War Thunder: infantry on Kivu - what changed in the test

Gaijin continues to build out the infantry layer of War Thunder, and the Kivu map in the closed test became the platform for major changes.If you monitor balance, anti-cheat, or are planning to buy a private cheat for vehicles and related modes, this text will help separate real mechanics from noisy reposts in chats.

Markers and battle readability

During the test, the logic of the markers was rebuilt: there are fewer situations when you shoot “at an icon through the bushes” without normal contact.For infantry this is critical - distances are shorter, and an error in information costs respawn and the loss of a point.Players accustomed to arcade habits will notice that positioning and cover are once again more important than "click and win".

Rules for major battles

Kivu is testing a mission with multiple checkpoints at once.Respawning is allowed on already captured points - this speeds up the pace and makes flanking more meaningful.Separate limits on drones and passenger transport for up to several fighters change logistics: a team can move a group faster, but also risks losing equipment under fire.

A separate graphics tab specifically for the infantry mode does not break the general preset of tanks and aircraft - convenient if you switch between branches in one session.

Class presets and little things that you can feel

Class presets are more strict about who carries RPGs, MANPADS and main weapons.The grenade throw has been repackaged - the animation and timings are closer to the expectations of a shooter.There is an experiment with the repeated respawn of one fighter: in the test it looks like an attempt to soften the “destroyed the entire team with one grenade”, but the ending may still change.

What does this mean for the private software market?

Large CBTs in War Thunder almost always pump up anti-cheat and balance.If you look at private builds in the Samurai Cheats catalog, wait for the stable Undetected status after the test patches.Running an outdated loader “to see if you’ll get lucky” on the day of the update is a classic way to get Detected and panic in the ticket.

Do not follow guides to the previous build: sights, distances and behavior of markers on the test may differ from the live server.

Practical steps for the player

1. Read patch notes and devblog, not just screenshots from Discord.

2. Check the status of the product card before a long session.

3. Start with a basic preset of functions, not “everything to the maximum.”

4. With On Update, there is a pause and a ticket, not a mirror from the discussion.

Infantry vs vehicles: different pace of patches

In War Thunder, vehicles and infantry are not updated synchronously.What worked in tank mode yesterday does not guarantee peace of mind in infantry CBT today.If you buy a private cheat for several modes, check the status separately and do not transfer the “Arcade” settings without checking.Long test sessions often coincide with waves of complaints in chats - filter the noise through the store card.

Graphics and FPS on test

A separate graphics tab for infantry allows you to reduce the load without breaking the preset for aviation.If FPS sags, first remove the Windows background and unnecessary overlays - otherwise any overlay will seem to be at fault.A stable frametime is more important than “beautiful shadows” in a mode where split seconds at the peak decide.

When will it go live?

CBT is not the same as a release: some mechanics will return changed or disappear.Don’t build a long-term strategy “only for Kivu” - keep an eye on patch notes and the status of the product on the day it goes live on the main server.Buying a private cheat “for a year in advance” in the midst of a test is an extra bet on an unknown balance.

Bottom line

The Kivu stage is about the scale and convenience of a large infantry battle, and not about one new gun.Monitor product statuses on Samurai Cheats and don't base your strategy on outdated "imba forever" promises from advertising channels - a patch can change everything overnight.