Update 2.49.0.48 focuses on critical bug fixes for armor penetration, radar recognition, and various quality-of-life improvements for ground and air vehicles, alongside audio refinements and new cosmetics.
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▲Buffs2
- General InterfaceCompass:Added the ability to enable the compass display in 3rd person view for aircraft and helicopters.Disabled→Enabled
- AudioTank Guns:Adjusted ground vehicle gun sounds to make distance and direction of shots more noticeable.
▼Nerfs1
- Ground VehiclesAP/APHE Shells:Fixed a bug where API and APHE shells ignored armor of tanks reversing away from the shooter.Ignore armor→Respect armor
✚Bug fixes5
- F-5TH TCUFixed a bug where the aircraft was not correctly recognized by radars using Non-Cooperative Target Recognition (NCTR).
- A-10HUD:Fixed a bug where HUD elements moved incorrectly with head movements in VR.
- Ground VehiclesExterior Fuel Tanks:Fixed a bug where destroyed exterior fuel tanks continued to affect fragments.Persistent→Removed
- General Interface
- Radar Indicator:Fixed a bug where targets would occasionally disappear from the ground vehicle radar indicator.
- Laser Warning:Fixed a bug where the laser warning detection indicator would disappear too quickly or not appear.
◆Other changes4
- Tiger II (Nr.1-50)Removed the incorrectly modeled gun cradle; a correct version will be added in the future.Wrongly modeled→Removed
- AH-64EAdded a new 'Jaws' camouflage obtainable via tasks or Golden Eagles.→Added
- Audio
- Automatic Cannons:Fixed excessive volume for ZSU-57-2, 2S38, Begleitpanzer 57, and Otomatic cannons.Too loud→Balanced
- Water Splash:Shells between 19mm and 27mm now produce a larger splash sound when hitting water.Rifle-caliber→Larger splash
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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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