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Oct 21, 2025 · 8mo ago

Update 2.49.0.73

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Update 2.49.0.73 focuses on fixing armor calculation bugs for specific MBTs and resolving several interface and replay issues.

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▲Buffs1

Multi-Vehicle SAM systemSpawn Menu:Fixed a bug that prevented the option to spawn an aircraft with a nuclear bomb from appearing in the action panel for SAM launchers.

▼Nerfs2

Merkava Mk.4Fixed a bug where turret roof composite armor was treated as solid steel, which previously overestimated protection against HE shells and air-fired missiles.
Strv 122Fixed a bug where turret roof composite armor was treated as solid steel, which previously overestimated protection against HE shells and air-fired missiles.

✚Bug fixes2

Ground VehiclesLaser Warning:Fixed an issue where the laser warning direction indicator was displayed incorrectly when the hull was not facing the source.
AircraftRadar:Fixed a bug where the radar indicator could freeze when switching selected radar targets.

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