maintenance · July 30, 2026

War Thunder Unplanned Maintenance Extends Premium Time and Event Timelines

War Thunder players hit by unexpected server downtime receive a three-hour extension to active Premium accounts. The interruption also grants extra time to complete specific Scimitar Strike event achievements.

Unplanned server issues forced downtime across War Thunder, prompting developers to issue compensation for affected players. Active Premium account durations and specific event target windows have both been extended.

Premium Account Compensation

All active Premium accounts receive a three-hour extension to offset the time lost during the unexpected backend maintenance period.

Scimitar Strike Extensions

The completion deadlines for the Tanker's Mark of Distinction 4 and 5 achievements within the Scimitar Strike event are extended by three hours to make up for the disruption.

Why this patch matters

A straightforward and fair reimbursement for unexpected server downtime, giving players back the exact time they lost during the outage.