Browse recent War Thunder updates, balance changes, fixes and patch history.
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A new War Thunder server update corrects battle ratings for Chinese F-16A MLU, Hawk T Mk 1A, and several other aircraft while limiting F-102A missile and rocket usage.
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War Thunder update 2.59.0.92 activates planned battle rating adjustments and fixes team bomber caps in Air Realistic Battles.
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War Thunder v2.59.0.65 restores missing Indonesian crew voiceovers and fixes a southern team spawn point on Mozdok. The update also temporarily removes Kamchatka from Air Battles rotation for bug repairs.
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War Thunder update v2.59.0.62 introduces new airflow audio mechanics for aircraft and helicopter cockpits, alongside bombing bases for Air Superiority missions. The patch also updates Indonesian ground vehicle voiceovers and addresses technical stability issues.
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War Thunder update v2.59.0.59 resolves missile tracking issues over water, fixes Japanese flying boat wing turrets, and stops ray-traced shadow flickering on planes. S-75 and HAWK systems now shut down radars when targeted by anti-radiation missiles.
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War Thunder's latest update recalibrates bomb masses for British aircraft, fixes missing modifications on international jets, and resolves several convoy movement bugs in Nuclear Escalation. It also corrects an audio issue on the PGZ88 and cleans up erroneous mission points.
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War Thunder update 2.59.0.38 corrects direct hit missile damage, adjusts ground vehicle moments of inertia for sharper handling, and updates nuclear escalation battle columns.
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War Thunder Update 2.59.0.28 disables remote detonation for unguided rockets that lacked the feature historically. The patch also fixes missing X-ray cannons on Mosquito variants and resolves ARH missile radar display bugs.
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War Thunder Update 2.59.0.13 brings missile camera updates, radar adjustments for aircraft and ground units, and fixes for naval destruction credit. The patch also corrects graphics bugs affecting clouds and old video card foliage rendering.
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The latest War Thunder update adjusts missile proximity fuzes, fixes escort ship targeting logic, and implements dozens of vehicle fixes. Major changes include increased mass for the Leopard 2HEL and renamed queue options for Air Realistic Battles.
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War Thunder's Sky Odyssey update introduces international ground and air vehicles, the Darwin Hill map, permanent submodes, and a complete bomber damage model rework.
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War Thunder Update 2.57.1.135 fixes a calculation error for automatic gun leads in Arcade Battles and resolves a bug that reset Ray Tracing settings when applying graphics changes.
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War Thunder Update 2.57.1.132 introduces countermeasures to the Jaguar A, swaps nuclear carriers for the USSR and China, and fixes long-range SAM targeting behaviors.
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War Thunder patch v2.57.1.126 sets new Nuclear Escalation brackets, swaps out Rapier SAM units, and stops radar-less SPAAGs from intercepting incoming payloads.
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War Thunder is experiencing game service disruptions affecting account logins and inventory access, including the Military Survival Kit.
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Update 2.57.1.111 brings BR-based matchmaking, lower queue thresholds, and visual fixes to Naval Enduring Confrontation.
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War Thunder outlines upcoming restructuring for multiple ground vehicle research trees ahead of the next major update. The advance notice lets players plan tech tree progression across several nations, though certain rank changes are delayed.
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War Thunder update v2.57.1.103 eliminates a severe server-client desynchronization issue that broke repairs, missile guidance, and radar locking. Active Premium Accounts and specific event progress have also been extended by 24 hours.
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War Thunder Update 2.57.1.98 brings new AGM-45 Shrike, AS-37 Martel, and Kh-27PS anti-radiation missiles alongside sweeping tactical adjustments to the Nuclear Escalation mode. The patch also updates nuclear-carrying aircraft lineups and fixes crew replenishment bugs.
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Update 2.57.1.81 fixes erratic missile fuzes, floating ship damage models, and Mac graphics bugs based on community reports.
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War Thunder update v2.57.1.67 addresses several player-reported bugs, including missing nuke aircraft buttons in Ground Battles and map obstructions on Spain and Palau Islands. It also lowers the audio levels of specific rapid-fire autocannons.
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Gaijin Entertainment has released War Thunder update v2.57.1.58. The patch resolves visual bugs on the BO 105 PAH-1A1 and ASRAD-R, alongside fixes for replay interface controls.
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War Thunder players hit by unexpected server downtime receive a three-hour extension to active Premium accounts. The interruption also grants extra time to complete specific Scimitar Strike event achievements.
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War Thunder update v2.57.1.48 introduces a new 12.0-13.0 Battle Rating bracket, adds the DM63 APDS to the FIAT 6616UB, and fixes visual bugs for the F/A-18C MLU 2 and PGZ88.
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War Thunder update v2.57.1.43 addresses missing MiG-29SMT chaff, shifts the Scimitar Mk.2 Battle Rating to 8.3, and updates nation presets for queue balancing.
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War Thunder's latest update adjusts anti-air logic, increases munition payload limits for select F/A-18 variants, and shifts ticket costs and reward payouts across matches. The patch also introduces the SM-2MR SAM to AI ships and brings new nuke-carrying aircraft to late-era battles.
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War Thunder's latest patch introduces tactical map weapon linking for aircraft, fixes J-10 wing-snap issues, and resolves various interface and lighting bugs. The update also addresses ship shadow flickering on low graphics settings.
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War Thunder's Heavy Cavalry update introduces graphical reworks for Ash River, 38th Parallel, and winter Ardennes, alongside the addition of arresting gear at ground airfields.
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War Thunder update 2.55.1.142 temporarily disables sound mods in the WIP client following crash reports while introducing a voice-over toggle for decorated vehicles.
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Gaijin Entertainment is upgrading internal modules for over 80 aircraft and introducing advanced multifunctional display screens in the next War Thunder update.
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War Thunder's latest hotfix resolves a persistent roll issue on the MiG-25PD, corrects RWR indicator bugs on minimal clients, and addresses muddy wheel textures.
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The latest War Thunder server update corrects critical map geometry bugs on Kuban and Mozdok. The patch resolves an out-of-bounds airfield and an unintended bridge access route.
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War Thunder Update v2.55.0.27 fixes aircraft modifications, ground vehicle weapon displays, and Linux camera rotation lag.
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War Thunder Update 2.55.0.21 brings reload buffs for the GBT 155, elevation speed increases for the BTR-3E1, and several naval and aircraft bug fixes.
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Gaijin Entertainment has deployed update 2.55.0.13 for War Thunder, resolving radar missile tracking errors, PS5 Pro VRR crashes, and base bombing rewards for Rank IX aircraft.
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War Thunder update 2.55.0.9 relocates Su-30SM missile placement, adds a targeting radar to the Falcon, and fixes launcher DirectX 11 selection issues.
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War Thunder's Ninth Wave major update adds Rank IX aircraft, modern armored vehicles like the M1296 Dragoon and Pantsir SM-SV, and procedural water physics.
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Gaijin Entertainment has deployed War Thunder update 2.53.0.112, introducing Rank IX to aviation tech trees alongside previously announced tree reshuffles. Research and purchase costs for aviation ranks VI through IX have also been reduced.
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Gaijin Entertainment has deployed War Thunder update 2.53.0.65, fixing visual HDR artifacts and hangar clipping issues while temporarily pulling Sun City from rotation.
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War Thunder's latest hotfix addresses radar track speed calculations under heavy target loads, removes an extra parameter in the crew repair window, and fixes missing textures on buildings.
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War Thunder update 2.53.0.56 addresses submerged ship radar locking, night vision brightness, and Alaska map spawn zones.
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The January 16 War Thunder server update removes combined munitions restrictions for the MiG-27K and MiG-27M, increases the F-106A drag chute rip-off speed, and splits the BMPT ammunition belt damage model.
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The latest War Thunder update resolves critical damage issues for missiles and HEAT shells, expands the F-106A drag chute speed threshold, and fixes visual bugs across multiple armored vehicles.
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The latest War Thunder server update pushes out emergency Battle Rating increases for the BMPT and BMPT-72, tones down the high-tier Su-27 family turn rates, and fixes a radar tracking bug on the J-10C.
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War Thunder patch v2.53.0.37 decreases reload intervals for select Soviet and Chinese main battle tanks, updates guidance multipliers for guided bomb spawn costs, and reverts the IRIS-T SLM seeker range. The update also fixes F/A-18 HUD issues and aircraft wing-tear bugs.
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War Thunder Update 2.53.0.19 arrives with missile tracking fixes for the R-77-1, loadout updates for the J-10C and JAS39E, and the temporary removal of Ash River and Arctic.
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War Thunder's Line of Contact winter update brings AESA-equipped Typhoons, modern light tanks, heavy battleships, and a complete visual overhaul to the game's hangars and winter Poland map.
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War Thunder adds player-controlled infantry squads to its combat arenas through closed beta testing. The update introduces tactical building combat, modernized personal equipment, and weapons alongside vehicles.
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War Thunder patch v2.51.0.60 resolves an issue affecting the German F-5E radar in TWS mode alongside automatic gunner and lead-counting fixes for naval Arcade Battles.
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War Thunder update 2.51.0.41 addresses ground vehicle twitching, map errors on Japan, and introduces the ISU-122S.
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Gaijin has released War Thunder update 2.51.0.36, fixing ESA radar target tracking, removing unauthorized fire extinguishers on select jets, and addressing ultrawide UI issues. Naval missions on South Kvarken are temporarily offline for a rework.
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War Thunder update 2.49.0.79 lowers anti-cheat BR thresholds for select modes, fixes F-16I Sufa and AV-8B guidance issues, and resolves multiple interface bugs.
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War Thunder update v2.49.0.73 fixes a critical composite armor calculation bug affecting the turret roofs of Merkava Mk.4 and Strv 122 tanks. The patch also addresses interface and replay errors.
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War Thunder update v2.49.0.68 addresses key combat vehicle bugs, including HE-VT proximity fuze failures against incoming missiles and cockpit glass sight visibility on the AU-1. Platform-specific name tags have also been cleaned up for active matches.
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War Thunder update v2.49.0.64 fixes a critical HEAT shell armor-calculation bug against reversing targets and plugs collision holes on several maps.
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War Thunder update v2.49.0.48 fixes reverse armor calculation bugs, rebalances ground vehicle audio, and clarifies multi-strike award requirements.
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The October 1, 2025 War Thunder server update fixes radar target recognition for several fighter jets and adjusts the RWR type on Soviet strike aircraft. It also resolves a helicopter control hint bug.
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Update 2.49.0.38 for War Thunder tweaks Battle Ratings for several ground vehicles, reworks Tiger II turret armor, and addresses audio and UI bugs. The patch also introduces weight adjustments for tanks like the Leopard 2 PSO and CV 90120.
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War Thunder Update 2.49.0.35 addresses aircraft mass calculation errors, buffs the Spitfire Mk.IX, and resolves a crew survival bug on vehicles equipped with blowout panels.
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War Thunder patch v2.49.0.33 equips Soviet bombers with the Sirena-2 RWR, patches a radar exploit for multi-vehicle SAM launchers, and resolves VR aim retention bugs.
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War Thunder's latest patch delivers essential bug fixes for aircraft sights, open-top vehicle overpressure, and weapon sounds. It also relocates several Chinese and Soviet vehicles across ranks.
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War Thunder Update 2.49.0.23 fixes radar indicators, aircraft and vehicle models, and restores Fighter-class aircraft spawns across specific missions.
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War Thunder update 2.49.0.19 introduces impact timers for AGM-65E missiles, adds polyurethane foam fuel tank protection to the Ka-50 and Ka-52, and fixes a shell ricochet bug.
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War Thunder's Tusk Force major update introduces Thai ground forces for Japan, multi-vehicle SAM systems, procedural tree destruction physics, and visual overhauls.
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Gaijin Entertainment has released War Thunder update v2.47.0.140, addressing missile impact damage on aircraft forward fuselages and restoring Custom and Air Simulator Battles.
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War Thunder update v2.47.0.137 arrives with fixes for a visual torpedo bug on the IJN Yukikaze and a persistent compass notification error for tanks equipped with a Laser Warning System.
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War Thunder update v2.47.0.132 fixes a Dynamic Super Resolution aspect ratio bug and resolves cedar tree collision issues on the Japan map. The patch also corrects a visual bug affecting the active scouting recharge animation.
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Update 2.47.0.130 brings active scouting to Scout UAVs in War Thunder alongside a three-second transition delay upon drone destruction and various airfield fixes.
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War Thunder update 2.47.0.114 removes target angular speed limits for aircraft missiles in Realistic Battles, fixes infrared signatures on select Soviet jets, and updates ground vehicle handling for the T-64 and Type 99.
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War Thunder Update v2.47.0.113 fixes engine damage calculations, SAM launcher physics, naval aiming bugs, and ultra-low graphics fog rendering.
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Gaijin Entertainment has deployed War Thunder update v2.47.0.112, addressing runway acceleration bugs, gamepad UI selection issues, and premium aircraft mission point earnings.
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War Thunder Update v2.47.0.106 addresses several frustrating bugs. It fixes incorrect aircraft Battle Ratings in Ground Simulator Battles and prevents crashes when switching to cockpit views.
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War Thunder Update v2.47.0.104 removes asymmetric bomb and rocket drops for F8F Bearcats based on historical manuals. It also introduces new tricolor camouflage options for specific naval vessels.
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The latest War Thunder patch resolves key interface bugs affecting aircraft weapon hotkeys and visual ammo counters, alongside a fix for naval reload speeds during fire emergencies.
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Gaijin Entertainment deployed War Thunder update 2.47.0.89, correcting the Su-25SM3 TV sight azimuth scale, fixing Object 279 track sinking, and polishing hit analysis logic.
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War Thunder update v2.47.0.77 converts tracking radars to ESA radars for select anti-air vehicles, fixes aircraft carrier spawn bugs in Enduring Confrontation, and resolves customization positioning errors.
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War Thunder update v2.47.0.72 improves radar performance for top-tier jets, adds ground-tracking modes, and introduces unique audio cues for naval ammunition explosions.
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War Thunder Update 2.47.0.65 improves armor penetration logic, fixes X-ray display errors on naval vessels, and corrects radar and CCIP crosshair interface bugs. The patch also updates collision models and ray-tracing vegetation shaders.
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War Thunder's latest update addresses high-angle shell ricochets, adjusts naval spawn points on Franz Josef Land, and fixes temporary voiceovers for Dutch, Thai, and Swiss vehicle crews.
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Update v2.47.0.59 adjusts river depths on Eastern Europe and European Province for amphibious vehicles, fixes multi-vehicle SPAA Research Point rewards, and resolves digital camouflage classification.
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War Thunder Update v2.47.0.55 resolves a bug that caused SPAA hard locks to drop instantly when tracking guided ordnance. The patch also improves HESH shell fragmentation damage against internal modules and adds filtering options to the radar control screen.
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War Thunder update v2.47.0.51 addresses persistent radar lock errors between tracking modes and corrects audio timing for specific surface-to-air missile systems. The patch also removes a menu performance hitch tied to customization slots.
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War Thunder patch v2.47.0.48 corrects ACM and TWS radar behaviors for high-tier aircraft, equips CS/SA5 ground vehicle missiles with data link functions, and resolves interface and bot movement bugs.
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The Leviathans update introduces Path Traced Global Illumination, multi-vendor Frame Generation support, and CPU/GPU optimizations.
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War Thunder update v2.47.0.46 introduces stricter radar gating for select aircraft, pin-able visual weapon selectors, and higher-tier air spawns. The patch also addresses performance impacts from Path Traced Global Illumination.
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Gaijin Entertainment has released War Thunder update 2.47.0.43, scaling down small shell self-destruction effects while enlarging rocket explosions. The patch also addresses windmill collisions and blocks an unintended hill spot on 38th Parallel.
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War Thunder update 2.47.0.40 tweaks missile damage detection, adds FSR target recognition, updates multiple aircraft loadouts, and rotates map availability. Yamato ammunition explosions also receive a stability fix.
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War Thunder update v2.47.0.32 addresses vehicle bugs, including Z-10ME missile tracking and Multi-Vehicle SAM respawn mechanics in Ground Arcade Battles. The patch also corrects visual errors on the Sherman Firefly and MiG-29 Sniper.
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War Thunder update v2.47.0.28 addresses high-explosive shell damage for aircraft and battleships, updates missile stats, and resolves map collision errors.
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War Thunder Update 2.47.0.25 addresses missile damage inconsistencies against close-range air targets and fixes HUD readability on the F-2A ADTW. Additionally, Finland and Golden Quarry are temporarily removed from map rotation for synchronization fixes.
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War Thunder update 2.47.0.22 removes accidental test camouflages with refunds, fixes weapon pod and targeting system bugs on aircraft, and lowers specific vehicle engine and reload audio volumes.
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Update 2.47.0.18 for War Thunder fixes volumetric armor on the T-72B3A, restores missing turret armor on the CM11, and drops the Golden Eagle price for the CS/SA5 digital camouflage. The patch also addresses cockpit texture issues, aircraft flap mechanics, and American Desert spawn points.
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War Thunder's Leviathans update brings iconic battleships like the Yamato and Bismarck, Multi-Vehicle SAM systems, the F-2A, and the Falkland Islands map.
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War Thunder update v2.45.1.105 refines missile guidance, adjusts explosive mass on specific munitions, and fixes targeting and bomb loadout bugs for aircraft, ground vehicles, and naval vessels.
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Gaijin Entertainment has released War Thunder update v2.45.1.102, bringing battle rating adjustments to South Kvarken, fixing naval repair settings, and resolving a DX12 text rendering bug.
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War Thunder update v2.45.1.96 rolls out fixes for VR afterburner misalignments, unpurchased vehicle stat cards, and hangar camera positions. Naval and aircraft glitches also receive targeted corrections.
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Gaijin Entertainment has released War Thunder update 2.45.1.89, addressing scoring calculations for zone captures and base damage. The patch also fixes a spectator camera bug in Ground Realistic Battles.
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War Thunder update 2.45.1.71 resolves a radar cycling bug on the MiG-23, restores collision to buildings on Mozdok and Flanders, and addresses gamepad navigation issues.
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War Thunder update v2.45.1.67 addresses aircraft radar tracking behavior, missile selection limits on BOL pylons, and XeSS rendering bugs on Intel Arc GPUs.
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War Thunder Update 2.45.1.61 addresses control conflicts between flares and chaff, fixes optical seeker view issues, and corrects asymmetric radar scanning bugs. The update also improves ground vehicle audio consistency and simplifies Air Arcade Battle ratings.