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Gaijin Entertainment · Gaijin Network Ltd
Aug 7, 2023 · 34mo ago

Update 2.27.2.15 (BR changes)

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Update 2.27.2.15 focuses on Battle Rating adjustments, extensive map layout refinements to prevent spawn camping, and changes to ground rolling resistance.

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Buffs3

  • Eastern EuropeAdded natural cover to allow players to move between points while protected from long-range shots.Added
  • VietnamPoint A:Drained a swamp at point A, making the ground more easily passable.swampdrained
  • Ground VehiclesTracks/Wheels:Rolling resistance on steppes and meadows has been significantly reduced, improving acceleration and top speed.Reduced

Nerfs1

  • Ground VehiclesWheeled Vehicles:Rolling resistance on weak ground types like untouched snow and sand dunes has been increased for wheeled vehicles.Increased

Bug fixes2

  • El-AlameinSB missions:Fixed the 'forbidden zone' problem for SB missions.
  • Seversk-13Removed police cars that left invisible collision models, which previously caused shells to arm prematurely.invisibleRemoved

Other changes14

  • El-AlameinUnfairly effective positions on mountaintops have been removed to improve balance.Removed
  • Aral SeaFixed the asymmetry of spawn zones to ensure fair starts for both teams.asymmetricsymmetric
  • Iberian CastleRemoved a house that granted an unfair advantage to one of the teams.presentRemoved
  • NormandyRemoved the ability to shell spawn zones from the edges of the play area.possibleRemoved
  • Alaska TownClosed entrances to the mountain forest to prevent spawn zones from being shelled.openClosed
  • Ground ZeroClosed entrances to the mountain forest to prevent spawn zones from being shelled.openClosed
  • Maginot LineRemoved the ability to shell spawn zones from the edges of the play area.possibleRemoved
  • StalingradRemoved the ability to shell spawn zones from the edges of the play area.possibleRemoved
  • Sun CityCity blocks and architecture have been reworked to a more modern style.Modern
  • Eastern EuropeRemoved the ability to shell spawn zones.possibleRemoved
  • VietnamImproved the minimap and increased background contrast for better visibility.
  • Jungle
    • Closed paths leading out of the play area that allowed players to control the location without retaliation.openClosed
    • Corrected tree colors and reduced the amount of small greenery.Reduced
  • Smoke MechanicsSmoke:Returned to the mechanic where vehicles do not disappear while inside smoke, improving visibility consistency.disappearvisible

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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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