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.18→30 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.Bugged→Fixed
◆Other changes2
- Steam ClientWar Thunder now updates directly via the Steam Client, streamlining the launch process.Gaijin launcher→Steam Client
- TanksEngine:Allied and enemy tank engines now have the same sound volume for consistency.Variable→Equalized
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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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