Enable voice warnings in War Thunder through the Audio settings menu

War Thunder's voice warning system alerts you to threats during combat—incoming fire, low fuel, engine damage, and other hazards. You turn it on in the Audio tab of the Settings menu, then choose which warnings you want to hear. The system works in all game modes and uses your selected language.

The voice warnings play through your game audio, so you need speakers or headphones connected. If you have the game running but can't hear warnings, check that your master volume and effects volume are both above zero in the Audio settings.

Key Takeaways

  • Voice warnings are disabled by default in War Thunder and must be turned on manually in the Audio settings.
  • You can choose which specific warnings to hear—engine damage, low fuel, incoming fire, and others—rather than enabling all of them at once.
  • The voice warnings play in the language you selected when you installed the game, and you cannot change the voice language separately.
  • Voice warnings work in Arcade, Realistic, and Simulator modes, though some warnings (like stall warnings) only appear in certain flight models.

Open the Audio settings menu

Start War Thunder and wait for the main menu to load. Look for the gear icon in the top right corner of the screen—this is the Settings button. Click it to open the Settings menu.

The Settings window shows several tabs across the top: Graphics, Audio, Controls, Gameplay, and others. Click the Audio tab. This is where all sound settings live, including the voice warning options.

Find and enable the voice warning toggle

In the Audio tab, scroll down until you see a section labeled "Voice Notifications" or "Voice Warnings." The exact name varies slightly between game versions, but it appears in the middle or lower half of the Audio settings list. Next to it is a checkbox that is currently unchecked.

Click the checkbox to enable voice warnings. The box will fill in, and the setting is now active. You do not need to restart the game—the change takes effect when ready.

Choose which warnings you want to hear

Once voice warnings are enabled, additional options appear below the main toggle. These let you turn individual warning types on or off. Common options include engine damage, low fuel, overheating, incoming fire, and stall warnings (in aircraft).

You can enable all of them or uncheck the ones you find distracting. For example, some players disable the low fuel warning because they prefer to monitor fuel manually. Leave checked any warning that helps you stay aware during combat.

Test the voice warnings before playing

After you enable the warnings you want, close the Settings menu and return to the main menu. Start a test flight or a single-player mission to hear the warnings in action. This lets you confirm the volume is loud enough and that you can hear them clearly over the game's background music and engine sounds.

If you cannot hear the warnings, go back to Audio settings and check that your Master Volume and Effects Volume sliders are not at zero. Also verify that your speakers or headphones are connected and working. Some players use a separate volume control on their headphones or speakers that may be muted.

Adjust warning volume if needed

The voice warnings use the Effects Volume slider in the Audio settings, not a separate control. If the warnings are too quiet, increase the Effects Volume slider. If they are too loud compared to other game sounds, lower it slightly.

You can also adjust the Master Volume slider to change the overall game volume, which affects warnings along with everything else. Test your changes in a practice match before playing online so you know the warnings will be audible during real combat.

Voice warnings in different game modes

Voice warnings work in Arcade, Realistic, and Simulator modes for both aircraft and ground vehicles. In Arcade mode, warnings are more frequent because the game provides more information overall. In Realistic and Simulator modes, some warnings (like stall warnings for aircraft) only appear if your flight model setting supports them.

Ground vehicle warnings focus on engine damage, fire, and ammunition depletion. Aircraft warnings include engine problems, fuel status, structural damage, and incoming threats. The warnings you hear depend on what is actually happening to your vehicle, so you will not hear all of them in every match.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change the language of the voice warnings?

No. The voice warnings speak in the language you selected when you first installed War Thunder. To change the warning language, you would need to reinstall the game and select a different language during setup. Most players keep the warnings in their game language rather than reinstalling.

Why can't I hear the voice warnings even though I turned them on?

Check three things: first, make sure your speakers or headphones are plugged in and not muted. Second, verify that both Master Volume and Effects Volume are above zero in the Audio settings. Third, confirm that you are actually in a situation where a warning should play—for example, you will not hear a low fuel warning if your fuel tank is full.

Do voice warnings work in multiplayer matches?

Yes. Voice warnings work in all online multiplayer modes, including random battles and events. They help you react to threats in real time during combat against other players.

Can I disable specific warnings but keep others?

Yes. Once you enable the main voice warnings toggle, individual warning types appear as separate checkboxes below it. You can uncheck any warning you do not want to hear while leaving the others active.

What if my game language is English but I want warnings in a different language?

War Thunder does not offer a separate language setting for voice warnings. The warnings always match your game language. If you need warnings in a specific language, you would need to change your entire game language in the launcher before starting the game.