F-15C GE and Su-30SM2 already hold a notable weapons advantage over the Typhoon. The moment the Su-35 and F-15EX get added, its gunna need new weapons. Meteor is the only choice.
Should be some time this year imo.
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With the J-16 and MiG-35 this update it confirms F-15EX and Su-35 for the next update for sure and possibly delaying 5th gen into first update of 2027 but introducing next gen missiles (both IR/IIR and Fox-3) in Winter update.
At least… that’s the best way to handle it IMO. Balance one set of things at a time instead of all at once.
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So is SU-15 the only thing missing from that decal now?
Your talking about the same company that skipped the German TVM for -we had other plans for Germany while not adding a equivalent
Wonder which nations will need a 14.7 after this patch
The greatest Phantom of them all is here
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Here are some current rumors about upcoming content that could be coming to the game with the next major update “Sky Odyssey” (2.59) for War Thunder! Keep an eye out on this post as I will update it with new information as we get it! Updated with update teaser vehicles! Normally I would update live with the dev streams but I will probably be busy tomorrow morning, I will update with the dev stream info when I get the chance!
When will the next major update arrive?
The third major update of the year usually goes live in September:
2.49 “Tusk Force”- 23 September 2025
2.39 “Dance of Dragons”- 10 September 2024
2.29 “Sons of Attila”- 19 September 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
CA-27
M7 Medium
PLZ45
AW159
F-14D VF-11
Ki-93-I Ko
Giulio Cesare
Ar234 B-2 (WB 151)
Greek Ground and Air subtree
F-102A
J-16
MiG-35S
EMBT
HMS Lion (1938)
Arjun Mk1
H145M
Obj. 416
FK-2000
LCM 65
USS Mahan
R-310
Strela
T-44 Be Prepared
IS-2M Be Prepared
M53/39 Be Prepared
Algerie
ARL-44 Bayard
SE.203 Aquilon 203
Hawk T Mk 1A
Hawk T Mk 1A FRP
PT-809
B-26B (ID)
A-4PTM
Harimau
PzH2000 (HU)
J35J
Sabre Mk. 32
Confirmed Features
Exocet missiles, AARGM-ER
Rewards for Enemies who leave their vehicles in Ground and Naval
Submodes added to Mode Drop Down Menu in hangar
Improved lineup preset menu
Top-down view in sensor view
Map tooltips
New MFDs for MiG-21, F-104, Mirage F1, F-2/F-1, Ka-52
HMDs for RAH-66, JH-7A2/J11, F-4J/S
Darwin Hill ground battles map
Bomber Survivability rework
MITL for helicopters
Regenerative Steering (Leopards, Abrams, Type 10, Type 90)
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:
Fifth Generation aircraft could come but no sooner than the second half of 2026, according to BVVD (we are in the second half of 2026 now, according to Oxy this could be next year, 2027, instead)
RCS modeling for munitions planned for 2026
Fujian, Nimitz, and other carriers (not playable) planned for 2026
More naval vessels planned for Nuclear Escalation
Confirmed, but no timeframe:
Strategic bombers are being considered as event or squadron vehicles
Submarines, confirmed by BVVD, many related files datamined in desktop client, BVVD says the developers are optimistic about progress.
Scouting mechanics and additional weapons for armed UAVs
RBS-15
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 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: Su-15, Takao
Chinese trainer aircraft (L-15?)
AMX-30C2
Nations, Tech Trees and Subtrees
Swiss ground forces for Germany, likely based on the addition of Swiss Air subtree
Malaysia ground forces for Japan, likely based on the addition of Malaysia Air subtree
United Korea tech tree (CM8)
Cyprus going to Israel (CM8)
Game Modes
SEAD and Strategic Bombing/Deep Strike missions for upcoming Aerial Warfare mode (has this been outmoded by Nuclear Escalation???)
Nuclear Escalation could become a permanent game mode with the next major update
Airfield repair/capture mechanic is planned for Nuclear Escalation (no timeframe)
Latest “educated guess” lists:
Remember, these are not official or confirmed. The information also contradicts official statements in some places, and there have been no further updates since this list was initially posted last year.
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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Might be
I mean tbf I could get adding the well known models over obscure ones first but that doesn’t mean it still can’t be added right?
There is still hope, F-15EX will be shown in dev stream, i know it
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love how they got inspired by that monk picture for this frame
But man I did not expect seeing the H145M. I have worked along side it while fighting Wildfires :D
Negative, Lion! Notice the triple turrets, hehehe
There is 0 chance an eye catcher like the F-15EX or Su-35 doesn’t appear in the trailer.
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So before nation wars start again.
EMBT, france/german exclusive, or the right thing and just give it both nations.
Thats one thing i wouldnt necesarily want to let stand until the dev stream
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When was that confirmed?
The battleship shown had 3x3. Not 2x4 + 1x2 barrels
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Again your taking about the same company who again ignored the TVMs and now are adding a even more obscure prototype in embt 2018.
we better get the PCB shell for the Arjun gaijin
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