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Update 14.5 | Summer Festival, Asymmetric Battles, and More!



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Here’s an overview of the major highlights introduced in Update 14.5. Be sure to check out the full details on our website:

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[h2]Summer Festival Event Pass[/h2]


Dive into summer with our vibrant new Event Pass!

  • First line rewards: 3 days of Premium Account, the "Boom!" enemy destruction effect, and Commander Marina Carmen Fernández with 10 skill points and an individual voiceover.
  • Unlock the second line for 2,500 Doubloons to instantly receive the Pin-Up Summer permanent camouflage.
  • Earn Italian Tier VI Premium cruiser Duca d’Aosta and 150 Summer Tokens to spend in the Armory event.
  • Extra levels award More Signals containers (first line) and Rare Bonuses containers (second line).


[h2]Asymmetric Battles Return[/h2]


Take on a team of bots in this fan-favorite battle mode!

  • 5-player teams face off against 12 bots, with a one-tier difference limit.
  • Playable with Tier VI–X ships and superships.
  • Bots are two tiers lower than player ships (excluding submarines).
  • Form Divisions with up to 5 players. Limited to 1 aircraft carrier, 2 battleships, 2 cruisers, 2 destroyers, and 1 submarine.


[h2]Unbreakable Line Returns – Now With Tier X![/h2]


The action-packed respawn mode is back with changes!

  • 7v7 battles with Tier IX–X cruisers, battleships, and destroyers.
  • 12-minute battles on smaller maps with respawns 15 seconds after destruction.
  • Victory by reaching 1,000 points or finishing the battle in the lead. No points are lost for ships sinking!
  • Temporary buffs on respawn; consumables do not refresh.
  • Expanded map pool: Big Race, Hotspot, Land of Fire, Sea of Fortune, Trident, Loop, Sleeping Giant, and Greece.


[h2]Second Group of Experimental Ships[/h2]


Three new close-range brawlers enter testing!

  • Protector – U.S. Tier VIII cruiser
  • Hotaka – Japanese Tier IX battleship
  • Varese – Italian Tier X cruiser
  • Powerful secondaries gain range and firing rate as HP decreases.
  • Find out how to unlock the newcomers in a dedicated article on our website.


[h2]Clan Battles: Man o’ War and Classified Documents[/h2]


The new Clan Battle season introduces a tactical edge!

  • Classified Documents grant specific advantages against enemy ships.
  • Select up to 2 per ship before battle (fewer for overperforming ships).
  • Aims to improve balance without banning popular ships.


[h2]Updated Operations with Flagships[/h2]


More power, more upgrades!

  • Classified Documents can now be upgraded to Level 8.
  • Earn Intel Tokens from various battle types to level up.
  • Be more effective against powerful flagship enemies.


[h2]Armory Highlights[/h2]


Big updates and returning favorites!

  • Battle of Paso de Patria containers now available for Coal—get Commander Joaquim Marques Lisboa!
  • Trade-In event lets you exchange Premium ships for Doubloon discounts.
  • Get Johnston and her damaged replica, GQ Johnny, via bundles or direct purchase.
  • Complete the Still Standing collection for Commander Ernest E. Evans and more.


[h2]Star Trek Collaboration Returns[/h2]


Beam aboard new and returning items!

  • Earn "To Boldly Go" or Assimilated camouflages, a Star Trek Port, and Premium containers.
  • Complete missions and browse the Armory and Premium Shop for themed rewards.


[h2]Grand Trial – Public Test Challenge[/h2]


Take part in this year-long Public Test event!

  • Complete seasonal tasks for rewards across four phases.
  • The Spring Phase (14.3–14.5) offers the Grand Trial flag and patch.
  • Main reward for Update 14.5: 1x German Squadron container and 1x German Squadron Premium container.
  • Finish all four phases to earn a Premium Ship VIII Elite container!


This is just the beginning, so dive into Update 14.5 and explore it all! Read the full update article here:

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[h2]Take the Update 14.5 Survey![/h2]

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

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Weekend Highlights | 14.4 #4

[h2]Harvest Some Soviet Era Containers![/h2]


Keep an eye out for the new "From the Red Docks" chain in your Combat Missions tab. To complete each of the three parts, you simply have to fight battles. The reward? 1x Soviet Era container for each part, plus a bonus two of these containers for completing the full chain!

"What's inside a Soviet Era container?" we hear you ask. The answer is a chance to get one of eight Soviet Premium Tier VII–IX ships or one themed permanent camouflage or economic bonus. Check out the full drop list on our special page.

[h2]Brawl, Brawl, Brawl![/h2]


Your favorite battle type for small-scale skirmishes is hitting you this weekend with a 4v4 format and Tier VIII ships.

Just remember: No more than 3 battleships, 1 aircraft carrier, 1 cruiser, 2 destroyers, and 1 submarine per team are allowed—keep that in mind if you're going at it in a Division with your friends!

[h2]Update 14.5 Teaser Trailer[/h2]


Would you believe it—Update 14.5 is already around the corner! What new adventures does it have in store for you? Check our trailer below, and consider yourself teased!

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Weekend Highlights | 14.4 #3

[h2]Claim Colorful Cosmetics for the Dragon Boat Festival[/h2]

A new combat mission chain has started just in time for the weekend, Captains! Head over to our Combat Mission Calendar, click the Dragon Boat Festival tab, and unlock the mission by clicking the orange button. After completing the six-part chain, you'll receive:
  • Pan-Asian Commander Dragon Boat Racer with 6 skill points
  • The Dragon Boat patch
  • The uniquely shaped Good Luck Kite commemorative flag

To unlock all that and enjoy more ongoing in-game events visit the Update 14.4 Combat Mission Calendar:
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[h2]Buddy Up for Brawls![/h2]

This week's Brawl session features 2v2 battles aboard Tier VI ships, with no more than 1 battleship, 1 aircraft carrier, 1 cruiser, 1 destroyer, or 1 submarine per team. Grab your best battle buddy, form a Division, and get your Brawl on!

[h2]Operations with Flagships[/h2]

Have you voyaged into Operations with Flagships since Update 14.4 dropped? If the newly upgradable Classified Documents don't convince you, then the new challenge presented by the updated flagships will swing your decision!

Get out there this weekend and show those bots who's boss!

For more info on Operations with Flagships, check out our dedicated article:
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[h2]Błyskawica on Display in Naval Legends[/h2]

The first Polish ship in World of Warships features in a short Naval Legends video on our YouTube channel this week. If you're interested in World War II history and the Polish Navy—check it out via the link!
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Weekend Highlights | 14.4 #2

[h2]Browse the Combat Mission Calendar[/h2]


Get the most out of Update 14.4 with the dedicated combat mission calendar! In this interactive article, you can click through the various missions and activities taking place over the next weeks and opt in to your favorites. By clicking all the buttons, you open the floodgates for more and more rewards!

Click the link to see what's in store:
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[h2]Dunkirk 1940[/h2]


Take part in a first-of-its-kind temporary strategic event in World of Warships. Based on the 1940 Dunkirk evacuation, this PvE activity involves cards representing the Little Ships of Dunkirk, which you will use to overcome various obstacles, also represented by cards.

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During each mission, you will face four opponents. The goal is to place cards in the most effective manner to defeat as many enemies as possible.

During Dunkirk 1940, you will also be able to earn various rewards, including Operation Dynamo containers. Completing the activity will reward you with Premium British destroyer Gallant. Plus, collect all 30 ship cards to earn the Braving the Fire flag.

You can access Dunkirk 1940 via the dedicated banner in your Port.

Click the link for more information:
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[h2]Brawls[/h2]


The first Brawl of Update 14.4 has begun! Head into battle this weekend for some high-tier hijinks!

Format:
  • 4v4; Tier X ships
  • Each team must have 2–3 battleships
  • No more than 1 aircraft carrier, 1 cruiser, 1 destroyer, and 1 submarine per team
  • Up to 4 players per Division


[h2]Public Test for Update 14.5[/h2]


What's coming in the next World of Warships Update? Find out in our article, and even take part in our Public Test to see some of the new features up close!

Click the link to see what you can expect: EU


[h2]Warhammer 40,000: Once More Into the Warp![/h2]


The Warhammer 40,000 universe is back in World of Warships! Four mighty ships, their fearsome Commanders with individual voiceovers, and a full arsenal of themed content await you once again.

Steam players who don’t have VIII Ragnarok or VIII Ignis Purgatio in their Ports will receive them as rental ships—no action required. Just log in via the Steam client during the event and they’ll be waiting.

Click the link to see: EU

Mini Weekend Challenges 



Captains!

Join the fight for an exclusive Premium Ship VIII container and grab a boatful of Community Tokens for your trouble! Just confirm your participation right here in this article, then complete the: “Rapid Deployment”, "Fast Learner", "Ribbon Collector" combat missions—available this weekend only!

[h2]How to Enter:[/h2]
  • Leave a comment under this post.
  • Complete “Rapid Deployment”, "Fast Learner", "Ribbon Collector" missions in your in-game Combat Missions tab.

[h2]🔥Prizes🔥[/h2]
  • Guaranteed prize: All players who fulfill the conditions above will receive 200 Community Tokens.
  • Superprize for five random winners: 1x Premium Ship VIII container

[h2]Rules:[/h2]
  • Winners will be picked at random from the pool of unique users who leave a comment and complete the combat missions.
  • Any comments that break the discussion rules may be deleted or excluded from the giveaway.
  • The results will be announced in this thread within a week after the missions expire. Prizes will be awarded within a week of the announcement.


Good luck and following seas!⚓️

🎉Congratulations to the winners:🎉

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