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Update 14.2 | New Mechanics, Experimental Ships, and Soviet Submarines!

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Here’s an overview of the major highlights introduced in Update 14.2. Be sure to check out the detailed article on our website:

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[h2]Experimental Ships[/h2]


Three new ships with unique mechanics are sailing out on our seas! Designed for bold Captains, these vessels bring high-risk, high-reward gameplay:

  • These experimental ships start each battle with reduced HP but can heal over time. Where it gets very interesting is that their main battery accuracy and rate of fire improve as their HP decreases. Will you choose the security of HP or the risky but satisfying firepower route?
  • Armed with a limited stock of AP shells with improved characteristics and Burst Fire mode.
  • They have no module upgrades, their economic earnings are similar to same-tier Tech Tree ships, and Commanders assigned to experimental ships do not require retraining.


You can unlock experimental ships by researching components with Credits and Action Reports from combat missions, and get a special mission chain that offers Coal as a reward.

These ships will be removed with Update 14.7, and commemorative rewards will be bestowed on players who successfully unlock all three.

[h2]Operations with Flagships & Classified Documents[/h2]


Operations with Flagships return with reworked mechanics, introducing varied flagship encounters and greater strategic diversity.

New mechanics have been integrated to enhance combat effectiveness in specific scenarios:

  • Equip one Classified Document in Operations with Flagships for survivability and damage boosts.
  • All Classified Documents have been added to player accounts automatically and can be selected before each battle, with a limited time for changes.


[h2]Soviet Submarines & Event Pass[/h2]


Comrades, the Red Fleet is growing mightier! The arrival of submarines S-1, L-20, and K-1 introduces a new Soviet playstyle:

  • Powerful, fast, and long-range unguided torpedoes, plus homing torpedoes with low damage, speed, and range.
  • Fast surface speed but limited dive capacity. They are also equipped with long-range Submarine Surveillance and Fast Damage Control Team.


Celebrate the Soviet expansion with the Soviet Navy Event Pass!


  • The first progression line features 5x Soviet Era containers, Commander Aleksey Statsenko, and a Soviet permanent camouflage for Tallinn.
  • Unlock the second progression line for 2,500 Doubloons to earn additional rewards, including Soviet permanent camouflages for Riga and Petropavlovsk, 10x Soviet Era containers, and cruiser Molotov. Captains who already own these items will be compensated in Credits.


[h2]Pirate-Themed Bounty Hunt[/h2]


Hoist the black flag and engage in thrilling Random Battles:

  • Play as a Hunter (Tier V–X ships) or Bounty (Tier VI–X battleships, cruisers, and destroyers) to earn Bounty Tokens for themed Commanders and permanent camouflages.
  • The Bounty status is available for free in the Armory and lasts 24 hours or until the main mission (sink 5 enemy ships) is completed.
  • Random bundles hold new ship Monmouth, with direct purchase options available until the release of Update 14.3.


That's just a glimpse of what's new in this fresh update! Read our full article linked below to learn more.

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[h2]Take the Update 14.2 Survey![/h2]

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

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Weekend Highlights | 14.1 #4

[h2]Last Brawl Call for Update 14.1![/h2]


Don't miss the final Brawl of the update this weekend! The format brings us to Tier VIII, where you can enjoy 5v5 battles aboard destroyers, cruisers, battleships, and submarines. Divisions of up to 5 players are allowed—and encouraged!

[h2]Teaser: Update 14.2[/h2]


You had best hope your sonar is shipshape and ready to face the incoming Soviet submarines! Besides the new Tech Tree line, we've got a Soviet Event Pass with themed rewards lined up for you in Update 14.2. Check it out!

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[h2]Naval Monsters: Hull[/h2]


What happens when you put a heavy cruiser’s guns on the hull of a destroyer? That’s the same question the U.S. Navy asked itself back in the 70s before promptly slapping an experimental 203 mm gun onto the bow of a Forrest Sherman-class destroyer. Want to see how that experiment turned out? Take a look at the “character sheet” for the newest ship in the Research Bureau below!

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Achievement Hunt



Guaranteed prizes for all! Take part in our latest giveaway.

How to Enter:

  • Leave a comment under this newspost.
  • Play the game and earn the achievements from the list below:
    • Dreadnought
    • Kraken Unleashed!
    • Solo Warrior
    • High Caliber
    • Confederate
    • Witherer


🔥Prizes🔥
  • Each earned achievement will bring you 3,000 Free XP (only once per achievement)
  • Superprize for five random winners: 1x Premium Ship VIII container
Rules:
  • The superprize winners will be picked at random from the pool of participating unique users.
  • 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:🎉

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 February 2025[/color]
[color]Event ends: 2 March, 2025[/color]

Weekend Highlights | 14.1 #3

[h2]Wargaming Publisher Weekend[/h2]


Guess what? It's that time of the year again! From February 20 through 27, here’s your must-do list:

Visit the special landing page dedicated to the Wargaming Publisher Weekend sale.
Participate in the Beta Test of brand-new upcoming game Steel Hunters!
Claim free items while they last!
Tune in to the broadcast and score unique Steam stickers.
Power up with exclusive cross-product bundles and limited-time DLC.
Take advantage of special discounts on all Wargaming titles.

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[h2]Brawl It Out at Tier X[/h2]


This week's Brawl session is a love letter to fans of high-tier tactical gameplay, starring Tier X destroyers, cruisers, and battleships in a 4v4 format. And don't forget—you can join these Brawls in four-person Divisions, so grab three friends and get out there!


[h2]Remembrance of Ming's Past Adventure[/h2]


Plot a course to 15th-century China, from where you'll depart in our latest adventure with the promise of innumerable riches, including Pan-Asian battleship Taihang and historical Commander Zheng He!


The first six chapters, narrating the maritime expeditions of Zheng He, are now available to complete by following an interactive story and claiming combat missions. Complete missions to earn Adventure Tokens, which you can exchange for various rewards, including Ming's Voyage Tokens needed to unlock new themed items.

Start the adventure through the link!
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