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Apr 2, 2026 · 3mo ago

Update 2.55.1.26

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Update 2.55.1.26 focuses on Nuclear Thunder event adjustments, ECM buffs for strategic bombers, and various stability and graphical bug fixes.

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▲Buffs2

B-52HECM Jammer:ECM jammers are now more effective, providing better protection against enemy radar and missiles.→Increased
Tu-95MECM Jammer:ECM jammers are now more effective, providing better protection against enemy radar and missiles.→Increased

▼Nerfs1

F-14 IRIAFThe F-14 IRIAF is now banned from the Nuclear Thunder event to maintain balance.Allowed→Prohibited

✚Bug fixes3

General AircraftDelayed Fuses:Fixed a bug where bombs with fuse delays would occasionally clip through the terrain.
Golden QuarryEnvironment:Fixed a visual bug where trees would duplicate upon being destroyed.Duplicating→Fixed
Red DesertEnvironment:Fixed a visual bug where trees would duplicate upon being destroyed.Duplicating→Fixed

◆Other changes7

B-52HThe B-52H can now be viewed in the hangar and taken for test flights.→Added
Tu-95MThe Tu-95M can now be viewed in the hangar and taken for test flights.→Added
Nuclear Thunder
- Airfield Destruction:Mission points for the losing team now drop gradually after the main airfield is destroyed, allowing players to see the bomb's impact.Instant→Gradual
- Statistics Window:In-battle statistics now display base damage in kilotons of TNT for better clarity.→Kilotons of TNT kt
- Matchmaking:Event sessions are now split into two Battle Rating brackets to ensure fairer matchups.Single→Two Ranges
Golden QuarryMatchmaking:All missions on Golden Quarry have been returned to the Ground Battles rotation.Removed→Added
Red DesertMatchmaking:All missions on Red Desert have been returned to the Ground Battles rotation.Removed→Added

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