So I just read that one of my favorite F2P games on PC will be launching on PS4 this Friday as expected, except that this FAQ makes it sound like it might not be out in North America by then for whatever reason.
Also, the closed beta for ground forces will be starting before Dec. 4th and the 1.37 patch has a lot of updated tank info in it so we're getting pretty close to that as well.
I just figured I'd post this for any PS4 player interested in another F2P game. I was going to try it out on PS4 but it sucks that the accounts aren't linked since I've been playing for a year or so on PC.
Here's the full F.A.Q.:
What is War Thunder?
War Thunder is a free-2-play MMO combat game dedicated to major World War II battles. It combines aerial, ground and naval multiplayer battles all in one gaming experience. The game's major battles are set during the period from 1939 to 1953.
Can I play the game offline?
No, you need permanent internet connection in order to play War Thunder.
Does the game require PS Plus to play multiplayer?
No, you can download the game from the PS Store for free and play it without any restrictions.
When the game will become available for PS4 in Europe?
It will be available of the launch day of the console itself, on November 29th. On this day War Thunder for PS4 will also launch in Australia and New Zealand.
When the game will become available for PS4 in North America?
It depends only on Sony of America, but we’re doing our best to bring War Thunder to US console players as soon as possible.
Is there some exclusive content for PS4 version?
Yes, all PS4 players will get a unique decal for decorating their planes and they can also purchase an exclusive “Invader” Advanced Pack which includes US attack aircraft A-26C-45-DT Invader and other bonuses.
Will be there any benefits for PS Plus owners?
Yes, PS Plus owners will get a discount for buying a premium account and another unique decal for decorating their planes.
Can I get some in-game advantages by paying real money?
No, you can’t! There is no way to get any advantage in battles by spending real money. You can buy Golden Eagles – special in-game currency which you can use to train your crews faster and unlock planes and upgrades for them earlier. But you’ll be fighting against more experienced and better equipped users, who didn’t spend anything. Also, with Golden Eagles you can buy “premium” planes, which come prepackaged with all upgrades. But they aren’t any better than regular planes – these are just rare models, like Australian aircraft in the UK research-tree.
Can PC and PS4 users play together? Will the updates be the same as on PC?
Cross-platform play won’t be available on day one because PS4-version uses a more recent build (1.37) of the game than PC-version and thus is incompatible with it. We’re working closely with Sony on deploying updates simultaneously on PC and PS4, and when we have 100% confidence that it’s possible, the cross-platform multiplayer will be enabled in one of the updates.
How much does PS4 version differ from the PC one?
As described above, at the moment the game uses different builds on each platform. However in general, it is almost the same, except controls and interface. But in order for it to stay the same we need to make sure that the versions will be synchronized in reasonable timeframe.
Can I use my existing PC-account on PS4?
Sony's current policy requires you to create a new account for the PS4, so you can’t use your existing one. We really hope that Sony some day will change this, but it this is up to them only. If that day will come, we’ll try to make some merging of the accounts, and while it will be technically impossible to merge 100% of your progress on both platforms, we’ll try to do our best. But, again, even that possibility depends on Sony.
On the bright side - you can use your PS4 account to play on PC.
Can I play War Thunder on PS4 using flightstick?
The support of USB-compatible flightsticks will be added in future updates.
Does the game support the PlayStation Camera?
Yes, it is used for head tracking so the player can look around in-game without using the controller.
Does the game support Remote Play through PS Vita?
This feature is not supported at the moment, but it will eventually.
Cool. Getting my PS4 at the Aussie launch in about 4 hours. Good news about these free to play games.
Awesome! Thanks for the heads up.
Wait, if you use your PS4 account to play on PC, how does that impact progress? If I were to play my PS4 account on PC and gain 2 levels or something, would that carry over when I boot up the game on my PS4?
I like how honest they are in their QA answers. Giving specific reasons for why things are the way they are.
Also no pay-to-win is nice :-)
Also no pay-to-win is nice :-)
Looking forward to playing it!
Is premium account one time activation cost by money or monthly fee?Originally Posted by demolitio
Will be there any benefits for PS Plus owners?
Yes, PS Plus owners will get a discount for buying a premium account and another unique decal for decorating their planes.
What benefits are there when upgrading to premium account?
Fantastic that this isnt pay to win game.
PC to PS4 play coming eventually? Fucking awesome.
Creative name.
Does it have trophies? :>
Is this game a sim?
Why wouldn't this support remote play? The only camera usage is for optional head-tracking. Hopefully they mean it will work with the default layout but they will add a custom interface/ mapping later.
Remote play :(
Sounds like it's at least worth a try!
I saw this thread title and wondered if this was the WWII sim that got a Quick Look on Giant Bomb a few months back and yep, it is. I'm sold.
This is great news. Planned on staying in Friday all day anyway.
Is premium account one time activation cost by money or monthly fee?
What benefits are there when upgrading to premium account?
Fantastic that this isnt pay to win game.
several options on the PC, 1 day, 3 days and i believe 7 days.. from what i remember premium account doubles the XP
Meh. Get a grip, Sony.Can I use my existing PC-account on PS4?
Sony's current policy requires you to create a new account for the PS4, so you can’t use your existing one. We really hope that Sony some day will change this, but it this is up to them only. If that day will come, we’ll try to make some merging of the accounts, and while it will be technically impossible to merge 100% of your progress on both platforms, we’ll try to do our best. But, again, even that possibility depends on Sony.
You can pay for 1 day or 3, 7, 30, 90, 365 I believe. It basically gives you double XP and credit that makes it easier to rank up but is absolutely not a necessity as I haven't been on a premium account in ages. You also get 2 more decal slots for your plane.Is premium account one time activation cost by money or monthly fee?
What benefits are there when upgrading to premium account?
Fantastic that this isnt pay to win game.
A lot of the bundles like the A-26 PS4 bundle will come with like 15 days of premium plys some golden eagles for a good bundle price usually that makes it more worthwhile than just single purchases.
If anyone else has any other questions, I (and I'm sure the few other WT players on here) will try and answer them. For now, I'm probably off to bed though. :D
I just can't wait for when all 3 forces are in the same match in World War mode. Sea, Air, Land on huge maps is going to be amazing, especially for us Historical players.
For those of you who like WWII combat, check out the other modes besides arcade to get some real dogfighting action.
Not in the US. :(
Looking forward to trying this. I'm about done with Planetside so this may be its replacement
Consider me Jelly.
Will be fun to see them get cross platform multi up and running like they say in the notes.
I'll download as it might be a game my dad would play, and I want to see of the head tracking I'd comparable to the TrackIR I used to have.
I'll download as it might be a game my dad would play, and I want to see of the head tracking I'd comparable to the TrackIR I used to have.
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I have a Saitek Throttle and Joystick and I play on PC. I recommend arcade mode for people who want to ease into the game first. Just hop in arcade and start shooting. Historical Battles and Full Real Battles are more simulation like and put off new players. IE: You keep spinning out and crashes because you turned too fast and your plane stalled.
Not in US? Great Show, Sony.
Yay!! Gave it a try on PC, looking forward to properly playing on PS4 :)
Love their honesty. Will download this straight away.
Really looking forward to this and Warframe. Tomorrow will be great!
Greetings! I'm from the other side of the fence, in WoWp country (WT doesn't have nearly enough flying pancakes for my taste).Originally Posted by demolitio
If one else has any other questions, I (and I'm sure the few other WT players on here) will try and answer them. For now, I'm probably off to bed though. :D
I just can't wait for when all 3 forces are in the same match in World War mode. Sea, Air, Land on huge maps is going to be amazing, especially for us Historical players.
I want to know, what are the details of the World War Mode, especially in terms of preventing tanks from becoming fodder to airplane bombs and ship salvos, ESPECIALLY in Historical Battles? What confuses me especially is how tanks are supposed to defend themselves from ships that can accurately shoot from more than 10 miles away with projectiles that can destroy even a Maus (which is more durable than any tank in the announced plans for WT) in a single hit? If the answer is, "planes and ships defending them," then what's to prevent the entire playerbase from choosing to be planes and ships?
I find it interesting that WT announced this idea even though Wargaming, who has specialized teams working on their three main games with a high amount of familiarity on their specific subject matters, deemed the idea of combining the three types of vehicles into a single real-time playing field (not to be confused with their plans to have the three types of vehicles share a playing field in Clan Wars) impossible to reasonably balance.
What's Gaijin's plan for this mode?
Last edited by RMS Gigantic; 11-28-2013 at 11:42 AM.
Gonna grab this as soon as it hits the US.
I've been playing this for a few day on PC now. I'm not a big multiplayer guy nor do I really play any free-to-play games but I have to say that War Thunder is really good. Might be the best multiplayer game I've played in a long time.
So you still need to create an account to play this? I really wish f2p games on consoles just used your PSN account instead of making me keep track of yet another account. Oh well since they're allowing every input device under the sun I probably won't even bother playing this anyway.
Got interested in this after watching Drew play it on GB. Looking forward to playing it on the couch.
Looking forward to playing this once it drops in the US.
You can create a UK account and grab it right now. People are streaming it on Twitch.
This game is good fun already played it on pc.
Aw no NA release yet? Thread title is misleading :(
Honestly i like that the ftp games don't have trophies. I like not feeling compelled to get them in that "game environment", most lists would be all multiplayer trophies (because most ftp games are multiplayer), and a lot of the trophies would likely require either playing 500 hours or paying a lot of money to get anyway.Trophies would attract even more players to these F2P games.
Should be a no-brainer.
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