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Gaijin Entertainment · Gaijin Network Ltd
Dec 17, 2025 · 8mo ago

Update 2.53.0.12

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Update 2.53.0.12 focuses on bug fixes for aircraft and ground vehicles, including a BR increase for the JAS39E and corrections to HE shell damage calculations.

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  • JAS39CMFD:Fixed a bug that prevented the radar page on the MFD from appearing.
  • JAS39EBS HU CMFD:Fixed a bug that prevented the radar page on the MFD from appearing.
  • FA-18EFixed excessive bank angle after tight turns when using mouse aim control, improving flight stability.
  • BMPT
    • Fixed a bug where destroying ATGM or grenade launcher ammo packs would instantly destroy the vehicle.
    • Fire Control:Fixed a bug where the sight and rangefinder used ballistics of the first belt instead of the currently selected one when switching.First beltCurrent belt
  • BMPT-72
    • Fixed a bug where destroying ATGM or grenade launcher ammo packs would instantly destroy the vehicle.
    • Fire Control:Fixed a bug where the sight and rangefinder used ballistics of the first belt instead of the currently selected one when switching.First beltCurrent belt
  • AjaxScout UAV:Fixed a bug that caused the Scout UAV to lack thermal vision.MissingAdded
  • TOG II76 mm howitzer:Fixed a bug that prevented the 76 mm howitzer from working.BrokenWorking

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  • JAS39E
    • Loadout:Added a restriction on the combined use of under-fuselage SPICE 250s and the LITENING III targeting pod.Restricted
    • Increased Battle Rating in Ground Realistic Battles from 12.7 to 13.0.12.713.0
  • HE Shells (76–105 mm)Fixed a bug where 76-105mm HE shells had overestimated penetration and damage due to linear shock wave approximation.OverestimatedCorrected

Bug fixes1

  • Khrizantema-SRadar:Fixed a bug where the radar indicator fill was greatly stretched horizontally.StretchedCorrected

Other changes3

  • Nuclear Bomb AircraftCCRP:Removed CCRP from all nuclear bomb carrying aircraft to prevent accidental activation and interference with bomb drops.AvailableRemoved
  • OS2U-3Corrected the engine name for historical accuracy.R-985-48R-985-AN-2
  • USS South DakotaCorrected the full name in the stat card.Corrected

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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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