News & Patch Notes

Update 2.3.1: Summer Surge

World of TanksPublished: Jul 13, 2026, 1:20 PM

Commanders!

Update 2.3.1: Summer Surge introduces the Crucible system, plus new launches for Last Stand, Onslaught Light, and Frontline. Additionally, prepare to experience the FARCRY-inspired Battle Pass Special Chapter. Read on for details!

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World of Tanks servers for Update 2.3.1 will be available from:

EU (CEST/UTC+2)

NA (ET | CT | PT)

ASIA (UTC+8)

July 15 at 08:30

July 14 at 06:00 | 08:00 | 09:00

July 14 at 07:00

The Crucible: Prove Your Mettle

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Take on a series of challenging missions! The requirements are tough, but the rewards are worth it. For each mission, make it or break it in a single battle. Failure is an option, as long as you have shields.

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1407200/view/685257114654871512

Battle Pass Special: Far Cry

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Venture into a lawless wilderness in the FARCRY-inspired Battle Pass Special Chapter! Iconic characters from the renowned gaming franchise, jungle-born customizations, and the brand-new M-VII-Y heavy tank are waiting for you.

EU (CEST/UTC+2)

NA (PT | CT | ET)

ASIA (UTC+8)

Event Start

July 16 at 05:30

July 15 at 21:30 | 23:30 | July 16 at 00:30

July 16 at 12:30

Event End

July 27 at 05:30

July 26 at 20:30 | 22:30 | 23:30

July 27 at 11:30

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1407200/view/693137145499484575

*© Far Cry TM & © Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Based on Crytek’s original Far Cry directed by Cevat Yerli.*

Take the Last Stand

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Echo tanks are at it again, and they are even nastier this time with new varieties in their ranks. Work in unison with your team, defeat waves of enemies on a new map, smash Obelisks, and complete the event progression!

EU (CEST/UTC+2)

NA (PT | CT | ET)

ASIA (UTC+8)

Event Start

July 30 at 06:00

July 30 at 03:00 | 05:00 | 06:00

July 30 at 03:00

Event End

August 10 at 06:00

August 10 at 03:00 | 05:00 | 06:00

August 10 at 03:00

Bask in Onslaught Light

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Engage in intense 7v7 battles on modified maps and use Tactical and Role Skills while playing in your favorite Tier VIII's. Without ranks, there's less pressure than in common Onslaught, so simply enjoy wrecking the opposition!

EU (CEST/UTC+2)

NA (PT | CT | ET)

ASIA (UTC+8)

Event Start

July 20 at 04:00

July 20 at 02:30 | 04:30 | 05:30

July 21 at 03:00

Event End

August 3 at 04:00

August 3 at 02:30 | 04:30 | 05:30

August 3 at 04:00

Hold the Frontline

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Frontline is coming back to deliver massive 30v30 battles for Tier VIII's with extra tactical depth due to colossal maps, respawns, and Combat Reserves. You know the rules. Prepare for battle!

EU (CEST/UTC+2)

NA (PT | CT | ET)

ASIA (UTC+8)

Event Start

August 17 at 07:00

August 17 at 05:00 | 07:00 | 08:00

August 17 at 07:00

Event End

August 24 at 04:00

August 24 at 02:00 | 04:00 | 05:00

August 24 at 03:00

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Premium Account

Downtime

Players with WoT Premium Account will be credited an additional 24 hours of Premium Account time to make up for the update maintenance period.

World of Tanks servers will be down on:

EU: 15.07, 02:30–08:30 CEST (UTC+2)

NA: 14.07, 00:30–06:00 (PT) | 14.07, 02:30–08:00 (CT) | 14.07, 03:30–09:00 (ET)

ASIA: 14.07, 02:00–07:00 (UTC+8)

UPDATE 2.3.1—FULL DETAILS

EU NA ASIA

*Roll Out!*