IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 — cheap CD keys, compare prices
Is it worth buying?
- Reviews are excellent. (Metacritic 86 · Steam 87%)
- The price is at or near its all-time low — a good time to buy.
Estimate based on public reviews (Metacritic/Steam) and price history — the final call is yours.
About the game
IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 is a comprehensive World War II combat flight simulator. It includes content from earlier entries such as Forgotten Battles and Pacific Fighters, with over 229 flyable aircraft.
Did you know?
The IL-2 Sturmovik series is named after the Soviet Ilyushin Il-2 ground-attack aircraft, one of the most-produced military planes in history.
Best price today
€1.14
all-time low: official €1.74 · keyshop €1.10 near low
On Steam: €9.99 — you save 89% here
The cheapest IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 key right now costs €1.14 at Kinguin — the best of 13 compared offers. The lowest price we have recorded for this game: €1.10. The cheapest official store price is €8.01 at Fanatical. — the best offer is €6.87 (86%) cheaper.
The average low over the past 5 months was €1.25.
↳ chosen by the region label on the key — not a guarantee
Prices as of
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IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 prices by store 11
| Store | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Kinguin | Marketplace | €1.14 |
| Driffle | Marketplace | €1.51 |
| GameSeal | Marketplace | €1.51 |
| K4G | Marketplace | €1.53 |
| Gamivo | Marketplace | €1.59 |
| Instant Gaming | Marketplace | €1.89 |
| G2A | Marketplace | €2.24 |
| Fanatical | Official store | €8.01 |
| Gog | Official store | €8.90 |
| Steam | Official store | €9.99 |
| Epic | Official store | €9.99 |
Lowest — official stores
€1.74
Jul 2026
Lowest — keyshops
€1.10
Oct 2026
Price history
last 85 daysMonthly price lows
| Month | Lowest official | Lowest keyshop |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | €1.99 | €1.10 |
| Sept 2026 | €1.99 | €1.14 |
| Aug 2026 | €1.74 | €1.29 |
| Jul 2026 | €1.74 | €1.29 |
| Jun 2026 | €9.99 | €1.45 |
Lowest in-stock price per month from our price history; the current month is the low so far.
How to activate your key
- Steam key — open the Steam client → Games → Activate a Product on Steam → enter the key. Stores with this activation: Kinguin, Driffle, GameSeal, K4G, Gamivo, Instant Gaming, G2A, Fanatical, Steam
- Epic key — open Epic Games Launcher → profile (top right) → Redeem Code → enter the key. Stores with this activation: Epic
- GOG key — on GOG.com → Redeem a code (or in GOG Galaxy: Add games & friends → Redeem GOG code). Stores with this activation: Gog
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All-time low so far: €1.10
System requirements
| Minimum | |
|---|---|
| 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*) |
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About this game — FAQ
Does IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 have co-op?
Yes, IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 supports LAN co-op.
Does IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 have multiplayer?
Yes, IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 has multiplayer. It supports PvP.
Can IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 be played single-player?
Yes, besides multiplayer modes, IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 can also be played solo (single-player).
What languages does IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 support?
IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 is available in: English, Russian.
Does IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 use Steam Cloud saves?
Yes, IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 uses Steam Cloud, so your saves sync across devices.
FAQ
Where is the cheapest place to buy a IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 key?
The cheapest IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 key is currently sold by Kinguin for €1.14. That is the best of 13 offers we compare; prices are refreshed regularly. The lowest price we have ever recorded for this game: €1.10.
How much does IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 cost?
IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 currently costs from €1.14 — the cheapest offer across the stores we track. For comparison, the game costs €9.99 on Steam, so buying a key saves you about 89%.
Is Kinguin an official store or a keyshop?
Kinguin is a keyshop (marketplace) where independent sellers list keys, so prices are often lower than in official stores. Every offer on ulov.gg is clearly labeled with its store type.
Are keys from these stores legal?
Buying is legal — keys come from the grey market, so a small deactivation risk exists. So before paying, check the seller's buyer protection.
Which key region should I pick?
Global activates everywhere. Regional keys (Europe, North America, RU-CIS) only work on accounts from that region — use the Region filter to match your account.
What is an activation platform?
The service where the key activates — Steam, GOG, Epic or the publisher's platform. A key for one platform won't work on another, hence the separate filter.
What's the difference between editions?
Standard is the base game; Deluxe usually adds an expansion or bonus content. The edition filter shows exactly that variant, with no mixed prices.