update · August 11, 2026

War Thunder Update 2.57.1.81 Fixes Missile Fuzes and Ship Models

Update 2.57.1.81 fixes erratic missile fuzes, floating ship damage models, and Mac graphics bugs based on community reports.

Gaijin Entertainment deployed War Thunder Update 2.57.1.81 to resolve specific player-reported issues, correcting missile behavior, naval damage models, and interface errors.

Aircraft Missile and Weapon Fixes

ARH and SARH missiles no longer pass through targets or detonate late when switching to INS+DL mode due to a radio proximity fuze fix. Additionally, ESM-equipped aircraft no longer suffer from restricted SARH missile guidance limited solely to the sensor sector. Symmetrical weapon drops from both wings now function correctly even when mounted on a single wing.

Naval and Interface Corrections

On the Prinz Eugen, the first, second, and third main battery turret rings now rotate properly, preventing the ship's damage model from detaching or shifting away from the hull. On the interface side, armament side indicators that previously mislabeled left and right mounts have been corrected.

Graphics and Controls

Mac players running minimum graphics settings will no longer see tree trunks swaying unnaturally alongside foliage. Test drives for scout vehicles have also been fixed, allowing players to successfully switch to the Scout UAV a second time.

Why this patch matters

Update 2.57.1.81 targets key high-tier combat bugs flagged directly through community feedback platforms.