Here's an overview of the major highlights introduced in Update 15.1. Be sure to check out the full details on our website:
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Lunar New Year 2026: Gifts & Celebrations
Welcome the Year of the Fire Horse with rewards and festivities!
- [i]Log in any time during Update 15.1 to receive your Lunar Gift bundle via the Update Navigator.[/i]
- You'll be able to choose one permanent Lunar-themed camouflage from a selection.
- [i]Plus, you'll get two additional permanent camouflages; a pair of the new Lunar containers; and 1,500 Lunar Tokens.[/i]
- Missed the first login? No worries—the rewards will be available in the Update Navigator for the duration of Update 15.1!
Festive Calendar & Dragon Port
Double the rewards and soak in the celebration!
- [i]Our Festive Calendar launches several days after the update and will remain available for more than 2 weeks.[/i]
- Open daily cards for extra gifts [u]on top of your regular daily login rewards[/u].
- [i]You'll learn all about Lunar New Year traditions as you progress.[/i]
- Be sure to visit the updated Dragon Port, now featuring an imposing statue of the legendary Nian Beast.
Main Event: Nian Paradox
Choose Order or Chaos and shape the fate of time itself!
- [i]The Nian Paradox event runs from Update 15.1 until the release of Update 15.3.[/i]
- Pledge allegiance to one of two coalitions: - [u]Defenders of Order[/u], led by the dragon deity [b]Zhulong[/b]. - [u]Adherents of Chaos[/u], led by the malevolent [b]Hundun[/b].
- [i]Each coalition offers multiple party progression tracks with varying difficulties and rewards.[/i]
- You'll be able to obtain Lunar Tokens through login gifts, daily bundles, and combat missions, and you may also get some if you participated in the Leaderboard events in the previous update.
- [i]Spend Lunar Tokens or Coal to progress through the coalition tracks and unlock rewards.[/i]
- The event narrative will progress automatically as you advance, unlocking additional story rewards.
Nian Paradox Rewards & Containers
Mythical prizes await!
- [u]Each party track offers rewards:[/u] - A 10-skill-point Commander with an individual voiceover. - 2–4 thematic Premium ships (Tier V–X depending on the track). - Additional valuable items and bonuses.
- [i][b]Up to 18 Premium ships[/b] are available across all the tracks.[/i]
- Defenders of Order and Adherents of Chaos Premium containers are among the event rewards.
- [i]They can drop event ships or Pan-Asian ships, such as Incheon.[/i]
- They are currently the only way to obtain Nian's Treasure Premium containers, which can drop [b]Messina[/b], [b]Yimeng[/b], and [b]Independencia[/b].
Lunar New Year Event Pass
Celebrate with festive progression and excellent rewards!
- [i][u]First progression line:[/u][/i] New Year Beast flag, Prosperous Times and Bountiful Waters permanent camouflages, and Silk Sunrise permanent camouflage for Harbin.
- [i][u]Second progression line[/u][/i] (2,500 Doubloons): Pan-Asian Commander Nian (10 skill points; immediate reward for unlocking the line), Tier VII cruiser Eastern Dragon, Festive Fireworks enemy destruction effect, and the Dragon's Blessings permanent camouflage for Tier X ships.
- Extra levels reward 1x More Signals container (first line) or 1x Rare Bonuses container (second line).
Unbreakable Front
Respawns return, now with deeper tactics!
- [i]Unbreakable Front is available throughout Update 15.1.[/i]
- Choose a respawn sector on your team's side of the map after destruction.
- [i]Respawns occur within map boundaries for faster re-engagement.[/i]
- [u]New win conditions:[/u] - Capture the enemy base for instant victory. - Reach 1,000 points by controlling Key Areas or sinking enemies.
- [i]Select event consumables before battle with unique options for each ship type.[/i]
- 7v7 battles with Tier VIII–X ships; maximum one-tier matchmaking spread.
- [i][b]Note:[/b] Unique Commander talents are disabled in Unbreakable Front for 15.1.[/i]
Improvements to Operations
More variety, better clarity, and improved replayability!
- [i]Tier VIII and higher Operations now feature randomized secondary tasks.[/i]
- Two out of five secondary objectives are randomly selected from a pool of familiar and new tasks.
- [i]Some of the new objectives involve minelaying cruisers, surveillance stations, and special Key Areas.[/i]
- [u]Updated Operations UI:[/u] - Tasks are now displayed on a contrasting background for visibility. - Icons now match Minimap and mission targets. - HP bars for key objectives have been improved.
Brawl Recalibration
Fresh twists on familiar chaos!
- [i]First Brawl: Destroyers only, focused on torpedo combat.[/i]
- Second Brawl: Destroyers, cruisers, and battleships with a damage-to-heal mechanic.
- [i]Third Brawl returns to a more traditional format.[/i]
Grand Trial – Public Test Challenge
We're in the final stretch of the year-long test event!
- [i]The Winter Phase continues during Update 15.1.[/i]
- [u]Main reward for Update 15.1:[/u] - 1x Lunar New Year container. - 1x Lunar New Year Premium container.
- [i]Participate in both Public Test stages and complete tasks to earn Community Tokens and more.[/i]
