World of Warships News

[h2]Our second collaboration wave brings more ships, more girls, and more cuteness factor![/h2]

Blue Archive’s adorable students are back under the spotlight in World of Warships as we enter a new phase of collaboration with the popular strategic role-playing game! Get hyped for new Commanders with their own cute voiceovers, as well as new ships and permanent camouflages to match their magnetic personalities:

• Commanders Wakamo, Yuuka, Maki, and Arona
• Battleship BA Hovercraft, cruiser BA Utnapishtim's Ship, battleship BA Binah, and submarine BA Arona’s Whale
• Permanent camouflages that give a decidedly unique look to all four of the new ships
• Colorful flags representing each of the new ships

For more information about our latest collaboration with Blue Archive, visit the article on our website.

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[h2]Welcome Stream Ft. Steam-chan[/h2]

And heading up the welcoming committee from World of Warships is none other than Steam-chan herself, who is navigating all the new Blue Archive content on a new stream, right here on the World of Warships Steam page!

[h2]Free DLC With Blue Archive Cosmetics[/h2]

DLC available until: 06.08.2025

A Blue Archive permanent camouflage, as well as the Master Shiba commemorative flag that you may remember from the first wave of our collaboration, are the main rewards of the five-part combat mission chain obtainable via new free DLC. Unlock it below, and be sure to check out the conditions and rewards in your Combat Missions tab in-game!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3851660/World_of_Warships_x_Blue_Archive__Master_Shibas_Ramen_Run/?beta=5

[h2]Enjoy the gacha and achieve victory in the battle of the anime game Blue Archive[/h2]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3557620/Blue_Archive/

Please note: Development Blog posts are only published in English

[h2]Tales From the Development Blog![/h2]

The World of Warships devs have cooked up a healthy platter of juicy news regarding some of the exciting new content coming with Update 14.7 and on the road to our 10th Anniversary update!

The first blog post touches on the Grand Voyage: A multi-update event that will lead us to the New Year and leave behind a trail of long-term activities, special missions, and of course, valuable rewards.

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The second one will brief you on all the main activities taking place in Update 14.7, including a historically inspired rotation of special Operations commemorating the end of World War II, plus the return of the Dockyard for the construction of U.S. destroyer Laffey!



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Here’s an overview of the major highlights introduced in Update 14.6. Be sure to check out the full details on our website:

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[h2]Early Access: American Destroyers[/h2]


Welcome a new line of American destroyers with a focus on main battery firepower!

• Tier VII Hughes, Tier VIII Osborne, Tier IX Christopher, and Tier X Burrows feature HE and SAP shells.
• Starting from Tier VIII, they carry high-DPM 137 mm guns and have larger HP pools.
  
• Minimal torpedo armament, low concealment capacity. These ships favor mid- to long-range engagements.
• Unique toggleable Smoke Generator mechanic adds tactical flexibility.
  
• Available via sequential bundles for American Tokens and Doubloons during Early Access.
  

[h2]Event Pass: American & French Flair[/h2]


Collect new content through this classic two-line Event Pass!

• First progression line: 400 American Tokens, 3 days of Premium Account, 2x French Squadron containers, and the "Go Navy!" permanent camouflage for Cleveland.
• Second progression line (2,500 Doubloons): West Virginia permanent camouflage (immediate), West Virginia '41 herself, 4x French Squadron containers, 1x Journey to the West Premium container, and the French Navy permanent camouflage for Le Fantasque..
  
• Extra levels reward 1x More Signals container (first line) or 1x Rare Bonuses container (second line).
  

[h2]Personal Challenges Return[/h2]


Back as part of Early Access for destroyers!

• Runs until Update 14.7, in two sprints of two weeks each.
• Earn American Tokens through Base XP milestones.
  

[h2]Massive Graphics & Interface Updates[/h2]


Enjoy a smoother, cleaner look!

• WG Temporal Super Sampling (TSS) enhances anti-aliasing and image stability.
• Container barge now features:
• Faster access to container lists from the main screen.
• Reward previews with drop chances.
  
• Guaranteed reward counter.
• New options for mass opening with safety confirmations.
  
• Barge animations can now be disabled.
  

[h2]Content Rarity System[/h2]


Understand exclusivity at a glance!

• Ships, camouflages, and effects now show rarity grades: Common, Uncommon, Rare, Epic, Legendary.
• Pricing across the game aligns with these categories.
  
• Clarifies effort vs. accessibility, but does not indicate power level.
  

[h2]Ship Rotation System[/h2]

Streamlining the Armory and Premium Shop.

• Popular ships stay available; others rotate on a scheduled basis.
• First rotation: Brisbane, Almirante Grau, Nottingham, and Numancia (for Doubloons); Nottingham also for Coal.
  
• San Diego and Leone removed, but San Diego returns in Update 14.7’s event collection; Leone remains in the Italian Destroyers collection.
  

[h2]Final Update: Experimental Ships & Classified Documents[/h2]


Closing chapters on temporary mechanics.

• Operations with Flagships and experimental ships end with Update 14.6.
• Classified Documents now upgradeable to Level 11.
  
• Complete experimental ship research now for final rewards in Update 14.7.
• Leaderboards are live, so check your standings!
  

[h2]Blue Archive Collaboration: Chapter Two[/h2]


Class is back in session on the high seas!

• Four new Blue Archive ships and exclusive camouflages.
• Four new themed commanders with individual voiceovers.
  
• Sail in style with Kivotos-themed flair and charm!
  

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


The summer phase continues!

• Earn rewards by completing tasks across test phases of Updates 14.6–14.8.
• Main reward for Update 14.6: 1x Soviet Era container and 1x Soviet Era Premium container.
  
• Complete all seasonal phases for the ultimate annual prize.
  

This is just the beginning, so dive into Update 14.6 and explore it all. Read the full update article here:

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[h2]Take the Update 14.6 Survey![/h2]

Enjoying the new features? Let us know your thoughts via the survey link below!

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[h2]Operations with Flagships[/h2]


The relatively recent addition to our selection of battle types—Operations with Flagships—is alive and well in Update 14.5! Be sure to give it a go before the new update drops, and use upgraded Classified Documents to topple the bot fleet's leader-ship!

Learn more via this link:
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[h2]Brawl of the Week[/h2]


The final Brawl of Update 14.5 ends after this weekend. Enjoy it while you can!

• 3v3; Tier IX ships
  
• No more than 2 battleships, 2 cruisers, and 2 destroyers per team
  
• Divisions of up to 3 players
  

[h2]Update 14.6 Teaser[/h2]


Next week's update is sure to turn some heads when it comes rolling out of a thick cloud of smoke. Get a first taste of it in our new trailer:

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[h2]Brawls: 5 vs. 5; Tier X[/h2]


The stage is set for a brawl-filled weekend! We hope you like Tier X ships, because they are running the show this session in a 5 vs. 5 format.

If you have a handful of buddies on standby, we suggest lassoing them into a Division for maximum coordination and efficiency. Just remember the ship restrictions: No more than 1 aircraft carrier, 3 battleships, 4 cruisers, and 3 destroyers per team.

[h2]Join the Respawn-a-Thon![/h2]


While in a perfect world, you wouldn't need to respawn at all—it's good to know the mechanic's got your back in Update 14.5's temporary battle type Unbreakable Line!

In Unbreakable Line, all destroyed ships respawn after a short delay, and teams fight for victory by earning points. This means that wiping out the enemy team entirely is not an available path to victory. Battles are fought in a 7 vs. 7 format with Tier IX–X destroyers, cruisers, and battleships.

For more information, see the dedicated article:
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[h2]New Perspectives on YouTube[/h2]


This week saw the premiere of some new videos at the official World of Warships YouTube channel that we think you'll appreciate!

The first paints the historical background behind one of the stars of Update 14.5: USS Johnston and her battle-damage form GQ Johnny.

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The second one focuses on the gameplay of the new American heavy cruiser Cambridge. See how she plays and decide for yourself if you'd like to add her to your fleet:

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