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Gaijin Entertainment · Gaijin Network Ltd
Jan 30, 2026 · 3mo ago

Update 2.53.0.70

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Update 2.53.0.70 focuses on quality-of-life improvements for ground vehicles and various bug fixes for VTOL audio and map graphics.

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Buffs1

  • Ammo BoxesThe cooldown for placing ammo boxes has been significantly reduced, allowing for much faster resupply of teammates.6015 s

Bug fixes3

  • VTOL AircraftHovering:Fixed a bug where engine sounds during hovering depended on throttle input rather than actual engine RPM.
  • Maps
    • Fixed an issue where destroyed tree trunks would reappear in incorrect locations on several maps.
    • Resolved flickering shadows cast by mountains during low sun angles when using High or Very High shadow settings.

subjects affected (3)

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War Thunder · Jan 30, 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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Update 2.53.0.70 — War Thunder (1 buffs, 0 nerfs) · PatchDiff