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Gaijin Entertainment · Gaijin Network Ltd
Nov 18, 2025 · 9mo ago

Update 2.51.0.36

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Update 2.51.0.36 focuses on aircraft bug fixes, including radar tracking, targeting pod visibility, and engine fire mechanics, alongside a temporary disablement of the South Kvarken naval location.

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Buffs2

  • ESA RadarsRadar Tracking:Fixed a bug where ESA radars would lose tracked targets if they moved outside the current scan area.
  • AJ37 / AJS37Targeting Pod:Fixed a bug where the aircraft model obstructed the view from the targeting pod when using RB75 and RB75T missiles.

Nerfs2

  • Alpha JetFire Extinguisher:Removed the erroneously present ability to extinguish engine fires.AvailableRemoved
  • Mi-8TV / Mi-8TB (Germany)Fire Extinguisher:Fixed a bug allowing the use of the fire extinguisher without the required EFS modification.NoneEFS Modification

Bug fixes4

  • F-15C Golden EagleFixed a visual bug where an extra hardpoint was displayed on conformal fuel tanks with certain missiles.
  • Tornado IDS ASSTA1Fixed a bug that caused the aircraft to erroneously spawn in the air.airground
  • JH-7 / JH-7AFixed a bug where drop tanks would float in the air after wing tips were destroyed.
  • Su-30MK2 AMVMFD:Fixed a bug where R-27ET1 and R-27ER1 missiles displayed as text keys instead of names on the MFD.text keyscorrect names

Other changes1

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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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