- Update 0.1.2.16 - 30 September 2026
Fixed rare crash on starting battle.Fixed rare crash in USA Test Flight, that could happend while shooting at runaway, while take off, shooting ally forces.Fixed crash that happened in the first minute after game launch for some users with Radeon videocards.VelocityOne Rudder pedals no longer affect the UI navigation.
- Update 0.1.2.15 - 25 September 2026
Fixed trees and other objects flickering on the Stalingrad airfield when the tree render range is set above Default.Newly added DLC aircraft are now also available to bots.Fixed a number of race conditions that could break the controls setup wizard flow.Replaced the parked aircraft models in Test Flights with the Yak-9T and I-16 type 27.Fixed a bug that could occasionally cause the Flight Menu to close unexpectedly during flight.Fixed a bug that would sometimes block subsequent contact searches.
- Update 0.1.2.14 - 19 September 2026
Crash reporing daemon that prevented the game from starting up in some cases was reverted. Older crash reporting tool is used instead. In an unfortunate event of the game crashing, please send the report - it helps us fix it faster.A message is now shown if the game is being run on hardware that does not support DX12. Integrated GPUs are not supported. Please check hardware requirements beforehand.\ an empty secondary weapons preset was fixed and can now be selected in game.Loudness of engine sounds has been corrected for a number of aircraft. Previously, the engines in some aircraft were quieter than intended.A number of other minor sound issues was fixed across the board.
- Public Service Announcement - 18 September 2026
We were made aware that for some PC players the game will not start — a situation we cannot monitor in any other way than with your help. Big thanks to Steam user scubbasteve9991, who brought our attention to a bug in the new crash reporting daemon! This daemon has been reverted, and the patch is now in testing. It should go live ASAP. If the game gets stuck during startup, please wait a while — the fix is on the way!
- Update 0.1.2.4 - 16 September 2026
Ju 87 D-5 bomb presets have been reassembled to correctly display and use the bombload.Fixed a brief teleportation right after takeoff in the Pas-de-Calais mission.Fixed a rare crash when returning to the hangar from battle.Sound:Fixed a bug that caused excessive loudness of guns and cannons.Fixed cockpit door sounds mistakenly playing in the I-16 type 27.The changes listed below are experimental, and we'd especially love to hear your feedback on how they feel in battle:Cockpit vibration sounds have been changed to make them more informative. The vibration sounds from G-forces are now joined by structural vibration sounds that reflect airflow separation at critical angles of attack (buffeting), as well as dangerous airframe flutter at excessively high speeds, such as during a dive.Added rocket launch sounds from the player's own aircraft.Nearby anti-aircraft shell bursts have been made…
- Aces of Thunder — 40% Off in the Steam VR Sale - 14 September 2026
Both editions of Aces of Thunder — Standard and Deluxe — are now 40% off as part of the Steam VR Sale!A great chance to take to the skies in VR for the first time or expand your hangar.The sale runs from September 14, 17:00 GMT to September 21, 17:00 GMT.By the way, the "One Sky for All" update just went live — check out the patch notes if you haven't already.Clear skies, pilots!
- Update "One sky for all" - 14 September 2026
This update brings crossplay between PC and PlayStation 5, three new DLC aircraft, and a wide range of gameplay, controls, and interface improvements. Details below!CrossplayPlayers on PC and PlayStation 5 now share the same battles and matchmaking queues by default. PS5 players can opt out in settings.New ContentThree new aircraft available as separate DLC packs: Ju 87 D-5, I-16 type 27 and Bf 109 Z-1 Zwilling.Two new single-player missions: Zero Fuel and Convoy Hunter.The Khalkhin gol operation can now be encountered in general matchmaking for USSR vs JapanThe Tunisia operation may now appear in general matchmaking for Germany vs. USA.The Pas-de-Calais operation has been added to general matchmaking for WWI.A Pas-de-Calais mission for WWI aircraft has been added to Team Death Match.New missions have been added to Custom battles: Tunisia and Khalkhin Gol.Pas-de-Calais location has been…
- Update 0.1.0.64 - 12 August 2026
New ContentThe Team Death Match (TDM) mode is no longer limited to WWII aircraft: a new WWI TDM mission, "Flanders," has been added.New Bomber Cover and intercept Bombers missions have been added to the Custom Battles mode:\ Bulge\ Britain\ Smolensk\ HonoluluChanged the spawn logic in Team Death Match: the game now prioritizes the country selected in your hangar, rather than assigning one at random as before.New Settings and Interface FeaturesAmmo limit settings have been added to the mission editor.The mission editor now allows selecting suspended armament before the mission starts.The respawn screen now includes "Gun targeting distance (m)" for guns and cannons, as well as "Bomb fuse" delay adjustment for low-altitude bombing.
- I-16 Type 27: A Fighter with Character - 6 August 2026
Nimble, heavily armed, and full of character! Meet the legendary Soviet “Donkey”, arriving in Aces of Thunder. The I-16 Type 27 will appear in the game in one of the upcoming updates as a separate DLC!The I-16 Type 27 in BattleThe Donkey’s greatest strength is its maneuverability. In a horizontal turn, it can outfly most opponents: enter a turn and hold it, denying the enemy a good angle of attack. The horizontal fight is your ace card instead of a straight-line race, where faster fighters can easily outrun you. Watch out for boom-and-zoom attacks, as faster opponents will prefer to strike from above on a diving pass, and the Donkey isn’t exactly sturdy and can’t take much damage. So drag the fight into a turn as quickly as possible and don’t give the enemy a second chance.As for armament, the I-16 Type 27 has two 20 mm ShVAK cannons and two 7.62 mm ShKAS machine guns. The cannons pack…
- Update 0.1.0.59 - 29 July 2026
Added a “Limited Ammo” option to Test Flight settings.Fixed an issue in Custom Battles where player statistics were not sent correctly after leaving and rejoining the same battle multiple times.Adjusted the placement of several German anti-aircraft guns in the “Berlin BFD” mission. Some guns were moved farther from buildings so that they can engage targets more effectively.
- Bf 109 Z-1: Two Messerschmitts, One Pilot - 16 July 2026
Two fuselages, two engines, one pilot — the most unusual "Messer" in history is arriving in Aces of Thunder. The experimental Bf 109 Z-1 "Zwilling" will appear in the game in one of the upcoming updates as a separate DLC!One Aircraft Made of TwoThe Zwilling (German for "twin") was born from a simple yet daring idea: the Luftwaffe urgently needed a heavy fighter, but there was no time to set up production of an entirely new machine. The solution? Take two Bf 109 fuselages, join them with a new center wing section and a shared stabilizer — and there you have a heavy fighter, built from parts the factories had already mastered. The pilot sat in the left cockpit, while the right one was paneled over. The only prototype ever built was damaged in an Allied raid on the Augsburg plant and never took to the air. Now you have the chance to take to the skies in its stead.The Bf 109 Z-1 in BattleTh…
- Update 0.1.0.58 - 8 July 2026
Improved Mulit-functional Menu interaction. The MFM activation binding has been removed in favor of a more conventional and faster activation system. Items now activate after the selection has been held for at least 0.125s and is then released (e.g. the stick or hat returns to neutral). This greatly eases MFM navigation and helps operate it faster, though it may take a bit of getting used to.In the controls template selection dialog, connected joysticks are now shown at the top of the list, before gamepads and other controllers (e.g. VrSense/DualSense/Xbox controllers).Fixed an issue where the UI was missing if the game config contained a malformed resolution entry.Fixed a rare issue where kills sometimes did not count in kill statistics.Substantially improved UI rendering performance.Fixed a rare UI crash when starting single missions.Fixed the display of already completed daily tasks.…
- Ju 87 D-5: The Legend Dives In - 6 July 2026
A steep dive, a precise strike — the most recognizable "Stuka" of the Luftwaffe is arriving in Aces of Thunder. The Ju 87 D-5 will appear in the game in one of the upcoming updates as new DLC!The Ju 87 D-5 in BattleThis is a classic dive bomber: climb high, enter a steep dive, and land your bomb dead on target. Don't forget the air brake — it makes controlling your bomb release in a dive much safer and reduces the risk of catching flutter. The arsenal offers a wide selection of weaponry for any task: from 50 kg SC50JA bombs to the 500 kg armor-piercing PC500, capable of punching through a ship's deck. The Flam C 250 and Flam C 500 incendiary bombs will wipe out light targets such as artillery. And if you want more firepower, take underwing gun pods: two with 20 mm MG 151 cannons (four barrels) or two with 7.92 mm MG 81 machine guns (twelve barrels!).But don't write off the Stuka after i…
- 35% Off Aces of Thunder in the Steam Summer Sale - 25 June 2026
The Steam Summer Sale is here! Both editions of Aces of Thunder and all available DLC are now 35% off. This is a great chance to take to the skies for the first time or expand your hangar.Sale runs from June 25th, 17:00 GMT to July 9th 17:00 GMTDon’t miss your chance to grab the Deluxe Edition, which includes five iconic aircraft — F4U-4, Spitfire Mk Ia, Hurricane Mk IV, SBD-3, and P-40E-1 — each of which is also available separately as part of the sale.
- Update 0.1.0.52 - 19 June 2026
Slight HUD performance optimization in battle.Fixed a bug that could occasionally cause a single stuttering frame while looking around the cockpit.Simultaneous press of Increase and Decrease axis actions now cancels out, instead of always applying Increase.Fixed a bug in the Join-in-Progress mechanic that occasionally prevented players from joining battles.Fixed a rare crash when exiting the game with joysticks connected.
- Small improvements - 11 June 2026
While we continue polishing new aircraft and missions, working on more complex usability improvements and pushing hard to allow players from different platforms to meet in battles, some fixes and improvements need not be delayed. In this update (0.1.0.51):A bug that prevented new players from accessing matchmaking options right away was fixed, now they have a greater chance of fighting other players in our skies.Quadrant labels on the maps now have more contrast, readability was greatly improved in some cases.Online battles should no longer end prematurely when there are no human players left on one of the teams. The respawn rules are now the same for bots and players.\ Controls template added for another popular HOTAS system: X-56 Rhino.Fly safe!
- Single Mission and Custom Battles Progress, Control Improvements - 6 June 2026
We continue to read your feedback and work on improving the game experience. This update (0.1.0.46) focuses on control settings — and upcoming updates will bring further improvements to the control setup process, including VR-specific ones. The control template selector in the controls settings has been replaced with a toolbar featuring dedicated buttons to revert and save changes. Template control has been moved to a separate window accessible via a dedicated button — the previous template carousel has been removed to avoid confusion and accidental misuse. This makes changing settings clearer and safer. As before, only one template is active at any given time, and all settings are saved after explicit confirmation — when leaving the controls menu or pressing the corresponding button.A button to launch the quick setup wizard has been added to the controls settings window when a joystick…
- Update 0.1.0.39 | Control Binding Window and Matchmaking - 7 May 2026
Bindings are now configured in a separate modal dialog that clearly describes the process and lets you choose what to do next. To reassign an axis or button combination, click on it in the controls window. Previously, the binding process was non-modal, which caused inconvenience and required extra steps to fix accidental bindings. As before, all settings are saved atomically after explicit confirmation when leaving the controls page.Improved the automatic server selection algorithm for multiplayer. It now relies on actual network latency and prefers servers with the lowest ping for you.Fixed country selection in TDM mode. Resolved an issue where a squad member's country was forcibly changed to the leader's country when joining a session. Country is now synchronized with the leader only if the player's chosen nation is not available on the leader's team side in the current mode.Adjusted…
- 20% off Aces of Thunder & a Special Bundle with Wings of Prey - 7 May 2026
Time to take to the skies! From May 7th (11:00 UTC) to May 14th (11:00 UTC), the base edition of Aces of Thunder is available on Steam with a 20% discount. Realistic aerial combat with stunning visuals awaits every pilot — whether you're flying with a VR headset or playing on a regular monitor.And for those craving twice the aerial action, we've prepared a special offer — the Aces of Thunder + Wings of Prey bundle on Steam. It comes with an additional 10% discount that stacks on top of the bundle's current price.A perfect chance to add two outstanding aerial combat games to your library: the recently released simulator Aces of Thunder and the classic Wings of Prey: Special Edition, where you'll take part in the most iconic battles aboard legendary aircraft of World War II.
- Update 0.1.0.35 - 28 April 2026
The multifunctional radial menu no longer blocks control via the virtual stick and throttle (spatial controls), which previously could lead to ground collisions while extending or retracting the landing gear.The algorithm for the experimental “Mouse-Joystick” control mode has been updated. It now allows more complex maneuvers and more closely matches the capabilities of other control methods available in the game.Fixed an issue that caused a sharp drop in frame rate when scrolling long texts (e.g., the license agreement).Fixed an issue where 20 mm MG FF/M belts for the Fw 190 A-4 were not awarded when destroying two strike aircraft in under a minute. Previously, an issue that prevented counting two player aircraft destroyed within a minute was fixed; now all aircraft destroyed by the Fw 190 A-4 should be counted correctly.
