Gaijin Entertainment has officially deployed update 2.59.0.68 for War Thunder, addressing a variety of technical issues across multiple platforms. This patch focuses on hardware-specific optimizations and stability improvements, ensuring that players on newer hardware configurations experience fewer interruptions during gameplay. The update is now live across all supported platforms, including Windows, the Microsoft Store, and the PlayStation 5 Pro.

Technical Improvements and Platform Support

One of the most significant additions in this release is the introduction of native support for ARM CPUs on the Windows version of the game. This change allows players utilizing ARM-based hardware to achieve better performance and compatibility without relying on emulation layers. Furthermore, users accessing the game via the Microsoft Store will notice that several advanced graphics features have been re-enabled, including frame generation, ray reconstruction, and FSR support, which were previously restricted.

For console players, specifically those using the PlayStation 5 Pro, the update resolves a persistent issue where enabling ray tracing would cause the game to crash. This fix allows for a more stable visual experience when utilizing the console's advanced rendering capabilities. However, players should be aware of a new technical limitation: VR and ray tracing features can no longer be enabled simultaneously. The game will now automatically disable incompatible graphics settings to prevent potential conflicts or performance degradation.

Gameplay Adjustments

Beyond technical fixes, the development team has adjusted the map rotation for Air Battles. As part of this update, the maps Hürtgen and Grave Robbers’ Cliffs have been removed from the active rotation. This change is intended to refine the current map pool and address specific feedback regarding these locations. Players should expect these maps to be absent from their matchmaking queues until further notice.

Summary of Changes

  • Native ARM CPU support: Added for Windows users.
  • PlayStation 5 Pro stability: Resolved a crash occurring when ray tracing was active.
  • Microsoft Store features: Frame generation, ray reconstruction, and FSR are now enabled.
  • Map rotation: Hürtgen and Grave Robbers’ Cliffs removed from Air Battles.
  • Graphics settings: VR and ray tracing cannot be enabled simultaneously.

These adjustments represent a targeted effort to stabilize the game environment following recent hardware releases and platform-specific updates. Players are encouraged to ensure their game client is fully updated to the latest version to take advantage of these fixes and performance improvements.