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Gaijin Entertainment · Gaijin Network Ltd
Jan 13, 2026 · 7mo ago

Server Update 13.01.2026

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This update focuses on aircraft flight model corrections, radar bug fixes, a significant Battle Rating increase for the BMPT series, and various interface and mission improvements.

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Buffs3

  • J-10CAESA radar:Fixed a bug where the AESA radar failed to maintain track files for targets outside the current scan area.
  • Gladiator / J8AEngine:Fixed a bug that caused engine RPM to be incorrectly low when flying at low speeds.
  • General InterfaceRadar PPI:Fixed a bug where target markers on the radial radar display became less visible in TWS mode.

Nerfs2

  • Su-27/30 familySustained turn rate has been reduced to correct excessive performance resulting from stability and elevator adjustments.
  • BMPT / BMPT-72Battle Rating increased from 10.7 to 11.3 to better reflect combat effectiveness.10.711.3

Bug fixes2

Other changes1

  • Operation SaipanAir Spawns:Air spawns are now forced on to ensure all aircraft can participate and to balance initial conditions.OptionalForced On

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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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