World of Warships News

[h2]King of the Sea XVIII Internationals Begin This Weekend![/h2]


The KotS tournament is ramping up in intensity—and in potential viewer rewards—as we approach the International phase.

Brace yourself for some quality World of Warships and heaps of King Tokens available via Twitch Drops. Check out our article linked below for the full rundown:

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[h2]Enter the Temporal Rift![/h2]


Missiles ahoy! Update 14.10's newly introduced Temporal Rift temporary battle type continues ripping through Update 14.10. If you've not yet had the pleasure of contesting its massive battlefields, swarming enemy bots with missiles, and enjoying the soothing comfort of the respawn mechanic, then you had best get out there and experience it!

While you're enjoying the fruits of futuristic naval technology, you can progress through stages of the different Operations to get sweet rewards, including four nationless Commanders—a new Commander type that you can assign to the nation of your choice!



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[h2]Small-Scale Battles, Large-Scale Fun![/h2]


A new session of Brawls is available this weekend, with Tier VIII ships taking center stage for some 3v3 action.

• No more than 2 battleships, 2 cruisers, and 2 destroyers per team
  
• No aircraft carriers or submarines
  
• Divisions of up to 3 players allowed
  

To celebrate the game’s 8th anniversary on Steam, we’ve added a special mission to your Port that can reward you with Community Tokens and a Steam container. If you’re in the mood to snag even more Steam-y goodies, just click the button below to enter an exclusive giveaway with a chance to win big and claim a guaranteed reward, as long as you complete the mission!

Check out all of our 8th anniversary activities and offers here on Steam.

[h2]🎉How to Enter🎉[/h2]

• Click the “Participate” button in the linked article: Participate
• Complete the “8 Battles for 8 Years” mission under the "8 Years on Steam" Combat Missions tab section.
  Battle-type restrictions: Random, Ranked, Co-op, Brawl.
  

[h2]🔥Giveaway Prizes🔥[/h2]

• Guaranteed reward: 1x Steam container

• Giveaway pool for 218 random players who complete the combat mission:
  
  • 8x U.S. Tier II Premium cruiser Albany and American Commander Steam-chan with 6 skill points
    
  • 100x 1 day of Warships Premium Account
    
  • 40x Steam permanent camouflages
    
  • 40x Steam Supercontainers
    
  • 30x Five Years on Steam permanent camouflages

[h2]😌Rules😌[/h2]

• Giveaway winners will be picked at random from the pool of unique users who click the “Participate” button and complete the combat mission.
  
• The results of the giveaway will be announced in this thread after the missions expire. Prizes will be awarded within a week of the announcement.
  
• Any comments that break the discussion rules may be deleted or excluded.
  

[color]Event starts: November 14, 2025[/color]
[color]Event ends: November 26, 2025[/color]

We wish you good luck and following seas!⚓️

[h2]Enlist new Individually-Voiced Commanders[/h2]


We've got 2 missions available from this week to claim new Commanders in the game. Check out the article links below to find out how to enlist:

• Juraj Jánošík: A historically-inspired European Commander speaking Slovak and the Goral dialect from Southern Poland.
  
• Brandon Herrera: This American Commander is voiced by 'The AK Guy' himself!
  

Juraj Jánošík | More Info Brandon Herrera | More Info

[h2]King of the Sea XVIII Continues[/h2]


The grandest tournament of the year is just getting started! Tune in this weekend live on stream to view the action and stack some sweet rewards via Twitch Drops!

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[h2]Captain's Club 2nd Anniversary[/h2]


World of Warships' Captain's Club—the platform that allows our players to claim exclusive offers and rewards from a wide range of our partners—is celebrating it's Terrific Twos!

Participate in different competitions both in-game and out to grab yourself exclusive items, such as a custom PC, a gaming laptop, or an ROG Xbox Ally!

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[h2]Brawls[/h2]


The first Brawl session of Update 14.11 is live this weekend. Format:

• 3v3; Tier VII ships
  
• No more than 2 battleships, 2 cruisers and 2 destroyers per team
  
• Divisions of up to 3 players
  

[h2]Public Test for Update 14.11[/h2]


The first round of public testing for the game's next Update is happening now! Click the link to find out how you can be a part of it and earn some extra rewards in the process:

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This is a short overview of the planned features for Update 14.11. 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.

Captains!

The long-anticipated New Year update is next in line for World of Warships. Get ready for a holly jolly dose of festive content and some extraordinary gifts and freebies coming in late November!

Here's a quick breakdown of some of the most notable new content coming in 14.11:

• Free Ship on Log-In: When logging in for the first time during December, you'll be greeted with a choice of a free Tier IX ship: Lepanto, Izumo, Riga, Sejong, or Fletcher; as well as 2x Santa's Gift containers and a couple of new permanent camouflages.
  
• Holiday Celebrations at Nordlyshavn Port: The festive Nordlyshavn Port is back, beautifully refreshed based on player feedback! The Christmas Tree will also return with 24 new ornaments of four types to place on it. You'll earn one ornament every two battles, with no daily limits! And it's not just for the cozy aesthetic—obtaining all 24 ornaments and decorating the Port will bring you lots of rewards, including 2x Santa's Gift containers!
  
  
  
• Snowflakes: A.K.A. Festive Rewards, these bonuses are available for every Tier V and higher ship in your Port. You just need to cumulatively earn a set amount of Base XP while playing each of them. The mechanics work similarly to in our 10th Anniversary update, with Coal rewards for Tier V–IX ships, Steel for Superships, and Festive Certificates for Tier X ships, which can be exchanged for Santa's Gift containers in the Armory.
  
• Two-Part Event Pass: Set sail with Stig Lundgren and his mischievous feline companion as you explore a special two-part holiday Event Pass. Highlights include two new ships for the claiming: Nürnberg '44 and Lanzhou! You can also find two unassigned Commanders who you can attach to any nation you choose.
  
  
  
• Dockyard – Roussillon: Construction of a mighty French Tier IX battleship begins in Update 14.11! Advance through all the shipbuilding phases to get Roussillon while picking up cruiser Montcalm as an intermediary reward.
  
  
  

If you want the full, detailed breakdown on these features and more, check out a dedicated article on our website! Click through to it right here:

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[h2]Captains!
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Playing World of Warships on Steam is about to pay dividends because we’re throwing a big party to mark our game’s 8th anniversary on the platform. Expect freebies, events, and all-round good vibes!

Event starts: November 14
Event ends: November 26

[h2]Grab Your Free DLC Bundle![/h2]

Before getting into the groove of the party, it’s customary to grab a goodie bag! A free DLC bundle containing Steam-themed cosmetics, Premium Account time, and a mission to claim the awesome Steam Cat permanent camouflage for Königsberg await all of our Steam users!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4126610/World_of_Warships__8_Years_on_Steam_Gift_Bundle/?beta=0
[h2]Community Giveaway: 8 Years on Steam![/h2]

The event is kicking off with a special mission for all players to rack up eight symbolic victories. Steam players who complete the mission will receive a Steam container and Community Tokens, and they can enter a special giveaway by clicking the "Participate" button in the dedicated Steam post.

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/552990/view/526481129361901600

[h2]DLC Discounts: Up to 90% Off![/h2]

Get ready for some truly massive discounts, with eight DLC packs going on sale at between 50% to 90% off their original price tag. Check it out!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1880790/World_of_Warships__Starter_Pack_Dreadnought/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/934660/World_of_Warships__Tachibana_Lima_Pack/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/845000/World_of_Warships__Texas_Pack/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1954810/World_of_Warships__Long_Live_the_King/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1954920/World_of_Warships__Way_of_the_Warrior/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3016850/World_of_Warships__Vive_la_France/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2569960/World_of_Warships__Bionic_Spacefarer_Pack/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2316650/World_of_Warships__Quacken_Unleashed/

[h2]Artwork Vote Results and Exclusive Wallpapers[/h2]

Last week, we invited you to vote for your favorite version of this event’s main artwork.
We want to thank you, Captains, for your enthusiasm and votes—we absolutely love our fresh new look on Steam!

But that’s not all! You can still download the anniversary-themed artworks as wallpapers.
Don’t miss your chance to beautify your screen with these exclusive designs!

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[h2]Steam-chan Animated Wallpaper on Wallpaper Engine![/h2]



Owners of the Wallpaper Engine app on Steam are in for a happy surprise! For our 8th anniversary, our lovely Steam-chan is available to populate your desktop background. Cheer her on as she masters torpedo destroyer gameplay from the cozy comfort of her dorm room.

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3604877240

[h2]🥳Let’s get the party started, Captains!⚓️[/h2]