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
▼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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Patch history
- →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.
- →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.
- 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→ - 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→ - →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.
- →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.
- 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→ - 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.
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