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War Thunder player count chart
No, War Thunder is not dead. 35,251 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 79,021. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (about the same on the month before).
History from Apr 1, 2013
War Thunder monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 55,728 | +7.25% | 106,597 |
| October 2026 | 51,963 | -1.68% | 108,042 |
| September 2026 | 52,849 | +14.81% | 100,117 |
| August 2026 | n/a | +5.1% | 87,202 |
| July 2026 | n/a | -5.25% | 82,970 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -14.48% | 87,566 |
| May 2026 | n/a | -18.37% | 102,391 |
| April 2026 | n/a | +23% | 125,430 |
| March 2026 | n/a | -5.98% | 101,972 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -4.4% | 108,461 |
| January 2026 | n/a | -5.2% | 113,454 |
| December 2025 | n/a | +21.97% | 119,674 |
| November 2025 | n/a | +2.33% | 98,116 |
| October 2025 | n/a | +8.26% | 95,886 |
| September 2025 | n/a | +6.08% | 88,568 |
| August 2025 | n/a | -3.25% | 83,493 |
| July 2025 | n/a | -8.02% | 86,299 |
| June 2025 | n/a | -12.9% | 93,821 |
| May 2025 | n/a | +10.01% | 107,717 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -7.97% | 97,913 |
| March 2025 | n/a | +5.72% | 106,391 |
| February 2025 | n/a | -5.14% | 100,634 |
| January 2025 | n/a | -9.21% | 106,092 |
| December 2024 | n/a | +4.52% | 116,860 |
| November 2024 | n/a | +6.25% | 111,810 |
| October 2024 | n/a | +4.08% | 105,233 |
| September 2024 | n/a | +0.84% | 101,112 |
| August 2024 | n/a | +15.87% | 100,266 |
| July 2024 | n/a | -9.44% | 86,531 |
| June 2024 | n/a | +5.37% | 95,548 |
| May 2024 | n/a | -2.79% | 90,680 |
| April 2024 | n/a | -7.63% | 93,286 |
| March 2024 | n/a | -16.76% | 100,990 |
| February 2024 | n/a | +14.92% | 121,318 |
| January 2024 | n/a | -5.93% | 105,567 |
| December 2023 | n/a | -2.78% | 112,223 |
| November 2023 | n/a | +17.58% | 115,429 |
| October 2023 | n/a | -3.83% | 98,171 |
| September 2023 | n/a | +16.7% | 102,081 |
| August 2023 | n/a | +12.52% | 87,471 |
| July 2023 | n/a | -6.4% | 77,738 |
| June 2023 | n/a | -13.73% | 83,056 |
| May 2023 | n/a | -14.99% | 96,275 |
| April 2023 | n/a | +12.37% | 113,250 |
| March 2023 | n/a | +2.69% | 100,779 |
| February 2023 | n/a | +11.38% | 98,137 |
| January 2023 | n/a | +0.88% | 88,110 |
| December 2022 | n/a | -1.12% | 87,344 |
| November 2022 | n/a | +8.04% | 88,331 |
| October 2022 | n/a | +9.06% | 81,761 |
| September 2022 | n/a | +12.47% | 74,970 |
| August 2022 | n/a | +16.15% | 66,658 |
| July 2022 | n/a | -12.42% | 57,389 |
| June 2022 | n/a | +2.74% | 65,526 |
| May 2022 | n/a | -16.3% | 63,781 |
| April 2022 | n/a | +4.43% | 76,204 |
| March 2022 | n/a | +42.47% | 72,969 |
| February 2022 | n/a | +12.57% | 51,218 |
| January 2022 | n/a | +4.11% | 45,500 |
| December 2021 | n/a | -8.32% | 43,703 |
| November 2021 | n/a | +12.3% | 47,670 |
| October 2021 | n/a | -3.12% | 42,448 |
| September 2021 | n/a | +14.67% | 43,814 |
| August 2021 | n/a | +13.26% | 38,210 |
| July 2021 | n/a | -16.23% | 33,737 |
| June 2021 | n/a | -0.85% | 40,275 |
| May 2021 | n/a | -35.94% | 40,619 |
| April 2021 | n/a | +16.22% | 63,406 |
| March 2021 | n/a | +24.95% | 54,559 |
| February 2021 | n/a | +7.07% | 43,666 |
| January 2021 | n/a | -18.44% | 40,783 |
| December 2020 | n/a | -11.74% | 50,002 |
| November 2020 | n/a | +34.07% | 56,655 |
| October 2020 | n/a | +18.23% | 42,259 |
| September 2020 | n/a | +1.57% | 35,742 |
| August 2020 | n/a | +19.14% | 35,188 |
| July 2020 | n/a | -9.79% | 29,535 |
| June 2020 | n/a | -16.26% | 32,741 |
| May 2020 | n/a | -10.77% | 39,099 |
| April 2020 | n/a | +22.92% | 43,817 |
| March 2020 | n/a | +48.53% | 35,648 |
| February 2020 | n/a | +11.98% | 24,000 |
| January 2020 | n/a | -9.31% | 21,432 |
| December 2019 | n/a | +9.95% | 23,632 |
| November 2019 | n/a | -5.48% | 21,493 |
| October 2019 | n/a | -2.95% | 22,739 |
| September 2019 | n/a | +25.02% | 23,430 |
| August 2019 | n/a | +17.14% | 18,741 |
| July 2019 | n/a | -19.13% | 15,999 |
| June 2019 | n/a | -5.97% | 19,783 |
| May 2019 | n/a | -18.62% | 21,040 |
| April 2019 | n/a | +9.83% | 25,853 |
| March 2019 | n/a | +16.68% | 23,540 |
| February 2019 | n/a | -5.06% | 20,174 |
| January 2019 | n/a | -8.72% | 21,250 |
| December 2018 | n/a | -1.73% | 23,281 |
| November 2018 | n/a | -11.42% | 23,690 |
| October 2018 | n/a | +18.65% | 26,744 |
| September 2018 | n/a | +20.09% | 22,540 |
| August 2018 | n/a | +5.74% | 18,769 |
| July 2018 | n/a | -18.3% | 17,750 |
| June 2018 | n/a | +10.61% | 21,726 |
| May 2018 | n/a | -24.67% | 19,642 |
| April 2018 | n/a | -5.88% | 26,073 |
| March 2018 | n/a | +44.96% | 27,703 |
| February 2018 | n/a | +0.06% | 19,111 |
| January 2018 | n/a | -8.72% | 19,099 |
| December 2017 | n/a | -9.72% | 20,924 |
| November 2017 | n/a | +13.59% | 23,176 |
| October 2017 | n/a | +5.05% | 20,404 |
| September 2017 | n/a | +23.85% | 19,423 |
| August 2017 | n/a | -0.81% | 15,683 |
| July 2017 | n/a | -15.24% | 15,811 |
| June 2017 | n/a | -7.48% | 18,654 |
| May 2017 | n/a | -10.08% | 20,162 |
| April 2017 | n/a | +5.05% | 22,421 |
| March 2017 | n/a | +14.56% | 21,344 |
| February 2017 | n/a | -3.81% | 18,632 |
| January 2017 | n/a | -6.86% | 19,370 |
| December 2016 | n/a | +15.25% | 20,797 |
| November 2016 | n/a | -17.3% | 18,045 |
| October 2016 | n/a | -11.83% | 21,819 |
| September 2016 | n/a | +43.04% | 24,747 |
| August 2016 | n/a | +19.33% | 17,301 |
| July 2016 | n/a | -39.28% | 14,499 |
| June 2016 | n/a | +33.61% | 23,877 |
| May 2016 | n/a | -13.9% | 17,870 |
| April 2016 | n/a | -14.3% | 20,756 |
| March 2016 | n/a | +35.82% | 24,220 |
| February 2016 | n/a | -21.1% | 17,833 |
| January 2016 | n/a | -5.9% | 22,601 |
| December 2015 | n/a | -32.39% | 24,018 |
| November 2015 | n/a | +99.38% | 35,524 |
| October 2015 | n/a | +12.68% | 17,817 |
| September 2015 | n/a | +2.9% | 15,812 |
| August 2015 | n/a | -16.22% | 15,366 |
| July 2015 | n/a | -12.97% | 18,340 |
| June 2015 | n/a | -16.16% | 21,073 |
| May 2015 | n/a | +0.69% | 25,134 |
| April 2015 | n/a | -15.88% | 24,962 |
| March 2015 | n/a | +2.18% | 29,673 |
| February 2015 | n/a | +21.83% | 29,040 |
| January 2015 | n/a | +6.35% | 23,837 |
| December 2014 | n/a | +30.27% | 22,413 |
| November 2014 | n/a | -30.06% | 17,205 |
| October 2014 | n/a | +118.25% | 24,601 |
| September 2014 | n/a | -29.77% | 11,272 |
| August 2014 | n/a | +33.15% | 16,051 |
| July 2014 | n/a | -26.48% | 12,055 |
| June 2014 | n/a | -37.7% | 16,396 |
| May 2014 | n/a | +28.37% | 26,319 |
| April 2014 | n/a | +69.63% | 20,502 |
| March 2014 | n/a | +1.11% | 12,086 |
| February 2014 | n/a | -2.69% | 11,953 |
| January 2014 | n/a | -44.78% | 12,284 |
| December 2013 | n/a | +68.29% | 22,244 |
| November 2013 | n/a | +3.89% | 13,218 |
| October 2013 | n/a | -32.61% | 12,723 |
| September 2013 | n/a | +46.93% | 18,880 |
| August 2013 | n/a | +1284900% | 12,850 |
| July 2013 | n/a | -50% | 1 |
| June 2013 | n/a | n/a | 2 |
| May 2013 | n/a | -100% | 0 |
| April 2013 | n/a | n/a | 1 |
How many people play War Thunder right now?
Right now, 35,251 players are in War Thunder on Steam. That makes it the #24 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 79,021 players. That is in line with its 30-day average daily peak of 81,860.
War Thunder player count trend
Over the last 30 days War Thunder averaged a daily peak of 81,860 players, up 0% compared with the 30 days before (81,546). Its highest point this month (108,042) is 10% above the same period last year (98,116). In its first month after release (Apr 1, 2013) it peaked at 1 players. Today's player count is 28% of its all-time peak of 125,430, set on Apr 3, 2026.
Best time to play War Thunder
Based on the last 14 days, War Thunder is busiest around 14:00 UTC (9 AM in New York) and quietest around 00:00 UTC (7 PM in New York), when about 58% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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War Thunder players by hour and weekday
When War Thunder has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.
Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.
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About War Thunder
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
- Released
- Apr 1, 2013
- Genre
- Action, Massively Multiplayer, Simulation, Free To Play
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Languages
- 18 languages, 10 with full audio
Screenshots
War Thunder price
War Thunder is free to play on Steam.
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War Thunder reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
War Thunder on Twitch
Twitch category "War Thunder", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
War Thunder Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days
Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).
Best day: 23 Oct 2026, with a peak of 36,580 viewers and 9,093 on average.
War Thunder streamers right now
Top War Thunder streamers this week
WarThunder_Esports11,524
WarThunder_Esports_RU4,208
Asmongold2471,815
WarThunder_Esports_DE1,266
WarThunder_Esports_FR958
Average viewers while live.
War Thunder achievements
War Thunder has 91 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 7.0% of them; the rarest, Rank 9, is held by 0.1% of players.
Element of SurpriseCapture an enemy strategic point with hostile team players in direct vision38.5%
Vengeful SpiritDestroy a player's vehicle while being dead34.2%
Treasure HunterOpen 10 chests30.8%
Fully ModifiedPurchase 50 modifications26.1%
NemesisGet 'Avenger' 5 times26.0%
Accurate FireGet 'Triple Strike'24.9%
Revenge-SeekerGet 'Eye for an Eye' 5 times24.8%
First dozenDestroy 12 players’ vehicles while controlling an aircraft24.3%
FirestarterDestroy 30 players' vehicles by setting them afire23.6%
Just a ScratchGet the 'Adamant' award 5 times23.3%
First-classPlay 3 battles, taking first place in any team23.0%
Cold-BloodedDestroy 2 players' vehicles while your vehicle's on fire20.9%
Speed up!Activate 10 boosters18.1%
King of the HillDestroy in one battle 5 players' vehicles while standing on the strategic point captured by your team15.9%
CadetSpend 10 hours in battle14.3%
At one blowDestroy 5 targets within 1 second13.7%
Rank 2Win 100 battles using vehicles of rank 210.1%
DestroyerDeal 10000 damage while controlling an aircraft or a naval vessel10.1%
Knowledge is PowerGet 'According to Intelligence' 10 times9.7%
Dead WeightDestroy a player's vehicle which is tied to other player's vehicle by a cable9.3%
Rank 1Win 100 battles using vehicles of rank 19.1%
Rank 3Win 100 battles using vehicles of rank 38.9%
TigerWin 50 battles using ground vehicles8.8%
NinjaGet 'Shadow Strike' 100 times8.7%
GuideGet 'Intelligence' 10 times8.2%
Realistic 500Destroy 500 players' vehicles in realistic battles7.7%
German AceDestroy 100 player vehicles while using German vehicles7.1%
Arcade 1000Destroy 1000 players' vehicles in arcade battles7.0%
Rank 4Win 100 battles using vehicles of rank 46.8%
Raining LeadDestroy 10 players’ vehicles with artillery strikes6.8%
Soviet AceDestroy 100 player vehicles while using Soviet vehicles6.8%
FalconWin 50 battles using aircraft6.7%
American AceDestroy 100 player vehicles while using US vehicles6.5%
GraduateSpend 100 hours in battle6.3%
German CollectionOrder 50 German vehicles6.2%
SniperDestroy 5 players' vehicles at the distance of 1.5 kms or more5.9%
Soviet CollectionOrder 50 Soviet vehicles5.7%
Ground-to-GroundGet 'Heavy Metal Hero' 10 times5.2%
US CollectionOrder 50 US vehicles5.2%
Rank 5Win 100 battles using vehicles of rank 55.1%
Rank 6Win 100 battles using vehicles of rank 64.3%
Street BrawlerDestroy 2 players' vehicles within 30 seconds from a distance of 10 meters or less4.2%
WarriorSpend 250 hours in battle4.0%
Rank 7Win 100 battles using vehicles of rank 73.2%
Air-to-GroundGet 'Thunderer' 10 times3.0%
UltimateGet 'Mission Maker' 10 times3.0%
British CollectionOrder 50 British vehicles2.7%
Swedish AceDestroy 100 player vehicles while using Swedish vehicles2.6%
British AceDestroy 100 player vehicles while using British vehicles2.5%
InvincibleGet the 'Professional' reward 100 times2.5%
HookedLand on an aircraft carrier2.4%
Ground-to-AirGet 'Wing Breaker' 10 times2.4%
VeteranSpend 500 hours in battle2.4%
But... how?!Shoot down a plane with tank cannon in simulator mode2.3%
Air-to-AirGet 'Hero of the sky' 10 times2.1%
Japanese CollectionOrder 50 Japanese vehicles2.1%
Japanese AceDestroy 100 player vehicles while using Japanese vehicles2.1%
Chinese AceDestroy 100 player vehicles while using Chinese vehicles2.1%
Doomsday!Make a nuclear strike and end the mission with a victory2.0%
French AceDestroy 100 player vehicles while using French vehicles1.9%
Showing the 60 most unlocked of 91 achievements.
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
War Thunder DLC
War Thunder has 36 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
Latest War Thunder news and patch notes
- Nov 5, 2026 Eagle’s Shadow: New Visual Effects!
- Nov 5, 2026 Fulmar Mk.II: A Fleeting Fleet Fighter
- Nov 4, 2026 Imperator Nikolai I: An Autocrat at Sea
- Nov 4, 2026 A Decal Trophy and Discounts for Italy’s National Unity and Armed Forces Day!
- Nov 4, 2026 Pre-orders: Olifant Mk.1B Optimering and JAS39-5
- Nov 3, 2026 NVIDIA DLSS 5 Is Coming to War Thunder!
- Nov 2, 2026 Su-15TM: Aerial Border Guard
- Nov 2, 2026 Cluster Bombs in Air Battles!
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
War Thunder FAQ
Is War Thunder dead?
No, War Thunder is not dead. 35,251 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 79,021. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (about the same on the month before).
How many people play War Thunder?
35,251 people are playing War Thunder on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 79,021 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for War Thunder?
War Thunder reached its all-time Steam peak of 125,430 concurrent players on Apr 3, 2026.
Is War Thunder growing or declining?
War Thunder is stable. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 81,860, about the same compared with the previous 30 days.
When is War Thunder most active?
War Thunder usually has the most players around 14:00 UTC (9 AM in New York) and the fewest around 00:00 UTC (7 PM in New York).
Is War Thunder free?
Yes, War Thunder is free to play on Steam.
Is War Thunder good?
Steam players rate War Thunder Mostly Positive: 71% of 792,748 reviews are positive.
When did War Thunder come out?
War Thunder was released on Steam on Apr 1, 2013.
Who made War Thunder?
War Thunder was developed by Gaijin Entertainment and published by Gaijin Network Ltd.
Is War Thunder still worth playing?
War Thunder has a big, active player base on Steam today (35,251 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Mostly Positive).
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