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Update 2.3.1: Summer Surge

Commanders! Update 2.3.1: Summer Surge introduces the Crucible system, plus new launches for Last Stand, Onslaught Light, and Frontline.

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addedUpdate 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!
changedWorld of Tanks servers for Update 2.3.1 will be available from:
changedThe Crucible: Prove Your MettleTake 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.
addedBattle Pass Special: Far CryVenture 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.
addedTake the Last StandEcho 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!
changedBask in Onslaught LightEngage 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!

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!

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 08:30July 14 at 06:00 | 08:00 | 09:00July 14 at 07:00

The Crucible: Prove Your Mettle

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.

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Battle Pass Special: Far Cry

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 StartJuly 16 at 05:30July 15 at 21:30 | 23:30 | July 16 at 00:30July 16 at 12:30
Event EndJuly 27 at 05:30July 26 at 20:30 | 22:30 | 23:30July 27 at 11:30

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

Take the Last Stand

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 StartJuly 30 at 06:00July 30 at 03:00 | 05:00 | 06:00July 30 at 03:00
Event EndAugust 10 at 06:00August 10 at 03:00 | 05:00 | 06:00August 10 at 03:00

Bask in Onslaught Light

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 StartJuly 20 at 04:00July 20 at 02:30 | 04:30 | 05:30July 21 at 03:00
Event EndAugust 3 at 04:00August 3 at 02:30 | 04:30 | 05:30August 3 at 04:00

Hold the Frontline

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 StartAugust 17 at 07:00August 17 at 05:00 | 07:00 | 08:00August 17 at 07:00
Event EndAugust 24 at 04:00August 24 at 02:00 | 04:00 | 05:00August 24 at 03:00
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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)

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