War Thunder System Requirements: Minimum and Recommended PC Specs (2026)

To run War Thunder on PC, you need at least DirectX 11 level video card: AMD Radeon 77XX / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660. The minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p. and 4 GB RAM. The developer recommends DirectX 11 level video card or higher and drivers: Nvidia GeForce 1060 and higher, Radeon RX 570 and higher with 16 GB RAM. Plan for 70 GB of free storage. These are the official specs from the game’s Steam page, checked on Oct 8, 2026.

War Thunder PC requirements

Spec	Minimum	Recommended
OS	Windows 10 (64bit)	Windows 10/11 (64bit)
Processor	Dual-Core 2.2 GHz	Intel Core i5 or Ryzen 5 3600 or better
Memory	4 GB RAM	16 GB RAM
Graphics	DirectX 11 level video card: AMD Radeon 77XX / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660. The minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p.	DirectX 11 level video card or higher and drivers: Nvidia GeForce 1060 and higher, Radeon RX 570 and higher
DirectX	Version 11	Version 12
Storage	70 GB available space	95 GB available space
Network	Broadband Internet connection	Broadband Internet connection
VR support	SteamVR. Keyboard or gamepad required	–

How demanding is War Thunder?

Its minimum memory requirement of 4 GB is higher than 12% of the 183 PC games we track. Its 70 GB install is larger than 72% of them.

War Thunder’s minimum tier features an older budget machine. It requires a dual-core processor along with a graphics card from the GTX 660 and Radeon 77XX era. For the recommended tier, you’ll need a mid-range gaming PC. A setup with a Core i5 or Ryzen 5 3600 and a GTX 1060 or RX 570 class card is suggested. These components are quite a few generations behind today’s standards. The biggest upgrade between the tiers is the jump to 16 GB of RAM.

Storage poses a significant challenge. The game requires 70 GB for the minimum, but that jumps to 95 GB at the recommended level. So, make sure to check your free space first. Installing on an SSD is a smart choice for a game of this size. One strange detail is that the minimum requirements list DirectX 11, while the recommended tier specifies Version 12. However, both graphics cards mentioned support DirectX 11. Also, the Steam Deck Verified status indicates that even modest hardware can handle the game well.

Can you play War Thunder on Steam Deck?

Valve rates War Thunder Verified on Steam Deck. That means it works fully out of the box.

• Passes: Default controller config fully functional
• Passes: Controller glyphs match deck device
• Passes: Interface text is legible
• Passes: Default configuration is performant

Is War Thunder on Mac or Linux?

Yes. Steam lists native Mac and Linux versions of War Thunder.

War Thunder system requirements FAQ

What are the minimum requirements for War Thunder?

Windows 10 (64bit), Dual-Core 2.2 GHz, 4 GB RAM and DirectX 11 level video card: AMD Radeon 77XX / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660. The minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p.. You also need 70 GB available space.

What are the recommended specs for War Thunder?

Intel Core i5 or Ryzen 5 3600 or better, 16 GB RAM and DirectX 11 level video card or higher and drivers: Nvidia GeForce 1060 and higher, Radeon RX 570 and higher.

Can I run War Thunder with 8 GB of RAM?

Yes, 8 GB meets the minimum of 4 GB.

How much storage does War Thunder need?

The Steam page lists 70 GB of free space.

Does War Thunder work on Steam Deck?

Valve rates it Verified on Steam Deck.

More on War Thunder

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Specs and the Steam Deck rating come from the game’s official Steam store listing and Valve’s compatibility report. Comparisons use the same data for every PC game Explosion tracks. Re-checked monthly.