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.9.7→9.3
- La-9 (China)Battle Rating reduced from 6.3 to 6.0 in Simulator Battles.6.3→6.0
- Iacobi’s J8ABattle Rating reduced from 1.3 to 1.0 in Simulator Battles.1.3→1.0
▼Nerfs2
- Ki-43-II (USA)Battle Rating increased from 2.3 to 2.7 in Simulator Battles, forcing it to face tougher opponents.2.3→2.7
- Ki-61-Ib (USA)Battle Rating increased from 3.0 to 3.3 in Simulator Battles.3.0→3.3
◆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 GE→Removed GE
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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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