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War Thunder
War Thunder
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Gaijin Entertainment · Gaijin Network Ltd
Aug 11, 2026 · 1w ago

Update 2.57.1.81

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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.

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  • Aircraft
    • Radio proximity fuzes of ARH and SARH missiles no longer misbehave in INS+DL mode, preventing passing through targets or detonating late.INS+DL mode issueFixed
    • Missile guidance for SARH missiles is no longer limited to the ESM sensor sector on aircraft with ESM capabilities.sector limited by ESMFixed
    • Weapons released simultaneously from both wings will no longer occur as paired releases when mounted on a single wing.simultaneous release from both wings on one wing mountFixed
  • Prinz EugenTurret rings on the main battery rotate correctly, aligning the damage model with the ship.misaligned rotation causing damage model to shift awayFixed
  • InterfaceArmament side indicator on aircraft interface now shows correct side.displayed incorrectly (e.g., L instead of R)Fixed
  • ControlsIt is now possible to switch to the Scout UAV again during a test drive.cannot switch to Scout UAV a second timeCan switch again

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  • GraphicsTree trunks no longer sway with foliage on Mac at minimum graphics settings.Mac minimum graphics settingFixed

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Patch history

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  1. Update 2.57.1.70Aug 6, 2026 · 1w

    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
  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.

  3. Update 2.57.1.60Aug 1, 2026 · 2w

    Sound-related fixes: Ju 87 siren sound artifact bug fixed and overall stability with sound mods improved.

  4. Update 2.57.1.58Jul 30, 2026 · 2w

    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
  5. 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
  6. Update 2.57.1.48Jul 24, 2026 · 3w

    Update 2.57.1.48 focuses on bug fixes for aircraft and ground vehicles, adds new ammunition for the FIAT 6616UB, and introduces a new Battle Rating bracket for Nuclear Escalation.

    +21
  7. Update 2.57.1.43Jul 23, 2026 · 3w

    Update 2.57.1.43 focuses on bug fixes for aircraft and ground vehicles, a Battle Rating adjustment for the Scimitar Mk.2, and matchmaking preset changes for high-tier Nuclear Escalation battles.

    +21
  8. Update 2.57.1.38Jul 22, 2026 · 3w

    Update 2.57.1.38 focuses on increasing JSOW bomb capacities for F/A-18 variants, extensive AI and logic refinements for the Nuclear Escalation event, and various bug fixes for aircraft and naval vessels.

    +62

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