World of Warships: Legends News

Wargaming Day is landing at gamescom Cologne

[p]Join us on August 21 in the Event Arena, Hall 1 to secure your spot in the next Legends playtest![/p][p]Here’s what’s on deck:[/p]

[p]Help us blow out the candles for World of Warships’ 10th Anniversary and World of Tanks’ 15th! [/p]
[p]Experience metal legends Sabaton and industrial EDM artist SWARM as they bring the exhibit hall down with electrifying live performances. [/p]
[p]Bonus codes, souvenirs, and gifts for everyone—all day long. [/p]
[p]Legends Playtest—we’ll be handing out hundreds of codes! All you need to do is be there when World of Warships: Legends hits the stage. Codes are limited, so keep a close eye on the schedule![/p]

[p][/p][h3]Wargaming Day Agenda & Where to Find Us[/h3][p]Attending the event in person? You can find us under the Wargaming PLAY BIG banner. Come say hi and see everything we’re bringing to gamescom 2025![/p][p][/p][h3]Schedule[/h3]

[p]EVENTS[/p]

[p]DESCRIPTION[/p]

[p]TIME (CEST)[/p]

[p]Opening and Welcome[/p]

[p]Jump into fun hall activities, quick challenges, and grab your exclusive Wargaming "PLAY BIG" bag to hold your loot for the day.[/p]

[p]11:00[/p]

[p]Opening Ceremony[/p]

[p]Join us as we officially launch gamescom with a bang—giveaways, surprises, and the start of non-stop Wargaming action.[/p]

[p]12:00[/p]

[p]Quiz: Wargaming goes Metal![/p]

[p]Show off your metal knowledge in our ultimate interactive quiz! Everyone in the hall can join in, and epic prizes await.[/p]

[p]12:10[/p]

[p]Wargaming Heats Up![/p]

[p]An on-stage showdown packed with adrenaline, surprises, and exclusive giveaways you can’t miss.[/p]

[p]12:50[/p]

[p]World of Warships 10th Anniversary Show[/p]

[p]Celebrate 10 years of World of Warships with live on-stage gameplay, exclusive giveaways, a special beatboxing performance by the Razzones, and the latest news and announcements from the team.[/p]

[p]14:10[/p]

[p]Quiz: Are You a True Wargamer?[/p]

[p]Step up for our hall-wide quiz challenge for superfans. Fast-paced, fun, and full of chances to score rare merch.[/p]

[p]15:25[/p]

[p]World of Tanks 15th Anniversary Show[/p]

[p]15 years. Countless battles. Now it’s time to celebrate everything that makes World of Tanks legendary and get ready to rock out with us to Sabaton Live![/p]

[p]16:05[/p]

[p]Closing Ceremony[/p]

[p]Our CEO takes the stage to thank our amazing fans – followed by the largest giveaway of the day![/p]

[p]17:20[/p]

[p]Sabaton Concert[/p]

[p]Power metal giants Sabaton light up the Wargaming Day with a free show, featuring a dark EDM set by SWARM.[/p]

[p]17:30[/p]

[p]Event Ends[/p]

[p]The end of our legendary Wargaming Day.[/p]

[p]20:00[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Where to find us[/h3][p][/p][p]Legend:[/p]

[p]Stage[/p]
[p]WoT Blitz Game Zone[/p]
[p]Gamezone[/p]
[p]Photozone[/p]
[p]World of Tanks “React Fast”[/p]
[p]World of Warships “Try Your Luck Container”[/p]
[p]AI Photozone[/p]
[p]Claim Your "PLAY BIG" BAG[/p]
[p]World of Tanks Official Merch Shop[/p]
[p]Sabaton Official Merch Shop[/p]
[p]Food Courts[/p]
[p]Community Lounge[/p]

[p] [/p][h3]You’re Still in Time to Join![/h3][p]Join us at our Community Lounge (free with a valid gamescom ticket) on August 21 to meet the World of Warships: Legends team and community in person. Spots are limited, so reserve yours now at the link![/p][p]https://wowsl.co/3Jhkwvt[/p]

Steam CBT #2 – Patch Notes

[p]Ahoy, Captains![/p][p]Our upcoming September Playtest sets sail with a range of improvements and changes across the Steam version. This Playtest is part of the September Update, bringing content that's nearly on par with what's available on console and mobile.[/p][p][/p][p]Here’s what’s changed since our first Closed Beta Test:[/p][p][/p][h2]Progression & Account[/h2]

[p]Max account level increased to 9.[/p]
[p]Auto‑login enabled: Launch the game and you’ll be signed in automatically.[/p]

[h2]Gameplay & Modes[/h2]

[p]Available battle types: Versus AI, Arcade, Standard, Brawl, Ranked
Note: Some modes listed above may not be available during this Playtest.[/p]
[p]Quick commands: Now available in battle.[/p]
[p]Commander presets: Save and recall preferred Commander configurations.[/p]

[h2]Steam-Specific Features[/h2]

[p]Steam Deck (experimental support): The game can now be launched on Steam Deck. UI improvements are planned for future updates.[/p]
[p]Enhanced Steam features:[/p][p]o Rich presence – see what modes your friends are playing.
o Recent players – track recent teammates and opponents.
o Steam timelines – shows sunk ship markers in recorded gameplay.[/p]

[h2]Settings & UI[/h2]

[p] Key binding customization: Full ability to remap keyboard controls.[/p]
[p]Gamepad support: Early-stage support available for Port and in-battle modes.
More improvements will come in the future.[/p]
[p]Advanced graphics options: Including HDR, ray tracing, and display monitor selection.[/p]
[p]Scroll system overhaul: Smoother and more responsive UI scrolling.[/p]
[p]Nickname change: Editable from the Settings menu.[/p]
[p]Service record screen: Fully implemented and accessible.[/p]
[p]UI enhancements: Improved clarity and responsiveness for Close/Back buttons.[/p]

[h2]Communication & Social[/h2]

[p]Voice chat: Fully enabled for supported game modes (Division and all battle types).[/p]
[p]Notifications: In-game alerts and messages are fully functional.[/p]

[h2]Store[/h2]

[p]Bundles: Random and chained bundles are now functional.[/p]

[h2]Other[/h2]

[p]Improved Close/Back button visibility and behavior.[/p]
[p]Social links added to menu/Port.[/p]
[p]Loadout and Commander usability improvements.[/p]

[p] [/p][p]Add Legends to your Steam Wishlist—your support fuels our journey![/p]

All Aboard for the Next Closed Beta!

[p]Mark your calendars—the next Legends playtest on Steam is happening September 12–15! Work on the new version is in full swing, and we're super grateful to everyone who joined the first playtest and shared their feedback![/p][p]We'll be sharing more info in upcoming weeks, so stay tuned![/p][p]🫶 Add Legends to your Steam Wishlist—your support fuels our journey![/p]

Thanks for Making Waves in the First Steam CBT

Captains,

This past weekend, we set sail together on our very first Steam Closed Beta Test – and what a voyage it was! Over just a few short days, you played through more than 11,000 battles, stress-tested our systems, and helped us chart the next course forward.

We want to give a massive thank you to everyone who participated. Your enthusiasm and feedback are helping us build a better experience on PC, and we're already working on improvements based on everything you’ve shared.

Don’t miss what’s coming next—make sure to wishlist and follow us on Steam to stay in the loop!

Free-to-play naval war sim World of Warships Legends comes to Steam in new beta

Several years ago, I spent some time playing World of Warships with a friend, and the appeal of its simulation of naval warfare was immediately apparent. The idea of learning its deep systems and mastering the controls in battles against veteran players, however, proved a little intimidating. If you fancy a more approachable alternative, I have good news; World of Warships: Legends, the war game's more newcomer-friendly sibling, is coming to PC via Steam, and the first closed beta date has just been confirmed.

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