update · January 29, 2026

War Thunder Update 2.53.0.65 Fixes HDR Bugs and Removes Sun City

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.

War Thunder update 2.53.0.65 arrives with visual bug fixes, a temporary map removal, and an adjustment to referral rewards.

Visual and Hangar Fixes

An HDR graphics bug that triggered black artifacts where the bomb CCIP indicator overlapped with action panel elements has been resolved. In the hangar, a bug causing the SC2500 bomb to clip through the trolley and ground has also been fixed.

Map Rotation Changes

All missions taking place on Sun City have been temporarily removed from the active map rotation until developers resolve a bug on the location.

Referral Reward Adjustments

Referral rewards earned when invited players purchase vehicles can no longer be acquired by purchasing rank IV Naval vessels. These rewards remain obtainable when invited players purchase rank IV ground vehicles and aircraft.

Why this patch matters

This maintenance patch cleans up visual artifacts and adjusts progression incentives without altering core vehicle balance.