- For PC
- For MAC
- For Linux
- OS: Windows 7 SP1/8/10 (64 bit)
- Processor: Dual-Core 2.2 GHz
- Memory: 4GB
- Video Card: DirectX 10.1 level video card: AMD Radeon 77XX / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660. The minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 17 GB
- OS: Windows 10/11 (64 bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i5 or Ryzen 5 3600 and better
- Memory: 16 GB and more
- Video Card: DirectX 11 level video card or higher and drivers: Nvidia GeForce 1060 and higher, Radeon RX 570 and higher
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 95 GB
- OS: Mac OS Big Sur 11.0 or newer
- Processor: Core i5, minimum 2.2GHz (Intel Xeon is not supported)
- Memory: 6 GB
- Video Card: Intel Iris Pro 5200 (Mac), or analog from AMD/Nvidia for Mac. Minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p with Metal support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 17 GB
- OS: Mac OS Big Sur 11.0 or newer
- Processor: Core i7 (Intel Xeon is not supported)
- Memory: 8 GB
- Video Card: Radeon Vega II or higher with Metal support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 95 GB
- OS: Most modern 64bit Linux distributions
- Processor: Dual-Core 2.4 GHz
- Memory: 4 GB
- Video Card: NVIDIA 660 with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) / similar AMD with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months; the minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p) with Vulkan support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 17 GB
- OS: Ubuntu 20.04 64bit
- Processor: Intel Core i7
- Memory: 16 GB
- Video Card: NVIDIA 1060 with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) / similar AMD (Radeon RX 570) with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) with Vulkan support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 95 GB
World War scenario: Battle for the Fulda Gap
Commanders, we are preparing for the new season of World War mode, dedicated to the Cold War period and Arab-Israeli conflicts. This intelligence data on one of the new scenarios will help you to make your squadron and its vehicles ready for the upcoming battles. The operation begins in July!
World War mode in War Thunder is represented by Seasons that include various scenarios, years of operations, available vehicles and theatres of war. The squadrons and players that take part in battles and Operations will receive (besides the usual battle rewards) special prizes for participation, and the best squadrons and players will receive special valuable prizes after the results of the day and the Season - they are unique for each Season. Learn more on WT Wiki.
Alternate history: “Battle for the Fulda Gap”
One of the possible directions of the Soviet invasion into Western Europe was considered a wide lowland area between the mountains of the federal state of Hesse, Germany. This area was designated by NATO military ‘The Fulda Gap”. The lowland was well suited for the operation of a large scale armored group, the main gambit of the Soviet military doctrine in a possible war.
The strategists were right. July 25th, 1985, the USSR initiates a large-scale border breakthrough in the Fulda Gap region, heading towards Frankfurt am Main to capture the financial centre of Germany and establish a foothold for the invasion into Western Europe.
Tasks for the sides in the conflict
These conditions are important for squadrons that enter the operation according to the described scenario.
USSR
- Capture 2 sectors C6, D6 (Frankfurt am Main) within 2 hours.
- Capture at least 78% of the sectors within 2 hours.
- Prevent enemy superiority in number over vehicles 2.5 times.
Germany
- Hold at least 1 sector from C6, D6 (Frankfurt am Main) for 2 hours.
- Hold at least 23% of the sectors for 2 hours.
- Gain superiority in numbers over vehicles 2.5 times.
Operation vehicles
The vehicles specified below will participate in the battle for Fulda Gap. The final vehicle choice depends on their presence in the army which is entering the battle.
USSR
Main battle tank
- Т-55А ★
- Т-62
- Т-62М-1
- Т-64А (1971)
- Т-64B
- Т-80B
- Т-55АМ-1
AFV
- BMP-1 ★
- BMP-2
- Shturm-S
SPAA
- ZSU-23-4 ★
- ZPRK 2S6
Helicopter
- Мi-24А ★
- Мi-24P
- Мi-24D
Fighter
- МiG-17 ★
- МiG-19PТ
- МiG-21F-13
- МiG-21SМТ
- Su-7B
Germany
Main battle tank
- Leopard I ★
- M48A2 G A2
- KPz-70
- Leopard A1A1
- Leopard 2K
- Leopard 2A4
- Leopard A1A1 (L/44)
AFV
- JPz 4-5 ★
- RakJPz 2
- RakJPz 2 (HOT)
SPAA
- Gepard ★
- FlaRakPz 1
Helicopter
- UH-1D ★
- BO 105 PAH-1
- BO 105 PAH-1A1
- BO 105 CB-2
Fighter
- G.91 R/3 ★
- G.91 R/4
- CL-13A Mk.5
- CL-13B Mk.6
- F-86K
- F-104G
Even if the participants in the battles don’t have the vehicles presented in the army vehicle group, they will get the group basic vehicle (★), this is always selected in the crew slot by default. All vehicles, including group basic vehicles will be given out with fully researched modifications with the level of training of the player’s crew.
Don’t miss any new devblogs where we will discuss more about the highlights of the upcoming World War mode season!
The War Thunder Team
Comments (210)
World War is very simple - eithere there will be cool prizes or nobody will play it. Was clear as day since beta test, so... sounds interesting but I will probably join the battle only if there is something interesting to get in return.
Why isn't there France with Germany? Apart from the fact that in case of an USSR attack in Germany, France would come immediately and that the French Army has been planned for this purpose, it would balance the forces, because Mig 21 SMT + 2S6 + Mi-24 P (armed with AA missile) VS F-104 + Roland + Bo-105 (not armed with AA missile) the Russians are clearly at an advantage and a Mirage IIIC or a Gazelle (armed with AA missile) would not be too much.
Plus it would allow people who play France on WT to participate in World War Mode (for the first time).
Im still on rank 4, thats quiet a long way to grind
Why is the US not included in this? The 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment along with elements of the US V Corps including the 8th Infantry Division and 3rd Armor Division were present in the Fulda Gap.
Maybe because us has been in all previous wwm conflicts?
I guess this would be a good reason to finish researching my German tree. I have the A1A1 unlocked, but just haven't bought it yet. Hmm...
The last time there were some maps which had large differences in number of players on each side, British vs Germans were particularly bad. Please make sure the teams are balanced this time and if people want to play a more popular side make them wait. Playing a match when outnumbered 2:1 or worse is not fun.
Yay WW3 Thanks!
Thank you so much Gaijin for the more modern WW mode. I've been waiting for this for a long time. For all the complainers that don't understand you dont need half a brain to play. Too bad devs dont hold your hands to play
excellent now let us use helicopters in air sim
Yay another world war mode! I didnt get to participate in the last one so this one will be fun! And its modern to :O Thx :D
Submit a complaint