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Gaijin Entertainment · Gaijin Network Ltd
Feb 3, 2026 · 6mo ago

Update 2.53.0.72

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Update 2.53.0.72 focuses on battle rating adjustments and a series of bug fixes for aircraft radar, ground vehicle armor/models, and interface elements.

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Buffs3

  • Aircraft
    • Radar:Fixed a bug where the missile launch zone was not displayed on the radar unless the target was locked by a targeting pod.
    • IR Missiles:Fixed an issue where infrared missile locks could 'drift' away from targets not using countermeasures.
  • H.35Turret:Fixed a bug where some armor parts did not rotate with the turret, potentially affecting protection.

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  • GeneralSAM Systems:Fixed a bug where random SAM systems in Ground Battles had access to researchable missiles.researchablestandard

Bug fixes3

  • Aircraft
    • MFD:Fixed incorrect display of airborne respawn points on the horizontal situation display MFD page.
    • Cockpit:Fixed the artificial horizon moving incorrectly during left-hand barrel rolls.
  • T-55AM-1Fixed the turret model display in the damage indicator.

Other changes2

  • KW I C 756 (r)Camouflage:Standard camouflage location conditions changed from forest to desert.forestdesert
  • GeneralAmmunition:Ammunition settings for random vehicles are now saved separately from player-owned vehicles.

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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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