War Thunder Update 2.59.0.62, announced on 12 October 2026, adds bombing bases to Air Superiority missions on seven maps and gives Indonesian ground vehicle crews their own voice over. The patch also changes how cockpit airflow sound behaves and fixes a few graphics and client issues.
What is new in Update 2.59.0.62
The biggest gameplay change is on the mission side. Bombing bases have been added to Air Superiority missions on these maps:
- Britain
- Kursk
- Malta
- Mozdok
- Stalingrad (Winter)
- Vietnam
- Smolensk
The announcement does not state how many bases each map gets, where they are placed, or whether rewards for destroying them differ from other modes. Those details are not stated yet.
Sound, graphics and client changes
The rest of the patch is made of smaller sound and stability tweaks. Here is the full list as the announcement describes it:
| Area | Change |
|---|---|
| Cockpit sound | When opening the aircraft or helicopter cockpit in flight, rushing airflow now drowns out all sounds, such as engines and missiles. Previously this was controlled by the engine volume slider. |
| Crew voice | Indonesian ground vehicle crews have received their own voice over. |
| Harimau | The engine sound has been replaced with a better fitting one. |
| Graphics | Foam and spray beneath firing ship guns no longer display incorrectly. |
| Client | A possible cause of the client freezing after Alt+Tab has been fixed. |
The developers note that patch notes cover only key changes, so smaller improvements may not be listed.
What it means for players
Attackers and bomber pilots benefit most. Air Superiority on the listed maps now offers ground targets, which gives strike aircraft a clearer job instead of only chasing fighters. If you fly bombers, check those maps first and see how the new bases fit your usual route.
Fighter pilots should expect more enemy bombers heading for those bases. Covering them, or intercepting them, may become a bigger part of each match on these seven maps.
Helicopter and aircraft players who fly with the canopy open should note the sound change. Your engine slider no longer controls this, so an open cockpit will mask engine and missile audio. Keep that in mind before relying on sound cues.
Indonesian ground line players get a more authentic crew experience, and Harimau drivers will hear a new engine sound. If Alt+Tab freezes bothered you, test switching windows again after updating.
FAQ
Which maps got bombing bases in Air Superiority?
Britain, Kursk, Malta, Mozdok, Stalingrad (Winter), Vietnam and Smolensk. The announcement does not mention any other maps receiving this change in this update.
Why can I not hear engines with my cockpit open?
Update 2.59.0.62 makes rushing airflow drown out all sounds, such as engines and missiles, when the cockpit is open in flight. The engine volume slider no longer controls this.
Is the Alt+Tab freeze fully fixed?
The announcement says a possible cause of the freeze was fixed. It does not confirm that every case is resolved, so report it if the issue continues.
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