Continuing the discussion from Next Major Update - Rumor Round-Up & Discussion (Part 1) - #10258 by YeeT_and_Delete.
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Why TF are 9Ls and Aim-7s still researchable modules on a 14.3 jet. Anyways, the Super Hornet is completely DOA.
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baguette
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now again, Tip AMRAAMs on all F-18s or only the E?
only the E
so it feels like there’s a Progression
9.0 LOL FOR THE JAG what a meme
what jag?
Animations see to be the best addition so far to me, I’ll hold out a bit longer but seems like it’ll be period.
Jaguar 2 TOW launcher
8x AMRAAM? on EFT?
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eft AESA
YOOO AESA EURO FIGHTER, nice
lets go
OOH DUEL 120 Mounts
oh yea, reasonable BR for a TOW launching JPz 4-5 without TVD
German gets IRST now.
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German euro gets PIRATE
Here are some current rumors about upcoming content that could be coming to the game with the next major update (2.55) for War Thunder! Keep an eye out on this post as I will update it with new information as we get it! Now with the first teaser!
When will the next major update arrive?
The first major update of the year usually goes live in March:
2.45 Hornet’s Sting, 18 March 2025
2.35 Alpha Strike, 13 March 2024
2.25 Sky Guardians, 7 March 2023
Upcoming content confirmed or hinted by Gaijin (developer or CM comments, appearances in trailers, dev streams, or the dev server) will be in this color. Otherwise, any content below this point is a RUMOR and is not confirmed to be coming to the game.
Confirmed Vehicles
None yet :)
Confirmed Features
None yet :)
Rumored Features and Mechanics (not guaranteed to be in the upcoming update) and Denied Features:
Playable Carriers, many related files datamined in both desktop and mobile clients
Confirmed, with a potential timeframe:
White Rock Fortress will return before the end of 2025(???)
SEAD and DEAD weapons ARMs coming in the first half of 2026
Anti-Ship Missiles could be implemented in the first half of 2026
Fifth Generation aircraft could come but no sooner than the second half of 2026, according to BVVD
Rank IX aircraft confirmed for early 2026
Confirmed, but no timeframe:
SEAD and Strategic Bombing/Deep Strike missions for upcoming Aerial Warfare mode
Strategic bombers are being considered as event or squadron vehicles
Submarines, confirmed by BVVD, many related files datamined in desktop client, BVVD says development is still ongoing. Main challenge is integration.
Scouting mechanics and additional weapons for armed UAVs
PL-15 and similar missiles will require the implementation of dual-pulse mechanics
Regenerative steering public test being considered
Denied:
Naval for China and Sweden are not planned for 2025 according to BVVD
New independent nations are planned, but BVVD says focus for 2025 is subtrees, gap filling, and new vehicle classes
UI changes will be “evolutionary”
No indirect fire mode or Smoke artillery for SPHs
No battle rating spread of 0.7
Specific Rumored Vehicles
For a comprehensive list of leaked vehicles and assets, check out the work of the incredible leakers and dataminers at https://gszabi99.github.io/
“New wheeled vehicles for Russia, not a new branch, but many new vehicles” mentioned by BVVD
Ka-52M mentioned by BVVD as being worked on
Nations, Tech Trees and Subtrees
Swiss ground forces for Germany, likely based on the addition of Swiss Air subtree
United Korea tech tree (CM8)
Singaporean vehicles will be added to multiple tech trees, including Israel (CM8)
Greece and Cyprus going to Israel (CM8)
Latest “educated guess” lists:
None yet :)
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