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Here’s an overview of the major highlights introduced in Update 14.3. Be sure to check out the full details on our website:

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[h2]Blücher Dockyard[/h2]


Build mighty German Tier IX cruiser Blücher! Complete 20 Dockyard phases, 18 of which you can finish via combat missions, and earn powerful Commonwealth Tier VII cruiser Gambia along the way.

• Blücher boasts fearsome guns with improved dispersion, enhanced AP shell performance, and devastating HE shells.
  
• Gambia, Fiji’s sister ship, features AP and HE shells plus Short Burst Smoke Generator to evade enemies and strike back.
  
• Two Starter Pack options are available to accelerate progress.
  
• The Dockyard will stay open throughout Update 14.4 but close its doors with the release of Update 14.5.
  

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[h2]Two Event Passes: Operation Ten-Go & Golden Month[/h2]


For the first time since Wonders of the Arctic, we’re bringing two consecutive Event Passes! You can earn up to 1,170 Points via daily and weekly missions, and it takes 450 Points to complete one Pass, 900 to complete both. Any remaining Points will go to finishing extra levels!

[h3]Operation Ten-Go[/h3]

Celebrate the 80th anniversary of this historic battle!

• First line rewards: Splinters permanent camouflage, 3 days of Premium Account, and the stunning Final Voyage camouflage for Yamato.
  
• Unlock the second line for 2,000 Doubloons to receive new historical Commander Seiichi Itō with enhanced skills and an individual voiceover.
  
• Claim Tier V Premium cruiser Yahagi and the historic Defender of the Pacific Ocean camouflage for Essex as ultimate rewards.
  

[h3]Golden Month[/h3]

Inspired by Japan’s Golden Week holidays, this pass offers vibrant rewards:

• First line rewards: Splinters permanent camouflage, 3 days of Premium Account, and the stunning Final Voyage camouflage for Yamato.
  
• Final reward: The breathtaking Japanese Lacquer permanent camouflage for Kongō.
  
• Unlock the second line for 2,000 Doubloons to instantly receive the Golden Week permanent camouflage for Mogami.
  
• Earn the Silver Ray enemy destruction effect and British Tier V Premium battleship Agincourt as the final reward.
  

[h2]Unbreakable Line – A New Battle Type![/h2]


Love intense action? In this new 7v7 clash, ships respawn after destruction, keeping the fight going!

• 15-minute battles featuring Tier VIII–IX battleships, cruisers, and destroyers.
  
• Domination-style capture points—reach 1,000 points or sink enough enemies to win!
  
• Ships respawn with fully reloaded armaments (excluding torpedoes) but retained cooldowns on consumables.
  
• Temporary buffs to speed, maneuverability, and concealment will help you quickly rejoin the fight.
  

[h2]Efficiency Badges—Show Off Your Skills[/h2]


Earn Efficiency Badges to prove your battle prowess!

• Available for all Tier V and above ships in Random Battles.
  
• Badges are awarded based on Base XP performance compared to global averages.
  
• Four Badge tiers: Expert (Top 1%), 1st Grade (Top 5%), 2nd Grade (Top 20%), 3rd Grade (Top 50%).
  
• Earned Badges cannot be lost!
• View Badges on player profiles and the post-battle statistics screen.
  

[h2]Transformers Return![/h2]


Autobots and Decepticons roll out once again! Expect themed camouflages, Commanders, containers, and more as part of this exciting World of Warships x Transformers collaboration!

This is just the tip of the iceberg! Dive into Update 14.3 and explore everything it has to offer. Read the full update article here:

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[h2]Take the Update 14.3 Survey![/h2]

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

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[h2]Time-Limited Mechanics Hub Page[/h2]


With Update 14.2 now winding down to a close, it's a good time to remind our Captains that the two temporary mechanics it introduced—experimental ships and Operations with Flagships featuring Classified Documents—will be staying with us going into Update 14.3, and all the way to Update 14.7.

Moreover, these mechanics will be expanded upon in the coming months, and even be joined by even more temporary features. To keep track of all these, we've prepared a special hub page with all the info you might need. Bookmark it now!
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[h2]New Aircraft Carrier and AA Mechanics Test[/h2]


We're running a special Public Test session that will allow you to try out some conceptual mechanics for aircraft carriers and anti-aircraft weaponry that may later be implemented in the game.

Visit our dedicated article and find out how you can take part and share your feedback with us!
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[h2]Brawls[/h2]

This week's Brawl features 6v6 battles aboard Tier VIII battleships, cruisers, destroyers, and submarines.

More details are available in our Combat Mission Calendar:
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[h2]Teaser: Update 14.3[/h2]


Get a cinematic glimpse of what's coming in next week's fresh Update 14.3!

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Captains!

Enter our latest giveaway to earn easy rewards. Check it out!

1. Leave a comment under this announcement post.
   
2. Play the game and use as many signal flags as you can.

• Guaranteed prize: 200 Community Tokens
  
• Superprize for 5 random winners: Premium Ship VIII container

• Every 15 signal flags used grant 1 "ticket" for a random draw. The more signals you use, the greater your chances of winning will be.
  
• Combat type: any, except Training. Ships: Tiers V–X.
  
• Only battles started during the event count.
  
• Any comments that break the discussion rules may be deleted or excluded.
  

Good luck and following seas!⚓️

🎉Congratulations to the winners:🎉

• CHAOSMARINE501
• iNoriey
• 笃安
• SonyGra
• ilrido

Thank you to everyone who took part, we really appreciate your support!

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Stay tuned for more activities and good luck in battle, Captains!

[color]Event starts: 28 March 2025[/color]
[color]Event ends: 30 March, 2025[/color]

[h2]Remembrance of Ming's Past: Chapter 2[/h2]


With the release of Update 14.2, the second part of our latest adventure is now available! You can look forward to four new combat mission chains, each offering a chance to earn up to 2,025 Adventure Tokens. Exchange them for Ming's Voyage Tokens in the Armory to get historical Commander Zheng He and Pan-Asian battleship Taihang, featuring her new Chinese Treasure Ship permanent camouflage.

Continue the adventure via the link: EU NA ASIA

[h2]Make a Dent in the Soviet Navy Event Pass[/h2]


To mark the release of Soviet submarines in Early Access, Update 14.2's Event Pass offers some very Soviet rewards. Be sure to collect as many as you can before time runs out!

The first progression line rewards include Commander Aleksey Statsenko and the Soviet permanent camouflage for Tallinn, as well as goodies like Steel, Soviet Era containers, Coal, and Free XP.

If you want to take your collection of Soviet artifacts to the next level, you can unlock the second progression line with Doubloons and work toward obtaining Tier VI Premium cruiser Molotov!

More info is available in a dedicated article: EU NA ASIA

[h2]Brawl It Out![/h2]


Don't miss this week's Brawl! You'll be able to take command of Tier IX ships in a 3v3 format. Just fire up the game and change the battle type in the top section of your Port screen!

[h2]Public Test for Update 14.3[/h2]


Try out some of the upcoming features arriving in Update 14.3 by taking part in the second round of the Public Test this weekend! It's easy, free, and you can even earn rewards on your Live Server account for completing special test combat missions!

Find out more about what to expect via the link: EU NA ASIA