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Update 14.5 | Summer Festival, Asymmetric Battles, and More!



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Here’s an overview of the major highlights introduced in Update 14.5. Be sure to check out the full details on our website:

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[h2]Summer Festival Event Pass[/h2]


Dive into summer with our vibrant new Event Pass!

  • First line rewards: 3 days of Premium Account, the "Boom!" enemy destruction effect, and Commander Marina Carmen Fernández with 10 skill points and an individual voiceover.
  • Unlock the second line for 2,500 Doubloons to instantly receive the Pin-Up Summer permanent camouflage.
  • Earn Italian Tier VI Premium cruiser Duca d’Aosta and 150 Summer Tokens to spend in the Armory event.
  • Extra levels award More Signals containers (first line) and Rare Bonuses containers (second line).


[h2]Asymmetric Battles Return[/h2]


Take on a team of bots in this fan-favorite battle mode!

  • 5-player teams face off against 12 bots, with a one-tier difference limit.
  • Playable with Tier VI–X ships and superships.
  • Bots are two tiers lower than player ships (excluding submarines).
  • Form Divisions with up to 5 players. Limited to 1 aircraft carrier, 2 battleships, 2 cruisers, 2 destroyers, and 1 submarine.


[h2]Unbreakable Line Returns – Now With Tier X![/h2]


The action-packed respawn mode is back with changes!

  • 7v7 battles with Tier IX–X cruisers, battleships, and destroyers.
  • 12-minute battles on smaller maps with respawns 15 seconds after destruction.
  • Victory by reaching 1,000 points or finishing the battle in the lead. No points are lost for ships sinking!
  • Temporary buffs on respawn; consumables do not refresh.
  • Expanded map pool: Big Race, Hotspot, Land of Fire, Sea of Fortune, Trident, Loop, Sleeping Giant, and Greece.


[h2]Second Group of Experimental Ships[/h2]


Three new close-range brawlers enter testing!

  • Protector – U.S. Tier VIII cruiser
  • Hotaka – Japanese Tier IX battleship
  • Varese – Italian Tier X cruiser
  • Powerful secondaries gain range and firing rate as HP decreases.
  • Find out how to unlock the newcomers in a dedicated article on our website.


[h2]Clan Battles: Man o’ War and Classified Documents[/h2]


The new Clan Battle season introduces a tactical edge!

  • Classified Documents grant specific advantages against enemy ships.
  • Select up to 2 per ship before battle (fewer for overperforming ships).
  • Aims to improve balance without banning popular ships.


[h2]Updated Operations with Flagships[/h2]


More power, more upgrades!

  • Classified Documents can now be upgraded to Level 8.
  • Earn Intel Tokens from various battle types to level up.
  • Be more effective against powerful flagship enemies.


[h2]Armory Highlights[/h2]


Big updates and returning favorites!

  • Battle of Paso de Patria containers now available for Coal—get Commander Joaquim Marques Lisboa!
  • Trade-In event lets you exchange Premium ships for Doubloon discounts.
  • Get Johnston and her damaged replica, GQ Johnny, via bundles or direct purchase.
  • Complete the Still Standing collection for Commander Ernest E. Evans and more.


[h2]Star Trek Collaboration Returns[/h2]


Beam aboard new and returning items!

  • Earn "To Boldly Go" or Assimilated camouflages, a Star Trek Port, and Premium containers.
  • Complete missions and browse the Armory and Premium Shop for themed rewards.


[h2]Grand Trial – Public Test Challenge[/h2]


Take part in this year-long Public Test event!

  • Complete seasonal tasks for rewards across four phases.
  • The Spring Phase (14.3–14.5) offers the Grand Trial flag and patch.
  • Main reward for Update 14.5: 1x German Squadron container and 1x German Squadron Premium container.
  • Finish all four phases to earn a Premium Ship VIII Elite container!


This is just the beginning, so dive into Update 14.5 and explore it all! Read the full update article here:

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[h2]Take the Update 14.5 Survey![/h2]

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