What kind of experience is it?
Join battles with tanks, aircraft and warships. Vehicle choice, armour knowledge and a well-timed manoeuvre can change the story of every encounter.
- Find your style across ground, air and naval vehicles.
- Learn at your own pace with modes at different difficulty levels.
- Study weak points and make each shot count with detailed damage modelling.
Try this in your first session
Choose ground or air controls for your first session instead of learning both together. Practise movement, aiming and view controls in training. Staying with one vehicle type makes mistakes easier to diagnose.
Start with one vehicle class. Learn its controls and armour angles before rushing to unlock something bigger.
Learning a tank’s weak point or timing an aircraft’s turn can transform a familiar encounter. The appeal lies in understanding your vehicle. Start with one vehicle family if you enjoy depth but want a manageable first session.
What to practise next
Focus on one vehicle type for several battles. Before blaming firepower for a defeat, examine speed, facing and nearby cover. When the situation repeats, try changing one decision so you can learn what matters.
How to decide if it suits you
If learning vehicle behaviour interests you, resist rushing through the research tree. Understanding your current machine is a better first goal than simply reaching the next one.
Compare alternatives before choosing
A similar theme does not mean identical play. Compare the options below by pace, controls and progression. If you cannot decide, watch an introductory video for each. The activity you want to repeat is a more useful guide than the artwork alone.
World of Tanks
Command an armoured vehicle, read the terrain and work with your team. Armour, positioning and your choice of tank turn each encounter into a tactical puzzle.
World of Tanks: cover and escape routes ↗
Enlisted
Step into WWII battles where infantry, tanks and aircraft share the front line. Switch between soldiers in your squad and stay in the fight.
Check before starting
Free to play · in-game purchases
Regional availability and terms are confirmed on the official site.
- Check current availability, system requirements and storage on the official page.
- Use the official download link for the version or launcher that matches your device.
- Follow the publisher’s account steps, then use the tutorial, where available, to learn the controls and your first objective.
Download and registration questions
Where do I download or register for War Thunder?
The product guide linked below provides the official publisher link and starting steps. Favorite Games does not host installers or create your game account. Use the official web page for browser products or the appropriate client for installed products. Check the edition name on the publisher's page before downloading.
Is it free to start?
Free to play · in-game purchases
Does the game support this guide's language?
The guide's language and the product's supported languages are separate. Check interface, subtitles and audio on the official store or publisher page. Also confirm server and edition compatibility with friends; changing this site's language does not change your game account's region.
Do I need Opera GX to play this game?
No. Opera GX is an optional browser; PC games use their own separate clients. You may choose it for tab organisation and browser CPU/RAM controls, but it does not guarantee a particular FPS increase. Its free browser VPN does not cover all device traffic or a separate game client.
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