Update 2.53.0.26 focuses on refining the avionics damage model for high-rank aircraft, fixing munition interception logic, and addressing various visual and map bugs.
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▲Buffs4
- Rank VII-VIII Aircraft
- High-rank aircraft are now more resilient to small-arms and shrapnel damage affecting their electronics.fragmentation/kinetic→Removed
- Small explosive hits no longer automatically disable critical electronics, requiring larger warheads to do so.small HE→Removed
- Prevents total weapon failure from a single hit, increasing survivability in combat.all at once→Removed
- Reduces the likelihood of non-critical systems failing during a missile strike.→30% %
▼Nerfs1
- Rank VII-VIII AircraftLarge missile hits are now guaranteed to knock out critical electronic systems.→Always
✚Bug fixes5
- F/A-18EHardpoints:Corrected visual placement of 500 lb and 1000 lb bombs on hardpoints.
- JAS39ELanding Gear:Fixed visual clipping and incorrect height of the landing gear struts.
- Munitions
- Interception:Fixed a bug where shot-down munitions did not cause damage to nearby units.0→Enabled
- Interception:Prevents double-counting interceptions when one explosion triggers a chain reaction of other munitions.→Fixed
- Ash RiverCorrected visual glitches with ground textures.
◆Other changes4
- Rank VII-VIII AircraftStandardizes the probability of electronic failure when hit by smaller missiles.→>50% %
- MunitionsInterception:Refined the scoring system for intercepted missiles to ensure correct credit for enemy and teammate destructions.→Corrected
- PradeshAdjusted cloud height for better visual clarity or atmosphere.→Increased
- Ash RiverRestored access to previously disabled missions on this map.Disabled→Enabled
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Patch history
- →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.
- →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.
- 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→ - 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→ - →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.
- →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.
- 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→ - 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.
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