War Thunder Cheat Not Working? Try These Fixes

When a cheat does not start, the cause is usually one of a handful of things. Work through them in this order, starting with the quickest.

1. Check the status page

If War Thunder just updated, the cheat may be paused while it is updated. The vendor says it will take the cheat down if it is ever detected and notify users. The status page is the first place to look.

2. Confirm you are on the Steam version

The cheat works with the Steam client only. Other launchers are not supported.

3. Confirm your Windows version

Windows 10 and Windows 11 are supported, including builds up to 25H2. Run “winver” to see yours.

4. Check Secure Boot

Run “msinfo32” and read the Secure Boot State line. It needs to be off. If it still says On, the BIOS change did not apply.

5. Check Core Isolation

In Windows Security, open Device security, then Core isolation details, and make sure Memory integrity is off. Restart afterward. Many people change it and forget the restart.

6. Re-read your setup instructions

Your purchase includes step by step instructions and a video guide. A missed step is a common reason for a failed launch.

7. Open a Discord ticket

If everything above checks out, join the vendor’s Discord and open a support ticket. They can provide a checker tool that shows what is missing or incorrectly configured in your pre-setup installation. When you write the ticket, include your Windows version, whether Secure Boot and Memory integrity are off, and what exactly happens when you launch.

If the overlay shows but feels slow

The vendor states the overlay is built to avoid laggy ESP, and notes that a small FPS drop is possible on some systems because it runs externally. If you see something far worse than that, mention it in your ticket.

Not bought yet?

Reading this before purchase is a good idea. Go through the requirements first, then visit the War Thunder cheat page.