World of Warships News

[h2]Patch Notes: Update 13.6[/h2]


Welcome to the first weekend of the new Update! Before you dive headlong into all the new content, be sure to give our patch notes a speed read to make sure you don't miss out on anything!

Read Patch Notes: EU NA ASIA

[h2]Mode Shuffle[/h2]


The Convoy, Airship Escort, and Arms Race game modes have a new home in Update 13.6!

Choose the Mode Shuffle battle type on your Port screen to be transported to a 12v12 battlefield randomly featuring any one of these modes, previously reserved for dedicated events. Variety is the spice of naval combat—give it a try!

More Info: EU NA ASIA

[h3]French Destroyers in Early Access[/h3]


An exciting new Tech Tree branch of French destroyers is hitting our waves in the latest Early Access event. Get ahead of the crowd and unlock the new ships before their full release!

• The Tier V and VII ships can be unlocked via the first and second progression lines of the French Destroyers Event Pass, respectively.
  
• The Tier VI, VIII, IX, and X ships can be found in sequential bundles in a dedicated section of the Armory.
  

More Info: EU NA ASIA

[h2]Unlock New Missions![/h2]


The 13.6 combat mission calendar is now available! Check it out via the link below and get a good look at all the special missions and events scheduled to take place throughout the update. And remember—you have to click the tabs on the calendar to unlock certain activities!

View Calendar: EU NA ASIA

[h2]Ranked Battles[/h2]


Ranked Battles Season 18 is a go! Get in on the first sprint and tear your way to the top to earn valuable rewards!

Bronze League format:

• 7v7; Tier VI–VII ships
  
• No more than 1 aircraft carrier, 1 submarine, 4 battleships, 4 destroyers, and 6 cruisers
  

[h3]Open Test: Aircraft Carrier Mechanic Changes[/h3]


We're ready to show off new aircraft carrier gameplay. Sign up to the test and try it out for yourself!
We're conducting an open test of some previously-announced aircraft carrier gameplay changes!

To gain access to the test server, you need to create a Wargaming account and download the official "Wagaming Game Center" launcher.

You can do that here: EU NA ASIA

[h2]Take the 13.6 Survey![/h2]

Enjoying the new features introduced by Update 13.6? Let us know what you think via the survey link below!

Take Survey

Commanders!

We’re holding a special and easy-to-enter giveaway — 5 lucky winners will be picked at random.

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

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3287502313

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

• 1x Premium Ship VIII container

We wish you good luck and following seas!

🎉Congratulations to the winners:🎉

• tzouvelekis_george
• AncientCrane34
• Tydeth
• Aider89
• SlayerWolf

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

This is a short overview of the content in Update 13.6. For more information, visit the dedicated article on our website.

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[h2]French Destroyers[/h2]


An all-new branch is springing out of the French Navy Tech Tree! Newcomer French destroyers L'Adroit, Duchaffault, Le Hardi, L'Aventurier, Orage, and Cassard take on the role of close-range torpedo boats.

Starting from Tier VII, the ships will have access to powerful torpedoes that can travel fast and far, but inflict variable damage based on the distance they travel. In other words, they are most effective at close range and lose destructive power the longer they travel.



[h3]Early Access: How to Unlock[/h3]

• The Tier V and VII ships can be unlocked in the first and second progression lines of the French Destroyers Event Pass, respectively.
  
• The Tier VI, VIII, IX, and X ships can be found in consecutive bundles from a dedicated section of the Armory.
  

For more information about the Early Access event, see the dedicated article:
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[h2]Mode Shuffle[/h2]


Update 13.6 brings a new temporary battle type—Mode Shuffle—that will randomly place you in one of three familiar game modes focused on close-quarters encounters: Airship Escort, Convoy, or Arms Race!

Format:

• 12v12
  
• Tier VIII–X ships; Up to 6 battleships, 7 cruisers, 4 destroyers, 2 submarines, and 1 aircraft carrier
  
• Divisions of up to 3 players
  

[h2]Brawls With Support Consumables[/h2]


Three Brawls await you in Update 13.6. This time, you'll have access to different support consumables, similar to those from the Piñata Hunt event and Clan Battles Season 25.

Brawl 1:

• Starts July 15
  
• 5v5
  
• Tier V destroyers
  
• Divisions of up to five players
  

[h2]Ranked Battles Season 18[/h2]


A new season of Ranked Battles kicks off July 10!

Bronze League:

• 7v7; Tier VI and Tier VII ships
  
• No more than 1 aircraft carrier, 1 submarine, 4 battleships, 4 destroyers, and 6 cruisers
  

Silver League:

• 7v7; Tier X ships and superships
  
• No more than 1 aircraft carrier, 1 submarine, 4 battleships, 4 destroyers, and 6 cruisers
  

Gold League:

• 5v5; Tier VIII and Tier IX ships
  
• No more than 1 aircraft carrier, 1 submarine, 3 battleships, 3 destroyers, and 5 cruisers
  

[h2]Armory[/h2]


The World of Warships Armory will be brimming with new collaboration content:

• STAR TREK
  
• Arpeggio of Blue Steel -Ars Nova-
  
• Transformers
  

[h2]1 vs. 1 Brawls[/h2]

This week only! Challenge your fellow Captains to a duel on the high seas for honor, glory, and a treasure trove of rewards! This true test of seamanship can be taken aboard any Tier X ship, excluding submarines.

More Info: EU NA ASIA

[h2]D-Day Operations: Last Chance![/h2]

D-Day Operations are coming to a close next week. Don't miss out on your final weekend to fight for the beaches of Normandy!

Follow the link to learn more: EU NA ASIA

[h2]13.6 Teaser Trailer[/h2]

What new content awaits in next week's Update? Get a taste of things to come in our new teaser trailer!

Watch: EU NA ASIA

Greetings, Captains!

We’re holding a special and easy-to-enter giveaway with guaranteed prizes!

1. Use one of our World of Warships backgrounds (here or here) and avatar (here) to customize your Steam profile.
   
2. Drop a comment to help us identify you as an event participant.

• Guaranteed prizes: 200 Community Tokens
  
• Superprize for 5 random winners: 1x Premium Ship VIII container

• Your profile must be public so we can check whether you have met the event requirements.
  
• The avatar and background must stay on your profile for at least a week.
  
• Any comments that break the discussion rules may be deleted or excluded.
  
• The results will be announced in this thread on July 19. Prizes will be awarded within a week.

We wish you good luck and following seas!

🎉Congratulations to the winners:🎉

• zhongziguan
• 杰
• RaxerX
• ScienXGamer
• Avennon187

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