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When War Thunder first launched in 2012, it seemed like a niche pastime for people who loved debating the thickness of the T-34’s armor. Many years have passed, and the game has evolved into one of the largest online military sandboxes on the market. First came the planes. Then the tanks. Next came ships, helicopters, modern air defense systems, drones, and precision-guided missiles. At some point, War Thunder ceased to be just a game about military hardware and became a digital archive of military evolution. However, the more impressive this behemoth becomes, the more glaringly its flaws are revealed. Today, Gaijin Entertainment’s project still holds a unique position in the market, but at the same time continues to frustrate its own audience with alarming consistency. And therein, perhaps, lies the essence of War Thunder. Let’s take a closer look at what this phenomenon is and how it’s played.

Back in the early 2010s, many of us tried online tank games at least once. The genre was so popular that Gaijin added combat vehicles to its flight simulator War Thunder and then set out to create another similar project — this time featuring post-apocalyptic machines in the spirit of Mad Max. The game was entrusted to Targem Games, the developers of the space action title Star Conflict. In 2017, Crossout finally left closed testing and impressed players with its unusual vehicle-building system combined with fast-paced action. Nearly nine years have passed since then, so let’s take a look at how the game is doing today.

Gaijin Entertainment, together with Matter Team, has announced the release of a new demo for Active Matter on Steam. The demo is part of the Steam Next Fest and gives players a chance to try out the core PvPvE and PvP modes, as well as check out the monsters and anomalies introduced in the “Through Fire” update.

Gaijin Entertainment Studio, famous for games War Thunder, Enlisted and Crossout, have announced the Star Wrath space extraction-action. An ambitious project can already be added to the Steam wish list and applied for participation in the closed beta test.

Cygames has announced that their 2014 RPG Granblue Fantasy, currently available on Android, iOS, and PC (via browser), will be launching outside of Japan. A Western version is set to arrive on Steam.

When War Thunder launched back in 2012, few could have predicted it would grow into one of the largest online military-themed sandboxes over the next decade. It started with aviation, then came tanks, ships, helicopters — and now it’s practically an interactive museum of military technology. What could possibly go wrong? Well, the bigger War Thunder becomes, the louder the creaking in its mechanics. In 2025, Gaijin Entertainment’s project remains a phenomenon — but also a source of endless debate. Let’s dive into what it looks like today.