update · October 15, 2025

War Thunder Update v2.49.0.64 Fixes Armor Exploits and Terrain Glitches

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.

Gaijin Entertainment has rolled out update v2.49.0.64 for War Thunder, tackling a series of gameplay exploits involving vehicle combat and environment collisions. The patch addresses a severe ballistics issue alongside several map geometry flaws.

Combat and Ballistics Fixes

The update resolves a notable bug that caused HEAT shells and their variants to completely bypass the armor of enemy tanks reversing away from the shooter. In the air, countermeasures for the F-111F and Su-24M have been adjusted to load an equal split of flares and chaff.

Environment and Collision Fixes

Exploits allowing players to clip through specific terrain and structures have been patched out. The update closes collision holes that allowed aircraft to fly straight through cliffs on the Rocky Pillars and African Island maps, and stops ground vehicles from driving at full speed directly inside buildings on all variants of Poland.

Vehicle Stability

Unintended physics shaking affecting the Mark V and Beutepanzer IV tanks has been successfully eliminated.

Why this patch matters

This minor patch successfully closes critical exploits that disrupted tank duels and map integrity, making standard engagements fairer across both air and ground battles.