update · July 24, 2026

War Thunder Update v2.57.1.48 Adjusts Battle Ratings and Adds DM63 APDS

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.

The latest patch for War Thunder arrives with a new high-tier Battle Rating bracket, armament additions for ground vehicles, and interface improvements for radar controls.

Battle Rating and Matchmaking Changes

A new Battle Rating bracket of 12.0-13.0 has been added to early era battles. Aircraft sitting at a 13.0 Battle Rating can now enter matchmaking for both early and late era battles. Additionally, a bug that incorrectly triggered the Peaceful Atom award in Ground Battles has been resolved.

Ground Vehicles and Aircraft Fixes

The FIAT 6616UB receives the DM63 APDS round. The PGZ88 mantlet no longer grants excessive protection, and graphical artifacts around the vehicle have been cleared up. For aviation, the Sweden F/A-18C MLU 2 now correctly displays pylons equipped with 2x AGM-154A1 JSOW, and the I-16 type 5 no longer spawns with its landing gear prematurely deployed in the air.

Interface Updates

The minimal radar indicator receives two functional buttons. Players can now use these dedicated inputs to switch between radar and IRST modes, or to switch directly to ESM mode without needing the full control set.

Why this patch matters

Update v2.57.1.48 brings targeted fixes and upper-tier matchmaking shifts that change how high-rank vehicles queue and perform.