Game profile
War Thunder: what we can and cannot tell you
This is the one game Coravend currently links to, and we are paid when readers register through our link. That makes it the page where we need to be most careful. Below is what the description supplied with our affiliate arrangement says about the game, what it does not say, and the questions you should answer on the publisher's own website before you create an account.
What the game is, in the publisher's terms
War Thunder is described as an online multiplayer war simulator. Battles are fought using planes, helicopters, tanks and ships. The game is created and published by Gaijin Entertainment.
That is the complete set of product facts we work from. We have not added performance figures, player numbers, prices, platform lists or feature claims, because none of those are in the description we were given, and we only state what we can support. Where you need more detail, the publisher's own website is the right source.
Why this page says less than you might expect
Pages about a single game on affiliate sites often read like advertising: long lists of features, confident comparisons and claims about popularity. We have chosen not to write that kind of page. Anything we say about a product we are paid to link to is a representation made in trade, and we should be able to support every word of it. Our source for this game is short, so this page is short on product claims and longer on the questions you should answer for yourself. If you want a fuller picture, the publisher's website is where the details are maintained, and independent sources such as the rating shown on the game's store page can help you check what you find there.
About the link we use
- The registration link on this page is intended for desktop computers running Windows, macOS or Linux. It is not intended for phones, tablets or game consoles.
- It takes you to a registration page associated with the game's publisher. Signing up there, activating the account and finishing the tutorial is what triggers our commission.
- The arrangement behind the link is not available in every country. This site is written for readers in Canada.
Things we do not state, and where to check them
The table below lists common questions about any online PC game, whether our source answers them, and where to look instead. It is deliberately honest about the gaps.
| Question | Covered by our source? | Where to check |
|---|---|---|
| What kind of game is it? | Yes: an online multiplayer war simulator with planes, helicopters, tanks and ships | This page |
| Who makes it? | Yes: created and published by Gaijin Entertainment | This page |
| What does it cost, and what is sold inside the game? | No | The publisher's website and store pages |
| Does it sell items with random contents? | No | The rating's interactive elements and the publisher's store |
| What is its content rating? | No | The game's store page; the ESRB ratings guide explains the labels |
| What hardware does it need? | No | The publisher's published system requirements |
| Is it available in French? | No | The publisher's website |
| What personal information does it collect? | No | The publisher's privacy policy, read before registering |
Considerations before you register
We cannot give you a list of strengths and weaknesses for the game itself without going beyond our source. What we can do is set out the considerations that follow from the description, from the genre and from the way the link works.
Points in its favour, if they matter to you
- It covers aircraft, helicopters, ground vehicles and ships in one game, according to the publisher's description.
- It is an online multiplayer game, so there are other players to play with and against.
- Registration through our link ends with a tutorial, which is a sensible way to judge the controls before going further.
Points to weigh carefully
- War simulators depict warfare. Check the rating and descriptors, particularly in a shared household.
- Games in this genre often have a steep learning curve; see our genre explainer.
- We do not know, and so do not state, what the game costs or sells; find out before you play.
- Our link is for desktop computers only.
A checklist for the publisher's website
Before you create an account, it is worth answering each of these for yourself on the publisher's own pages. None of them takes long, and together they cover most of what people wish they had checked first.
- Read the current system requirements and compare them with your computer, using our step-by-step guide.
- Find out how the game is paid for and what its store sells, and set your own monthly limit in Canadian dollars.
- Check the content rating, descriptors and interactive elements.
- Read the terms of service, including any minimum age for holding an account.
- Skim the privacy policy to see what is collected and where it is processed.
- Confirm that the address in your browser belongs to the publisher or the registration page you expected.
- Plan to use a unique passphrase and turn on multi-factor authentication if it is offered; see our account security guide.
Paid link. If you register through this link, Coravend is paid a commission by an affiliate network working for the game's publisher. You pay nothing extra, and the payment does not decide what we write. How this works
Who this game is not for
Because we cannot confirm whether the game sells randomized items, and because it is a war simulator, we do not present it as suitable for children or teenagers. If a younger person in your household is interested, check the rating and the store yourself, and read our guide for families first. The game is also unlikely to suit anyone looking for something to play on a phone or console through our link, since the link is for desktop computers only.
Questions readers ask
Is Coravend the official War Thunder website?
No. Coravend is an independent information site published by Dubelyne s.r.o. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by the game's publisher. Our links to the game are paid affiliate links.
How much does War Thunder cost?
We do not state a price. The description we work from does not cover pricing or in-game purchases, so please check the publisher's website before you register.
Can I use your link on a phone or a console?
No. The link we use is intended for desktop computers running Windows, macOS or Linux.
What do you earn if I register?
An affiliate network acting for the publisher pays us a commission when a reader registers through our link, activates the account and completes the tutorial. You pay nothing extra.
Is the game suitable for children?
We do not present it as suitable for children or teenagers. Check the game's content rating and store on the publisher's website, and see our guide for families.
Paid link. If you register through this link, Coravend is paid a commission by an affiliate network working for the game's publisher. You pay nothing extra, and the payment does not decide what we write. How this works