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Gaijin Entertainment · Gaijin Network Ltd
Nov 12, 2025 · 9mo ago

Update 2.51.0.20

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Update 2.51.0.20 focuses on bug fixes for aircraft weapon displays, missile launch speeds, and audio improvements for engines and tutorials.

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  • ADATSMIM-146:The MIM-146 missile is now smokeless, making the launch harder for enemies to detect visually.SmokedSmokeless

Bug fixes4

Other changes6

  • Su-30MK2 AMVKh-59ME:Corrected the maximum launch speed of the Kh-59ME missile to 1.01M.1.01M M
  • Mosquito B.Mk.XVICorrected the categories for 500 LB S.A.P. Mk.II and G.P. 500 lb Mk.IV bombs in the menu.
  • XF5U-1Added unique engine sounds for the XF5U-1.Added
  • LVT SeriesEngine sounds changed to be historically accurate, matching the Stuart M3 tank.Stuart M3
  • General
    • Replaced separate Effects resolution, Heat haze, and Particle density settings with a single 'Effects quality' setting.SeparateUnified
    • Instructor speech in tutorials is no longer drowned out by aircraft engine sounds.

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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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