 5.1 and 7.1 options
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|closed captions          = unknown
 
|closed captions          = unknown
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
|mute on focus lost      = unknown
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|mute on focus lost      = true
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
|eax support notes        =  
+
|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{L10n|content=
 
{{L10n|content=
 +
{{Image|language.PNG|Language settings.}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Belarusian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Simplified Chinese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Traditional Chinese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Czech
 
  |language  = Czech
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = French
 
  |language  = French
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = German
 
  |language  = German
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Hungarian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |language  = Italian
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Japanese
 
  |language  = Japanese
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Korean
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Polish
 
  |language  = Polish
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Romanian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Russian
 
  |language  = Russian
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
  |language  = Simplified Chinese
+
  |language  = Serbian
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = false
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |language  = Spanish
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Turkish
 
  |language  = Turkish
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Ukrainian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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==Network==
 
==Network==
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
|local play          = false
+
|local play          = hackable
|local play players  =  
+
|local play players  =
|local play modes    =  
+
|local play modes    =
|local play notes    =  
+
|local play notes    = Use [https://github.com/ZeroFox5866/nucleuscoop/releases Nucleus-Coop Unofficial mod].
 
|lan play            = false
 
|lan play            = false
 
|lan play players    =  
 
|lan play players    =  
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|online play players  =  
 
|online play players  =  
 
|online play modes    =  
 
|online play modes    =  
|online play notes    =  
+
|online play notes    = Supports crossplay with Xbox One and PS4. Cannot play with both consoles at same time.
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
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|matchmaking notes  = Matchmaker chooses teams based on Battle Ranking of top 3 vehicles for each player. Player skills or their personal statistics are not taken into account.
 
|matchmaking notes  = Matchmaker chooses teams based on Battle Ranking of top 3 vehicles for each player. Player skills or their personal statistics are not taken into account.
 
|p2p                = false
 
|p2p                = false
|p2p notes          = Launcher uses Peer to Peer connection for downloading and updating the game (optional, turned on by default). Game itself doesn't use P2P connections.  
+
|p2p notes          = Launcher uses Peer to Peer connection for downloading and updating the game (optional, turned on by default). Game itself doesn't use P2P connections.
 
|dedicated          = true
 
|dedicated          = true
 
|dedicated notes    =  
 
|dedicated notes    =  
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|self-hosting notes =  
 
|self-hosting notes =  
 
|direct ip          = false
 
|direct ip          = false
|direct ip notes    = Matches can only be joined by searching for the hosting player's name.<ref>[http://forum.warthunder.com/index.php?/topic/31978-hosting/#entry372570 Hosting - Missions and Maps - War Thunder - Official Forum]</ref>
+
|direct ip notes    = Matches can only be joined by searching for the hosting player's name.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forum.warthunder.com/index.php?/topic/31978-hosting/#entry372570|title=Hosting - Missions and Maps - War Thunder - Official Forum|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
}}{{Network/Ports
 
}}{{Network/Ports
 
|tcp  = 80, 443, 5222, 6881, 8090, 7850-7854, 7800-7802, 27022-27042<ref name="ports"/>
 
|tcp  = 80, 443, 5222, 6881, 8090, 7850-7854, 7800-7802, 27022-27042<ref name="ports"/>
 
|udp  = 20010-20500, 3478-3480<ref name="ports">[https://gaijin.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/200070211--War-Thunder-game-ports "War Thunder" game ports]</ref>
 
|udp  = 20010-20500, 3478-3480<ref name="ports">[https://gaijin.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/200070211--War-Thunder-game-ports "War Thunder" game ports]</ref>
|upnp =  
+
|upnp = unknown
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==VR support==
 
==VR support==
 
{{VR support
 
{{VR support
|gg3d name                  =
 
|native 3d gg3d award        =
 
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
 
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
 
|iz3d gg3d award            =
 
 
|native 3d                  = unknown
 
|native 3d                  = unknown
 
|native 3d notes            =  
 
|native 3d notes            =  
 
|nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
 
|nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
|nvidia 3d vision notes      = See [http://helixmod.blogspot.com/2015/05/war-thunder-tank-only.html Helix Mod: War thunder (tank only)].
+
|nvidia 3d vision notes      = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2015/05/war-thunder-tank-only.html Helix Mod: War thunder (tank only)] or [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2017/03/war-thunder-3d-fix-wip-v100.html Helix Mod: War Thunder 3D fix W.I.P v1.0.0].
|tridef 3d                  = unknown
+
|vorpx                      =  
|tridef 3d notes            =  
+
|vorpx modes                =  
|iz3d                        = unknown
+
|vorpx notes                =  
|iz3d notes                  =  
+
|vr only                    = false
 
|htc vive                    = true
 
|htc vive                    = true
 
|htc vive notes              = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/Vive/comments/4nb97y/war_thunder_now_officially_supports_the_htc_vive/d42g0s3|title=smokeyboogs49 comments on War Thunder now officially supports the HTC Vive|date=2016-09-25}}</ref>
 
|htc vive notes              = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/Vive/comments/4nb97y/war_thunder_now_officially_supports_the_htc_vive/d42g0s3|title=smokeyboogs49 comments on War Thunder now officially supports the HTC Vive|date=2016-09-25}}</ref>
 
|oculus rift                = true
 
|oculus rift                = true
 
|oculus rift notes          = Preliminary support. Enable in launcher.
 
|oculus rift notes          = Preliminary support. Enable in launcher.
|tracked motion controllers  =  
+
|osvr                        = true
|tracked motion controllers notes=  
+
|osvr notes                  =
|keyboard-mouse              =  
+
|windows mixed reality      = unknown
 +
|windows mixed reality notes =  
 +
|keyboard-mouse              = true
 
|keyboard-mouse notes        =  
 
|keyboard-mouse notes        =  
 
|3rd space gaming vest      =  
 
|3rd space gaming vest      =  
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|novint falcon              =  
 
|novint falcon              =  
 
|novint falcon notes        =  
 
|novint falcon notes        =  
|trackir                    =  
+
|trackir                    = true
|trackir notes              =  
+
|trackir notes              = Supports: Yaw, Pitch, X, Y, Z.
|play area seated            =  
+
|tobii eye tracking          = true
 +
|tobii eye tracking notes    = Supports: '''Extended View - Eye & Head Tracking'''.
 +
|play area seated            = true
 
|play area seated notes      =  
 
|play area seated notes      =  
|play area standing          =  
+
|play area standing          = unknown
 
|play area standing notes    =  
 
|play area standing notes    =  
|play area room-scale        =  
+
|play area room-scale        = unknown
 
|play area room-scale notes  =  
 
|play area room-scale notes  =  
 +
}}
 +
 +
==Other information==
 +
===API===
 +
{{API
 +
|direct3d versions      = 10.1, 11, 12
 +
|direct3d notes        =
 +
|directdraw versions    =
 +
|directdraw notes      =
 +
|wing                  =
 +
|wing notes            =
 +
|opengl versions        = false
 +
|opengl notes          = Removed as of 2021
 +
|glide versions        =
 +
|glide notes            =
 +
|software mode          =
 +
|software mode notes    =
 +
|mantle support        =
 +
|mantle support notes  =
 +
|metal support          =
 +
|metal support notes    =
 +
|vulkan versions        = 1.1
 +
|vulkan notes          = Default on Linux build
 +
|dos modes              =
 +
|dos modes notes        =
 +
|shader model versions  = 4.0, 5.0
 +
|shader model notes    =
 +
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes      = SSE 4.1 is now optional for 64 bit version
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  = unknown
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = false
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = true
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux powerpc app      = unknown
 +
|linux 32-bit executable= false
 +
|linux 64-bit executable= true
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Middleware===
 +
{{Middleware
 +
|physics          =
 +
|physics notes    =
 +
|audio            =
 +
|audio notes      =
 +
|interface        =
 +
|interface notes  =
 +
|input            =
 +
|input notes      =
 +
|cutscenes        =
 +
|cutscenes notes  =
 +
|multiplayer      =
 +
|multiplayer notes=
 +
|anticheat        = Easy Anti-Cheat
 +
|anticheat notes  = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.easy.ac/en-us/support/game/contact/appeal/|title=Appeal An Easy Anti-Cheat Decision|date=2021-09-28}}</ref>
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
{{System requirements
+
{{System requirements|ref=<ref name="Sysreq">{{Refurl|url=https://warthunder.com/en/game/requirements|title=War Thunder - Next-Gen MMO Combat Game for PC, Mac, Linux and PlayStation®4 - Play for free now! - About the Game|date=2016-09-25}}</ref>
 
|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
 +
|minOS    = 7 SP1/8/10
 +
|minCPU  = Dual-Core 2.2 GHz
 +
|minRAM  = 4 GB
 +
|minHD    = 17 GB
 +
|minGPU  = AMD Radeon 77XX
 +
|minGPU2  = NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660
 +
|minDX    = 11
  
|minOS   = Vista, 7, 8
+
|recOS   = 10
|minCPU   = 2,2 GHz
+
|recCPU   = Intel Core i5 or Ryzen 5 3600 or better
|minRAM   = 1 GB
+
|recRAM   = 16 GB
|minHD   = 3 GB
+
|recHD   = 95 GB
|minGPU   = Radeon X26XX 
+
|recGPU   = Nvidia GeForce 1060 and higher
|minGPU2  = GeForce 7800 GT
+
|recGPU2  = Radeon RX 570 and higher
 +
|recDX    = 12
 +
}}
  
|recCPU  = Dual-Core 2,4 GHz
+
{{System requirements|ref=<ref name="Sysreq"/>
|recRAM  = 4 GB
 
|recHD    = 11 GB
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 460 or higher
 
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon 55XX series or higher
 
}}
 
{{System requirements
 
 
|OSfamily = OS X
 
|OSfamily = OS X
  
|minOS    = 10.9 Mavericks
+
|minOS    = Catalina 10.15
|minCPU  = Dual-Core 2,4 GHz
+
|minCPU  = Intel Core i7
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
|minHD    = 3 GB
+
|minHD    = 15 GB
|minGPU  = AMD
+
|minGPU  = ATI Radeon HD 5550
|minGPU2  = Nvidia
+
|minGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce 8800
|minGPU3  = Intel HD 4600
+
|minGPU3  = Intel HD 4000
  
|recOS    = 10.9.2 Mavericks
+
|recOS    = 10.15
|recCPU  = Intel Core i7
+
|recCPU  =  
|recRAM  = 8 GB
+
|recRAM  = 16 GB
|recHD    = 11 GB
+
|recHD    = 30 GB
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 680M or higher
+
|recGPU  = Radeon Vega II or higher
 +
|notes    = {{ii}} Xeon processors not supported
 
}}
 
}}
{{System requirements
+
 
 +
{{System requirements|ref=<ref name="Sysreq"/>
 
|OSfamily = Linux
 
|OSfamily = Linux
|minOS    = Most modern 64bit Linux distributions, SteamOS
+
|minOS    = Most modern 64-bit Linux distributions, SteamOS
|minCPU  = Dual-Core 2,4 GHz
+
|minCPU  = Dual-Core 2.4 GHz
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
|minHD    = 11 GB
+
|minHD    = 15 GB
|minGPU  = AMD
+
|minGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 660
|minGPU2  = Nvidia
 
  
|recOS    = Ubuntu 14.04 64bit, SteamOS
+
|recOS    = Ubuntu 14.04 64-bit, SteamOS
 
|recCPU  = Intel Core i7
 
|recCPU  = Intel Core i7
|recRAM  = 8 GB
+
|recRAM  = 16 GB
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 660+ or similar AMD
+
|recHD    = 30 GB
 +
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 1060
 +
|recGPU2  = Radeon RX 560
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} [http://warthunder.com/en/game/requirements Official system requirements].
 
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 20:40, 8 December 2023

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War Thunder
War Thunder cover
Developers
Gaijin Entertainment
Engines
Dagor Engine v6.5
Release dates
Windows December 21, 2016
macOS (OS X) December 21, 2016
Linux December 21, 2016
Reception
Metacritic 81
IGDB 65
Taxonomy
Monetization DLC, Free-to-play
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, Simulation
Vehicles Flight, Tank
Art styles Realistic
Themes World War II
War Thunder on HowLongToBeat
War Thunder on IGDB
War Thunder on MobyGames
War Thunder on Wikipedia

Warnings

This game requires a constant internet connection for all game modes.

War Thunder is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person action and simulation game.

Key points

Cross-platform play with Xbox One and PlayStation 4 players.

General information

Official Forum
Wikia wiki
Subreddit
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Official website
Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Steam
Icon overlay.png
Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
Can be launched directly from executable.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
All versions require a a constant internet connection for all game modes.

Monetization

Type Notes
Free-to-play No upfront purchase is required
Subscription Premium account that allows players to earn more in game currency and XP at an increased rate. Also allows for configuration of camouflage condition on tanks and more slots for decals on all vehicles.

Microtransactions

Type Notes
Boost Premium account
Cosmetic Decals, skins (camouflages), 3d decorators
Currency "Golden Eagles" premium currency. Used to be available for free though "wagers", now only through extremely rare login rewards
Free-to-grind All non-premium vehicles can be obtained without paying
Infinite spend Contains loot boxes and can have infinite amounts of rewards from loot boxes in the players inventory
Loot box Two types, one in game with a guaranteed limit to get the box's main prize. Another on the player market that rewards tradable items
Player trading Items from loot boxes traded on trade.gaijin.net
Time-limited Seasonal events with rewards that can be traded
Unlock Paid only vehicles

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Steam Pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Mustang Advanced Pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Dora Advanced Pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Ace Advanced Pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Melting Snowflake
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Frosty Snowflake
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Refulgent Snowflake
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Sparkling Snowflake
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Shining Snowflake
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Perfect Snowflake
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
SdKfz 140/1 and T-26E Starter Pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Shielded T-34E Advanced Pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
T-34 Prototype Starter Pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
M4A2 Sherman Starter Pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Tank Destroyers Advanced Pack
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Fire and Maneuver Advanced Pack
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Ray Wetmore`s P-51D-10 Advanced Pack
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British Starter Pack
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Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\config.blk[Note 1]
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\WarThunder\Saves\
macOS (OS X)
Linux $XDG_CONFIG_HOME/WarThunder/Saves/<user-id>
It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video

Launcher settings.
Launcher settings.
In-game video settings.
In-game video settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
[1]
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Adjusted ingame "on the fly" usually by the scroll wheel or key bindings.
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Set Full window in launcher.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Up to 16 samples.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
FXAA (FXAA or HQ FXAA) and TAA or SSAA 4x via launcher and DLSS via in-game options.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
On/Off and Adaptive.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)
Since 1.95 update.
Ray tracing (RT)
Ray Traced Global Illumination since 1.95 update (RTX GPU is not required).
Color blind mode

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
includes many types of control "levels": mouse aim, simplified, realistic, and full aircraft controls
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Remappable and has many default setups for different controllers and flight sticks.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
Supported as directInput controller.
PlayStation button prompts
Light bar support
Adaptive trigger support
DualSense haptic feedback support
Connection modes
Tracked motion controllers
Generic/other controllers
Game is supporting directInput controllers.
Button prompts
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Game is offer to setup new controller through pop-up menu.
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M
The game can send telemetry data to supported software and devices through the shared memory protocol.

Audio

Sound settings.
Sound settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
5.1 and 7.1 options
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language settings.
Language settings.
Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Belarusian
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Czech
French
German
Hungarian
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Romanian
Russian
Serbian
Spanish
Turkish
Ukrainian

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Notes
Local play
Use Nucleus-Coop Unofficial mod.
LAN play
Online play
Supports crossplay with Xbox One and PS4. Cannot play with both consoles at same time.

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Matchmaker chooses teams based on Battle Ranking of top 3 vehicles for each player. Player skills or their personal statistics are not taken into account.
Peer-to-peer
Launcher uses Peer to Peer connection for downloading and updating the game (optional, turned on by default). Game itself doesn't use P2P connections.
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP
Matches can only be joined by searching for the hosting player's name.[2]

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 80, 443, 5222, 6881, 8090, 7850-7854, 7800-7802, 27022-27042[3]
UDP 20010-20500, 3478-3480[3]
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

VR support

3D modes State Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision
See Helix Mod: War thunder (tank only) or Helix Mod: War Thunder 3D fix W.I.P v1.0.0.
Headsets
SteamVR
[4]
Oculus VR (LibOVR)
Preliminary support. Enable in launcher.
Windows Mixed Reality
This game might be playable with the Revive Compatibility Layer, or Windows Mixed Reality for SteamVR.
OSVR
Devices
Tracked motion controllers
Traditional controller
See Input for details.
Keyboard/Mouse
Tobii Eye Tracking
Supports: Extended View - Eye & Head Tracking.
TrackIR
Supports: Yaw, Pitch, X, Y, Z.
Play area
Seated
Standing
Room-scale

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 10.1, 11, 12
Vulkan 1.1 Default on Linux build
Shader Model support 4.0, 5.0
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
SSE 4.1 is now optional for 64 bit version
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Anti-cheat Easy Anti-Cheat [5]

System requirements

Windows
Minimum[6] Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7 SP1/8/10
Processor (CPU) Dual-Core 2.2 GHz
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 17 GB
Video card (GPU) AMD Radeon 77XX
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660
DirectX 11 compatible
macOS (OS X)
Minimum[6] Recommended
Operating system (OS) Catalina 10.15
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i7
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 15 GB
Video card (GPU) ATI Radeon HD 5550
Nvidia GeForce 8800
Intel HD 4000
Xeon processors not supported
Linux
Minimum[6] Recommended
Operating system (OS) Most modern 64-bit Linux distributions, SteamOS
Processor (CPU) Dual-Core 2.4 GHz
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 15 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 660
A 64-bit operating system is required.


Notes

  1. When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).

References