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Gaijin Entertainment · Gaijin Network Ltd
Apr 8, 2021 · 62mo ago

Update 2.5.1.66

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Update 2.5.1.66 focuses on Steam client integration and significant audio improvements for combat awareness.

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Buffs2

  • Combat Audio
    • Projectile Whiz:Increased the radius for registering projectile flight sounds from 18m to 30m, making incoming fire more obvious.1830 m
    • Radar Warning:Increased the volume of the radar detection alert to improve player awareness.Increased

Bug fixes1

  • AircraftFiring Sounds:Fixed a bug where sounds of allied or enemy aircraft firing might not have played.BuggedFixed

Other changes2

  • Steam ClientWar Thunder now updates directly via the Steam Client, streamlining the launch process.Gaijin launcherSteam Client
  • TanksEngine:Allied and enemy tank engines now have the same sound volume for consistency.VariableEqualized

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War Thunder · Apr 8, 2021
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Patch history

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  1. Update 2.55.1.126
    May 22, 2026 · 1d
    +1
  2. Update 2.55.1.119
    May 20, 2026 · 3d
    +2
  3. Update 2.55.1.110
    May 14, 2026 · 1w
    +1
  4. Update 2.55.1.106
    May 13, 2026 · 1w
    +1
  5. Update 2.55.1.92
    May 4, 2026 · 2w
    +3
  6. Update 2.55.1.84
    Apr 28, 2026 · 3w
  7. Server Update 23.04.2026
    Apr 23, 2026 · 1mo
    +5
  8. Update 2.55.1.72
    Apr 21, 2026 · 1mo
    +5

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