Update 1.55 'Royal Armour' introduces a massive expansion of British ground forces, new aircraft for multiple nations, new desert maps, and various mechanical improvements to vehicle handling and water interactions.
▲Buffs5
- M2475mm M6 cannon:The 75mm M6 cannon now fires slightly faster, increasing the M24's burst damage potential.9→9.3 shots per minute
- PT-76The PT-76 can now float, allowing it to cross water bodies as intended.→Added
- Wheeled VehiclesImproved driving performance on roads, snow, sand, and dirt tracks for all wheeled vehicles.→Improved
- AircraftAll aircraft can now land or 'ditch' on the surface of water, not just floatplanes.Floatplanes only→All aircraft
- GeneralBattle tasks:Introduced personal missions that provide rewards upon completion.→Added
◆Other changes5
- M10 17pdr AchillesMoved to 3rd rank to better align with progression, though Battle Rating remains unchanged.Unknown→3
- TunisiaNew desert location added for combined battles in Domination, Battle, and Capture modes.→Added
- Second Battle of El AlameinNew desert location added for combined battles in Domination, Battle, and Conquest modes.→Added
- General
- Briefing screen:The minimap in the mission briefing screen has been improved for better clarity.→Improved
- Vehicles now take longer to be covered in dust while moving on sandy and dusty roads.→Increased
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Patch history
- →Update 2.57.0.35Jul 3, 2026 · 4d
- Update 2.57.0.32 — Sound Mods AvailableJul 2, 2026 · 5d+6→
- Update 2.57.0.30Jul 1, 2026 · 6d+7−9→
- Update 2.57.0.27Jun 30, 2026 · 1w+5−1→
- Update 2.57.0.25Jun 29, 2026 · 1w+14−2→
- Update 2.57.0.17Jun 26, 2026 · 1w+5−2→
- Update 2.57.0.13Jun 25, 2026 · 1w+6→
- →Update 2.55.1.165Jun 17, 2026 · 2w
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