Some multiplayer simulator War Thunder players experience problems with the game’s performance, optimization, or operability. Let’s examine the most common issues, their causes, and solutions.
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- War Thunder Not Launching
- Reinstalling the Launcher and Client
- Running as Administrator
- Disable Antivirus and Firewall
- Game Update and Technical Work
- For Steam Users
- Updating Drivers and System Components
- Launching from the Root Folder
- War Thunder Crashes
- War Thunder Lags, Hangs, Freezes in 2024
- OS Optimization for Weak PCs
- Turning Off the Interrupted Service
- NVIDIA Graphics Card Settings
- Changing DNS Servers
- Solutions from Previous Sections
- Low FPS in War Thunder in 2024
- Graphics Settings in the Game
- Updating Video Card Drivers
- Monitor Resolution
- Solutions from Previous Sections
- Sound does not Work or Misses in War Thunder
- War Thunder Update. Installation Problems
War Thunder Not Launching
The first problem that can be encountered before the start of the online battle concerns the launch. Also, when War Thunder does not work, you can face it after the following update from the client.
Since there can be many reasons, it is recommended that you consistently follow the recommendations below until one of them fails to help launch the game.
Reinstalling the Launcher and Client
This trivial step sometimes helps eliminate difficulties, so it is impossible not to mention it as the first action when solving the issue. Everything is simple: you need to remove the game, the launcher, and all their data from the computer, then download it from the official site and install it again.
The launcher itself can not be reinstalled, but it performs beneficial actions to update and diagnose:
- Open the main page of the launcher.
- Click on the link “Update Launcher”.
- After updating, go to its settings by clicking on the corresponding icon.
- Click on the “Check files” menu and wait for the process to finish.
Running as Administrator
Sometimes, the game files request access to operating system components, but it cannot be granted without administrator rights. Therefore, it is recommended to try to launch War Thunder on his behalf:
- Open the context menu of the game launch shortcut.
- Click on the icon denoting the launch of the application with special rights.
If the OS is set to high security settings, you may need to confirm the action additionally.
Disable Antivirus and Firewall
The next step can also be called trivial, but it often helps players cope with the problem and start playing. The process depends on the installed antivirus, but in all cases, you can either temporarily turn it off in the settings or terminate the program.
Deactivation using Avast as an example:
It is important to note that deactivating antivirus programs leads to security threats, so you should do it with all caution.
If this method helps, you should add the game to the antivirus exceptions so you don’t have to turn it off every time you enter the game.
In addition to the client itself, it is recommended to add the Easy Anti-Cheat program to the exceptions. This is additional software from Epic Games that protects games from the use of prohibited add-ons that give an advantage over other players. It can also cause conflicts with the antivirus.
Game Update and Technical Work
Sometimes, a game fails to update when there is no free space on the hard disk or SSD, and the corresponding error does not appear. You should monitor the device’s memory and ensure all updates have been installed.
In addition, it is recommended that you follow the developers’ news. Often, technical works are underway in War Thunder, and players cannot launch the client because of them. In this case, wait until they are completed.
For Steam Users
Some users who play War Thunder through Steam encounter launch problems due to problems with updates or the integrity of the game files. It is recommended to follow the following algorithm:
- Check the downloads page and ensure the update is not in the queue or interrupted due to lack of free disk space.
- Go to the library of installed games.
- Open the game options.
- Click “Verify game file integrity” and wait for the procedure to complete.
Updating Drivers and System Components
Another rare but relevant reason why War Thunder doesn’t work is outdated or conflicting versions of drivers and system components. Perform the following steps:
- Expand the Start menu and select the Settings section.
- Go to the “Update and Security” category.
- Click on “Check for updates” to initiate searching for the required packages.
You need to install drivers from the hardware manufacturer’s official website. You must also find the video card’s developer, go to its official website, and download the latest driver version.
Launching from the Root Folder
In the root folder of War Thunder, there is a file called aces with the extension .exe. It stores all the necessary data to log in directly without using a separate launcher, which sometimes helps to solve the problem.
It is also recommended to check the directory for files with the extension .yup. They appear as a result of update errors and can prevent proper operation.
War Thunder Crashes
If the game launches but constantly closes during the battle, some of the same actions as in the previous section of the article may help:
- check the integrity of files in the Launcher or Steam;
- update drivers and system components;
- Delete files with the .yup extension in the game’s root directory.
War Thunder Lags, Hangs, Freezes in 2024
Now, let’s consider the situations when the game starts and works relatively stable without crashing, but there are freezes and lags, and the FPS level remains stable.
OS Optimization for Weak PCs
For those with a weak computer that hardly meets the game’s minimum requirements, there is an instruction to optimize the system by turning off many unnecessary standard Windows services and modules. However, applying these settings with all caution is recommended, as they can disrupt the PC.
- Install the Optimizer Tool Settings program from the open-source GitHub. It allows you to turn off operating system features that cannot be deactivated using the standard interface.
- Here, you can turn off the following features that are rarely used by players but which are performance-robbing:
- Cortana;
- OneDrive;
- Telemetry of browsers and office applications;
- Fax Service;
- and so on, as shown in the image below.
Turning Off the Interrupted Service
High Precision Event Timer has been actively used in recent versions of Windows to synchronize media streams for smoother playback, but sometimes the module causes lags in games. Follow the instructions to turn it off:
- Open “Device Manager” by right-clicking on the Start menu.
- Find the “System Devices” category and expand it.
- Right-click on the High Precision Event Timer and click the “Disable Device” button.
NVIDIA Graphics Card Settings
The following method is suitable for owners of video cards of the corresponding brand. NVIDIA has a unique control panel (not to be confused with GeForce Experience, which is best disabled if you have game problems) where you can flexibly adjust and optimize video display.
- Launch the “NVIDIA Control Panel.” The system must function as the necessary driver for this.
- Open the “Adjust image settings with viewing” subsection in the “3D Settings” category.
- Switch the active checkbox to “Advanced 3D settings”.
- Click on “Apply”.
- Next, go to the “Manage 3D Settings” subsection in the same settings category.
- Set all the settings as shown in the image below.
Changing DNS Servers
The problems you are experiencing may be related to the Internet connection. This is relevant when the game lags, characters move jerkily, or bullets do not hit the target, but the picture is smooth and freeze-free.
First, it is recommended that the router be rebooted, the connection speed be checked, and the performance of other games and applications be analyzed. If you are sure that the problem is in the Internet and it is not on the providInternete, try to update DNS servers:
- Open the Start menu and go to the settings section using the gear icon.
- Go to the Network and Internet section.
- Scroll down to the bottom of the main menu and click on “Configure adapter settings.”
- Next, everything depends on the connection through which the Internet works. Once you have found it, right-click and select the “Properties” button.
- In the opened list of parameters, find the protocol “IP version 4 (TCP/IPv4)”, highlight it, and click on “Properties” again, as shown in the screenshot.
- Now enter the free Cloudflare DNS addresses (you can experiment with others found on the Internet as well):
- Primary – 1.1.1.1
- Internetndary – 1.0.0.1.
Solutions from Previous Sections
Some solutions, such as updating drivers, deleting problematic files in the root directory, and checking file integrity, may also help.
Low FPS in War Thunder in 2024
Let’s look at problems when the game runs relatively correctly but with a low FPS. Most often, this is due to a computer with weak characteristics or poor game optimization. But even in such cases, you can increase the number of frames with the help of some tricks.
Graphics Settings in the Game
You can set the graphics settings in the launcher before launching War Thunder. If you have problems with FPS, it is recommended that you set the minimum values of all parameters and try to play this way.
If the game becomes smoother and the frames per second increase, then the problem is with the computer’s performance. In this case, you can only recommend upgrading its components.
Sometimes, you can find a “golden mean” in the settings between maximum FPS and picture quality. Some settings require a lot of performance from the iron but do not have the same effect as others. Therefore, it is recommended to try to turn off only such “heavy” parameters:
Updating Video Card Drivers
Developers regularly update drivers with fixes for old bugs, performance improvements, and new features. Therefore, it is recommended to always keep up to date and install the latest versions, even if there are no problems with games:
- for NVIDIA -http://www.nvidia.ru/Download/index.aspx?lang=ru;
- for AMD – http://support.amd.com/ru-ru/download/auto-detect-tool.
Monitor Resolution
Many people think lowering a game’s resolution will significantly increase performance. This is partly true, but some devices, on the contrary, lose FPS when switching to an inappropriate resolution. Therefore, it is recommended that the screen be matched to the characteristics of the video card.
Solutions from Previous Sections
Some solutions detailed in this article can also help, as in the previous case. Their list is as follows:
- turning off antivirus and other programs that interfere with your work;
- updating the game to the latest version;
- launching with a particular file from the root folder;
- checking the integrity of the game files;
- oS optimization for weak PCs;
- Delete files with the .yup extension in the game’s root directory.
Sound does not Work or Misses in War Thunder
After some updates, the sound in War Thunder may not work. You can fix this problem by following the instructions:
- Go to the game’s root directory.
- Create a file with any name and extension .ps1.
- Right-click on the created file and select the “Edit” menu item to launch the PowerShell script editor.
- Paste the following line into the editor: “Start-Process ‘D:\Path_to_WarThunder\aces.exe’“. Don’t forget the single quotes and the game path.
- Save and close the editor.
- The file should be sent to the desktop, making it a shortcut using the context menu.
- Open the properties of the created shortcut.
- In the “Object” cell, insert the following combination: “C: WindowsSystem32WindowsPowerShellv1.0powershell.exe -ExecutionPolicy Bypass—file “D: Path_to_WarThunderFile_Name.ps1”. Remember to enter your path to the War Thunder root directory.
Now, you can run the game using the shortcut you created. If you do it as an administrator, the problem with the disappeared sound should be solved.
It is worth noting that since this solution launches the game directly without the launcher, you should occasionally open it yourself and check for updates.
War Thunder Update. Installation Problems
When all the solutions described in the article do not help, or there are other difficulties, for example, with the installation or update of War Thunder, you can always contact the official technical support service of users. If general universal solutions are usually offered, as above, then experts approach each problem individually, helping to complete a diagnosis.