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Gaijin Entertainment · Gaijin Network Ltd
Dec 17, 2025 · 5mo 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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Buffs9

  • 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

Nerfs3

  • 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 2.55.1.126
    May 22, 2026 · 1d
    +1
  2. Update 2.55.1.119
    May 20, 2026 · 3d
    +2
  3. Update 2.55.1.110
    May 14, 2026 · 1w
    +1
  4. Update 2.55.1.106
    May 13, 2026 · 1w
    +1
  5. Update 2.55.1.92
    May 4, 2026 · 2w
    +3
  6. Update 2.55.1.84
    Apr 28, 2026 · 3w
  7. Server Update 23.04.2026
    Apr 23, 2026 · 1mo
    +5
  8. Update 2.55.1.72
    Apr 21, 2026 · 1mo
    +5

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