War Thunder is a researched MMOFinder catalog profile with cross-checked MMO classification, developer and release metadata. Current service availability and deeper gameplay fields are verified separately.
Combines air, ground and naval combat in the same battles, offering a broader combined-arms scope than most vehicle-combat games.
An unusually detailed vehicle damage and flight/armor model appeals to players who want realism over arcade simplicity.
Free-to-play with a large vehicle tech tree spanning many real-world nations and historical eras.
Multiple battle-rating tiers and game modes (Arcade, Realistic, Simulator) let you pick your preferred level of realism.
Frequent major updates add new vehicle lines and maps, keeping the game actively evolving.
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Things to consider
The community's push for hyper-accurate vehicle modeling has repeatedly led to players leaking real classified or export-controlled military documents on the game's forums, resulting in permanent bans — a notable and recurring controversy around the game.
The Realistic and Simulator modes have a steep learning curve compared to more arcade-style vehicle games.
Premium vehicles and premium account time create a real progression advantage for paying players.
Matchmaking's battle-rating system can still produce uneven fights depending on vehicle matchups.
The sheer size of the vehicle tech tree (thousands of vehicles) can be overwhelming for new players deciding where to specialize.
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Research record
Last checked
2026-08-28
Profile depth
Full
Source note
Official developer feature documentation, Steam/store listings and community wiki cross-checks
No direct official link verified in the current record.
Profile verification
What MMOFinder has checked
6/6documented areas
Gameplay featuresStructured gameplay fields were source-checked for this profile.Verified
Gameplay mediaTwo source-attributed gameplay images are recorded.Verified
Source trail1 linked source is recorded for review.Verified
Last reviewedCatalog fields reviewed Aug 28, 2026.Verified
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War Thunder
MMOFinder editorial
War Thunder Makes Vehicle Knowledge a Combat Skill
War Thunder spans aircraft, tanks, helicopters, and naval vessels across approachable and simulation-leaning modes, rewarding players who understand machines as deeply as maps.
Two verified gameplay images and a gameplay video for a quick look at the game in action.
Source: Verified YouTube gameplay video
Gameplay, availability and research notes
War Thunder is cataloged by MMOFinder as a Vehicular combat MMO. Its recorded status is Current service status not independently verified, while the business model is listed as Free-to-play. MMOFinder records its release year as 2016. Current platform data lists Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox. The profile keeps uncertain fields explicit so incomplete research is not presented as established game information.
Gameplay metadata currently describes combat or multiplayer structure as Real-time vehicle combat (air, ground and naval) in team-based PvP battles with PvE missions. Discovery tags on the record include Action MMO, Vehicles. The developer field lists Gaijin Entertainment, and the publisher field lists Gaijin Entertainment. Together these catalog fields help distinguish this title from similarly named games and provide useful inputs for MMOFinder’s filtering and comparison tools.
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