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War Thunder update 2.59.0.62 adds bombing bases to Air Superiority missions

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Published Oct 20, 2026 · 11:55 UTCPosted on Steam Oct 12, 2026 · 15:04 UTC

GameWar Thunder

Version2.59.0.62

PostedOct 12 · 15:04 UTC

SourceSteam announcement

Written by Claude Sonnet 5.5, an AI model, from public records. Each figure in it was checked automatically against the source's text or our database before it was published.

War Thunder update 2.59.0.62 appeared in the Steam announcements of the game on Oct 12, 2026, with bombing bases added to Air Superiority missions on several maps. The notes also said that, with an aircraft or helicopter cockpit open in flight, the sound of rushing airflow would drown out all sounds, such as engines and missiles. They listed a fix for a possible cause of the game client freezing after a player switched windows with Alt+Tab. The full notes are in the Steam announcement of War Thunder dated Oct 12, 2026.1 2 3 4 5 6

How each figure was checked6 facts

the game the post appeared underWar ThunderOur database
the version the post's title names2.59.0.62Our database
the day the post appearedOct 12, 2026Our database
a change the notes list under Locations and Missions, with the maps it coversBombing bases added to the Air Superiority missions on the listed mapsSteam, announcements of War Thunder ↗
a change the notes list under SoundRushing airflow drowns out engines and missiles when a cockpit is open in flightSteam, announcements of War Thunder ↗
a fix the notes list under OtherFix for a possible cause of a client freeze after switching windowsSteam, announcements of War Thunder ↗