A brand-new update has just hit the game servers! USS Wisconsin is being built at the Dockyard, festive Golden Week activities are primed, Asymmetric Battles return... Read our patch notes via the link below to learn all about these and many more new features and activities!
Construction of historic American battleship USS Wisconsin has commenced!
Start working your way toward unlocking as many of the shipbuilding phases as you can by completing combat missions, and remember that you can get battleship West Virginia '44 for free just for reaching phase 20!
Don't sweat it! You have until the end of the next update (Update 13.4) to complete the Dockyard combat missions, but there's no harm in getting a head start!
A new update means a new Event Pass! This time, it's themed around the spring holidays traditionally celebrated in Japan.
You can already get started on completing the daily and weekly missions that will bring you the points required to progress through the different levels of the progression lines.
Among the rewards, you'll find Romanian Commander Andrei Teodorescu, permanent bonus packages, permanent camouflages for Japanese ships, Japanese Commander Ashikaga Teru, and Golden Tokens.
You can spend Golden Tokens at the Wishing Wharf event in the Armory.
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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.
Golden Week Festivities
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 KongĹŤ, 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.
Wishing Wharf
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.
Asymmetric Battles
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.
Leaderboard
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.
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.
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!
Submit a detailed explanation in the comments to this topic on why the Wisconsin should join your fleet.
The author of the single most persuasive submission will be awarded the Wisconsin in their port!
Example of submission format:
"Dear Admiralty, I believe the Wisconsin should join my fleet because......... ." Nickname/Server.
Rules:
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!
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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.
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!
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:
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!
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!
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!
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