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Gaijin Entertainment · Gaijin Network Ltd
Jan 16, 2026 · 4mo ago

Server Update 16.01.2026

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Server Update 16.01.2026 focuses on aircraft munition flexibility, vehicle damage model refinements for the BMPT series, and various map and interface bug fixes.

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Buffs4

  • MiG-27KMunitions:Removed the restriction on combining Laser and TV seeker munitions, allowing for greater tactical flexibility.RestrictedRemoved
  • MiG-27MMunitions:Removed the restriction on combining Laser and TV seeker munitions, allowing for greater tactical flexibility.RestrictedRemoved
  • F-106ADrag Chute:Increased the speed at which the drag chute rips off, allowing for safer deployment at higher speeds.220320 km/h
  • BMPTATGM Launcher:Added the missing ATGM launcher stabilizer, improving firing accuracy.MissingAdded

Nerfs1

  • BMPTPower System:Fixed a bug where destroying the Power System module failed to disable the Fire Control System.No disableDisables FCS

Bug fixes4

  • BMPTATGM:Fixed a bug where the autoloader sound played incorrectly during ATGM reloading.Autoloader sound
  • Franz Josef LandFixed a bug where ships could spawn on top of each other at the Eastern team's Southern spawn point.
  • European ProvinceFixed a bug where the actual playable area did not match the boundaries indicated on the minimap.IncorrectCorrect
  • FSAF SAMP/T (Mamba) (TEL)Fixed a bug that prevented the Modern desert camouflage from applying to the TEL vehicle.Not applyingApplying

Other changes2

  • BMPT30 mm Cannon:Ammo belts are now split into internal and external parts; internal explosions cause vehicle destruction, while external ones damage modules.Separated
  • BMPT-7230 mm Cannon:Ammo belts are now split into internal and external parts; internal explosions cause vehicle destruction, while external ones damage modules.Separated

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War Thunder · Jan 16, 2026
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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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