World of Warships News

The charming ship-girls from your favorite naval mobile game—Azur Lane—are back in World of Warships, and they've brought some new friends! As usual, we’ve prepared a whole smorgasbord of freebies, goodies, and activity just for our players here on Steam.

But first, let’s talk about what new Azur Lane content awaits you:

All details about our latest collaboration with Azur Lane are available in a dedicated article via the link:

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[h2]🔥Free Ships and More!🔥[/h2]
Soviet Tier III Premium cruiser AL Avrora and the same-name Azur Lane Commander are both within reach! Just claim our free DLC and complete the easy-peasy combat mission that it unlocks:

[color]DLC available until: July 2, 2025, 19:00 UTC [/color]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3608240/World_of_Warships_x_Azur_Lane__Quest_for_AL_Avrora/

Keeping with the Soviet theme, we’ve also concocted a lovely 100% discount on the “World of Warships — Oktyabrskaya Revolutsiya” DLC pack, which holds the named Tier V battleship. Go ahead—try her out!

[color]Claim for free until: May 23, 2025, 18:00 UTC[/color]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1739020/World_of_Warships__Oktyabrskaya_Revolutsiya/
[h2]😍Azur Lane Commander Bundles😍[/h2]
[color]DLC available to purchase until: July 2, 2025, 19:00 UTC[/color]

Some fan favorites from our previous collaborations with Azur Lane are now available to pick up in special Steam DLC packs that come bundled with “Azur Lane — Siren” permanent camouflages.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3608230/World_of_Warships_x_Azur_Lane__Shkakus_Grace/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3608220/World_of_Warships_x_Azur_Lane__Neptunes_Poise
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3608210/World_of_Warships_x_Azur_Lane__Admiral_Hippers_Pride/

[h2]🎉Community Giveaway🎉[/h2]

Captains!
Upgrade your gaming experience with all-new Azur Lane ships and enchanting ship-girl Commanders. And there's even more exciting content waiting to be explored!
Don't hoard your Doubloons—you might just hit the jackpot!


You can enter the contest until: June 2, 2025, 19:00 UTC

• Leave a comment under this post.
  
• Purchase Azur Lane in-game items worth a total of 3,000 Doubloons to enter the lucky draw.

• Five random winners will receive 1x Azur Lane Premium container.

• Winners will be selected from the pool of participating unique users who leave a comment and meet the above-specified conditions.
  
• Any comments that violate the discussion rules may be deleted or excluded.
  
• Prizes will be credited within 2 weeks of the draw.

We wish you fair winds and following seas!

Commanders!

We’re holding a special and easy-to-enter giveaway — 7 lucky winners will be picked at random.

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

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• 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.

• Guaranteed prize: 200 Community Tokens.
  
• Superprize for 7 random winners: 1x Premium Ship VIII container

We wish you good luck and the following seas!⚓️

[color]Event starts: 15 May 2025[/color]
[color]Event ends: 22 May 2025[/color]
[color]Results announced: by the end of next week[/color]

🎉Congratulations to the winners:🎉

• mono_wolf
• ethan_xiang
• tillypupper12
• bread
• [CNDZ]Leopard2cv
• Wabsterino
• Restored Empire

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

Captains!
Our collaboration with Azur Lane is sailing once more with an exciting new wave! We've prepared tons of brand-new content and rewards for you to claim—and we're pretty sure you'll like them! Read on to find out how to enter a special draw by commenting and playing.


You can enter the contest until: May 31, 2025, 19:00 UTC

• Leave a comment under this post.
  
• Complete the Commander Roon mission (win 8 battles) to get a guaranteed reward of 200,000 Credits.
  
• Participants who complete the full mission chain will qualify for the lucky draw.

• Five random winners will receive Tier VII Premium cruiser AL Gorizia.

• Winners will be selected from the pool of participating unique users who leave a comment and meet the above-specified conditions.
  
• Any comments that violate the discussion rules may be deleted or excluded.
  
• Prizes will be credited within 2 weeks of the draw.

We wish you fair winds and following seas!

Here’s an overview of the major highlights introduced in Update 14.4. Be sure to check out the full details on our website:

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[h2]Perilous Route – A New Temporary Battle Type[/h2]


In this thrilling new battle type, your mission is to escort a damaged Command Ship along a perilous path while defending it from AI attackers. As the Command Ship is repaired, prepare for an epic final showdown!

• Battle type supports 7 players per team in Tier VIII–IX ships.
  
• All ship types except submarines are allowed.
  
• Each match features two mandatory tasks of scouting, capturing, or engaging enemies. Plus randomized secondary objectives.
  
• Activate the new “Coordinated Fleet Support” consumable to restore allied HP, with stacking effects if used by multiple players.
  
• Join solo or as a Division of up to 7 players.
  

[h2]Operations with Flagships – More Dangerous Than Ever[/h2]


Flagships are tougher than ever, and each ship type now boasts special powers! For example, battleship flagships summon waves of torpedo boats when spotted.

• New strategic layer: act fast before reinforcements arrive or return!
  
• Classified Documents can now be upgraded using Tokens earned via Combat Missions.
  
• Expect a separate article detailing all upgrades and strategies.
  

[h2]Operation Dynamo Event Pass – Commemorate Dunkirk[/h2]


Two rewarding progression lines honor the legendary evacuation:

• First line rewards: 5 Operation Dynamo containers, British Coastal camouflage, 3 days of Premium Account, the Monochrome destruction effect, and an Industrial camouflage for Tier IX battleship Duncan.
  
• Extra levels award More Signals containers.
  
• Unlock the second line for 2,500 Doubloons and receive: Industrial camo for Tier VIII Hawke, Tier VI Premium cruiser London, 3 Operation Dynamo Premium containers, and the final prize the Industrial camouflage for Tier X St. Vincent.
  
• Advance via combat missions or pay 750 Doubloons per level. Extra levels give Rare Bonuses containers.
  

[h2]Dunkirk 1940 – Strategic Port Activity[/h2]


Play through a tactical card-based event inspired by Operation Dynamo and earn epic rewards!

• Use ship cards to overcome enemy cards in strategic battles.
  
• Advance through multiple missions of increasing difficulty.
  
• Earn Credits, Dynamo containers, and ultimately the Tier VI Royal Navy destroyer Gallant.
  
• 30 ship cards total, with the first 4 unlocked at the start and more available via mission completion.
  
• Apply card effects, buffs, and modifiers to outplay your opponents!
  

[h2]Azur Lane – Wave 7 Has Arrived![/h2]


4 dazzling new shipgirls and 5 unique Commanders take the seas by storm:

• Exclusive voiceovers, themed camouflages, flags, and a patch.
  
• Available in the Armory and Premium Shop.
  

[h2]Warhammer 40,000 – The Warp Opens Once Again[/h2]


Fan favorites return with epic flair:

• Ships: Cross of Dorn, Ship Smasha, Ragnarok, and Ignis Purgatio.
  
• Commanders: Augustin Riegerwald, Grotmaz Smart, Arthas Roqthar the Cold, and Justinian Lyons XIII.
  
• Bundles include themed camouflages, flags, and patches.
  

This is just the tip of the iceberg! Dive into Update 14.4 and explore everything it has to offer. Read the full update article here:

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[h2]Take the Update 14.4 Survey![/h2]

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

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