World of Warships News

Captains!

To participate, select "Public Test" in the Game Instance menu of the Wargaming Game Center. Participate for piles of rewards! Earn Community Tokens and exchange them for containers, permanent and expendable camouflages, and other valuable items.

Update 0.11.5 brings the return of Convoy; the new Faroe Islands map; updated models for researchable U.S. Tier VII–X destroyers; and other new features. Take a look at the Developer Bulletin, and welcome to the Test! See you on the Public Test Server!



[h2]Round 2 Schedule[/h2] Starts: Thu. 02 Jun. 18:30 CEST (UTC+2) Ends: Tue. 07 Jun. 07:30 CEST (UTC+2)

Commanders, thank you for participating in the first round of Public Test for Update 0.11.5! Your feedback helps us to improve the version and fix errors. Check out the changelog and join the second session of the Public Test!
[h3]Changelog[/h3]

• Made balance changes to the Kansas-Vermont branch of American battleships, Unites States, and submarines. See our Development Blog for details.
  
• Fixed the external code execution technical vulnerability in World of Warships' replay tool. We thank those who brought the problem to our attention.
  
• Fixed an issue because of which the FPS limit in battle was not removed in Update 0.11.4. This limit has now been removed for all players. If you want to set it manually, edit the
  value in the preferences.xml file in the game folder.
  
• Corrected the display of an outdated tech tree. The tech tree now matches Update 0.11.4.
  
• Thanks to your feedback, it was discovered that after completing the relevant combat missions on the 0.11.5 Public Test, players received Commander Dasha only for the Tier I ship of her respective version's nation. The rewards have been changed, and now battles on each nation's Tier X ship will bring several Dasha Commanders with a specialization for that nation's Tier X ships. We thank you for your feedback and for bringing this issue to our attention.
  
• Updated the routes and fixed a number of bugs in the Convoy battle type's interface.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused submarines to be incorrectly positioned at the beginning of battles in the Standard Battle and Domination modes on some maps.
  
• Fixed a number of issues on the maps Northern Waters, Shards, and Faroe Islands, as well as on Operation Narai's map.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the Division invitation window to move arbitrarily on the screen.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the markers for submarines' homing torpedoes to not be displayed on the minimap.

[h2]Combat Missions and Rewards[/h2]
You can earn Community Tokens by progressing through combat missions on the Public Test Server. These Tokens can be exchanged 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.

Once the Public Test begins, Tier VIII submarines will appear on your accounts.

Each Wargaming container drops 1 day of Warships Premium Account, 3x Papa Papa signals, and 3x Juliet Charlie signals.

[h2]Starting Bonuses[/h2]

• The research prices for ships and ship modules will be substantially discounted.
  
• You will be able to reset Commander skills free of charge.

If you're joining the Public Test for the first time since Update 0.11.4, you'll be awarded the following additional bonuses:

• At the start of the Public Test, every participant will have all researchable Tier VI and VIII ships, helmed by Commanders with 19 skill points, credited to their PT accounts.
  
• 500,000,000 Credits; 30,000 Doubloons; 250,000 Coal, and 90 days of Warships Premium Account.
  
• 50x signals of all types, except for special signals

If you played at least one battle on the Public Test Server during the 0.11.4 Public Test, your account will be copied from the Live Server to the Public Test Server.

[h2]How to Participate[/h2]
https://steamcommunity.com/games/552990/announcements/detail/2716184589232191867

Commanders!

World of Warships and Warhammer 40,000 is here! World of Warships is taking part in the SKULLS event with 3 new DLCs. Commanders and camouflages inspired by the legendary universe await you!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2008021/World_of_Warships__Warhammer_40000_Imperium_of_Man_Commander_Pack/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2008020/World_of_Warships__Warhammer_40000_Chaos_and_Ork_Commander_Pack/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2008022/World_of_Warships__Warhammer_40000_Grimdark_Camouflage_Pack/

[h2]What Is Warhammer 40,000?[/h2]
Warhammer 40,000 is the pinnacle of tabletop wargaming. Produced by Games Workshop, its distinct visual style blends elements of science fiction and fantasy to create a beautifully dark atmosphere that has amassed a massive following over the years. Today, the universe has expanded to video games, novels, comics, and more, garnering a huge following around the globe.

Together with Games Workshop, we’ve created something that stays true to the renowned fantasy IP and also resonates with our universe of naval battles.

Warhammer 40,000 © Copyright Games Workshop Limited 2022. GW, Games Workshop, Space Marine, 40K, Warhammer, Warhammer 40,000, 40,000, the ‘Aquila’ Double-headed Eagle logo, and all associated logos, illustrations, images, names, creatures, races, vehicles, locations, weapons, characters, and the distinctive likeness thereof, are either ® or TM, and/or © Games Workshop Limited, variably registered around the world, and used under license. All rights reserved to their respective owners.

To celebrate the next stage of our collaboration with "Azur Lane", we've cooked up a fresh new batch of gifts. Want a bite? Take part in our giveaway!

1. Click here
2. Click the "Like" button
   
3. Then leave a comment—and that's it!

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2813264007

• Guaranteed prize: 200 Community Tokens
  
• Superprize for five random players: 3x free Azur Lane containers

[h3]Additionally:[/h3]
For every 2,000 likes, one of the following ships will be added to the prize pool:

• Tier III cruiser AL Avrora
  
• Tier VIII cruiser AL Montpelier
  
• Tier VIII destroyer AL Yukikaze
  
• Tier VIII battleship AL Littorio
  
• Tier IX battleship AL Sovetskaya Rossiya

• Winners will be picked at random from the pool of participating unique users—only one comment per user will be taken into consideration. Prizes will be awarded within a week.
  
  
• Any comments that break the discussion rules may be deleted or excluded.

We wish you good luck and following seas!


3x free Azur Lane containers:

• 蒼辰夜明
• 一年一熟杂交稻LZW
• Sarnan
• dondrift13
• GrizzlyTV

• Hentai Haven Tier III cruiser AL Avrora
  
• McCloskeyy Tier VIII cruiser AL Montpelier
  
• 薛淮文老帅比 Tier VIII destroyer AL Yukikaze
  
• ふつくしいTier VIII battleship AL Littorio
  
• Redlocking Tier IX battleship AL Sovetskaya Rossiya
  
• 詹姆斯.邦德 Tier IX battleship AL Montpelier

Fans of the popular anime-inspired mobile shooter rejoice! And if you thought ship-girls were not your thing — prepare to be proven wrong!

We just sent Steam Inventory items to every active player. If you played at least 1 battle in our game in the last 30 days, you will randomly* get one of the following:

• Between 2 and 8 “Azur Lane — Siren” camouflages**
  
• The shiny new Tier III Soviet Cruiser AL Avrora
  
• Ship-girl Commander Prinz Eugen with a unique voiceover and 6 skill points, as well as a specialization for German cruiser Prinz Eugen.

But there is more! We actually sent several copies! You can use only one, but you can send an extra item to your friend. Sail in strength together!

* The contents of item are determined randomly based on the drop chances the moment each one is opened:



** When equipped, “Azur Lane - Siren” camouflages provide the following bonuses:

• +100% XP per battle
  
• +50% Commander XP per battle
  
• -3% to detectability range by sea
  
• +4% to maximum dispersion of shells fired by the enemy attacking your ship

The sea is unforgiving of mistakes. Even experienced Commanders cannot afford to relax, even for a minute.

However, it is much easier to relentlessly deal with hardships when your ship has a heart and soul. A new stage of collaboration between World of Warships and Azur Lane will help Commanders tame the waves!

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You can disable the display of the themed content via the Additional Content panel in the bottom-right corner of the screen. Azur Lane can be found in the Custom Ships list.

[h2]

Azur Lane in the Armory and Premium Shop[/h2] The bundles will be available until: Fri. 24 Jun. 07:00 CEST (UTC+2)

Bundles containing new ships, Commanders, themed permanent camouflages, and other valuable items are available for purchase in the Armory and Premium Shop.

During the first week of the event, a coupon will be active in the Armory that applies a 35% discount to any bundles that are not already discounted.

[h2]Grand Armada[/h2]
In the "Azur Lane: Grand Armada" bundle, you'll find themed ships, including the new IX AL Azuma and III AL Avrora, Port slots, as well as Azur Lane Commanders with unique voiceovers and 10 skill points to help you helm these ships. The bundle also contains commemorative flags and themed "Azur Lane — Siren" camouflages.

The ships can be obtained separately.

IX AL Azuma is a Japanese Tier IX cruiser with a unique permanent camouflage in the style of the popular Azur Lane mobile game. The ship is armed with nine 310 mm main battery guns firing AP shells with excellent armor penetration capabilities and HE shells with increased chances of causing fire. She is equipped with the Spotting Aircraft and Repair Party consumables, and can additionally choose between Hydroacoustic Search and Defensive AA Fire.



III AL Avrora is a Soviet Tier III cruiser with a unique permanent camouflage in the style of the popular Azur Lane mobile game. The ship is armed with fourteen 152 mm main battery guns.


https://store.steampowered.com/app/2004190/World_of_Warships__Azur_Lane_Avrora_Ship_Bundle/
[h2]Azur Lane: Commanders[/h2]
A large bundle with Azur Lane Commanders and "Azur Lane — Siren" camouflages is available in the Armory and Premium Shop. The Commanders have unique voiceovers, come with 10 skill points, as well as a specialization for their same-name ships.


Commander Formidable is added with a specialization for Indomitable. Commander New Jersey is added with a specialization for Iowa. Commander Yat Sen is added with a specialization for Chengan.

You can have an unlimited number of Azur Lane Commanders with unique voiceovers simultaneously.

The Armory and Premium Shop also offer a bundle that includes only new Commanders of the fourth wave and permanent camouflages: Azur Lane for VIII Shōkaku, "Azur Lane: Formidable" for VIII Indomitable, and "Azur Lane: New Jersey" for IX Iowa.


https://store.steampowered.com/app/2004191/World_of_Warships__Azur_Lane_Commander_Prinz_Eugen/
[h2]Azur Lane: Permanent Camouflages[/h2]
A large bundle is available in which you'll find themed permanent camouflages and "Azur Lane — Siren" camouflages. This bundle can be obtained in the Armory and Premium Shop.


You can obtain new permanent camouflages—Azur Lane for VIII Shōkaku, "Azur Lane: Formidable" for VIII Indomitable, and "Azur Lane: New Jersey" for IX Iowa—separately in the Armory and Premium Shop.


[h2]Azur Lane Premium Container[/h2]
Azur Lane Premium containers are available in the Armory and Premium Shop.

[h3][h3]Azur Lane Premium container contents[/h3][/h3]
Each Azur Lane Premium container includes (the percentage indicates the drop chances of each group of items):

• 6x "Azur Lane — Siren" camouflages — 100%
  
• One of the Azur Lane Commanders with a unique voiceover and 10 skill points (Dunkerque, Jean Bart, Saint Louis, Prinz Eugen, Roon, Admiral Hipper, Bismarck, Littorio, Zara, Shōkaku, Yukikaze, Azuma, Yat Sen, Sovetskaya Rossiya, Avrora, Chapayev, Belfast, Nelson, Hood, Neptune, Formidable, Baltimore, Enterprise, Cleveland, Montpelier, or New Jersey) — 100%
  
• 12x signals of the same type (Dragon, Wyvern, Red Dragon, Ouroboros, Hydra, Basilisk, Scylla, or Leviathan) — 100%

The chances of obtaining a particular reward from a group are the same for all items in the group.

The contents of each container are determined randomly at the moment it is opened on the basis of the chances indicated above. The stated drop chances do not precisely represent how many containers you need to open to get the items you want.

You can find more details about the container mechanics and drop chances of particular items here.

[h2]Azur Lane Collection[/h2]
Complete the Azur Lane collection to receive commemorative flags for finishing the sections, and Commander Azuma with 10 skill points and a unique voiceover for finishing the entire collection. The Commander comes with a specialization for the same-name ship.

The collection is dedicated to the collaboration between World of Warships and Azur Lane. Once you've started gathering the collection, its elements can be obtained from daily containers by activating the subscription.

You'll be able to exchange duplicates for any missing items of the Azur Lane collection at the exchange rate of 5:1. You can select the element to receive in exchange for your duplicates. When you complete the collection, all remaining duplicates will be exchanged for Credits at the rate of 1:15,000.

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You can obtain Azur Lane containers in exchange for Credits in the Armory.

[h3][h3]Azur Lane container contents[/h3][/h3]
The percentage indicates the drop chances of each group of items:

• An element of the Azur Lane collection — 100%
  
• One item from the list below — 100%. Breakdown:
  
  
  • 5x Zulu Hotel signals — 90%
    
  • 1x Dragon signal — 10%
• 1x "Azur Lane — Siren" camouflage — 100%

The chances of obtaining a particular reward from a group are the same for all items in the group.
[h2]

Azur Lane Combat Missions[/h2] Starts: Fri. 27 May 07:00 CEST (UTC+2) Ends: Fri. 24 Jun. 07:00 CEST (UTC+2)

Unlock a special combat mission! Either earn 17,000 Base XP or win a battle and earn 2,000 Base XP to receive an Azur Lane commemorative flag.

You can complete this combat mission in Random, Ranked, and Co-op Battles, as well as in Operations, playing Tier V–X ships and superships.

Set the sails with Azur Lane! Win battles, earn "Destroyed" ribbons and Credits, and deal damage to obtain "Azur Lane — Siren" camouflages and Commander Prinz Eugen or Hood. Each Commander comes with a specialization for the same-name ship.

You can have an unlimited number of Azur Lane Commanders with unique voiceovers simultaneously.

You can complete this combat mission chain in Random, Ranked, and Co-op Battles, as well as in Operations, playing Tier V–X ships and superships.

[h3][h3]Bonuses of the "Azur Lane – Siren" camouflage[/h3][/h3]

• −3% to the ship's detectability range by sea
  
• +4% to the dispersion of shells fired by enemies at your ship
  
• +50% Commander XP per battle
  
• +100% XP per battle

Earn Base XP and XP with all modifiers applied and deal damage to obtain Azur Lane containers and the manjuu commemorative flag.

You can complete this combat mission chain in Random, Ranked, and Co-op Battles, as well as in Operations, playing Tier V–X ships and superships.

[h2]

Themed Port[/h2]
After completing combat missions, you can relax in a themed Port where music familiar to all Azur Lane fans will be playing.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2009370/World_of_Warships__Azur_Lane_Free_Intro_Bundle/
Click the button above to receive the themed Port and combat missions. You'll also receive them after obtaining any Azur Lane bundle.

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[h2]

What is Azur Lane?[/h2]
The Azur Lane mobile game has been developed as a shooting RPG based on "shoot 'em up" mechanics.

• Players progress through levels by taking command of a Division that includes several naval warships turned humanoid.
  
• Enemies deliver a squall of fire, and the player's main task is to avoid the shells, minimize damage, and blast away foes by returning fire.
  
• There are more than 400 ships, or rather "Ship-Girls," in Azur Lane. They are based on ships of different nations from the World War II era.

More information is available on the official website of the Azur Lane game (in Japanese).

[h3]©2017 Manjuu Co.,Ltd. & Yongshi Co.,Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
©2017 Yostar, Inc. All Rights Reserved.[/h3]