Update 0.11.8 sees four Brawls unleashed in different formats. Round 3 will be held in a 12 vs. 12 format playing Tier VIII cruisers.

Brawls are characterized by short seasons and unusual team formats. The clashes are fast and dynamic.

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Up to 10,000 Coal, 2,250,000 Credits, 80,000 Elite Commander XP, 56 combat signals, and 16 expendable economic bonuses.

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You can take part in the Brawl only during the time period specific to your server.

Format: 12 vs. 12 playing Tier VIII cruisers

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Big Race, Polar, Islands, Loop, Warrior's Path, and Trident. Battles on all maps are fought in the Domination mode.

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Dear players!

Earlier we announced that we would soon be giving all players from the CIS realm an opportunity to stay with Wargaming and continue playing World of Warships via Steam. Since that announcement we’ve been carefully monitoring your feedback and fine-tuning the transfer procedure to ensure the maximum comfort for all players. We want to thank you for your questions and concerns as it helped us understand which aspects of the transfer need to be improved.

Now, we are ready to announce that the transfer procedure will start on September 20, 2022.

We fully understand that this decision might not be an easy one and you might have a lot of extra questions about the transfer. We will try our best to cover as much information as possible tomorrow.

The World of Warships Anniversary celebrations have inspired us to stage a mega video marathon on our beloved game’s official YouTube channel!

Get ready to absorb an abundance of the most riveting game footage and historical explorations the Internet has to offer for a whopping 24 hours! Ships and battles, fleets of different countries, maritime traditions and, of course—our favorite game!

The marathon program has several themed sections. You’ll be able to enjoy a selection of our best videos, featuring episodes from Sea Smackdown, Rico/Chet, Dry Dock, Armada, and much more. We'll show you the inner workings of how we create the game, share some behind-the-scenes episodes from the shooting stage, and eventually embark on a unique underwater journey together!

Stay on the lookout for rewards and grab them right as you watch! As part of the available bounty, you can look forward to bonus codes for a variety of in-game loot, as well as special bonus codes for those who are contemplating starting their Captain’s career in World of Warships or those who simply haven’t played the game for a long time.

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• Like this video
  
• Link your YouTube account to your game account
  
• Share the video broadcast in your social networks

Help us make you happy! Take part in our survey; dig deeper on the Treasure Map; and grab a gift—a celebratory Seven Seas container. Use this link to find out more about the upcoming activities.

Unsinkable Sam is one of the most famous cats in the navy and a favorite of our Captains.

This remarkable cat managed to survive the demise of three ships—German battleship Bismarck, British destroyer Cossack, and aircraft carrier Ark Royal. We suggest delving into his story!

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Starts: Fri. 16 Sep. 07:00 CEST (UTC+2)
Ends: Thu. 06 Oct. 07:00 CEST (UTC+2)

Complete a special chain of combat missions to earn up to four "Unsinkable Sam" containers, as well as Thetis camouflages. To do so, you'll need to secure damage upon your spotting, earn various ribbons and XP with all modifiers applied, deal damage to enemies using main battery guns, and win battles.

You can complete the combat mission chain playing Tier V–X ships and superships in Random, Ranked, and Co-op Battles, as well as in Operations and Brawls.

Complete seven 7-day challenge combat missions to receive an extra Unsinkable Sam container.

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The bundles are available for purchase until: Fri. 30 Sep. 07:00 CEST (UTC+2)

You can purchase a bundle with the Unsinkable Sam and Historical permanent camouflages for VIII Bismarck, VI Ark Royal, and VIII Cossack; two Unsinkable Sam Commanders with specializations for VIII Bismarck and VIII Cossack; and the three ships on which the famous cat journeyed the seas. In a big bundle, you'll additionally find other items, including commemorative flags for Ark Royal and Cossack.

Both Commanders come with 10 skill points and have a unique voiceover.

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All themed permanent camouflages can be purchased as a separate bundle together with economic bonuses in the Premium Shop.

The bundles are available for purchase until: Fri. 30 Sep. 07:00 CEST (UTC+2)

You'll find Unsinkable Sam Premium containers in the Armory and Premium Shop.

VIII Bismarck comes with all of her modules researched. Commander Unsinkable Sam with a specialization for VIII Cossack and Commander Unsinkable Sam with a specialization for VIII Bismarck both have a unique voiceover. You can receive these Commanders only once per account.

Commanders!

We’re holding a special and easy-to-enter giveaway — 5 lucky winners will be picked at random.

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• Winners will be picked at random from the pool of participating unique users—only one comment per user will be taken into consideration.
  
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• 1x Premium Ship VIII container

We wish you good luck and following seas!

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Captains!

Joining the Public Test is a great way to earn containers with Premium ships, permanent and expendable camouflages, and other valuable items. All details on how to join the Public Test are available on a dedicated page of the official website.
https://steamcommunity.com/games/552990/announcements/detail/2716184589232191867
Update 0.11.9 brings U.S. and German submarines to Early Access; Operation Wolfpack; Halloween celebrations; and other new features. Check out the Developer Bulletin, and welcome to the Test! See you on the PT Server!
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Starts: Thu. 15 Sep. 18:30 CEST (UTC+2)
Ends: Tue. 20 Sep. 07:30 CEST (UTC+2)

You can earn Community Tokens by progressing through combat missions on the Public Test Server. Exchange these Tokens for various rewards in the Armory, including rare permanent camouflages, containers, and other in-game items.

With the start of the Public Test, you’ll have the following items credited to your PT account: U.S. and German Tier VI, VIII, and X submarines, as well as ships for the Twilight Battle and Operations Saving Transylvania and Sunray in the Darkness.

The rewards for activities on the Public Test Server may differ from those on the Live Server.

Each Tactical Special container drops 1 day of Warships Premium Account; 2x expendable economic bonuses, each granting +300% Free XP per battle; and 3x Juliet Charlie signals.

The PT Server will also offer special daily missions that will bring you rewards on the Live Server.

Earn 1,000 Base XP in Random or Co-op Battles and in the Twilight Battle.

Reward on the Live Server: 1,000 Coal; 2,500 Free XP; 200 Community Tokens; and 500,000 Credits.

Daily combat mission is available only on the second and third days of each round of the Public Test. The mission is updated at 02:00 UTC.

Final reward on the Live Server: 5,000 Free XP; 700 Coal; 800,000 Credits; and 10,000 Elite XP.

The combat mission chain can be completed in Random Battles or Operations and is available for completion three times per day at the following times: 11:00–15:00 UTC; 17:00–21:00 UTC; and 23:00–03:00 UTC. You can complete the mission all three times and obtain the rewards three times during the day.

• The research prices for ships and ship modules will be substantially discounted.
  
• You will be able to reset Commander skills free of charge.

If you're joining the Public Test for the first time since Update 0.11.8, you'll be awarded the following additional bonuses:

• At the start of the Public Test, every participant will have all researchable Tier VI and VIII ships, helmed by Commanders with 19 skill points, credited to their PT accounts.
  
• 500,000,000 Credits; 30,000 Doubloons; 250,000 Coal; and 90 days of Warships Premium Account.
  
• Sets with expendable economic bonuses and 50 combat signals.

If you played at least one battle on the Public Test Server during the 0.11.8 Public Test, your account will be copied from the Live Server to the Public Test Server.

IMPORTANT! Because the update is still being tested, the information in this bulletin is tentative and reflects the state of game development at the time of its publication. Some changes and new features may be removed entirely or implemented differently by the time the update goes live. Screenshots, specific values of certain characteristics, and details of in-game mechanics will not necessarily be relevant after the update is released.

Please note: The rewards for activities on the Public Test Server may differ from those on the Live Server.

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We are pleased to introduce a new ship type—submarines! We worked hard to prepare submarines for their eventual release during their time in testing. We've tweaked their mechanics and the ways they interact with other ship types based on the test results, statistics, and player feedback.

Following the latest round of changes to this ship type, we're confident that submarines in their current state fit well into the gameplay of World of Warships and are ready to be introduced into the game on a permanent basis. U.S. and German submarines will be the first full-fledged representatives to emerge (or submerge!) in the game.

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German and U.S. Tier VI and VIII submarines will arrive in Early Access. They can be obtained from sequential bundles in the Armory in exchange for Submarine Tokens.

The Tokens can be obtained by completing Personal Challenges that await you in Update 0.11.9; in exchange for Community Tokens; and from random bundles for Doubloons.

Submarines can also be obtained from the new Submarines containers.

You'll be able to reset all of your Commanders' skills if you so wish and remove upgrades free of charge during the first 2 weeks after Update 0.11.9 goes live. To automatically reset skills of all your Commanders for free, you'll need to click a button in a special article on our website.

For several updates after the release of Update 0.11.9, we don't plan to make significant changes to the gameplay of submarines, their settings, and the way they interact with other ship types, unless there is a critical need to do so. This will allow them to catch on in the game and give players an opportunity to acclimatize to the new ship type. In the meantime, we'll be able to collect the most up-to-date and accurate statistics. At the same time, small balance changes will still be made when necessary.

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Personal Challenges will become available again during Update 0.11.9. For this iteration, we've updated the interface, as well as diversified the mission completion criteria.

As before, Personal Challenges are divided into two stages of 2 weeks each. During the first stage, you need to earn ribbons; during the second stage, you need to earn Base XP. In future iterations, new conditions will be added, such as damage dealt.

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As a reward for completing missions, you'll earn Submarine Tokens, which are required to obtain submarines in Early Access, as well as Coal.

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Special Operation Wolfpack is dedicated to the release of submarines. It will allow players to get to grips with the new ship type and its gameplay.

The Operation is inspired by real World War II events—submarines hunting for convoys.

Players fight at the helms of Tier VI and VIII submarines in a team of seven.

An enemy convoy with strategic cargo breaks through neutral waters. A combat squadron rushes to help the convoy.

Your objective is to break through the lines of escorting warship groups and destroy the transport ships before they reach their destination point and meet with reinforcements. During the Operation, the submarine squadron will be provided with air support from allied aircraft.

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We've returned the movement effect of sonar pings emitted by submarines. It was good at drawing the attention of both the targeted player and their allies to the attacking submarine. Combined with the ping launch effect that appears on the surface of the water, it will allow you to locate a submarine more accurately and attack her more effectively.

Added new ribbons for depth charges. They will more clearly show the effectiveness of dropping bombs on submarines:
All aircraft carriers of Tier VI and above will receive a variant of Depth Charge Airstrike that functions automatically. It will not serve as a tool for hunting submarines; it will only give aircraft carriers a means of defense against submarines that deploys even when the ship's Captain is controlling squadrons.

Depth Charge Airstrike will activate if a submarine or signs of her presence, such as oil spots on the water or the effect of using sonar, are detected within the armament's range. An airstrike will be carried out taking any necessary lead into account. At the same time, the submarine will have the opportunity to evade if she effectively maneuvers in time.

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Operations Saving Transylvania and Sunray in the Darkness await players this year as part of the Halloween celebrations.

Operation Saving Transylvania will be available as Operation of the Week in the first week of the update; Sunray in the Darkness—in the second week. Players will be able to complete them as part of a Division throughout Update 0.11.9. Both Operations will be available at the normal difficulty level. Standard Operations will be available for completion during Update 0.11.9 as part of a Division only. With the release of Update 0.11.10, Operations of the Week will be replaced by Random Operations again.

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The update also brings back the Twilight Battle temporary battle type, which is familiar to players from Halloween 2018, with minor visual improvements. Let's take a refresher on the key rules of this event!

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Two teams of seven players each clash against each other playing special ships on the map from Operation Sunray in the Darkness. The key objective is to destroy all enemy ships. At the same time, the water area is gradually taken over by the Filth, and the safe zone for ships continuously shrinks. Ships outside the safe zone receive damage depending on the ship type.

Twilight Battle will become available 2 weeks after Update 0.11.9 goes live.

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A number of unique Commander talents, skills, and upgrades have been updated to bring them to a better balance and increase their versatility. More details are available on our Development Blog.

We've also made improvements to the interface of the Commander Skills screen and Skills in Detail section. It's now possible in the Reserve to view the available Commanders of all nations, regardless of whether Captains have ships of those nations or not.
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Update 0.11.8 sees four Brawls unleashed in different formats. Round 2 will be held in a 12 vs. 12 format playing Tier VIII battleships.

Team up with your friends and achieve more victories—this is a great opportunity to earn Coal, Credits, expendable economic bonuses, combat signals, and Elite Commander XP in a short time!

Brawls are characterized by short seasons and unusual team formats. The clashes are fast and dynamic. You can participate in a Division, and you don't need to be a member of a Clan.

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Up to 10,000 Coal, 2,250,000 Credits, 80,000 Elite Commander XP, 56 combat signals, and 16 expendable economic bonuses.

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You can take part in the Brawl only during the time period specific to your server.

Format: 12 vs. 12 playing Tier VIII battleships

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Big Race, Polar, Islands, Loop, Warrior's Path, and Trident. Battles on all maps are fought in the Domination mode.

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Captains!

In today's Waterline episode, we're going to recall the new features that have been released since the previous episode and tell you about the game development plans for late 2022 — early 2023.

Please note that all of the information contained in this document is preliminary. Any changes and new features that we announce may change several times during tests. During each of those testing rounds, we'll carefully consider your feedback and opinions. Now, let's get down to the details! To reveal the information, click on the respective blocks.

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The main feature of the new ships is their large-caliber guns (relative to the ship type) mounted on their bows. While they reload slowly, this is compensated for by the Main Battery Reload Booster consumable. The new ships are capable of achieving high speeds with the help of the improved "French-specific" Engine Boost consumable. The ships' armor does a great job in protecting their citadels against medium-caliber AP shells, but the cruisers are quite vulnerable against HE and SAP shells. Medium and long ranges are optimal for engagements, but with the help of the improved accuracy of their 139 mm secondary battery guns, the new ships can also show their worth in close-range encounters.

New ships: VIII Cherbourg, IX Brest, and X Marseille.

A new branch of British battleships was added to the game in the summer. Equipped with torpedoes and main guns that don't have a particularly long range of fire, the new sea giants will show their worth at medium- to knife-duel distances. The Repair Party consumable they have on board can regenerate a significant amount of any lost HP.

The battleships carry HE shells with a standard penetration capacity, and the AP shells they fire have a typically British short fuse time. They are also less likely to cause overpenetration and are, therefore, more efficient against lightly armored targets. The guns have a solid caliber—up to 457 mm at Tier X. Starting from Tier V, the ships are equipped with Engine Boost; from Tier VI—with Defensive AA Fire; and from Tier IX, Repair Party is replaced with Specialized Repair Teams.

New ships: III Indefatigable, IV Queen Mary, V Tiger, VI Renown, VII Rooke, VIII Hawke, IX Duncan, and X St. Vincent.

The supership flotilla is expanded with ★ Patrie and ★ Edgar, which arrived in Early Access.

★ Patrie is a battleship armed with twelve 431 mm main battery guns. The ship's AA defenses comprise systems designed in the 1950s.

★ Edgar is a further development of the Minotaur-class cruiser project with an increased number of main battery guns, as well as more advanced and effective anti-submarine and AA weaponry that was developed in the 1950s and 1960s.

Update 0.11.5 saw the return of the Convoy temporary battle type. We made a number of changes to Convoy in its new iteration. The battle format was reworked. Aircraft carriers, destroyers, cruisers, battleships, and submarines were allowed to participate. There were more maps with various routes on them. We also updated the interface and tactical tips in battle.

Along with the release of the new British battleship branch into Early Access, a new event started that was dedicated to the shipbuilders of foggy Albion. The Chatham, Elswick, and Clydebank shipyards competed for the right to be called the best shipbuilder serving the needs of the Royal Navy. Players made their choices and supported one of the shipyards, earning valuable themed rewards along the way.

Our game has featured two web campaigns since the previous Waterline episode.

The first one was dedicated to the Pacific War. During this event, USS IX Black returned to the game and subsequently became available in the Armory in exchange for Coal.

The second campaign brought us onboard a ship uncovering the secrets of the mysterious Navigators. One of the main new features in the Armory during this event was VIII Hampshire with a themed camouflage and Commander.

Right now, we're celebrating the 7th Anniversary of World of Warships. Open the Treasure Map elements and participate in the draw of an all-inclusive seven-day cruise for two! All of the details are available here.

You can also enjoy battle performance bonuses. For performing well in battle, you can now receive several rewards and pick up rewards for ships in your Port even without playing them.

The Warship Strike minigame and a new collection are now available in the game.

X Puerto Rico is back in the World of Warships' virtual Dockyard. One of the Dockyard's free rewards is VII Huron.

The Faroe Islands map was added to the game. The appearance of this map was selected by players at the end of last year.

We are in a never-ending search for new modes that could be added to Random Battles. The Arms Race mode played well during several temporary events and even a whole Ranked Battles season, and players loved it. That's why we decided to add it to Random Battles on a permanent basis, and it replaced Epicenter there.
In Update 0.11.8, we reworked all Operations in our game for players to have the opportunity to take part in Operations playing more of their favorite ships and earning valuable rewards along the way.

Now, Tier VI to VIII ships can be matched in battle at the same time, and the final team lineup has an effect on the strength of the bots and post-battle earnings. Besides this, the 30-minute restriction for re-entry into battle playing the same ship was removed.

The Operations economy changed as well. Previously, players earned Stars for completing an Operation, and the rewards could only be obtained once. We removed Stars altogether, and the rewards can now be earned by progressing through dedicated daily and weekly combat missions specifically designed for Operations. As rewards for completing these missions, players can earn Community Tokens and even a Supercontainer, and completing secondary missions in successful Operations brings more Credits and XP.

We also decided to try out a new approach and improve the diversity of Operations for players who participate in them regularly. In Update 0.11.8, Operation of the Week is replaced with random Operations with automatic ally selection. The option to select an Operation of players' liking is still available when they are part of a Division.

The following three Operations are back for the revamped game mode: The Ultimate Frontier, Hermes, and Cherry Blossom.

We introduced a number of changes to the battle camera in the summer to make it more convenient for all players. We also implemented additional settings to help customize the camera.

• We changed the default base viewing angle in the Port and in battle. The camera is now focused more directly on the player's ship.
  
• Aiming when using Spotting Aircraft was changed. To make it more comfortable, we now offer two camera positions to choose from: lower and upper.
  
• New "Field of view" and "Camera height" settings were added, allowing players to raise and move the camera away from the ship.
  
• The camera viewing angle in the torpedo launcher view is now similar to that in the main battery view. Transitioning between them is now smoother. The torpedo launcher viewing angle was expanded to make it easier to assess the battle situation.
  
• The camera now moves more smoothly when tracking flying shells. Shell models were also updated.

We improved AI for bots in Training and Co-op Battles and updated the Minimap and quick commands. On the barge, we implemented the option to view and open any available containers. New descriptions of ship features were added in the Armory. We also introduced many other improvements.


Since submarines arrived in testing, we've checked various concepts and looked for unique gameplay for this ship type. Almost all elements of submarine gameplay have undergone significant changes during closed and open tests. The dive capacity system was completely reworked, most surface ships were equipped with anti-submarine weapons, alternative torpedoes were added, and some submarines even received controllable guns. Interaction between surface ships and submarines, as well as between submarines, also changed.

We started testing submarines in Random Battles last year. It was a big step and crucially important for our game. Development reached its final stage where we started polishing mechanics, fixing problems, and fine-tuning submarines to bring them to the final shape in which they would be introduced into the game.

Over recent months, we've implemented lots of fixes and improvements based on your feedback.

• We reworked the submarine matchmaker and combined their queue with that of the destroyers.
  
• We updated the visual and audio effects for sonar pings
  
• and split Hydrophone into two separate consumables.
  
• We reduced the submarine speed under water and added dispersion for torpedo tubes, which made it harder for submarines to carry out sudden attacks from a short distance.

You can read about these and other changes in our Development Blog.

We're now sure that submarines in their current state fit well into the World of Warships gameplay and are ready for the next step—their full release in the game.

So, we announce that Update 0.11.9 will bring Early Access to this ship type. From the start, players will be able to get Early Access to U.S. and German submarines, and U.S.S.R. submarines will be added in spring 2023. Besides this, British submarines Undine, Sturdy, and Thrasher will be put to the test in the fall.

For two weeks following the arrival of submarines in Early Access, players will have the possibility to reset skills and demount upgrades for free. Also, there will be a button on the website for resetting skills for all Commanders.

Many of you welcomed submarines in Convoy and asked us to add a separate mode for this ship type. To celebrate the arrival of submarines in Early Access, we'll release a new Operation, especially for the new ship type. The Operation is inspired by real World War II events—submarines hunting for convoys. The new Operation will help both new and experienced Captains become familiar with the new ship type as well as its gameplay features.

Just recently, the testing of a new branch of Japanese cruisers has started.

These ships perform best in medium and long-range encounters. They boast a good firing range, carry a significant number of main guns, and are equipped with long-range torpedoes that can inflict decent damage. These cruisers enjoy good concealment, which helps them escape encounters or, when necessary, sneak up on enemy ships to strike first.

New ships: V Agano, VI Gokase, VII Omono, VIII Shimanto, IX Takahashi, X Yodo, and VII Tokachi.

• Tier V and VI ships received 152 mm main battery guns, Tier VII ship is armed with 155 mm guns, and high-tier cruisers carry numerous dual-purpose 150 mm guns.
  
• All cruisers have powerful, long-range, but slow, 610 mm torpedoes.
  
• Torpedo tubes of Tier VII and higher cruisers have turning mechanics, previously presented on new British battleships. Torpedoes can be launched at angles to which torpedo tubes are physically unable to turn. Right after launch, the torpedoes turn to the selected direction and follow a straight line to the set course.
  
• Starting with Tier VI, Hydroacoustic Search or Defensive AA Fire is available in one slot, and Fighter is available in a separate slot.
  
• Tier IX–X cruisers have access to the Repair Party consumable.

★ Patrie and ★ Edgar will leave Early Access very soon. ★ Dalarna and ★ Clausewitz, that you're probably already familiar with, will join them in a while. Two new ships, ★ Sekiryu and ★ Admiral Ushakov were put to the test in Update 0.11.8.

★ Dalarna is a classic representative of the European destroyer branch with powerful torpedo armament, strong AA defenses, lack of smokescreens, and decent main battery armament that enables fighting back at the enemy in an artillery duel. The main difference between the super destroyer and her predecessor, X Halland, is an additional main battery turret. Besides this, Dalarna can use two types of torpedoes in battle. Her consumables comprise Engine Boost, Repair Party, and Defensive AA Fire.

★ Clausewitz is a heavy cruiser designed for long-distance raids and featuring twelve 210 mm guns and powerful anti-aircraft and torpedo armament. From a gameplay perspective, Clausewitz is a development of Tier X cruiser X Hindenburg. She has more HP, better armor protection, higher firepower, and more torpedoes. Notably, Clausewitz doesn't have any unique mechanics, which is compensated for by the significant enhancement of her characteristics compared to Hindenburg.

★ Sekiryu is a super aircraft carrier representing a further development of the Taiho class. She significantly surpasses her predecessor in terms of dimensions, hangar capacity, and AA defense power. The project is reinforced with tactical jet squadrons and continues the branch in the Tech Tree next to X Hakuryū. The main feature of her squadrons is the high maximum aircraft speed that allows them to quickly cover substantial distances and carry out lightning-fast attacks against enemy ships.

★ Admiral Ushakov is a large ship with a full displacement of over 100,000 tons, one of the draft designs for a post-war battleship (Project 24) carrying nine 457 mm guns as the main battery. In the Tech Tree, she follows Kremlin and inherits the key features of her predecessor. A large HP pool and strong armor protection have an impact on the ship's maneuverability. The ship boasts good main gun accuracy at short distances and carries numerous secondary battery mounts. Carrying out successful adjustment fire activates Combat Instructions—an alternative firing mode that provides a temporary boost in battle.

Traditional Halloween celebrations await players this fall, bringing back Operations Sunray in the Darkness and Saving Transylvania. Besides this, temporary themed Twilight Battle mode will be available.

This fall, we're going to conduct large-scale testing of the cross-realm matchmaker technology that enables players from different regions to fight together in one battle. Implementation of a technology like this involves a number of difficulties and risks, and we'll only use it in matchmaker for new players at first. As it happens, the problem with quickly assembling teams is the most pressing for this player cohort. The number of newcomers playing at the same time is frequently not enough to assemble proper teams, and they have to fight battles with lots of bots.

The specific character of matchmaker for newcomers will allow us to quickly and efficiently test the new feature and resolve potential technical issues. If the experiment is successful, we'll consider the possibility of implementing this technology into other modes and battle types, where needed.

In the fall, the traditional Black Friday event will return. You can expect lots of tempting offers and new Black ships. We're ready to share the list of these new ships with you today:

• Napoli B
  
• Kearsarge B
  
• Mainz B
  
• Chkalov B
  
• Shinonome B

We plan to introduce a number of improvements to the Commander interface. For example, we'll add filters and a possibility to view Commanders in reserve. We'll also rework tooltips.

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We're currently working on a new Seychelles map. The peculiar feature of the map is that the shape and location of the islands on it are modelled after a real-world cluster of islands. This is a new experience for us because in-game mechanics and balance should be adjusted specifically to the peculiar feature of the map without making any significant changes to its geometry. We're experimenting with the starting locations of teams and key areas to make the map as balanced as possible.

Long and bright New Year celebrations await us this year. We'd prefer not to reveal all of the secrets now, but here is a sneak peek at the planned activities. You can expect Snowflakes (battle performance bonuses), gifts, and a range of special events, including the celebratory Dockyard.

The Dockyard will feature IX Admiral Schröder as the main reward and Renown'44 as an interim reward. Renown is currently present in our game as part of the newest British battleship branch. However, many of you have pointed out that you'd like to see this ship as she was in 1944, with modernized AA defenses and secondary armament. We decided to add such a version to the game and make it a free reward available to all players.

Last year, we updated the game graphics and introduced HD versions of a number of maps. Next year, we'll keep adding new maps and update the already available ones. For now, we plan to update the following maps: Mountain Range, Strait, North, Northern Lights, Estuary, Shatter, Neighbors, New Dawn, Polar, Islands, and Land of Fire.

Traditionally, Lunar New Year is celebrated after New Year. You can expect themed content and activities. We'll prepare a new collection and a unique Pan-Asian Commander. The Commander will have personalizations and talents, just like Commanders from other nations.

At the beginning of this year, we presented a new temporary mode—Dirigible Derby—where each of the teams is tasked with escorting their allied dirigible to the destination point and trying to prevent the opposing team from accomplishing the same goal. In winter, the mode will be back with a number of improvements.

During its first appearance in the game, Dirigible Derby became one of the most popular temporary battle types and received great feedback from players.

It's no secret that we regularly test new mechanics in temporary modes with a view to adding them into the game on a permanent basis. Dirigible Derby is just such a case. You often ask us to add new modes to the main battle types. So, if the reworked version of the mode proves to be well received, Dirigible Derby can be the main candidate for introduction into Random Battles in the future.

We plan a number of technical improvements for the end of this year.

The game Settings menu will be updated. We're going to change the interface design to make it more convenient. Settings will be stored on the server, and we'll be able to easily add new settings when necessary, thanks to "under-the-bonnet" improvements.

Notification for players in the Port will be updated. We plan a number of improvements to make them more structured and informative.

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We frequently hold special in-game activities where players need to spot one of our volunteers and contributors in battle and sink them to earn a valuable prize. Such events will be officially supported in the game client in the future. The "hunt" targets will be specifically indicated in the game.

Collective combat missions are missions with special conditions that require the joint effort of the entire server to be completed. They will be completed as usual combat missions but will be common for all players. Each participant will make a contribution to the overall completion progress. If players manage to complete a collective combat mission, each player who took an active part in the process will receive their reward.

We're working on new achievements to be added to the game, including achievements for different game modes (e.g., Clan and Co-op Battles). This will allow the gameplay to be additionally diversified and highlight players' progress in the game.

A branch of U.S. hybrid battleships awaits players in the winter. Three new ships—Nebraska, Delaware, and Louisiana—are in development. We can safely say that they will be armed with 406 mm guns. The hulls for these ships are designed based on the battleship branch headed by Montana, and the primary unique feature of the new ships will be the ability to launch squadrons similar to aircraft carriers and other hybrid ships.

Another branch of European destroyers will be introduced next year. It will bring in representatives of several European countries, such as Poland, Norway, Turkey, and Greece. These will be Tier V–X destroyers with powerful artillery armament having a caliber of up to 140 mm.

We'll keep releasing special videos of the Waterline series once per quarter! We'll share new information and our plans for the upcoming 6 months with you, as well as explain why we make any changes to the already announced plans. Stay tuned!

World of Warships Team

Update 0.11.8 will see four Brawls unleashed in different formats. Round 1 will be held in a 3 vs.3 format playing Tier VIII aircraft carriers.

Team up with your friends and achieve more victories—this is a great opportunity to earn Coal, Credits, expendable economic bonuses, combat signals, and Elite Commander XP in a short time!

Brawls are characterized by short seasons and unusual team formats. The clashes are fast and dynamic.

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Up to 7,000 Coal, 1,500,000 Credits, 54,000 Elite Commander XP, 42 combat signals, and 12 expendable economic bonuses.

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You can take part in the Brawl only during the time period specific to your server.

Format: 3 vs. 3 playing Tier VIII aircraft carriers

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Big Race, Polar, Islands, Loop, Warrior's Path, and Trident. Battles on all maps are fought in the Domination mode.

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