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War Thunder
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Gaijin Entertainment · Gaijin Network Ltd
Dec 17, 2025 · 6mo 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

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 2.57.0.35
    Jul 3, 2026 · 4d
  2. Update 2.57.0.32 — Sound Mods Available
    Jul 2, 2026 · 5d
    +6
  3. Update 2.57.0.30
    Jul 1, 2026 · 6d
    +79
  4. Update 2.57.0.27
    Jun 30, 2026 · 1w
    +51
  5. Update 2.57.0.25
    Jun 29, 2026 · 1w
    +142
  6. Update 2.57.0.17
    Jun 26, 2026 · 1w
    +52
  7. Update 2.57.0.13
    Jun 25, 2026 · 1w
    +6
  8. Update 2.55.1.165
    Jun 17, 2026 · 2w

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