The short version
- The F-16XL has a lower sustained turn rate and increased induced drag.
- The BTR-90 aiming fix resolves an interruption when selecting its secondary weapon.
- Custom Battles room search and room windows have been reworked.
- Ray Reconstruction artifacts on older drivers have been fixed.
- A bug causing unusually long startup times after login has been fixed.
War Thunder update 2.61.0.17 changes the F-16XL’s handling and fixes vehicle, interface and graphics problems. The aircraft’s sustained turn rate is reduced, while BTR-90 players get a fix for aiming stopping when they select the secondary weapon.
F-16XL handling changes
The F-16XL now has increased induced drag and a reduced sustained turn rate. A vapor condensation effect has also been added over its wing.
Ground vehicle fixes
The ground vehicle changes address aiming on the BTR-90, turret movement on the Italian PzH 2000 and a misplaced track roller on the M103.
Aiming and model corrections
| Vehicle | What changed |
|---|---|
| BTR-90 | Selecting the secondary weapon no longer causes aiming to stop. |
| PzH 2000 (Italy) | Fixed turret components that failed to turn with the turret. |
| M103 | Corrected a track roller displaced sideways in the damage model. The fault also caused the hangar camera and the tank model in the battle interface to shift. |
Interface changes
The interface changes cover squadron information, Custom Battles windows and key-binding controls:
- Fixed an intermittent bug that prevented the My Squadron window from showing information about your squadron.
- Both the room search window for Custom Battles and the room window itself have been reworked.
- The buttons for applying or canceling a key binding no longer disappear when Safe Area is below 100%.
FAQs
What was fixed on the Ka-50 in War Thunder update 2.61.0.17?
The Ka-50’s incorrect text label for its 9K127 Vikhr missiles has been corrected.
Does War Thunder update 2.61.0.17 fix Ray Reconstruction artifacts on old drivers?
Yes. The update fixes graphical artifacts that appeared with Ray Reconstruction enabled while using older drivers.
Does War Thunder update 2.61.0.17 fix slow startup after login?
Yes. The update fixes a bug that occasionally made startup take unusually long after logging in.
Do the War Thunder update 2.61.0.17 patch notes list every change?
No. The patch notes cover key changes and may omit other improvements. War Thunder receives ongoing changes, some of which do not require an update.
Community feedback from bug reports, forums and other official channels helps inform the changes. Fixes are prioritized by importance, with game-breaking problems addressed sooner.
Leave a Reply