Flight stick and throttle
Best value
Thrustmaster T.Flight HOTAS One
A stick and throttle makes flying in IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 feel like a cockpit instead of a keyboard. The HOTAS One works on PC and Xbox.
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IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946
Il-2 1946 includes all of the original IL-2 series content: IL-2 Sturmovik™: Forgotten Battles, Ace Expansion Pack, Pacific Fighters™ and alternate histry campaigns of year 1946. What was years ago began as a one-aircraft study sim is now an astonishing anthology, with a whopping 229 flyable aircraft and over 300 aircraft total!
Works best on Windows PC and Steam Deck (playable)
PlatformWindows PC
HandheldSteam Deck Playable. Works on handheld PCs, but may need small tweaks.
ControlsMade for keyboard and mouse.
Play styleSingle-player · Co-op · Multiplayer
$1.69$9.99
Best current price at Fanatical
Silver dealWithin 15% of its lowest price on record ($1.49).
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Fine to buy
- $1.69 is 13% above its lowest price on record ($1.49).
- Next big sale: Black Friday weekend, in 17 days.
- In the 571 days we have tracked it, it dipped below today's price 1 time.
A guide from price history and sale dates, not a promise.
Lowest price ever: $1.49 (April 2025)
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Price history
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| Store | Price | Usual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanatical | $1.69 | $9.99 | Buy |
| GOG | $1.99 | $9.99 | Buy |
| Humble Store | $1.99 | $9.99 | Buy |
| GamersGate | $2.00 | $9.99 | Buy |
| GameBillet | $8.25 | $9.99 | Buy |
| Steam | $9.99 | $9.99 | Buy |
| WinGameStore | $9.99 | $9.99 | Buy |
| Gamesplanet | $9.99 | $9.99 | Buy |
| Epic Games Store | $9.99 | $9.99 | Buy |
| GreenManGaming | $9.99 | $9.99 | Buy |
| IndieGala | $9.99 | $9.99 | Buy |
About IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946
World War II flight simulation fills this collection, which combines the earlier games in the series, among them Forgotten Battles and Pacific Fighters, with the Ace Expansion Pack and campaigns set in an alternate 1946. What started as a study of a single aircraft has grown into a roster of more than 300 aircraft, 229 of them flyable.
A community-made update to version 4.12.2 adds widescreen support, extra aircraft, maps and scenarios, including new maps for Kiev, Manchuria and Burma. Multiplayer options include LAN co-op and PvP alongside the solo game. It suits dedicated flight sim fans who want an enormous range of aircraft and theaters of war.
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Details
| Developer | 1C: Maddox Games |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Fulqrum Publishing |
| Released | Jun 13, 2008 |
| Metacritic | 86 / 100 |
| Languages | 2: English, Russian |
PC requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows® XP/2000 (only) | - |
| Processor | Pentium® III or AMD Athlon™ 1 GHz (Pentium 4 2.4 GHz recommended) | - |
| Memory | 512 MB (1 GB recommended) | - |
| Graphics | DirectX® 9 compliant with 64 MB RAM (128 recommended)(see supported list*) | - |
| DirectX Version | DirectX 9.0 or higher | - |
| Sound | DirectX 9 compliant | - |
| Hard Drive | 1.1+ GB | - |
Best gear for IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946
How this game plays best, and the gear to match: a best-value pick and an upgrade for each.
Best way to play
Works best onWindows PC · Steam Deck (Playable)
Best controlsFlight stick (HOTAS)
Best screenHigh-refresh monitor (165Hz+)
Best soundHeadset with a mic for callouts
Recommended gear
Low-latency mouse
Best value
Upgrade pickLogitech G Pro X Superlight 2
Logitech G305 Lightspeed Wireless Mouse
Fast aim in IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 needs a light mouse with a quick wireless link. The G305 is a cheap lag-free wireless pick; the Superlight 2 is what pros use.
See price on AmazonUpgrade pickLogitech G Pro X Superlight 2Monitor for the best visuals
Best value
Upgrade pickSamsung Odyssey G55C 32-inch QHD Curved Monitor
SANSUI 27-inch 1440p 180Hz IPS Monitor
Show off IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 on a sharp 1440p screen. The SANSUI is the budget pick; the 32-inch curved Odyssey wraps the picture around you.
See price on AmazonUpgrade pickSamsung Odyssey G55C 32-inch QHD Curved MonitorHeadset for immersive sound
Best value
Upgrade pickSteelSeries Arctis Nova 7
HyperX Cloud III
Atmosphere is half of IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946. The Cloud III has rich spatial sound; the Arctis Nova 7 goes wireless with long battery life.
See price on AmazonUpgrade pickSteelSeries Arctis Nova 7Keyboard
Best value
Upgrade pickKeychron K8 Pro
Logitech G413 SE Mechanical Keyboard
Lots of hotkeys and typing in IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946. A solid mechanical board makes long sessions easier on your hands.
See price on AmazonUpgrade pickKeychron K8 ProMicrophone
Best value
Upgrade pickHyperX QuadCast S
FIFINE AmpliGame AM8 USB/XLR Microphone
For crisp voice chat or streaming IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946, a desk mic beats any headset mic. The AM8 is a great USB starter; the QuadCast S is the creator favorite.
See price on AmazonUpgrade pickHyperX QuadCast SPrices change often, so check the latest price on Amazon. SteelGames may earn a small commission on purchases.
Questions
What is the lowest price ever for IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946?
The lowest recorded price is $1.49 in April 2025.
Is IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 on sale right now?
The best current price we found is $1.69 at Fanatical, against a usual price of $9.99.
Should I buy IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 now or wait?
Fine to buy. Fine to buy. $1.69 is 13% above its lowest price on record ($1.49). Next big sale: Black Friday weekend, in 17 days. In the 571 days we have tracked it, it dipped below today's price 1 time.