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Nuclear Thunder

GeneralGame Mode · Nuclear · Economy · Event
2 patcheslast touched 1mo ago-2

Power trajectory

Up = buffed, down = nerfed
-20Apr 2, 2026Apr 8, 2026Apr 2, 2026 — Update 2.55.1.26 +0 / -0 (cum 0)Apr 8, 2026 — Update 2.55.1.42 +2 / -4 (cum -2)
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Patch history

  1. Apr 8, 2026·Update 2.55.1.42+2-4
    • 🎯Behaviormatchmaking queue time

      Matchmaking algorithm adjusted to reduce queue times by increasing priority for players waiting longer.

      Priority for long-queuing players increased

    • 🔁Reworkairfield positions

      Central airfields moved further from the front line, while side airfields moved closer to the center.

      Map layout change

    • 📊NumericAA Gun Respawnrespawn time812 minutes

      Respawn time for anti-aircraft guns covering warehouses and SAM sites increased, slowing down defensive recovery.

      Increased delay

    • 📊NumericWarehouse Repairrepair time510 minutes

      Warehouse repair time doubled, making it harder to recover logistics quickly.

      Increased delay

    • 📊Numeric5kt Nuclear Bombspawn point cost250300 points

      Increased spawn point cost for 5kt nuclear bombs.

      Increased cost

    • 📊Numeric30kt Nuclear Bombspawn point cost500600 points

      Increased spawn point cost for 30kt nuclear bombs.

      Increased cost

    • 📊NumericEscalation Stage 1point requirement10001500 points

      Increased team point requirement to enter the first escalation stage.

      Slower progression

    • 📊NumericEscalation Stage 2point requirement50006000 points

      Increased team point requirement to enter the second escalation stage.

      Slower progression

    • 📊Numerictotal team points1600015000 points

      Reduced total team points required to end the session, preventing excessively long matches.

      Faster match end

    • 🐛Bug fixrespawn logic

      Fixed a bug that prevented respawning on other airfields if the player's previous aircraft was left on a destroyed airfield.

      Bugfix

  2. Apr 2, 2026·Update 2.55.1.26
    • 🔁ReworkAirfield Destructionpoint deductionInstantGradual

      Mission points for the losing team now drop gradually after the main airfield is destroyed, allowing players to see the bomb's impact.

      Points deducted gradually after airfield destruction

    • 🛠QoLStatistics Windowbase damage unitKilotons of TNT kt

      In-battle statistics now display base damage in kilotons of TNT for better clarity.

      Damage displayed in kilotons

    • 🔁ReworkMatchmakingBR RangesSingleTwo Ranges

      Event sessions are now split into two Battle Rating brackets to ensure fairer matchups.

      Split into pre-top (10.3-12.0) and top (11.7-13.0)