Early Access: European Battleships
A brand-new European battleship Tech Tree line enters Early Access!
- [i]Seven ships from Tier IV–X: Yavuz Sultan Selim, Tegetthoff, Laudon, Chios, Enigheten, Gustav den Store, and Thor.[/i]
- [b]All ships are armed with torpedoes that grow more powerful at higher tiers.[/b]
- [i]Good concealment for battleships and time-based Emergency Engine Power starting at Tier V allow for flexible positioning and disengagement.[/i]
- Main guns feature smaller calibers and shorter firing ranges than most same-tier battleships.
- [b]Tier X Thor stands out with nine 406 mm guns and excellent ballistics.[/b]
- From Tier VIII onward, ships gain access to Surveillance Radar—this is the first battleship Tech Tree branch to feature the consumable!
- Strong armor balanced by very small HP pools.
- [i]Available via Early Access mechanics in Update 15.0 (not available during the Public Test).[/i]
Event Pass: European Rewards
This update’s Event Pass is packed with European-themed content and new ships!
- [i][u]First progression line:[/u] Tier V battleship Tegetthoff, Traditions of the North permanent camouflage for Öland, and 18x "Honor, Integrity, Virtue" collection containers.[/i]
- [u]Second progression line[/u] (2,500 Doubloons): Traditions of the North permanent camouflage for Skåne (immediate), Tier VI cruiser Elli, Golden Age permanent camouflage for Split, and Tier VII battleship Chios as the final reward.
- Extra levels reward 1x More Signals container (first line) or 1x Rare Bonuses container (second line).
New Collection: "Honor, Integrity, Virtue"
Recruit a new historical unique Commander from the Commonwealth!
- [i]Our latest addition is dedicated to Vice Admiral Sir John Augustine Collins of the Royal Australian Navy.[/i]
- He's available via standard and Premium "Honor, Integrity, Virtue" containers.
- [i]Completing the collection will add Commander John Augustine Collins, with enhanced skills and unique talents, to your roster.[/i]
- He comes with 10 skill points and an achievement.
New Leaderboards
Competitive play made more accessible and rewarding!
- [i]Four weekly leaderboards will be available during Update 15.0, each lasting a week.[/i]
- Players compete in small groups of 25 or 50, depending on recent activity.
- [i]Battle types, tiers, and scoring metrics vary weekly.[/i]
- Rewards include "Honor, Integrity, Virtue" containers and Lunar Tokens.
Distinguished Service Awards
Show off your mastery with a brand-new performance system!
- [i]You can earn these by outperforming other players in average Base XP over time in Random Battles.[/i]
- Available for Tier V ships and above.
- [i]Separate awards for solo and Division play.[/i]
- Three grades per category: [b]Bronze[/b], [b]Silver[/b], and [b]Gold[/b].
- Displayed on your Profile and the Post-Battle Results screen.
Fighters Update
This represents a major step in reducing spotting and strengthening air defense.
- [i]Fighters no longer spot enemy ships.[/i]
- However, they will now have significantly improved effectiveness against Airstrikes.
- [i]Faster engagement times and the ability to attack multiple Airstrike groups sequentially.[/i]
- Fighters can heavily damage Airstrikes, but multiple squadrons are usually required for full destruction.
- Designed to work in tandem with ship AA defenses.
Gameplay Improvements & Balance Changes
Ongoing refinements arrive in Update 15.0.
- [i]Campaign missions have been adjusted for easier completion and more eligible battle types.[/i]
- Third Campaign slot now available to all players.
- [i]Unique upgrades have been adjusted for multiple ships: Kremlin, Hindenburg, République, Petropavlovsk, Daring, Harugumo, and more.[/i]
- Alternative balance versions added to Asymmetric Battle maps.
Salvage for Victory: Surcouf
A legendary reward awaits in the final week of the update!
- [i]Spend Coal and rare or epic expendable economic bonuses to unlock sequential rewards.[/i]
- Main reward: [b]French submarine Surcouf ([u]legendary rarity[/u]).[/b]
- [i]Armed with two 203 mm guns, multiple torpedo launchers, Spotting Aircraft, and Depth Charge Airstrike.[/i]
- A truly [i][u]unique submarine-cruiser hybrid[/u][/i].
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Episode 2
Heroes, villains, and allies return to the high seas!
- [i]New and returning Commanders: Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, Raphael, Shredder, Krang, April O’Neil, and Splinter.[/i]
- All Commanders are nationless and can be assigned to any ship.
- [i]Earn Commanders, camouflages, and rewards from updated Pizza Time Premium containers.[/i]
- Complete a special adventure to earn one Commander for free.
- [b]Commanders from Episode 1 retain their original nations if previously obtained.[/b]
martincitopants Collaboration
Joyful chaos sails into World of Warships!
- [i]Unlock Captain Mart and the martincitopants permanent camouflage via a special code and combat missions.[/i]
- Get the martincitopants commemorative flag from the Armory using Community Tokens.
- [i]Available until Update 16.0.[/i]
Grand Trial: Public Test Challenge
The final seasonal phase begins!
- [i]The Winter Phase starts with Update 15.0 and concludes the year-long challenge.[/i]
- Participate in Public Test sessions and complete tasks for rewards.
- [i]Main reward for Update 15.0: 1x Kriegsmarine container and 1x Kriegsmarine Premium container.[/i]
- Earn Community Tokens, Coal, Credits, containers, and more.
