War Thunder, a cross-platform vehicular combat multiplayer video game, was officially released on December 1, 2013, allowing players to engage with World War II and Cold War era military aviation, armored vehicles, and naval vessels.
Gaijin Entertainment added ground forces to War Thunder, expanding gameplay to include tank battles alongside the existing aerial combat offering a combined arms experience.
War Thunder was released on Sony's PlayStation 4 console, making the game available on a popular gaming platform and increasing its player base.
War Thunder was launched on Microsoft's Xbox One platform, further expanding its availability to console players.
Gaijin Entertainment introduced naval forces to War Thunder, bringing ships and naval combat into the game's combined arms multiplayer battles.
War Thunder introduced cloud save support, allowing players to save and synchronize their progress across multiple platforms.
War Thunder expanded its technology tree into the early Cold War period, adding new tanks, aircraft, and vehicles from the post-World War II era.
War Thunder became available on MacOS, expanding its accessibility to users of Apple's desktop operating system.
Gaijin Entertainment added dynamic campaigns to War Thunder, allowing players to participate in more immersive and story-driven missions.
The initial formation of military air units marks the beginning of organized airborne warfare, introducing the first fighter planes and bombers into combat scenarios.
Transition from propeller-driven planes to jet-powered aircraft revolutionizes aerial combat, allowing for greater speeds and new tactical maneuvers.
Advancements in tank armor technology improve battlefield durability and change ground combat strategies.
Introduction of high-speed attack helicopters adds a new dimension to aerial and ground support warfare, enhancing mobility and firepower.
Stealth technology incorporated into aircraft design reduces radar detection, transforming reconnaissance and strike missions.
Coordinated use of air, ground, and naval forces achieves higher efficiency and effectiveness in combat operations.
