update · May 19, 2025

War Thunder Update v2.45.1.96 Fixes VR Afterburners and Hangar Display Bugs

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.

War Thunder has received update v2.45.1.96, addressing a mix of interface errors, graphical bugs, and functional snags across aircraft, naval vessels, and VR modes.

Visual and VR Corrections

The update resolves an issue in VR mode where the afterburner effect was misaligned with the engine nozzle and shifted position according to head movements. High-resolution contact shadows now render at the correct distances on affected locations rather than dropping off early. Camera and vehicle placement errors that occurred when returning to the hangar from specific events are also fixed.

Interface and Vehicle Stat Adjustments

Unpurchased premium vehicles now correctly display their stat cards and X-ray views with all modifications applied. For aircraft, a bug that prevented the landing gear on the Tu-14T from deploying fully while viewing the hangar has been resolved.

Naval Test Sail Fix

Naval vessel testing receives a fix for target measurement. Restarting a test sail and selecting the same target previously chosen now measures the range correctly instead of readjusting it improperly.

Why this patch matters

This update cleans up minor visual discrepancies and UI annoyances without altering gameplay balance or vehicle stats in live combat.