Where Does War Thunder Store Custom Skins?
War Thunder custom sights and skins live in UserSights and UserSkins folders in the game directory. No managers needed.
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War Thunder supports user content directly in the game directory: custom crosshair sights in UserSights and vehicle skins in UserSkins, each vehicle in its own subfolder. No managers, no launchers, just files in folders. The existing settings posts cover config; this is the cosmetic side.
The live portal hosts the vetted collection, which beats random downloads for account safety. Skins apply per vehicle in the customization menu after placement. Keep the folders organized by vehicle from day one, since hundreds of loose files become unnavigable fast.
Where War Thunder stores this, by platform
[Install]\War Thunder\UserSights
Sights directly here, skins in per vehicle subfolders beside them. Restart after adding files. Prefer the official live portal for downloads.
Frequently asked questions
My custom sight does not appear. What should I check?
Confirm the files sit in the right folder with exact names: sights in UserSights, skins in per vehicle subfolders of UserSkins. Misplaced files fail silently. Restart the game after adding files.
Are custom sights allowed?
Yes, sights and skins are officially supported customization, unlike gameplay modifications. Competitive integrity rules target automation and data mining, not cosmetics. Stay inside the official live portal for downloads.
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