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Gaijin Entertainment · Gaijin Network Ltd
Jul 16, 2026 · 3d ago

Update 2.57.1.29

AI summary10h

Update 2.57.1.29 introduces tactical map weapon linking for aircraft, fixes flight model bugs for the J-10 series, and addresses various UI and graphical glitches.

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Buffs2

  • Aircraft
    • Added the ability to link weapons to aiming points via the tactical map using right-click, improving precision strike planning.Added
    • Aiming Point:Fixed a bug where aiming points were only available with GNSS-guided munitions instead of based on aircraft capability.GNSS-onlyCapability-based

Bug fixes6

  • J-10AFixed an issue where excessive turning caused wings to snap too easily during maneuvers.
  • J-10CFixed an issue where excessive turning caused wings to snap too easily during maneuvers.
  • Interface
    • Chat:Fixed a bug that caused the chat window width to decrease unexpectedly during battles.
    • Tactical Map:Fixed an issue where aircraft players could not fully view the tank battle area on the tactical map when zoomed in.
  • Graphics
    • Lighting:Fixed a bug where outdated sky data caused scenes to be illuminated by a darker shade than intended.
    • Shadows:Fixed ship shadow flickering in Naval Battles when using 'Low' Shadow Quality settings.

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Patch history

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  1. Update 2.57.1.22Jul 14, 2026 · 5d

    Update 2.57.1.22 focuses on bug fixes across aircraft, ground vehicles, and naval battles, alongside graphics improvements and UI corrections.

    +31
  2. Update 2.57.1.12Jul 9, 2026 · 1w

    Update 2.57.1.12 focuses on bug fixes for aircraft weapon descriptions, ground vehicle ammunition replenishment, and interface/customization issues.

    +1
  3. Update 2.57.1.7Jul 7, 2026 · 1w

    Update 2.57.1.7 focuses on various bug fixes for ground vehicles, aircraft, and map collisions, alongside a new X-ray filter for naval crew compartments.

    +2
  4. Update 2.57.0.35Jul 3, 2026 · 2w

    Update 2.57.0.35 replaces the Buk-M3 with the S-300 for the Red team and temporarily removes Sweden and Alaska Town from Ground Battles due to collision bugs.

  5. Update 2.57.0.32 — Sound Mods AvailableJul 2, 2026 · 2w

    This update re-enables sound mods, fixes several aircraft-specific bugs, and improves UI and gamepad control stability.

    +6
  6. Update 2.57.0.30Jul 1, 2026 · 2w

    Update 2.57.0.30 focuses on aircraft structural adjustments, bug fixes for specific vehicles, spawn point cost rebalancing for precision munitions, and adjustments to the Nuclear Escalation event.

    +79
  7. Update 2.57.0.27Jun 30, 2026 · 2w

    Update 2.57.0.27 focuses on aircraft bug fixes, specific flight model adjustments for the J-22M1A, and general interface and graphics corrections.

    +51
  8. Update 2.57.0.25Jun 29, 2026 · 2w

    Update 2.57.0.25 focuses on aircraft radar and weapon bug fixes, a significant overhaul of default APFSDS ammunition for top-tier ground vehicles, and various UI and stability improvements.

    +142

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