Three new ships with unique mechanics are sailing out on our seas! Designed for bold Captains, these vessels bring high-risk, high-reward gameplay:
These experimental ships start each battle with reduced HP but can heal over time. Where it gets very interesting is that their main battery accuracy and rate of fire improve as their HP decreases. Will you choose the security of HP or the risky but satisfying firepower route?
Armed with a limited stock of AP shells with improved characteristics and Burst Fire mode.
They have no module upgrades, their economic earnings are similar to same-tier Tech Tree ships, and Commanders assigned to experimental ships do not require retraining.
You can unlock experimental ships by researching components with Credits and Action Reports from combat missions, and get a special mission chain that offers Coal as a reward.
These ships will be removed with Update 14.7, and commemorative rewards will be bestowed on players who successfully unlock all three.
Operations with Flagships & Classified Documents
Operations with Flagships return with reworked mechanics, introducing varied flagship encounters and greater strategic diversity.
New mechanics have been integrated to enhance combat effectiveness in specific scenarios:
Equip one Classified Document in Operations with Flagships for survivability and damage boosts.
All Classified Documents have been added to player accounts automatically and can be selected before each battle, with a limited time for changes.
Soviet Submarines & Event Pass
Comrades, the Red Fleet is growing mightier! The arrival of submarines S-1, L-20, and K-1 introduces a new Soviet playstyle:
Powerful, fast, and long-range unguided torpedoes, plus homing torpedoes with low damage, speed, and range.
Fast surface speed but limited dive capacity. They are also equipped with long-range Submarine Surveillance and Fast Damage Control Team.
Celebrate the Soviet expansion with the Soviet Navy Event Pass!
The first progression line features 5x Soviet Era containers, Commander Aleksey Statsenko, and a Soviet permanent camouflage for Tallinn.
Unlock the second progression line for 2,500 Doubloons to earn additional rewards, including Soviet permanent camouflages for Riga and Petropavlovsk, 10x Soviet Era containers, and cruiser Molotov. Captains who already own these items will be compensated in Credits.
Pirate-Themed Bounty Hunt
Hoist the black flag and engage in thrilling Random Battles:
Play as a Hunter (Tier V–X ships) or Bounty (Tier VI–X battleships, cruisers, and destroyers) to earn Bounty Tokens for themed Commanders and permanent camouflages.
The Bounty status is available for free in the Armory and lasts 24 hours or until the main mission (sink 5 enemy ships) is completed.
Random bundles hold new ship Monmouth, with direct purchase options available until the release of Update 14.3.
That's just a glimpse of what's new in this fresh update! Read our full article linked below to learn more.
Don't miss the final Brawl of the update this weekend! The format brings us to Tier VIII, where you can enjoy 5v5 battles aboard destroyers, cruisers, battleships, and submarines. Divisions of up to 5 players are allowed—and encouraged!
Teaser: Update 14.2
You had best hope your sonar is shipshape and ready to face the incoming Soviet submarines! Besides the new Tech Tree line, we've got a Soviet Event Pass with themed rewards lined up for you in Update 14.2. Check it out!
Naval Monsters: Hull
What happens when you put a heavy cruiser’s guns on the hull of a destroyer? That’s the same question the U.S. Navy asked itself back in the 70s before promptly slapping an experimental 203 mm gun onto the bow of a Forrest Sherman-class destroyer. Want to see how that experiment turned out? Take a look at the “character sheet” for the newest ship in the Research Bureau below!
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Stay tuned for more activities and good luck in battle, Captains!
[color=#FF2400]Event starts: 28 February 2025[/color] [color=#dd6b25]Event ends: 2 March, 2025[/color]
This week's Brawl session is a love letter to fans of high-tier tactical gameplay, starring Tier X destroyers, cruisers, and battleships in a 4v4 format. And don't forget—you can join these Brawls in four-person Divisions, so grab three friends and get out there!
Remembrance of Ming's Past Adventure
Plot a course to 15th-century China, from where you'll depart in our latest adventure with the promise of innumerable riches, including Pan-Asian battleship Taihang and historical Commander Zheng He!
The first six chapters, narrating the maritime expeditions of Zheng He, are now available to complete by following an interactive story and claiming combat missions. Complete missions to earn Adventure Tokens, which you can exchange for various rewards, including Ming's Voyage Tokens needed to unlock new themed items.
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.
Visit a special article on our website that offers a brief historical overview of the legendary German battleship's short but storied career, and be sure to claim two themed missions available via buttons within. The first mission, dedicated to Bismarck, offers the Hunter permanent camouflage as a reward, and the second unlocks the Valentine's Day flag.
To participate, click the buttons in this article: EU
First Brawl of Update 14.1
The first of three Brawl sessions for the current Update began this week—take advantage of this weekend to enjoy 3v3 battles aboard Tier IX destroyers, cruisers, and battleships before the next round takes its place!
To fight in Brawls, navigate to the Battle Type selector at the top of your in-game Port screen.
Zheng He's Voyages: A Milestone in Maritime History
With the release of Update 14.1, a new adventure dedicated to the maritime expeditions of Chinese navigator Zheng He has been added to the Armory.
This article will reveal more about the remarkable figure himself, the events that unfolded around him, and the historical basis of the adventure's storyline. It will also reveal some great maritime discoveries that changed the course of history!
With Update 14.1 now live, you can be sure that the shortest month of the year will be anything but short on content!
Soak up all the juicy details on the Lunar New Year Event Pass, Remembrance of Ming's Past adventure, Finest Hour collection, new Dutch unique Commander, and more in our dedicated update article via the link:
Get involved in the new Remembrance of Ming's Past adventure—an interactive retelling of the historical voyages of explorer Zheng He.
As you trace the treasure fleet's path through the waters of Southern Asia, you'll start collecting some treasures of your own, including a commemorative flag and patch. Complete combat mission chains to earn Adventure Tokens, which can in turn be exchanged for Ming’s Voyage Tokens in the Armory. With these, you can unlock historical Commander Zheng He and Pan-Asian battleship Taihang with her new Chinese Treasure Ship permanent camouflage.
You can also spend Adventure Tokens directly on themed items that will become available later in Update 14.1, including Finest Hour and Battle of Java Sea containers.
For more information about the event and its rewards, visit the dedicated article for your realm: EU
Lunar New Year Event Pass
A new Event Pass has begun under the auspices of the freshly proclaimed Year of the Snake!
Complete daily and weekly tasks to advance through the first progression line, where you’ll find Commander Yuchi Gong with 10 skill points with an individual voiceover, the "Safe Trip Wherever You Fare" flag, 3 days of Warships Premium Account, Coal, and Steel.
If you’re looking to earn even more rewards, you can unlock the second progression line for 2,500 Doubloons. As soon as you unlock it, you’ll receive Commander Qin Shubao with 10 skill points and an individual voiceover. You can then proceed with earning all the other rewards: Huanghe, extra Coal and Steel, plus the Lunar New Year permanent camouflage for Huanghe and new Menshen permanent camouflage for Jinan.
A Unique Dutch Commander Awaits Behind a New Collection
A new unique Commander has entered the game with Update 14.1! Conrad "Ship-a-day" Helfrich, renowned for his effective use of the Dutch submarine fleet in the opening days of the Pacific War, can now be obtained by completing the Finest Hour collection.
Elements of this collection can be obtained by opening Finest Hour standard and Premium containers. The standard containers can be purchased with Adventure Tokens, and active players can get enough Tokens to complete the collection for free.
To learn more about Conrad Helfrich's enhanced skills and unique talents, check out the dedicated section of the Update 14.1 article: EU
Take the 14.1 Survey!
Enjoying the new features introduced by Update 14.1? Let us know what you think via the survey link below!