Update 2.57.1.126
- Add two Battle Rating brackets to Nuclear Escalation: 8.7–9.7 and 10.0–11.0
- Add ramps for anti-aircraft systems to airfields in Nuclear Escalation
- Replace all Rapier SAM systems with FlaRakPz 1 systems equipped with Roland 1 missiles in Nuclear Escalation
- Replace BMP-1 in USSR columns with ZSU-23-4 in the 10.0–11.0 Battle Rating range of Nuclear Escalation
- Modify the composition of air defense covering tactical assembly areas: replace one ZSU-57-2 with an Osa-AKM with 4 missiles and one M42 Duster with a FlaRakPz 1 with Roland 1 missiles in the 10.0–11.0 Battle Rating range
- Strengthen air defense at airfields by removing Phòng không T-34 and ZSU-57-2, replacing them with three ZSU-23-4s and three Osa-AKMs with 4 missiles; remove M42 Duster and replace it with three M163 Vulcans and three FlaRakPz 1s equipped with Roland 1 missiles in the 10.0–11.0 Battle Rating range
- Adjust the S-75 surface-to-air missile system's flight model, characteristics and operational logic in Nuclear Escalation
- Set crews of all nuclear-capable aircraft to maximum skill levels and Expert qualification in Nuclear Escalation
- Reduce forest density in the Nuclear Escalation combat area
- Reduce the average height of roadside vegetation in Nuclear Escalation
- Fix an issue where AI SPAAGs without radar (e.g., ZSU-57-2, M42 Duster, Ostwind) would intercept bombs and rockets/missiles
- Implement a potential fix for an issue where a significant number of players in a session could simultaneously fall through the terrain
From War Thunder
Aircraft
- An issue where AI SPAAGs without radar (e.g., ZSU-57-2, M42 Duster, Ostwind) would intercept bombs and rockets/missiles has been fixed.
Ground Vehicles
- A potential fix has been implemented for an issue where a significant number of players in a session could simultaneously fall through the terrain. If you encounter this issue, please submit a report via the dedicated website.
Nuclear Escalation
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Two Battle Rating brackets have been included: 8.7–9.7 and 10.0–11.0.
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Ramps for anti-aircraft systems have been added to airfields.
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All Rapier SAM systems have been replaced with FlaRakPz 1 systems equipped with Roland 1 missiles.
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In the 10.0–11.0 Battle Rating range:
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BMP-1 in USSR columns has been replaced by the ZSU-23-4.
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The composition of the air defense covering the tactical assembly areas has been modified: one ZSU-57-2 has been replaced by an Osa-AKM with 4 missiles, and one M42 Duster has been replaced by a FlaRakPz 1 with Roland 1 missiles.
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Air defense at airfields has been strengthened: the Phòng không T-34 and ZSU-57-2 have been removed; the air defense now consists of three ZSU-23-4s and three Osa-AKMs with 4 missiles. The M42 Duster has been removed; protection now consists of three M163 Vulcans and three FlaRakPz 1s equipped with Roland 1 missiles.
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S-75 surface-to-air missile system — the missile’s flight model, characteristics and operational logic has been adjusted.
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The crews of all nuclear-capable aircraft now possess maximum skill levels and the Expert qualification.
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Forest density in the combat area has been reduced.
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The average height of roadside vegetation has been reduced.
Patch notes reflect only key changes, meaning they may not include a complete list of all improvements made. Additionally, War Thunder is constantly being updated and some changes may not require an update. Changes reflected in patch notes are formed by taking reactions and requests of the community from the bug reporting service, forums and other official platforms into account. Bug fixes and changes are implemented in order of importance, for example a game-breaking bug will be worked on and implemented sooner.