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Update 16.03.2016 (Server Update)

This is a server update that will be implemented on the game servers within 24 hours. During this time, bug reports regarding specifics mentioned here and their effect in a battle will not be considered as a bug and as such will not be taken into consideration.

  • Sizes of battle zones on locations Poland, Normandy and Eastern Europe has been restored (as in 1.55).
  • For all game modes in Arcade Battles in the location Volokolamsk, battle zones have been increased. Battle zones and respawns for RB will be used from the settings for SB (previously as in AB).

Changes in the Flight Models

  • Do 335 (all modifications) - handling has been improved (optimized control over aircraft in mouse aim mode, more stabilized aiming at low speeds).

Note: This server update applies to all platforms unless specifically highlighted.


The current provided patchnotes reflect the major changes within the game as part of this Update. Some updates and fixes may be not listed in the provided notes. War Thunder is constantly improving all the time and certain fixes may be implemented without the client being updated.