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Sky Odyssey major update introduces the Greek aviation sub-tree, permanent game modes like Nuclear Escalation, and a massive overhaul to bomber survivability and hangar presets.
Key Changes
- 1Introduction of the Greek aviation sub-tree for Israel
- 2Nuclear Escalation, Naval Confrontation, and Bullet Hell made permanent modes
- 3Complete overhaul of bomber damage models and survivability
- 4New Ground Vehicles: Arjun Mk 1 (India), Harimau (Indonesia), and EMBT
- 5Major flight model and autopilot revisions for AIM-120 and R-77 missile families
- 6New Darwin Hill map for Ground Battles set in the Falkland Islands
- 7Hangar Preset UI overhaul with limit increased to 25 presets
- 8New kill credit mechanic for when enemies abandon their vehicles
- 9Introduction of AW159 Wildcat and H145M attack helicopters
- 10Added RN Giulio Cesare and HMS Lion battleships
All Changes
🚜Ground Vehicles(16)
- newM7: Added M7 medium tank to the USA tree
- newEMBT: Added EMBT (Leclerc turret on Leopard chassis) to Germany and France
- newObject 416: Added Object 416 to the USSR tree
- newT-44: Added T-44 ('Be Prepared!' Pack) to the USSR tree
- newIS-2М: Added IS-2М ('Be Prepared!' Pack) to the USSR tree
- newМ53/59: Added М53/59 ('Be Prepared!' Pack) to the USSR tree
- newArjun Mk 1: Added Arjun Mk 1 (India) to the British tree featuring a 120 mm rifled cannon
- newHarimau: Added Harimau (Indonesia) to the Japanese tree featuring a 105 mm gun
- newFK-2000: Added FK-2000 to the Chinese tree
- newPLZ45: Added PLZ45 (Pack) to the Chinese tree
- newPzH 2000: Added PzH 2000 to the Italian tree
- newARL-44 Bayard: Added ARL-44 Bayard (Premium) to the French tree
- newOsa-AKM: Added Osa-AKM (Greece) to the Israeli tree
- newTor-M1: Added Tor-M1 (Greece) to the Israeli tree
- newLeopard 2HEL: Added Leopard 2HEL (Greece) to the Israeli tree
- changeM103: Updated visual model for the M103
✈️Aviation(13)
- newGreek Aviation Sub-tree: Introduced a full Greek sub-tree to Israel including SB2C-5, F-84G, F-102A, F-86E, A-7H, A-7E, Mirage F1CG, F-4E AUP, Mirage 2000-5EG, and Rafale EG
- newKi-93-I Ko: Added Ki-93-I Ko attacker with 57 mm cannon to the Japanese tree
- newHawk T1A: Added Hawk T1A and Hawk T1A (FRP) Pack to the British tree
- newF-14D: Added F-102A and F-14D (VF-11) to the USA tree
- newAr 234 B-2: Added Ar 234 B-2 (WB 151) Pack to the German tree
- newMiG-35: Added MiG-35 to the USSR tree
- newCA-27 Mk.32: Added CA-27 Mk.32 (Australia) to the British tree
- newB-26B: Added B-26B (Indonesia) Premium to the Japanese tree
- newA-4PTM: Added CA-27 Mk.32 (Malaysia) and A-4PTM (Malaysia) to the Japanese tree
- newJ-16: Added J-16 to the Chinese tree
- newSE.203 Aquilon 203: Added SE.203 Aquilon 203 to the French tree
- newJ35J: Added J35J to the Swedish tree
- buffAir-to-Air Missiles: Revised Flight Model and autopilot for AIM-7, AIM-120, R-77, PL-12, AAM-4, and MICA-EM missile families, significantly increasing capabilities
🚁Helicopters(3)
- newAW159 Wildcat: Added AW159 Wildcat HMA2 with 20 Martlet missiles and Spike ATGMs to the British tree
- newH145M: Added H145M with Spike ER missiles to the German tree
- changeZ-9W: Added new detailed cockpits for Z-9W and Z-9WA
🚢Naval Fleet(7)
- newRN Giulio Cesare: Added RN Giulio Cesare Premium battleship with ten 320 mm guns to the Italian tree
- newUSS Mahan: Added USS Mahan to the USA tree
- newR-310: Added R-310 (Premium) to the German tree
- newStrela: Added Strela to the USSR tree
- newHMS Lion: Added HMS Lion to the British tree
- newPT-809: Added PT-809 (Premium) to the Japanese tree
- newAlgerie: Added LCM(65) and Algerie to the French tree
🗺️Maps & Missions(3)
- newDarwin Hill: Added Darwin Hill (Falkland Islands) as a new map for Ground Battles
- changeRed Desert: Reworked the Red Desert map for Ground Battles
- changeAir Battle Maps: Improved visual fidelity for Falkland Islands and Afghanistan Air Battle maps
⚙️Gameplay Systems(3)
- changeGame Modes: Nuclear Escalation, Naval Enduring Confrontation, and Bullet Hell are now permanent game modes
- changeReward Mechanics: Implemented reward for enemy abandonment; kills credited to nearest enemy within 3km (ground) or 20km (naval) at 50% standard reward
- buffBombers: Complete overhaul of bomber damage models, hit zones, and engine configurations to improve survivability
🖥️UI/UX(2)
- changePreset Menu: Overhauled Preset Menu with dropdown functionality and increased limit from 18 to 25 presets
- newHistorical Markers: Added ability to switch map marker styles between Default, NATO, and USSR
🎂Community & Events(1)
- change14th Birthday Event: Announced 14th Birthday in-game discounts and 2026 Grand Finals Twitch Drops including Tricolor Smoke
Summary
Major Content Update: Sky Odyssey
War Thunder's Sky Odyssey update brings a significant expansion to the Israeli aviation tree with a dedicated Greek sub-tree, alongside new high-rank ground vehicles like the Indian Arjun Mk 1 and Indonesian Harimau. The update also transitions several popular event modes into permanent fixtures and introduces a comprehensive overhaul of bomber damage models to improve survivability.
Gameplay & Systems
A new reward mechanic now credits kills when enemies abandon their vehicles within a specific radius (3km for ground, 20km for naval). Additionally, air-to-air missiles including the AIM-120 and R-77 families have received flight model and autopilot revisions based on new data, significantly increasing their combat capabilities.
UI & Quality of Life
The hangar UI has been modernized with a new preset menu that increases the limit from 18 to 25 presets. Players can also now toggle between NATO, USSR, and default historical markers on the map. The "To Battle!" button now features a submode dropdown for easier access to permanent modes like Naval Enduring Confrontation.