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   • 5x Steam camouflage patterns:
     
     • +75% ship XP per battle
       
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     • –3% to the ship's detectability range by sea
       
     • +4% to the dispersion of shells fired by the enemy at your ship
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Captains!

It's easier than ever to take part in the Public Test—you can now log in using your main account details. To do that, select "Public Test" in the Game Instance menu of the Wargaming Game Center. We have even more rewards prepared for you this time! Earn Community Tokens and exchange these for III Katori, rare permanent camouflages, containers with Tier V and VII Premium ships, and other useful items. Join the Test, earn rewards, and help us make the game even better!

Experience the "Dutch Cruisers: Part 1" event, check out the updated combat mission interface, and take a look at various other new features. Make sure to read the Developer Bulletin, and see you on the Public Test server!


[h2]Round 1 Schedule[/h2] Starts: Thu. 24 Jun. 18:30 CEST (UTC+2) Ends: Tue. 29 Jun. 07:30 CEST (UTC+2)

[h2]Special Features of the Test[/h2]

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

The Public Test server of Update 0.10.6 will host Brawls with Tier VII ships facing off against each other in a 3 vs. 3 format. Restrictions: a maximum of one ship of each type per team.

[h2]Combat Missions and Rewards[/h2]
Starting with the Public Test of Update 0.10.6, you'll be able to earn a new resource called Community Tokens by completing tasks. Community Tokens can be exchanged for various rewards in the Armory, including rare permanent camouflages, containers, Premium ships, containers with Premium ships, and other in-game items. All details about Community Tokens are available in a dedicated article.

Each Wargaming container provides 1 day of Warships Premium Account.

[h2]Starting Bonuses[/h2]

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

If you're joining the Public Test for the first time since Update 0.10.5, 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; and 90 days of Warships Premium Account.
  
• 50 signal flags of all types (except special signals) will also be added to your PT account.

If you fought at least one battle on the Public Test Server during the 0.10.5 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

IMPORTANT! Because the update is still being tested, the information in this bulletin 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 will not necessarily be relevant after the update is released.

Please note: the rewards for activities on the Public Test server may differ from those on the Live Server.

Captains!

It's easier than ever to take part in the Public Test—you can now log in using your main account details. To do that, select "Public Test" in the Game Instance menu of the Wargaming Game Center. We have even more rewards prepared for you this time! Earn Community Tokens and exchange these for III Katori, rare permanent camouflages, containers with Tier V and VII Premium ships, and other useful items. Join the Test, earn rewards, and help us make the game even better!


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Dutch Cruisers: Part 1[/h2]
Dutch Cruisers: Part 1 is an event for Update 0.10.6. Dutch Tier IV–IX cruisers—the main feature of the event—will become available in Early Access with the release of Update 0.10.6! While you'll have to wait until the new update is released before you can actually take them into battle, you can take part in testing the event itself beforehand. Read our special article to learn more details about the Public Test.

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The new Dutch cruisers can't be obtained on the Public Test server.

[h2]Features of the branch[/h2]

• Good concealment and maneuverability but a short firing range.
  
• The Hydroacoustic Search, Fighter, and Spotting Aircraft consumables are available from Tier IV.
  
• Fighter and Spotting Aircraft are not available for VIII Haarlem or X Gouden Leeuw.
  
• An enhanced version of the Repair Party consumable and Defensive AA Fire are available from Tier VIII.
  
• At higher tiers, the new cruisers have good armor that provides decent protection against HE shells.
  
• Tier VIII–X cruisers carry main battery guns with the following calibers:
  
  • VIII Haarlem—203 mm
    
  • IX Johan de Witt—240 mm
    
  • X Gouden Leeuw—283 mm
• The new Airstrike consumable is available from Tier VI.

[h3]Airstrike[/h3]
Airstrike is a new type of armament that's set to make its first appearance on Dutch cruisers in World of Warships. It was created based on the low altitude bombing principle that was actually used in battle. Bombs dropped from aircraft in this manner had drogue parachutes.

The squadron, which has an operating distance of 10 to 13 km, bombards the specified target with HE bombs that fall for an extended period of time. At the same time, the aircraft cannot spot enemies and cannot be directly controlled.

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[h2]Early Access[/h2]
Rewards for Combat Mission Groups: a new temporary resource—Dutch Tokens—as well as the "Dutch Cruisers: Part 1" commemorative flag and the Kinderdijk Windmill patch. The reward for completing the second combat mission group is V Celebes. The final reward for completing the last combat mission group is VII Eendracht.

Rewards for Dutch Tokens: sequentially available bundles with Tier IV, VI, and VIII Dutch cruisers; permanent camouflages for VII Eendracht, VIII Haarlem, IX Johan de Witt, and X Gouden Leeuw; and more desirable items.

By completing combat mission groups, you can earn enough Tokens to obtain Dutch Tier IV and VI cruisers, as well as the Royal Netherlands Navy permanent camouflage for the Tier VII cruiser.
IX Johan de Witt will be available in random bundles available for Doubloons.

Added a new Port—Rotterdam.

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Updates to Combat Missions[/h2]
A new type of combat mission is going to be introduced in Update 0.10.6. After completing these missions, you can choose one of two rewards. If you don't choose a reward and the mission expires, you'll automatically receive the first reward.

The most important and high-priority missions are now highlighted in the combat mission interface. Combat mission chains are displayed first.

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Other changes[/h2]
Updated the AI of bots:

• They can now adjust their speed to avoid torpedoes.
  
• Reduced the chances of bots colliding with islands in Training and Co-op battles, as well as in Operations.

The Saint Petersburg Port has been decorated to celebrate Navy Day.

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Captains!

Today, we're going to tell you about some new ships that can be obtained from the Armory in exchange for various resources and Doubloons. We've also added some free bundles and Premium containers!


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Tone[/h2]
The Armory and Premium Shop are offering a new hybrid ship, VIII Tone, which took part in numerous battles in the Pacific Ocean theater during World War II.

The unique cruiser, which carries a squadron of torpedo bombers, is also available as part of a traditional Admiral Pack. She comes bundled with a commemorative flag, Port slot, 10 skill-point Commander, large supply of Credits and signals, and a pack of Full Moon camos.
The bundles will be available for purchase until: Fri. 02 Jul. 07:00 CEST (UTC+2)

VIII Tone is a heavy cruiser armed with eight accurate 203 mm guns that are housed in four turrets situated on the ship's bow. She participated in key battles of World War II—the Battle of Midway and the Battle of Leyte Gulf. This fast ship has decent armor and good concealment. Tone also carries a squadron of four torpedo bombers with low detectability. Each bomber is armed with two torpedoes.

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If deemed necessary, balance changes may be applied to VIII Tone.

You can enter a prize draw to win an Admiral Pack with VIII Tone if you provide the correct answer to a question from the new Armada episode that's dedicated to her! Follow the news and subscribe to our YouTube channel to make sure that you don't miss this episode.

You can find the full details here.

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Premium Containers[/h2]
Premium containers are now available in the Armory!


You can find even more offers in the relevant Armory tab.

Go to the category

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Free "For Naval Needs" Bundles[/h2]
The Armory is offering free random bundles with a reward. You can claim the reward right now!
The bundles are available until: Mon. 05 Jul. 08:00 CEST (UTC+2)


Inside the bundles, you can find Dazzling camouflages, Doubloons, 1 day of Warships Premium Account, Coal, and Credits!

A total of 12 bundles will be available for a period of 18 days.

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Druid and Gallant for Resources![/h2]
Two British destroyers are available in the Armory: new destroyer X Druid can be obtained in exchange for Research Points; VI Gallant can now be purchased for Coal.

VI Gallant can no longer be obtained from the Dunkirk containers.

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Jerzy Świrski[/h2]
The collection of historical Commanders has been extended—Jerzy Świrski is now available in the Armory!

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Plymouth: Red Fox[/h2]
The new permanent camouflage is available in exchange for Ranked Tokens in the Armory.

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Updates in the Premium Shop[/h2]
Nine new camouflages have been added to the Big Camo Collection. Changes have been also applied to some bundles that include Doubloons and Credits, as well as those that include Doubloons and Warships Premium Account. Check out the Premium Shop for the full details.

These are only some of the items that you'll be able to purchase with the release of the new update. If you would like to learn more about all the opportunities and possibilities that await you, make sure to check the Armory!

Go to Armory

We've prepared a question for you—provide the correct answer for a chance to win an Admiral Pack that includes Tone with a 10 skill-point Commander and other desirable items!

Find out more by watching our video!
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[h2]History[/h2]
Tone—named after a river on Honshu island—was the lead ship of a two-cruiser series. The ships of this class were based on the Mogami project, but Tone was eventually built under a modified design. The four twin-gun turrets that comprised her main battery were mounted on the ship's bow. This arrangement improved her seaworthiness and made some room for torpedo tubes and extensive aircraft equipment.

Heavy cruiser Tone was laid down in Nagasaki in 1934 and commissioned in 1938. In late 1941, the cruiser participated in the attack on Pearl Harbor along with her sister ship, Chikuma. Together with a carrier-based squadron, Tone also carried out a raid on Port Darwin, Australia. During this raid, 30 enemy aircraft and 11 enemy ships were destroyed.

In 1942, the heavy cruiser carried out raids in the Indian Ocean and participated in the Battle of Midway. In the early stages of this decisive engagement, it was precisely the crew of one of Tone's floatplanes that first spotted the American fleet. While the cruiser didn't take any damage in the battle near Midway Atoll, she did lose one aircraft that went down with its crew. Tone also engaged in combat actions near the Santa Cruz Islands later that year.

In October 1944, Tone fought in the Battle of Leyte Gulf as part of the First Mobile Striking Force. She suffered damage after being struck by three bombs during the course of the battle. The ship was heavily damaged during an American air raid on Kure in 1945, causing her to partially sink. In 1948, what was left of Tone was recovered and scrapped.

[h2]Modeling the Ship[/h2]
In World of Warships, Tone resides at Tier VIII. She's equipped with long-range torpedo armament that can deal solid damage, has decent armor protection for a cruiser, and good concealment. Additionally, she has access to a squadron of torpedo bombers, making Tone the first hybrid cruiser to enter World of Warships.



Main battery: eight 203 mm/50 3rd Year Type No.2 guns in Model E turrets



Dual-purpose battery: eight 127 mm/40 Type 89 guns in Model A1 mounts



AA defenses: 24 25 mm/60 Type 96 anti-aircraft guns in triple mounts, 25 similar guns in a single mount, eight similar guns in twin mounts

[h2]Upgrades[/h2]

• Main Armaments Modification 1
  
• Engine Room Protection
  
• Main Battery Modification 2
  
• Steering Gears Modification 1
  
• Concealment System Modification 1

[h2]Key Features[/h2]

• Eight accurate 203 mm guns mounted on the ship's bow.
  
• A squadron of torpedo bombers.
  
• High speed.
  
• Low detectability.
  
• Decent armor protection for a cruiser.
  
• Tone earns more Credits per battle, and her permanent camouflage adds a 50% XP bonus per battle and reduces the cost of the ship's post-battle service by 10%.

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Good luck in battle, Captains!