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This is a short overview of the planned features for Update 14.3. For more information, visit the relevant link:

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IMPORTANT! Because the update is still being tested, the information in this article 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.

[h2]Unbreakable Line[/h2]


Update 14.3 introduces a new temporary battle type featuring a novel mechanic in World of Warships: respawning! It means that when your ship gets destroyed, you'll be spared a trip back to Port and will be sent back into action aboard the same ship you sailed into battle.

Format:

• 7v7
  
• Tier VIII and IX; battleships, cruisers, and destroyers
  
• Maximum battle duration: 15 minutes
  
• Battles take place on maps of reduced size
  

[h2]Blücher at the Dockyard[/h2]


Historical German cruiser Blücher will soon be available to construct at the Dockyard! The ship stands out for her deadly accuracy and strong AP shell performance, which together help her tear through enemy broadsides like a can opener.

The ship's construction consists of 20 Dockyard phases; 18 of these will be completable through in-game combat missions. Individual phases can be purchased for Doubloons, and as usual, there are two starter pack options to get a head start.

At Phase 8, you'll pick up Commonwealth cruiser Gambia as an intermediate reward. Unlike her sister ship Fiji, Gambia has access to HE shells and Short-Burst Smoke Generator, making her a brutal combatant against enemy battleships.



[h2]Efficiency Badges[/h2]


With Update 14.3, you'll be able to earn Efficiency Badges as a mark of personal pride for your performance aboard individual ships. After each Random Battle you finish, the Base XP you earned is tracked and compared against the recent average performance of other players globally aboard the same ship that you just played. Depending on how well you performed in comparison to your fellow players, you can receive an Efficiency Badge with one of four ranks.

You can view the Efficiency Badges for each of your ships in your profile summary, as well as on the post-battle statistics screen for the ship you sailed into battle. Only the highest-ranked badge for each of your ships will be displayed, meaning that if you upgrade a badge, it will replace the old one.

For more information about these and more features, check out our dedicated article: EU NA ASIA

World of Warships' lovable anime mascot Steam-chan is flying high after a recent update that enables all Wargaming Accounts to log in via Steam. So happy is she to meet and greet the new influx of Steam Captains that we've put together a special event so she can do just that!

Interested? Leave a comment below for a chance to be one of 15 lucky winners to welcome Steam-chan herself into your home in the form of an exclusive "Dakimakura" body pillow!

• Leave a comment under this post to let us know you want in.
  
• Fire up World of Warships through Steam.
  
• Complete the "Follow Steam-chan" combat mission chain, which you'll find under your Combat Missions tab.

• 15 randomly selected players will be chosen to receive a Steam-chan Dakimakura. This exclusive body pillow is two-sided, depicting World of Warships' mascot, Steam-chan, in two of her personas.
  
• The mission chain rewards include a Steam-chan Commander of your choice, an exclusive Steam patch, and other rewards.
  
• All players who participate in the event by leaving a comment under this post and completing the mission chain will receive 1 day of Warships Premium Account!

• 15 winners will be randomly picked from the pool of participating unique users. Note: Only individuals residing in the countries specified in this list are ELIGIBLE to win physical prizes.
  
• Emails asking for shipping information will be sent to the giveaway winners within 7 days of the event ending.
  
• Rewards for completing the mission chain will be provided automatically.
  
• The mission chain will only be available to complete after logging in to the game via the Steam launcher.
  
• Any comments that break the discussion rules may be deleted or excluded.
  

For an in-depth look at the rules of the contest, please click here.

[color]Event starts:[/color] 13 March 2025, 13:00 UTC
[color]Event ends:[/color] 26 March 2025, 21:00 UTC

[color]Results announcement:[/color] 15 winners will be announced within 15 days after the event ends. One day of Warships Premium Account will be awarded in the week immediately after the announcement of the results.

Good luck—fair winds and following seas!⚓️

🎉Congratulations to the winners:🎉

• 花
• Ｋ助
• Icon_Scout
• SmokinBones
• TheScarletGamer
• Bibarus
• GiaoGaoJN
• Mr.Ownage [FTW]
• を
• Silver
• UniqueBovineTTV
• Shinigami_Ryuk
• Strangean
• Astro
• 亚萝巨型船坞

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

[h2]Read the Update 14.2 Changelog[/h2]


This week saw the launch of a game update so packed with content that you'll be spoiled for choice on how to spend your time on the waves this weekend and the coming ones!

From new experimental ships to a new branch of Soviet submarines in Early Access, plus the return of Operations with Flagships and a pirate-themed Bounty Hunt, Update 14.2 truly has something for everyone.

Get a comprehensive breakdown of all the new features and changes in our dedicated article:
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[h2]Experiment With New Experimental Ships[/h2]


From now until August 2025, you'll have free rein to play around with some quirky new ships subject to quirky new mechanics. For now, in Update 14.2, you can unlock and play cruisers Metz, Oregon, and Vyazma.

These three ships have access to what we're calling "Fight or Flight"—a mechanic where your ship becomes stronger the more damage it takes. The trio also has access to a limited stockpile of AP shells with improved characteristics that can be fired using Burst Fire mode.

You can unlock experimental ships by researching their components in exchange for a combination of Credits and Action Reports, the latter of which are obtainable via special combat missions.

For more information about experimental ships, see our dedicated article:
EU

[h2]Dive Back Into Operations with Flagships[/h2]


Back by popular demand, Operations with Flagships have received a few tweaks in Update 14.2 to make them that much more engaging.

Now, three enemy bot flagships of two different types with different effects and vulnerabilities await you on the battlefield. The flagships will be randomly selected, and you'll see which ones you'll be up against at the start of the battle.

You can now also equip one Classified Document per battle to customize your ship's capabilities against certain ship types, working both against ordinary bots and the flagships themselves. This special mechanic will make your ship more effective in encounters with specific enemies.

All details about the tweaks to this battle type can be found via this link:
EU

[h2]Discover a New Branch of Soviet Submarines in Early Access[/h2]


Three new submarines—S-1, L-20, and K-1—make up the latest branch of the Soviet Tech Tree, which is now available to play in Early Access.

• These subs make use of capable unguided torpedoes to deal the bulk of their damage.
  
• They enjoy good surface speed but lack the agility and dive capacity for frequent underwater escapades.
  
• The trio can be of great help to their allies, as they have access to the Submarine Surveillance consumable with a long range.
  

All three submarines are available in sequential bundles in the Armory, purchasable for Soviet Tokens. You can obtain the Tokens by completing combat missions or purchasing random bundles.

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All relevant details are available in a dedicated article:
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[h2]Paint and Submit a Design for Our Camouflage Contest[/h2]


We've just announced a new community camouflage design contest for battleship Montana on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Navy. If you're feeling creative, don't hesitate to submit your work—we would love to include it in the game!

Learn how to take part here:
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[h2]Take the 14.2 Survey![/h2]

Enjoying the new features introduced by Update 14.2? Let us know what you think via the survey link below!

Take Survey

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Captains,

We want to share extra special news today! It's now easier than ever to access World of Warships and continue your progression through the platform of your choice. With the release of Update 14.2, we're introducing a long-awaited feature: you can link your existing account to Steam and freely play using the platform, even if your account wasn't created through Steam!

When the integration with Steam was first implemented, such a thing wasn't possible; however, over the past few years, we've been working on updating the system to bring these changes to all Wargaming titles, and recent updates were a crucial part of the necessary preparations.

Thanks to extensive improvements to our account infrastructure, you can now seamlessly switch between Steam and the Wargaming Game Center (WGC) while keeping your in-game progress.

More details are available here.

Commanders! We’re holding a special giveaway with guaranteed prizes!

• Leave a comment under this news post before the event ends. 
  
• Play the game and get into the top 5 team score five times. Game modes: Co-op Battles, Random Battles, Operations, Ranked Battles.

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

• The superprize winners will be picked at random from the pool of all participants.
  
• Any comments that break the discussion rules may be deleted or excluded.
  

We wish you good luck and the following seas!⚓️

🎉Congratulations to the winners:🎉

• 浦和ハナコ
• pubmorny
• popom33
• gbojsl
• wjwen

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