Based on the date and the error message you are seeing, this is not a bug or issue with your computer. A major War Thunder update called “Line of Contact” is being released today, Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
The error message “Connection error: New update is available” is happening because the game servers are currently down for maintenance or your client has not yet downloaded the new patch that was just pushed.
What You Should Do
Check Server Status: Maintenance for this update started at 08:00 GMT. During this time, you cannot log in. You likely just need to wait for Gaijin to finish the maintenance (which usually takes a few hours).
Force the Update (PC/Steam): If the servers are back up but you still get this error, your launcher hasn’t grabbed the new files yet.
Steam Users: Close the game and completely exit Steam (click “Steam” in the top left > “Exit”). Restart Steam to force it to detect the new download.
Launcher Users: Close the launcher completely and restart it. If it doesn’t update, click the “wrench” icon (top right) and select “Check files”.
Console Users (PlayStation/Xbox): Updates sometimes roll out slightly later on consoles. Highlight the game on your dashboard, press the Options/Menu button, and select “Check for Update.”
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Summary of the “Line of Contact” Update
Once you get back in, you will be playing the new Winter 2025 major update. This patch includes:
New Vehicles: The update adds the new He 162 A-2 “Salamander” (Jet Fighter), Merkava Mk.3C, and Project 11661K “Gepard”.
New Mechanics: This update is testing the highly anticipated infantry mode mechanics and includes a rework of several map graphics (like the Poland winter map).
Recommendation:
Close the game for now and check back in about an hour. If the download doesn’t start automatically then, restart your launcher/Steam.
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