This is a short overview of the content in Update 13.3. You'll find more information in a dedicated article on our website.

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Build the historic American battleship in Update 13.3!

Ship features:

• "Immediate Systems Reload" Combat Instructions that reduce your consumable preparation/cooldown time.
  
• Accurate guns that inflict relatively low damage.
  
• High speed and good concealment, but relatively weak armor.

The shipbuilding process consists of 30 phases, 28 of which can be progressed through by completing Dockyard combat missions. When you reach shipbuilding phase 20, you'll also be rewarded with West Virginia '44. If you already have her in your fleet, you'll receive three Dockyard phases instead; so, with that and completing enough combat missions, you can earn Wisconsin completely free!

The Dockyard combat missions can be completed during Updates 13.3 and 13.4, while the Dockyard will remain available until the start of Update 13.6.



The new update welcomes a new Event Pass dedicated to the special holiday celebrated in Japan and East Asian countries!

The Event Pass consists of two 20-level progression lines.

• Among the rewards of the first progression line, you'll find Romanian Commander Andrei Teodorescu, permanent camouflages, a permanent bonus package for Tier VII ships, and Golden Tokens.
  
• For the second progression line, you can expect the Japanese Lacquer permanent camouflage for Kongō, the Dawn Harmony permanent camouflage for Shimanto and Takahashi, a permanent bonus package for a Tier VIII ship, new Japanese Commander Ashikaga Teru, and Doubloons.

Golden Tokens can be spent at the Wishing Wharf event in the Armory.



During the Wishing Wharf event, you can spend Golden Tokens to try to get random rewards. Each Try will cost you 100 Golden Tokens.

The event rewards are separated into three categories based on their rarity:

• Common rewards: Special and rare economic bonuses, Free and Elite Commander XP, Credits, and signals.
  
• Rare rewards: Hyūga, Maya, new hybrid cruiser Chikuma II, and Hayate, as well as themed permanent camouflages for Hyūga, Maya, Mogami, Hayate, and Yamato.
  
• Supreme reward: Chikuma II Golden with characteristics similar to Chikuma II but a unique appearance.

Here's some good news for PvE fans—we've decided to bring Asymmetric Battles back for the entire duration of Update 13.3!

The rules haven't changed since the last iteration, and as for the bots, they'll continue to be a 12-ship team two tiers lower than each tier represented in the player team.



A new Armory activity starts in May! Join the competition and earn cumulative Base XP in all battle types. You'll be able to track your progress, as your position will be updated hourly.
The top 5 players in each realm will be rewarded with Tsurugi, while the top 6 to 50 players will get a discount coupon for the purchase of Tsurugi. All participants who earn at least 3,000 Base XP during the event will get 500 Community Tokens as a reward.

Get your skirmish on this weekend with some small-scale battles aboard Tier IX ships. To take part, be sure to switch to the Brawl battle type in your Port menu!

Restrictions: 2 battleships, 2 cruisers, 1 destroyer; no aircraft carriers or submarines allowed.

More info:
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This is the last weekend you can enjoy this year's April Fools' Day event battles, so head out on the Piñata Hunt and collect all the treats you can!

More info:
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There's a Sea of Tactics out there, and it's just waiting for you to explore it!

Check out our new article-video combo that covers eveything you need to know to navigate your way to success on the bright tropical map of Seychelles—from individual ship type tactics to optimal positioning.

More info:
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What's coming in Update 13.3? If only there were a trailer of some sort—something that would tease the new content!

Have at it!
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Captains!

As you might be aware Whiskey is arriving to the game in patch 13.3 as the final reward of the upcoming dockyard. However, you will have an amazing opportunity to command the mighty ship on the first day of the update as we're inviting you to share with us - why should the Wisconsin become part of your fleet? Impress us with your creativity, and the most compelling argument will see the Wisconsin added to their port!

1. Submit a detailed explanation in the comments to this topic on why the Wisconsin should join your fleet.
   
2. The author of the single most persuasive submission will be awarded the Wisconsin in their port!

"Dear Admiralty,
I believe the Wisconsin should join my fleet because......... ."
Nickname/Server.

• Post your submissions in the comments to this topic.
  
• Only one post per person will be considered.
  
• Submissions must be in English.
  
• The Wisconsin must be the ship you’re advocating for in your submission.
  
• Your submission should be articulate, compelling, and respectful.
  
• End time of the event: 10th of April 12:00 UTC.
  
• The winner will be announced on the day of the event's conclusion.
  
• By participating in this event, you agree to its terms and consent to the publication of your submission.

Embark on this challenge, Captains, and let us know why the Wisconsin deserves a place in your fleet!

Good luck!

• twistfish 

Thank you to everyone who took part, we really appreciate your letters! 

If you like reading our news on Steam, there’s a good chance you’ve already subscribed. But if you haven’t yet—we’ve got a sweet new reason to do so!

You'll get a FREE Steam container by the end of each month.

To subscribe, click the "Follow" button either on the store page



or the community hub.



Each Steam container drops 10x signal flags and one of four random items: 250 Doubloons; or 5x Steam camouflages; or 10,000 Free XP; or 1 day of Warships Premium Account.

Set sail for the Colorful Islands map and get ready to collect some well-earned treats in the new Piñata Hunt battle type!

This festive April Fools' Day-inspired event sees two teams vying to smash an aptly decorated Piñata ship and collect valuable new support consumables that it drops. Upon its destruction, the Piñata will explode spectacularly and spawn a capturable shrinking control zone! Piñata Hunt is available until April 11.



During the event, you can obtain Piñata Tokens by completing combat missions, then exchange these Tokens for rewards in the Armory.

More info:
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We've crafted an in-depth guide to the game's quintessential currency—Credits. With functions ranging from purchasing signals and camouflages to post-battle service costs, these silver coins are the backbone of a good virtual naval economy!

Learn everything you need to know about them—how they work and how to maximize your earnings—via the link, and start getting Credits where Credits are due!

More info:
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Get ready to witness epic battles! Our first episode of Replay Rundown showcases some of the most exciting battles from the past few months. You can expect to see amazing citadel hits, skillful maneuvers with smoke, intense duels, and jaw-dropping last-second shots.

Here's how it works: You send us replays of your battles, and we showcase them to the world. It's that simple! For a detailed guide on how to send us your replay, check out the link:

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Captains!

Enter our latest giveaway to earn easy rewards. Check it out!

1. Leave a comment under this announcement post.
   
2. Play the game and use as many signal flags as you can.

• Superprize for 5 random winners: Premium Ship VIII container

• Every 15 signal flags used grant 1 "ticket" for a random draw. The more signals you use, the greater your chances of winning will be.
  
• Combat type: any, except Training. Ships: Tiers V–X.
  
• Only battles started during the event count.
  
• Any comments that break the discussion rules may be deleted or excluded.
  
• The results will be announced in this thread on April 1st. Prizes will be awarded within a week.

Good luck and following seas!

• gnnr58 
  
• Dank Cardboard
  
• geara
  
• TOK-715 
  
• Fushion Impuser

Thank you to everyone who took part, we really appreciate your support!

Independence, Yorktown, and Essex are now officially out of Early Access and available to research! What better time to study the features and tactics of these new American behemoths?

Check out our dedicated guide article and learn to fly like the best of 'em!

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Be the first to test out new features coming in the next game update! This time we're testing:

• The construction of U.S. battleship Wisconsin at the Dockyard.
  
• The return of Asymmetric Battles.
  
• Golden Week content.

More info:
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Come one, come all! A brand-new auction featuring new American super battleship Maine is ongoing until March 27! Make a bid now and compete with fellow Captains for a shot at the coveted ship, as well as another three lots with 50,000 Coal; a week of Premium Account; and the rare "Jolly Roger, Class IV" flag, respectively.

And remember: There are no losers—your bid will either bring you the desired lot or you'll receive it back!

More info:
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Captains!

What part of World of Warships captivates you most? Is it the global multiplayer environment? The gritty naval setting? Or is it perhaps the realistic ship models? Tell us what draws you to the game by applying tags here on Steam, and we'll grant you a full day of Warships Premium Account!

1. Find the "Popular user-defined tags for this product" section on the right-hand side of the main page of the game.
   
2. Click the "+" symbol.
   
3. Select a tag (or create your own) that’s applicable to World of Warships. To select an existing tag from the list, click the "+" symbol next to the tag of your choice.
   
4. Share your list of tags in the comments of this news item.

Voilà! Your Warships Premium Account will be activated precisely 7 days later.



Attention! The reward can only be granted once a month per player, regardless of the number of tags applied.

Good luck in battle, Captains!

This is a short overview of the planned features for Update 13.3. For more information about the upcoming features and rewards for participating in the Public Test, visit the dedicated article on our website:

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IMPORTANT! Because the update is still being tested, the information in this article 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.



Wisconsin is coming to the Dockyard! The construction process consists of 30 phases, 28 of which can be completed via combat mission groups. If you complete all the Dockyard missions, you'll only need to purchase two phases to get the new ship!

Completing phase 20 will award you with Tier VII Premium battleship West Virginia '44! If you already own her, you'll instead get three construction phases, potentially allowing you to earn Wisconsin for free!



The fan-favorite PvE battle type is returning! Battles will be fought in a 5 vs. 12 format and feature Tier VI–X ships, including superships. While human players will be able to select any ship type, submarines won't be an option for the bot-controlled team.

For the player team, the maximum tier difference between ships will be limited to one, while bots will control ships up to two tiers lower.



The Event Pass for Update 13.3 is themed around Japan's Golden Week holidays.

The first progression line holds Asian Lantern and Golden Week permanent camouflages, a permanent economic package for a Tier VII ship, Golden Tokens, and more!

The second progression line holds the Japanese Lacquer permanent camouflage for Kongō, the Dawn Harmony permanent camouflage for Shimanto or Takahashi, a permanent economic package for a Tier VIII ship, new Japanese Commander Ashikaga Teru, and Doubloons.



We're testing a new concept in Update 13.3 – a permanent camouflage that adds a custom destruction animation to ships you destroy instead of the standard explosion.

You can get one of these camouflages for free during Update 13.3 and can purchase three additional ones for Credits.

Update 13.2 is now fully deployed, Captains! It brings a new branch of Commonwealth cruisers into Early Access, as well as significant submarines updates and, later this month—the Piñata Hunt game mode for April Fools' Day! Read all about these new features and more in the patch notes right here:

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All the activities happening during the new update—from Brawls to combat missions—are now all laid out in one convenient location to help you plan ahead!

Speaking of missions, here are a few you can already get started on this weekend:

• Luck of the Irish: Follow the leprechaun through an eight-part chain with a pot o' gold at the end!
  
• Festival of Color: If you play on the EU or Asia servers, celebrate the Indian festival of Holi by picking up an Indian Tricolor permanent camouflage via a short chain!
  
• Benito Juárez Day: We've not forgotten the NA server! If you play there, you can unlock signals galore and a More Coal container with this three-parter.

More info:
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Get your brawlin' fix this weekend with the first session of the update!

• Format: 5v5; Tier VIII ships
  
• Restrictions: 1 aircraft carrier, 4 battleships, 1 submarine; cruisers and destroyers cannot participate

Flex your competitive skills this weekend with a brand-new Ranked Battles season. Start racking up Steel, Doubloons, and more!

A new season means we're all starting from the bottom! So, here are the deets on the Bronze League:

• Format: 6v6; Tier VIII ships
  
• Restrictions: 4 battleships, 4 destroyers, 1 submarine; aircraft carriers cannot participate

At long last, the Commonwealth Tech Tree bears a branch of its own! Get to know the 10 new ships by reading a dedicated article. You'll also find out how to nab some of them in Early Access!

The Commonwealth cruisers are also the stars of this update's Event Pass, which includes a unique permanent camouflage for Delhi, historical Commander Harold Farncomb, Coal, Steel, and more!

More info:
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More tweaks have made it into the game to further combat "shotgunning" by submarines. Their torpedoes will now inflict varying amounts of damage depending on travel distance, plus there are more changes to explore.

Due to the changes affecting upgrades, you can demount them free of charge during the first week of the update.

For a full breakdown of the changelog, see our dedicated article:
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Honor the Emerald Isle this Saint Patrick's Day with bright green camouflages, a leprechaun Commander, and even Premium cruiser Belfast '43 in a new set of random bundles for Doubloons in the Armory!