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Gaijin Entertainment · Gaijin Network Ltd
Jun 17, 2022 · 50mo ago

Update 2.17.0.15

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Update 2.17.0.15 focuses on aircraft HUD restoration, radar functionality improvements, and significant mission rotation and BR restriction adjustments for ground battles.

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Buffs4

  • F-4 Phantom IIIncreased damping and shock resistance during crash landings, decreasing the chance of landing gear breakage.Increased
  • JA37 ViggenRadar:Added Track-While-Scan (TWS) mode to the radar, improving situational awareness and targeting.TWS
  • Matra R-530F MissileImproved acquisition range and flight lifetime for the missile.Increased
  • IJN KakoFiring:Now able to fire main and auxiliary calibres using a single key for better combat efficiency.Separate keysSingle key

Bug fixes4

  • F-4 Phantom IIGAU4 gun pod:Fixed a bug causing constant cannon rotation in the GAU4 gun pod.
  • T-34-85 (D-5T)Fixed the armor values of the turret ring.
  • ZTZ-96Corrected the equivalent armor durability of the turret front to match intended parameters.Corrected
  • Aircraft HUDRestored speed, altitude, ammo, and torpedo indicators to the aircraft HUD.MissingRestored

Other changes6

  • F-4 Phantom IIRadar:Added doppler notch filters to radar, preventing detection of abeam targets or those with small relative speed.Doppler notch filters
  • Aircraft HUDFlight parameters and engine indicators temporarily reverted to the old interface while issues are resolved.NewOld
  • Ground AB Missions
    • Aircraft Presets:Aircraft with ATGMs (AGM-65, Kh-29T) moved from bombers to attack aircraft list.BombersAttack Aircraft
    • Aircraft Presets:Aircraft with large-calibre unguided rockets (S-24) removed from the available bombers list.BombersRemoved
  • Mission BR Restrictions
    • Map Access:Limited several maps (Frozen Pass, Ash River, etc.) to vehicles below BR 8.7.< 8.7
    • Map Access:Limited high-tier maps (Red Desert, Fulda, etc.) to vehicles above BR 9.7.> 9.7

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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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