War Thunder update 2.59.0.43 raises Su-33 payload capacity to 8,040 kg

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Notes for update 2.59.0.43 of War Thunder appeared in the Steam announcements of the game on Oct 1, 2026. The notes said the Su-33's maximum payload capacity was increased, with total capacity going from 6,500 kg to 8,040 kg. They also listed a fix for a bug that significantly reduced the probability of incoming missiles being hit by fragments from other munitions, and a fix for a crash on Mac when switching to cockpit view in a cockpit with mirrors. The full notes are in that Steam post, which appeared on Oct 1, 2026.1^,2^,3^,4^,5^,6