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War Thunder
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Gaijin Entertainment · Gaijin Network Ltd
Apr 18, 2023 · 37mo ago

Server update 18.04.2023

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This update focuses on Battle Rating (BR) adjustments for aircraft in Simulator Battles and a temporary change to the 'Invite a Friend' reward system to combat automation.

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Buffs3

  • Yak-38Battle Rating reduced from 9.7 to 9.3 in Simulator Battles, allowing it to face weaker opponents.9.79.3
  • La-9 (China)Battle Rating reduced from 6.3 to 6.0 in Simulator Battles.6.36.0
  • Iacobi’s J8ABattle Rating reduced from 1.3 to 1.0 in Simulator Battles.1.31.0

Nerfs2

  • Ki-43-II (USA)Battle Rating increased from 2.3 to 2.7 in Simulator Battles, forcing it to face tougher opponents.2.32.7
  • Ki-61-Ib (USA)Battle Rating increased from 3.0 to 3.3 in Simulator Battles.3.03.3

Other changes1

  • Invite a Friend ProgramThe 2,500 GE reward for purchasing a Rank V bluewater ship has been temporarily removed to prevent account automation abuse.2,500 GERemoved GE

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War Thunder · Apr 18, 2023
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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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