Developer Bulletin and Public Test 13.0

IMPORTANT! Because the update is still being tested, the information in this article is tentative and reflects the state of game development at the time of its publication. Some changes and new features may be removed entirely or implemented differently by the time the update goes live. Screenshots, specific values of certain characteristics, and details of in-game mechanics won’t necessarily be relevant after the update is released.

The rewards for activities on the Public Test Server may differ from those on the Live Server.

[h2]Round 1 Schedule[/h2] Starts: Dec 14, 06:30 PM CET (UTC+1) Ends: Dec 19, 07:30 AM CET (UTC+1)

Joining the Public Test is a great way to earn containers with Premium ships, permanent and expendable camouflages, and other valuable items. All information on how to join the Public Test is available on a dedicated page of the official website.

As a highlight of the Update 13.0 Public Test, players will be able to enroll for the Bounty Hunt event, as well as test the Ship Parameters Display in Battle feature.

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[h2]Early Access to U.S. Aircraft Carriers[/h2]


Early Access to the new U.S. aircraft carrier line begins in Update 13.0!

Early Access to the new U.S. aircraft carrier line begins in Update 13.0!
, , and are the three aircraft carriers being prepped for battle. In addition to these three historical vessels, permanent camouflages for and , plus a commemorative flag, will be added to the game to mark the event.
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The gameplay for these aircraft carriers is distinctive and unique in comparison to their existing peers in the game. They only have access to one standard torpedo bomber squadron, which is supplemented with two tactical squadrons consisting of attack and dive bomber aircraft. Starting at Tier VIII, the tactical squadrons are equipped with the new Smoke Curtain Generator consumable.

The new American aircraft carriers will not be available on the Public Test Server.

This event comprises 20 levels that you can progress through by completing a series of daily and weekly missions.
stands as the most prized reward in the main progression line. The U.S. Aircraft Carriers commemorative flag, Freedom permanent camouflage for , a Flags Premium container, a Wings of Freedom container, and other valuable rewards will also be available during the event. Additional Wings of Freedom containers can be obtained as a reward after completing the initial 20 levels.
While the event is running, players will have the option to unlock an additional progression line for Doubloons. Much like the main progression line, this line also comprises a total of 20 levels; where it stands out is the rewards it offers, such as
, a bonus package for , Commander Statue of Liberty with 6 skill points and an individual voiceover, the Freedom permanent camouflage for , and more valuable items. American Tokens can be obtained as an additional reward after completing the initial 20 levels.
During the 13.0 Public Test, we'll be testing a few variants for the event progress, meaning that progression will be different for different players.

More information about obtaining
plus permanent camouflages, as well as other ways of obtaining American Tokens will be available in later publications.
[h2]Bounty Hunt[/h2]


Update 13.0 also includes a new iteration of Bounty Hunt with changes that were previously announced in Update 12.8.
Update 13.0 also includes a new iteration of Bounty Hunt with changes that were previously announced in Update 12.8.

• Four new achievements:
  
  • Elusive Bounty—win and survive five battles as a Bounty ship.
    
  • Dangerous Bounty—destroy four opposing ships in a single battle as a Bounty ship.
    
  • Hunter Bounty—destroy an enemy Bounty ship while being a Bounty ship yourself.
    
  • Decoy Mission—receive 1,000,000 potential damage and finish in the top 3 of your team by Base XP earned. Allied Bounty ship must survive the battle.
• Ability to remove Bounty role after it is assigned to a player.
  
• The conditions for obtaining the Bounty Hunter achievement have been changed: the achievement now unlocks if a player destroys an opposing Bounty ship while the player is not a Bounty ship themselves.
  
• Visual improvements for allied Bounty ships have been added.

The Bounty Hunt event will be available in Random Battles; when taking on the Bounty role, players need to helm Tier VI–X battleships, cruisers, or destroyers in battle.

And now the rewards! Bounty role players and regular players will be able to earn Star Tokens, which can be spent in a special Armory category. The main rewards are Bionic permanent camouflages for
, , and . Star Tokens can only be earned in the Bounty Hunt event.
Regular players will be able to obtain Star Tokens by destroying Bounty ships in battle or earning the "Decoy Mission" achievement. Players with the Bounty role can obtain Star Tokens by earning "Elusive Bounty," "Dangerous Bounty," and "Hunter Bounty" achievements, as well as by completing special combat missions.

When the event is announced, players will be able to apply for the Bounty role on our website. Participants will be randomly selected.
Rewards will not be available on Public Test Server.

[h3]Experience being a Bounty, showcase your skills, and face stronger foes! Click the button to apply, and await the results. Participants will be randomly chosen and granted Bounty status.[/h3] Submission deadline: Dec 14, 01:00 AM CET (UTC+1) This offer period has expired.
[h2]Ship Parameters Display in Battle[/h2]


We've added a feature that enables players to see various ship parameters in battle!

We've added a feature that enables players to see various ship parameters in battle! You can now gather intelligence on the opposing team to better prepare yourself for battle. To view other ships' parameters before or during battle, simply click on an opposing or allied ship in the Team window, which can be opened by pressing the Tab key—a tooltip will appear, providing you information about the ship.

[h3]How it works[/h3]
This mechanic will show the best possible parameters achievable for opposing and allied ships that have not been spotted by your ship. To gain full access to an allied ship's actual parameters and consumables, your ship must spot them in battle. We've decided to show only the best possible parameters of an enemy ship to avoid revealing their equipment, exact parameters, and overall strategy. These ships may have lower or different specifications in actuality.

The best possible parameters include any possible bonuses from Commanders; upgrades, including unique upgrades; signals; and modules. This feature will not include unique Commander talents; weather conditions; dynamic effects; or triggerable skills such as Dazzle, Adrenaline Rush, or Fearless Brawler.

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[h2]Unique Upgrades[/h2]


Two ships are receiving new unique upgrades in Update 13.0!

Two ships are receiving new unique upgrades in Update 13.0! A unique upgrade for Slot 6 will be available for
and .
We've designed the unique upgrade for
to give her more speed and better ability to use her guns in open water in exchange for a longer reload time compared to Main Battery Modification 3, which can be applied in the same slot. The unique upgrade for gives her an expanded gameplay option that leans heavily into her Airstrike armaments, which are close range and best used while she is in an undetected state.
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• Slot 6
  
• Effects
  
  • Main battery reload time: –6%
  • Maximum ship speed while the Engine Boost consumable is active: +12%
  • Main battery traverse speed: +100%

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• Slot 6
  
• Effects
  
  • Airstrike armament charges: +1
  • Airstrike reload time: –25%

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[h2]Combat missions and rewards[/h2]


Progress through combat missions on the Public Test Server to earn Community Tokens.

Progress through combat missions on the Public Test Server to earn Community Tokens. You can exchange these for various rewards in the Armory, including rare permanent camouflages, containers, and other in-game items.

The rewards for activities on the Public Test Server may differ from those on the Live Server.

• Players who log in to the Public Test Server for the very first time will receive a one-time reward for their account: 250 Doubloons, 2x More Coal containers, and 1x Tactical Special container.
  
• A one-time reward is given for the first time you log in to each of the Update 13.0 Public Test sessions: 100 Doubloons and 750 Coal.

During the Public Test of Update 13.0, players will also have access to special combat missions that provide rewards on the Live Server.

[h2]Combat Mission Chains[/h2]


In Public Test 13.0, players will also have access to special combat mission chains that grant rewards on the Live Server.

Combat mission details will be available in the Public Test client.

In total during Public Test 12.11, you can obtain up to 8,500 Community Tokens, 32,600 Coal,  4x Tactical Special containers, 2x More Coal containers, 14x Pioneer expendable camouflages, 150,000 Free XP, 24,400,000 Credits, 280,000 Elite Commander XP and 450 Doubloons.

[h2]Additional Missions and Rewards[/h2]


And now the rewards!

Among the players who earn at least 250 Base XP in Random Battles while actively in the Bounty role, we’ll draw the names of 20 players—each one of them will receive 1x Air Supply Premium container.

Among the players who earn at least 250 Base XP in Random Battles and manage to sink an opposing Bounty ship, we'll draw the names of 20 players—each one will receive 1x Air Supply Premium container.

Rewards will be distributed after the release of Update 13.0.

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Starting bonuses[/h2]

Newcomers receive bonuses!

• Research prices for ships and ship modules will be substantially discounted.
  
• Ability to redistribute Commander skills for free.

If you are logging in to the Public Test server for the first time since Update 12.11, you will additionally receive the following bonuses:

• All researchable Tier VI and VIII ships with 21-skill-point Commanders.
  
• 500,000,000 Credits; 30,000 Doubloons; 250,000 Coal; and 90 days of Warships Premium Account.
  
• Sets of expendable economic bonuses and 50 signal flags.

If you've fought at least one battle on the Public Test Server during Update 12.11, your account will be copied from the Live Server to the Public Test server.

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