How many people are playing War Thunder right now?

42,135 people are playing War Thunder on Steam right now, making it the 19th most played game on Steam. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 85,881 players. The number updates every few minutes.

What is War Thunder's all-time peak player count?

War Thunder's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 125,430, reached in April 2026.

Is War Thunder good? What do Steam reviews say?

71% of 796,957 Steam user reviews are positive (Mostly Positive).

How much does War Thunder cost on Steam?

War Thunder is free to play on Steam.

Does War Thunder work on Steam Deck?

War Thunder is Verified for Steam Deck, according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

War Thunder

by Gaijin Entertainment · published by Gaijin Network Ltd · Released Aug 15, 2013

Steam Deck VerifiedLinux & Deck: Gold

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Players now

#19

42,135

▼ 8.0%vs 24h ago · updates every minute

Review score

71% positive

Mostly Positive796,957 reviews

Owners (est.)20M–50M

24h peak

85,881

Highest seen125,430

Apr 3, 20267 months ago

Price on Steam

Free

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Players -8.0% in the last 24 hoursUpdated 08:49 UTC · tracking since 2013-04-01

Concurrent players

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Media & details

Screenshots, achievements, specs and price history from Steam.

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Where to buy

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Reviews

71% positive of 796,957 · Mostly Positive · Live from Steam

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Steam Deck

Works great on Steam Deck. Results from Valve's own testing.

Steam Deck Verified

✓Default controller config fully functional
✓Controller glyphs match deck device
✓Interface text is legible
✓Default configuration is performant

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Patches & builds

Every build released on Steam for this game since we started tracking it, with the developer's patch notes. Updated within minutes of each new build.

Nov 2, 2026, 10:32 AM UTC
Build 26377138+398 KB93.2 GB on Windows
Changed: Windows / Linux, Mac, Linux, Windows (4 downloads)
Oct 29, 2026, 8:32 AM UTC
Build 26292308the current build when we started tracking93.2 GB on Windows

Betas and other versions (1)

Oct 29, 2026, 8:34 AM UTC
release_candidate · build 26292344
release candidate

Patch notes

Oct 30, 2026
PatchServer Update 30.10.2026
Battle RatingsBattle Ratings that were different to the final table from the planned Battle Rating changes have been corrected:F-16A MLU (China): BR in Air Simulator Battles has been reduced from 14.0 to 13.7.Hawk T Mk 1A, Hawk T Mk 1A (FRP) — BR in all Air Ba…
Oct 29, 2026
Patch"Eagle's Shadow" Update Trailer!
Introducing the next major update trailer for War Thunder: Eagle's Shadow!
Oct 29, 2026
PatchUpdate 2.59.0.92
Battle RatingsThe Planned Battle Rating changes have come into effect. MatchmakingA bug that caused the limitation on the number of bombers per team in Air Realistic Battles to stop applying has been fixed.Patch notes reflect only key changes, meaning they may…
Oct 27, 2026
PatchUpdate 2.59.0.87
Ground VehiclesObject 416 — a bug that caused the machine gun ammo to not display above the action bar has been fixed. (Report). Game MechanicsA bug where vehicles in battle were sometimes not locked for respawn if their last destruction was counted as a crash…

Other news (16)

Nov 2, 2026
Su-15TM: Aerial Border Guard
The Su-15TM is the USSR’s most widely produced jet interceptor, coming to the game in the next major update!Su-15TM: A Jet Fighter for the Soviet Union at Rank VIAt a glance:High speed and rate of climbNew R-98MR and R-98MT missilesUnguided ground-attack weapo…
Nov 2, 2026
Cluster Bombs in Air Battles!
Hey everyone! That’s right, cluster bombs are coming to War Thunder Air Battles! In today’s dev blog, we’ll go over what they are and what they’re used for. Let’s dive in!So, what exactly are cluster bombs? They are a specific type of munition designed to enga…
Oct 31, 2026
Screenshot Competition – Beyond Repair!
Welcome to the 248th War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition! Thanks for all of your amazing screenshots last week! This week, the competition is focusing on the aftermath of dogfights, town skirmishes, and battles on the high seas! Capture the moment of vict…
Oct 30, 2026
Leopard 2A8: A Coveted Trophy
Introducing the Leopard 2A8, Europe’s most advanced tank and the first mass-produced Leo equipped with an active protection system!Leopard 2A8: An MBT for Germany and Sweden at Rank VIIIAt a glance:Trophy Active Protection SystemDM53 APFSDSGood level of protec…
Oct 30, 2026
War Thunder is 14 Years Old: Join the Celebration!
War Thunder opened its doors to everyone on November 1st 2012, the day the game’s Open Beta test began. Thanks to everyone who has stayed with us ever since, as well as everyone who has joined us over the past 14 years. Come celebrate the game’s birthday with …
Oct 30, 2026
Improving Tank Mobility Mechanics: New Steering Mechanisms & Engine Refinements

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History

What changed on Steam for this game since we started following it: prices and sales, builds, name, release date and review score.

Review score: 71% on 2026-11-01 → 71% today (796,957 reviews)

Nov 2, 2026New build#26377138

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DLC

36 items on Steam, newest first.

War Thunder - "Be Prepared!" Pack
$59.9933% positive
War Thunder - F-14D Pack
$79.9975% positive
War Thunder - Puma u14 Pack
$69.99100% positive
War Thunder - Senrai Maidens: Emily Pack
$69.9933% positive
War Thunder - Senrai Maidens: Ling Pack
$69.990% positive
War Thunder - Senrai Maidens: Usagi Pack
$69.99100% positive
War Thunder - ZTZ96B Pack
$69.9942% positive
War Thunder - BMPT-72 “Terminator-2” Pack
$69.9956% positive
War Thunder - Su-30MKK Pack
$79.9961% positive
War Thunder - Su-30MK2 AMV Pack
$79.9969% positive
War Thunder - Senrai Maidens: Kate Pack
$69.9965% positive
War Thunder - Senrai Maidens: Elsa Pack
$69.9978% positive
War Thunder - Senrai Maidens: Maria Pack
$69.9985% positive
War Thunder - Hell on Wheels Pack
$34.9945% positive
War Thunder - Echoes of Overlord Pack
$34.9970% positive
War Thunder - In May 45 Pack
$34.9955% positive
War Thunder - F/A-18С Early (US) Pack
$79.9951% positive
War Thunder - Two Fronts Pack
$34.9965% positive
War Thunder: Ground Forces, Vol.2 (Original Game Soundtrack)
$1.9971% positive
War Thunder: Air Forces, Vol.2 (Original Game Soundtrack)
$1.9984% positive
War Thunder - German Beginner's Pack
$4.9942% positive
War Thunder - A-10A Thunderbolt (Early) Pack
$59.9954% positive
War Thunder - Environment High-res Texture Pack
Free20% positive
War Thunder - Ground Forces High-res Texture Pack
Free22% positive
War Thunder - Air Forces High-res Texture Pack
Free20% positive
War Thunder - Chinese Starter Pack
$9.9950% positive
War Thunder - Swedish Starter Pack
$9.9948% positive
War Thunder - French Starter Pack
$9.9950% positive
War Thunder - British Starter Pack
$9.9943% positive
War Thunder - Japanese Starter Pack
$9.9949% positive
War Thunder - Italian Starter Pack
$9.9960% positive
War Thunder: Naval Forces, Vol.1 (Original Game Soundtrack)
$1.9975% positive
War Thunder: Ground Forces, Vol.1 (Original Game Soundtrack)
$1.9969% positive
War Thunder: Air Forces, Vol.1 (Original Game Soundtrack)
$1.9967% positive
War Thunder - USSR Starter Pack
$7.9945% positive
War Thunder - US Starter Pack
$4.9942% positive

DLC

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Trading cards

8 cards. Buying one of each costs $0.62, which crafts this game's badge; the foil set costs $4.55.

Cheapest badges

Untold War$0.07

Fire of Vengeance$0.07

Foil cards (8)

Fire of Vengeance$0.42

Untold War$0.54

Blazing Charge$0.55

Rolling Thunder$0.57

Prices checked 2026-11-01, lowest Steam Community Market listing in US dollars.

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War Thunder player count and quick facts

How many people are playing War Thunder right now?: 42,135 people are playing War Thunder on Steam right now, making it the 19th most played game on Steam. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 85,881 players. The number updates every few minutes.
What is War Thunder's all-time peak player count?: War Thunder's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 125,430, reached in April 2026.
Is War Thunder good? What do Steam reviews say?: 71% of 796,957 Steam user reviews are positive (Mostly Positive).
How much does War Thunder cost on Steam?: War Thunder is free to play on Steam.
Does War Thunder work on Steam Deck?: War Thunder is Verified for Steam Deck, according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

Live data from Steam, tracked by SteamPlayerBase.

Store info

War Thunder is the most comprehensive free-to-play, cross-platform, MMO military game dedicated to aviation, armoured vehicles, and naval craft, from the early 20th century to the most advanced modern combat units. Join now and take part in major battles on land, in the air, and at sea.

Developer: Gaijin Entertainment
Publisher: Gaijin Network Ltd
Release date: Aug 15, 2013
Install size: 70 GB minimum
Platforms: macOS · Linux · Windows
Genres: Action, Massively Multiplayer, Simulation, Free To Play · All
Steam app ID: 236390

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