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Gaijin Entertainment · Gaijin Network Ltd
Oct 4, 2023 · 35mo ago

Update 2.29.0.84

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Update 2.29.0.84 focuses on aircraft flight model adjustments, naval ballistic corrections, and a significant overhaul of airfield availability for Air RB operations.

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Buffs9

  • MilanAdded separate bomb drop sequences, allowing for more precise payload delivery.Added
  • HarrierSAS Damper:Reduced aircraft drift when using SAS damper mode, improving stability after maneuvers.Reduced
  • Yak-141SAS Damper:Reduced aircraft drift when using SAS damper mode, improving stability after maneuvers.Reduced
  • MiG-29SAS Damper:Improved high-speed pitch handling when SAS-damper is active.Improved
  • Super EtendardSAS:Added SAS mode, improving the aircraft's stability and handling.Added
  • B7A2 (Homare 23)Propeller:Fixed a bug that reduced propeller efficiency, restoring intended performance.
  • IJN Kurama80 mm /40 3rd Year Type gun:Fixed a bug where the 80mm guns could not attack air targets.NoYes
  • General Interface
    • Added camouflage progress tracking to the vehicle modifications window.Added
    • Fixed the fire extinguisher HUD icon to remain visible for the entire duration of the fire.5sFull duration s

Nerfs3

  • MiG-29 9-12Increased basic weight by 335 kg, which may negatively impact flight performance.+335 kg
  • MiG-29 9-13Increased basic weight by 285 kg, which may negatively impact flight performance.+285 kg
  • HMS MarlboroughMain Caliber Guns:Increased shell drag coefficient to match historical range tables, affecting long-range ballistics.Increased

Bug fixes4

  • T129 ATAKUnguided Rockets:Fixed the camera position when zooming in to fire unguided rockets for better targeting clarity.
  • A129CBT MangustaUnguided Rockets:Fixed the camera position when zooming in to fire unguided rockets for better targeting clarity.
  • A-129 InternationalUnguided Rockets:Fixed the camera position when zooming in to fire unguided rockets for better targeting clarity.
  • General InterfaceFixed a bug where chaff pod weight was incorrectly calculated as 0.3 kg instead of 243 kg.0.3 kg243 kg kg

Other changes4

  • MiG-29SAS Damper:Reduced longitudinal stability above critical AoA, but improved high-speed pitch handling with SAS-damper.Reduced
  • Pr.1204 lateChanged modification order; Rocket Launcher must now be researched before Mines.Rocket Launcher before Mines
  • IJN Kurama80 mm /40 3rd Year Type gun:Replaced the default shell for the 80mm guns with HE-TF.HE-TF
  • Air RB MissionsAirfields:Airfield access is now tiered by rank (Low: 1.0-3.3, Med: 3.7-6.7, High: 7.0-10.3, Top: 10.7+), with lower tiers acting as repair-only fields for higher ranks.Tiered

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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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