War Thunder Player Count
War Thunder has 30,645 players in game right now and peaked at 77,151 concurrent players over the past week, placing it #15 on Steam. Below are the live number, the 30-day trend, and the full PC requirements.
War Thunder players over the last 30 days
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| Date | Peak players |
|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 30,645 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 28,958 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 29,656 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 32,169 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 36,526 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | 33,749 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 31,318 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 29,107 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 29,867 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 30,138 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 62,018 |
| Sep 19, 2026 | 37,660 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 33,687 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 28,645 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 28,200 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 31,688 |
| Sep 13, 2026 | 36,708 |
| Sep 12, 2026 | 34,544 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | 29,394 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | 31,062 |
| Sep 9, 2026 | 30,927 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | 34,092 |
| Sep 7, 2026 | 32,664 |
| Sep 6, 2026 | 38,566 |
| Sep 5, 2026 | 35,878 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | 56,785 |
Trend at a glance
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 |
| Release date | 15 Aug, 2013 |
| Price | Free to play |
| Genres | Action, Massively Multiplayer, Simulation, Free To Play |
| Steam reviews | Mostly Positive — 71% positive of 787,686 |
| Platforms | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Metacritic | 81 |
Is War Thunder still popular in 2026?
Yes — it currently sits at #15 out of every game on Steam by concurrent players. A 30-day comparison appears once a month of history has been collected. The figures on this page come straight from Steam and refresh every day.
→ War Thunder system requirements (minimum & recommended)
War Thunder player count — frequently asked questions
- How many people play War Thunder right now?
- 30,645 players are in War Thunder at the time this page was last built (October 1, 2026). The count comes straight from Steam and is refreshed once a day.
- What is the all-time peak player count for War Thunder?
- The highest concurrent figure recorded here is 62,018 players. Over the past week Valve's own chart puts the game's peak at 77,151.
- Is War Thunder dead in 2026?
- No. It ranks #15 on Steam by concurrent players, which puts it among the most played games on the platform. A 30-day trend appears once a month of history is collected.
- Do these numbers include console and Game Pass players?
- No. Steam reports only its own concurrent users, so players on PlayStation, Xbox, Game Pass or other PC launchers are not counted. The real audience is usually larger.
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