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Gaijin Entertainment · Gaijin Network Ltd
Mar 21, 2025 · 17mo ago

Update 2.45.0.18

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Update 2.45.0.18 focuses on bug fixes for aircraft interactions, HUD refinements for Su-series jets, and the replacement of the Afghanistan alternate history mission.

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Buffs4

  • F/A-18C LateNVG:Fixed a bug requiring two key presses to disable thermals, improving responsiveness of NVG mode switching.2 presses1 press
  • Su-30SMR-77-1 Missile:Changed default hardpoints for R-77-1 missiles to allow better combination with other guided weapons before researching modifications.5 and 82 and 11
  • Sea HarrierAAM HUD Mode:Fixed a bug where air-to-air missiles were not selected automatically when switching to AAM HUD mode.
  • GeneralNuke Button:Fixed a bug where the nuke button did not appear in the GRB hotbar after reaching required spawn points.hiddenvisible

Bug fixes5

  • F/A-18Fixed a bug where the aircraft did not sink in water, ensuring correct physics during water crashes.
  • Do 217Bomb Bay:Fixed a bug where upper 50kg bombs could be dropped through lower ones, correcting bomb release physics.
  • XM246Radar X-ray:Fixed radar X-ray bugs where vertical guidance and radar folding were not correctly reflected visually.
  • General
    • Shell Stat Card:Fixed an issue where penetration values in the shell stat card were not consistently ordered by angle.random0-30-60
    • Cloud Rendering:Fixed a bug that caused aircraft to become less visible when flying against a cloud background.lowstandard

Other changes2

  • Su-27 / Su-27SM / Su-33 / J-11 / J-11AHUD:Missile launch distance markers on the HUD have been made thinner for better visibility.thickthin
  • AfghanistanReplaced the [Alternate History] Afghanistan mission with the new [Operation] Afghanistan mission.Alternate HistoryOperation

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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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