Update 2.49.0.38 focuses on ground vehicle balance with several Battle Rating adjustments, armor corrections, and bug fixes for various tanks and aircraft skins.
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▲Buffs8
- BMD-4M2Battle Rating in Arcade Battles reduced to align with other BMD-4 variants, allowing it to face weaker opponents.9.7→9.3
- KugelblitzBattle Rating decreased across all modes, improving its competitive viability.7.0→6.7
- T58Gun Control:Fixed a bug where the commander could not take control of the gun after the gunner was knocked out.
- Leopard 2 PSOReduced tank weight without Dozer Blade, potentially improving mobility.67→64.1 tons
- ExcelsiorExhaust Plate:Increased armor thickness of the exhaust cover, improving rear survivability.50.8→76.2 mm
- 2S62S6M1 Mod:Increased engine power when the 2S6M1 modification is installed, improving acceleration.780→840 HP
- Sd.Kfz.234/2Significantly increased the maximum horizontal aiming speed, allowing for faster target acquisition.14°/s→25°/s °/s
- AMX-50 SurblindéRadiator Grilles:Increased the thickness of the metal plates covering radiator grilles.5→10 mm
▼Nerfs2
- Flakpanzer 341Battle Rating increased across all modes, forcing it to face more advanced opponents.6.3→7.0
- CV 90120Increased tank weight based on historical brochures, which may negatively impact mobility.27.7→35 tonnes
✚Bug fixes2
◆Other changes4
- Tiger II (Nr. 1-50)
- Turret Front:Turret front material changed to cast armor with volumetric modeling for more accurate penetration calculations.Rolled Homogeneous→Cast Homogeneous
- Commander's Cupola:The commander's cupola is now split into two parts (cupola and hatch) for improved accuracy.→Divided
- T-64 / T-72 / T-80Cannon Breech:Standardized the thickness of the internal part at the front of the cannon breech to 45mm across all variants.→45 mm
- BM Oplot-TTurret Armor:Adjusted the turret armor thickness displayed in the stat card for better accuracy.
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Patch history
- →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.
- →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.
- 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→ - 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→ - →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.
- →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.
- 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→ - 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.
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