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What is War Thunder?
Type of game: Vehicle combat
Gaijin's free-to-play combat game with aircraft, tanks, helicopters and ships. The Sky Odyssey update arrived in September 2026.
How do you win?
Research vehicles through each nation's tree, from Rank I up to Rank VIII, and win battles in Arcade, Realistic or Simulator.
Did you know?
Every nation has separate air, ground, helicopter and naval trees.
Guides by game
War Thunder guides, newest first
3 guides · written and fact-checked by the Boosting Games editorial team
Newest · Beginner Guide
What Is War Thunder? Objective, Modes and How to Win (2026)
A beginner's guide to War Thunder: what the game is, how tickets and capture points decide matches, the Arcade, Realistic and Simulator modes, and tips to win more. Read guide →
Simulation
War Thunder Research Guide: Tech Trees, Ranks and Battle Pass (2026)
How research works in War Thunder, from Rank I to Rank VIII, the fastest honest ways to grind, and how the battle pass fits in. Read guide →
Simulation
War Thunder Battle Rating Explained: BR, Matchmaking and Lineups
A plain guide to battle rating in War Thunder: what BR is, how matchmaking uses it, and how to build lineups and squads that wi... Read guide →Have a question the guides don't answer?
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