War Thunder

Intense overall intensity
Highest flag: Spending — real-money purchases

What's in it

Spending real-money purchases
High

Premium account microtransactions offer advantages in gameplay progression.

Spending pressure pay-to-win or energy gating
High

Community expresses frustration with pay-to-win elements and grind for premium vehicles.

Violence realistic
Moderate

Players engage in combat with tanks and aircraft, causing explosions and destruction.

Language mild
Low

Player reviews contain profanity directed at the game developers and features.

Who can reach your kid

Chat with strangersUser-created contentReal-money spending

What it is

War Thunder is a free-to-play online combat game that simulates historical battles with tanks and aircraft. Players engage in realistic warfare scenarios, progressing through various tech trees to unlock new vehicles. The game features extensive microtransactions for premium content.

How it's framed

The game frames its content as an educational tool for understanding historical conflicts while also providing a competitive multiplayer experience with significant monetization elements.

Details

Developer
Gaijin Entertainment
Publisher
Gaijin Network Ltd
Released
Aug 15, 2013
Metacritic 81critic score (third-party) · out of 100

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