World of Warships News

[h2]Welcome to the Winter Wonderland![/h2]


The holiday season has begun in earnest atop the waves of World of Warships! We've got so many gifts and fun, festive activities prepared for you that we've gone ahead and prepared an article summing it all up nicely in one spot. Give the link below a click to find out about...

• A free Tier IX ship for your first login of the season.
  
• The return of Snowflakes on all of your Tier V+ ships. Fight battles to knock them off and earn Coal, Steel, and even Santa's Gift containers!
  
• An Advent Calendar with special daily rewards.
  
• A two-chapter Event Pass granting nationless Commanders.
  
• And much more!
  

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[h2]Community-Wide Secret Santa & More Festive Activities![/h2]


The ship-giving season has taken to the World of Warships community like a torpedo to water! Participate in a range of holly-jolly activities with your fellow Captains and share in all the surprises, fun, and special presents we've prepared. Make someone's holiday unforgettable by choosing their dream ship in the Community Secret Santa, tune into our Shipmas Streams, unlock special Discord Drop content, and join daily challenges via our Discord Advent calendar!

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[h2]Naval Legacy: Roma Aeterna[/h2]


This year's Santa's Gift containers have a chance to drop a Golden Gift container, and this shiny box can bring you Italian battleship Roma Aeterna! Based on battleship Roma, this ship aims to recreate her historical namesake vessel's appearance in her final moments before sinking to the bottom in September 1943. Get a close look at the details of this remarkable model in a special article linked below!

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[h2]3v3 Brawls[/h2]


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

• 3v3; Tier IX ships
  
• No more than 2 battleships per team
  
• Divisions of up to 3 players
  

[h2]Public Test for Update 15.0[/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 15.0. For more information, follow 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 first update to go live when 2026 hits will bring a new branch of researchable ships, some interesting gameplay changes, and more.

Here's a quick breakdown of some of the most notable new content coming in 15.0:

• Aviation Update: Jumping off our announced plans to tweak aircraft carrier mechanics, we're implementing a change to deployable fighter aircraft that removes their ability to spot enemy ships. This is in exchange for some improvements to their defensive use that will reward their tactical placement.
  
• Early Access to European battleships: Spanning Tiers IV–X, this new and international line features ships from Austria-Hungary, Türkiye, Greece, and Sweden. They stand out for their torpedo armament, use of a time-based Emergency Engine Power and Surveillance Radar consumables, and small-caliber main guns.
  
• Unique Commonwealth Commander: John Augustine Collins, representing the Royal Australian Navy, arrives in World of Warships via the "Honor, Integrity, Virtue" collection, which can be pieced together via special containers.
  
• New Leaderboard System: Update 15.0 brings a new type of leaderboard system designed to make competition more open and rewarding for everyone by introducing a new system that uses multiple smaller leaderboards instead of one massive one.
  

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

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Greet December with a special streamed event hosted by Steam-chan

Captains!

December is sliding into World of Warships with a sleigh loaded with gifts in tow, and while our beloved mascot Steam-chan can be a bit camera shy, we’ve finally convinced her to host a holiday stream to showcase the incoming festive content!

Catch the full stream right here on Steam and claim unique animated Steam cosmetics, available until December 8!

[h2]Update 14.11 Now LIVE![/h2]


The biggest update of the year has splashed down in World of Warships this week, and the best is yet to come—starting December 1! Read the changelog article linked below, and get ready for over a month of magnificent gifts, festive cheer, and holly jolly naval battles!



Update 14.11 Changelog

[h2]ALL Holiday Season Activities in One Place[/h2]


The gifting season in World of Warships is kicking off on December 1 with a hail of gifts and opportunities to unlock dazzling rewards:

• A free Tier IX researchable ship of your choice upon your first login.
  
• Steel, Coal, and Santa's Gift containers when you knock Snowflakes off ships in your Port.
  
• Presents from under the Christmas Tree when you decorate it in the festive Nordlyshavn Port.
  
• Two nationless Commanders, Santa's Gift containers, Coal, and Steel from the first progression line of the Event Pass.
  
• And so much more!
  

Read all about it via the link:

Holidays in WoWS

[h2]Dockyard: Roussillon[/h2]


The construction of new French Tier IX battleship Roussillon has started at the Dockyard! Get involved by completing combat missions and earn French Tier VI cruiser Montcalm for free as you work your way through the construction phases!



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[h2]Holiday Activities on Steam![/h2]


We've got a whole set of exclusive holiday activities available right here on Steam, including free DLC, and Steam-chan's first solo stream!

[h2]Take the 14.11 Survey![/h2]

Enjoying the new features introduced by Update 14.11? Let us know what you think via the survey link below!

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Free content, new DLC, Steam-chan’s stream, and more!

December is upon us, Captains, and after 12 long months since the last gifting season, we’re all in the mood for a bit of that sweet, crinkly sound of wrapping paper. Take a look at all of our holiday activities below, and when you’re done browsing our Steam-exclusive holiday gifts and discounted DLC pack, whip up a cup of hot cocoa and settle down for Steam-chan’s festive broadcast!

[h2]Holiday Present[/h2]

Unlock a free DLC pack dedicated to the 2025 holiday season to get your hands on the Steam flag, a “Christmas and New Year in the Navy” collection container, and a Steam permanent camouflage upon completing a combat mission.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4134400/World_of_Warships__Holiday_Present/?beta=1

[h2]Genova Pack | 40% Off![/h2]

For 2 weeks only, you can grab this feisty, SAP-spitting Italian cruiser along with a Fields of Tuscany permanent camouflage at a holly jolly 40% discount!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3197530/World_of_Warships__Genova_Pack/?beta=1

[h2]Steam-сhan LIVE[/h2]

Our beloved, bubbly mascot Steam-chan will be hosting a special stream to celebrate the holidays! Tune in right here on Steam from December 1 to enjoy good times in good company!

Stream starts: December 1



[h2]Visit the Holiday Hub![/h2]

Get the full breakdown of all the activities happening in World of Warships’ holiday update, including all the festive treats you can grab, new ships you can earn, and challenges you can overcome, with the hub article on our website:

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