Continuing the discussion from Next Major Update - Rumor Round-Up & Discussion (Part 1) - #10132 by Dontkev-psn.
Previous discussions:
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Where Polish tech tree?
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Dang it
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Bread
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you lied yet again
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I have too much latency, I always fail
Got him twice )))))
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Anyway, when are we getting leaks?
once we get to part 3
Ask
A need for a LEAK
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Ah hell naw bruh
I mean, we got the 2026 “Guesses”
on other notes i’ve just been made aware that “Mark of Distinction” on Vehicles subtracts from your vehicle research
(Courtesy of Deathmisser)
I never realised this and i don’t think other people do either
Yeah, but what awaits us in the next update?
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!
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(this didn’t happen)
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
Bombers will be made more durable
Denied:
UI changes will be “evolutionary”, not everything will be changed at once
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
2026 Decal: Palmaria, Hummel, Su-15, Arjun, F-16XL, Takao
Rank VIII premium aircraft for France is planned for this year
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:
Remember, these are not official. They do not include all content and Gaijin’s plans can change!
DO NOT ask community managers or forum staff to comment on leaks or “guesses,” they can’t comment on such things. Official statements hold the most weight!
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