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Gaijin Entertainment · Gaijin Network Ltd
Dec 15, 2015 · 130mo ago

War Thunder: Update 1.55 "Royal Armour"

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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.99.3 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 onlyAll 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.Unknown3
  • 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

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  1. Update 2.57.1.103Aug 20, 2026 · 1d

    General bug fixes across War Thunder addressing desynchronization, radar locking, repair, hit registration, and ship/ground vehicle interactions; plus event duration extensions and a spawn bug fix for B-52H.

  2. Update 2.57.1.98Aug 19, 2026 · 2d

    Patch 2.57.1.98 introduces numerous structural and operational changes across Aircraft, Ground Vehicles, Nuclear Escalation content, and convoy mechanics, including new anti-radiation missiles, updated carrier aircraft roles, and extensive ground battle logistics and convoy behaviours.

  3. Update 2.57.1.81Aug 11, 2026 · 1w

    A number of bug fixes across Aircraft, Naval Vessels, Interface, Graphics and Controls improve weapon detonation logic, turret alignment, indicator accuracy, Mac graphics, and UAV test drive interactions.

    +6
  4. Update 2.57.1.70Aug 6, 2026 · 2w

    Ground Vehicles and Graphics tweaks: Scimitar Mk.2 mass reduction, removals, new optics, ATGM autopilot tweaks, and two fixed UI/RT shadows/Ansel interface issues.

    +2
  5. Update 2.57.1.67Aug 4, 2026 · 2w

    Bug fixes across interface, locations, missions, and sound reduce UI glitches, map/mission visuals, and audio levels.

  6. Update 2.57.1.60Aug 1, 2026 · 3w

    Sound-related fixes: Ju 87 siren sound artifact bug fixed and overall stability with sound mods improved.

  7. Update 2.57.1.58Jul 30, 2026 · 3w

    Update 2.57.1.58 focuses on bug fixes for aircraft countermeasures, ground vehicle missile stowage, and various interface issues in replays and screenshots.

    +1
  8. Update 2.57.1.50Jul 28, 2026 · 3w

    Update 2.57.1.50 focuses on bug fixes for aircraft and ground vehicles, interface improvements, and specific adjustments to the Nuclear Escalation event.

    +21

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