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War Thunder
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Gaijin Entertainment · Gaijin Network Ltd
Apr 18, 2023 · 40mo 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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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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