War Thunder Update 2.57.0.35 Review: A Small Patch That Cleans the Rotation

Verdict

War Thunder Update 2.57.0.35 from July 3 is small but telling. It changes one Nuclear Escalation element and temporarily removes problematic locations from Ground Battles rotation.

The value is maintenance honesty. When a location has tree-collision issues, temporarily removing it from rotation is better than keeping broken matches in the pool.

S-300 Replaces Buk-M3

In Nuclear Escalation, the Red team's Buk-M3 air defense system has been replaced with the S-300. This changes the scenario's threat language, but the official note does not provide numbers for range, timing, or player behavior.

The safe conclusion is simple: the replacement is confirmed, but its practical balance impact needs live testing.

Sweden and Alaska Town Temporarily Removed

Sweden and Alaska Town were temporarily removed from Ground Battles rotation because of tree-collision issues. That is a good match-quality decision. Environmental collision bugs may look small in patch notes, but they can break routes, positions, and map trust.

If a player cannot read whether a vehicle should pass, stop, or clip against an object, the map becomes frustrating regardless of balance numbers.

How to Judge This Patch

Gaijin notes that patch notes reflect key changes and may not include the full list of improvements. The update also reflects community reports from the bug reporting service, forums, and official platforms.

Update Score

7/10. The patch is useful because it removes problematic elements from active play, but it is too small to be treated as a major meta or content update.

Sources: War Thunder Steam News, Gaijin Entertainment.