World of Nukes event
World of Nukes Update 3: What’s New & Next Update Countdown
World of Nukes pairs every major content update with a timed live event, and the two arrive together on a steady two-week rhythm. The base-building war game — build, defend, nuke — keeps a busy lobby, with around about 12,000 players in matches as of November 7 and more than about 6,300,000 visits logged since launch.
This is not a one-off: the update-and-live-event slot comes back on a fixed schedule rather than appearing once and disappearing. The current drop is Update 3, and the next one is set for Saturday, November 14 at 12:50 PM ET. We keep this page on the newest update and refresh it as the schedule moves forward.
World of Nukes
Update 3 + Live Event
Nov 14, 12:50 PM ET
Next in 7d 0h 4m
- Saturdays, 12:50 PM ET
Runs every two weeks.
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How often the updates land
World of Nukes runs this slot every two weeks — a new update and its live event roughly every fortnight, each one landing on a Saturday at 12:50 PM ET. It has a single start time rather than several daily slots, so there is just one moment to be in a server for. That one window still falls at very different local hours around the world, so here is how 12:50 PM ET converts across the major regions:
| Region | Live event start |
|---|---|
| US Eastern | 12:50 PM, Saturday |
| US Pacific | 9:50 AM, Saturday |
| UK | 5:50 PM, Saturday |
| Central Europe | 6:50 PM, Saturday |
| India | 11:20 PM, Saturday |
| Japan | 2:50 AM, Sunday |
| Australia (AEDT) | 4:50 AM, Sunday |
The next start time and the usual window are on the card above.
Tips for catching it
- Saturday at 12:50 PM ET is convenient for most of the Americas and Europe; if that is the early hours where you are (Japan or Australia), it may be worth setting a reminder the night before.
- Join a server a few minutes early so you are already in a match when the window opens rather than loading in late.
- If you miss a run, there is no need to rush — the update-and-live-event slot returns on the next cycle, roughly two weeks later.
How it fits the game’s rhythm
The update-and-live-event slot is the headline beat on the World of Nukes calendar, but it is not the only thing in motion. The Missile Workshop Update is also live, giving regulars a reason to keep checking in between the fortnightly drops. Together they keep the base-building and base-destroying loop fresh on an ongoing basis, with the bigger Update releases marking the main checkpoints.
Frequently asked questions
What time is the World of Nukes live event in my timezone?
The live event starts at 12:50 PM ET on a Saturday, which is 9:50 AM in US Pacific, 5:50 PM in the UK, 6:50 PM in Central Europe, 11:20 PM in India, 2:50 AM Sunday in Japan, and 4:50 AM Sunday in eastern Australia.
How often does World of Nukes get a new update and live event?
A new update and its live event land every two weeks, always on a Saturday at 12:50 PM ET. The slot has run 2 times so far.
When is the next World of Nukes update and live event?
The next one is set for Saturday, November 14 at 12:50 PM ET. The exact countdown is on the card above.
What happens in the World of Nukes live event?
Each live event is a timed in-game moment tied to a content update — currently Update 3 — that plays out when the Saturday window opens, so the key is to be in a match as it begins rather than trying to start it yourself.