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March 10, 2021Gaijin Entertainment

Dominate the skies with the British Meteor F.Mk.8 Reaper jet, a Rank 5 warbird. This bundle unlocks 15 days of boosted progression and 2000 Golden Eagles to enhance your War Thunder arsenal.

War Thunder Minimum & Recommended Specs

Minimum: Intel Core i3, Intel HD Graphics, 4 GB RAM. Recommended: 16 GB RAM RAM.

Minimum System Requirements

OS
Windows 7/8/10/11 64-bit
Processor
Intel Core i3 2.2 GHz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 2.2 GHzCPU Deals
RAM
4 GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card
Intel HD Graphics 4000 / AMD Radeon 46XX / NVIDIA GeForce GT 530GPU Deals
DirectX
DirectX 11
Storage
95 GB available spaceSSD Deals

Recommended System Requirements

OS
Windows 7/8/10/11 64-bit
Processor
Intel Core i5 / AMD Ryzen 5CPU Deals
RAM
16 GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 570GPU Deals
DirectX
DirectX 11
Storage
95 GB available spaceSSD Deals

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Quick Performance Tips for War Thunder

#1

Lower graphics settings for better FPS.

#2

Close unnecessary background apps.

#3

Update your graphics drivers.

#4

Use the in-game performance monitor.

War Thunder System Requirements FAQ

Can I run War Thunder on a low-end PC?
Yes, War Thunder is designed to be playable on lower-end PCs. To meet the *minimum* requirements, you'll need at least an Intel Core i3 2.2 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 2.2 GHz processor, Intel HD Graphics 4000, AMD Radeon 46XX, or NVIDIA GeForce GT 530 graphics card, and 4 GB of RAM. However, expect lower graphics settings and frame rates.
What GPU do I need for War Thunder?
For *minimum* settings, an Intel HD Graphics 4000, AMD Radeon 46XX, or NVIDIA GeForce GT 530 is sufficient. For *recommended* settings and a smoother experience, an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 570 is recommended.
How much RAM does War Thunder need?
The *minimum* RAM requirement is 4 GB. However, for a smoother experience, especially with higher graphics settings or multiple applications running in the background, 16 GB of RAM is *recommended*.
Will War Thunder run on integrated graphics?
Yes, War Thunder *can* run on integrated graphics like Intel HD Graphics 4000, but performance will be limited. You'll likely need to play on the lowest graphics settings and may experience low frame rates. A dedicated graphics card is highly recommended for a better experience.
What is the best graphics settings for War Thunder?
The 'best' settings depend on your hardware. Start with the 'Medium' preset and adjust from there. If you experience low frame rates, lower settings like 'Texture Quality,' 'Shadows,' and 'Effects Quality.' If you have headroom, increase 'Texture Quality' and enable 'Anti-Aliasing' for improved visuals.
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War Thunder Game Info

Developer

Gaijin Entertainment

Publisher

Gaijin Entertainment

Release Date

March 10, 2021

Platforms

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac

Genres

Simulator
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War Thunder Screenshots

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