Technical Adjustments and Flight Model Updates
Gaijin Entertainment has deployed update 2.59.0.22 for War Thunder across all supported platforms, including PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. This patch arrives as a targeted maintenance release following the recent Sky Odyssey major update. While the Sky Odyssey release introduced significant systemic changes, such as refined overpressure damage mechanics that specifically impact the survivability of wheeled ground vehicles, this current update focuses on granular adjustments to aircraft performance and interface accuracy.
A primary focus of this release is the F-86E(M) operated by Israel, which has received specific flight model adjustments. These changes are intended to refine the handling characteristics of the aircraft within the current combat environment. Additionally, players who frequent Arcade Battles will notice a shift for the Saraph aircraft, which has seen its Battle Rating reduced to 10.7. These adjustments are part of a broader effort to maintain balance across various combat tiers and ensure that individual aircraft performance remains consistent with their intended roles.
Missile Performance and Interface Refinements
Beyond flight model changes, the update introduces technical modifications to missile performance and the game's information displays. The AGM-88G AARGM-ER ARM missile has been updated to reach a maximum speed of Mach 4.0 under specific launch conditions. To ensure that players have access to accurate data when comparing armaments in the hangar, the maximum speed display within the missile comparison window has been increased to 850 m/s. This change provides a clearer view of weapon capabilities for those analyzing their loadouts.
The following list highlights additional gameplay adjustments included in this update:
- Improved flight stability for various Hawk aircraft variants in Arcade Battles.
- Compensation provided for players who previously purchased the now-removed Ka-29 S-24 modification.
- Temporary replacement of airfields on specific winter maps for designated Battle Rating ranges.
These updates represent the ongoing maintenance cycle for the game. By addressing these specific flight and missile parameters, the developers aim to maintain consistency in combat performance across the various modes available to players. The update is currently live and will be applied automatically upon launching the game client on all supported platforms. Players should ensure their game client is updated to the latest version to access these changes and maintain compatibility with the current server environment. These refinements, while smaller in scope than a major content drop, are essential for the long-term stability of the game's competitive balance.