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Maps play an important role in our game. Depending on the type of map, players can adopt different combat strategies to get ahead. If you want to know how best to use open water, straits, and islands, this video will help you figure it out.
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[h2]Theoretical Basis[/h2]

• Open water is a strong suit of battleships and long-range cruisers. Adepts of close-range encounters prefer to stick to islands close to Key Areas in the vicinity of the enemy's main attack directions.
  
• Light and rapid-firing cruisers tend to prefer clusters of islands. The same can be said about destroyers. The latter also do well in open water. This is especially true for destroyers that rely on torpedoes.
  
• Aircraft carriers are most often located behind the main forces. However, this ship type benefits from getting as close as possible to the enemy in battle, as it allows them to reduce the time it takes aircraft to reach their target.

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[h2]Practical Tips[/h2]
There are over 30 maps in our game. Each is used at a certain battle tier. There are places on maps where certain ships can be most effective or where their presence can be extremely useful for allies. Today, we’ll be highlighting three low-mid Tier maps: Archipelago, Big Race, and Solomon Islands.

[h2]Archipelago[/h2]
There are four large islands in the center of the map that turn Key Area B in the Domination mode into a kind of arena.

When playing a destroyer, you can slightly hold off capturing a Key Area or fighting same-type ships in this improvised arena.

Wait for your torpedoes to reload and try to launch them into the narrow strait between the islands. This way, the enemy who decides to duel will receive an unexpected and powerful blow.

Helming a cruiser in battle, you can support allied destroyers that have nevertheless chosen to go to the center of the map. You can do this while being near one of the four islands.

Don't forget about the torpedo threat and battleships that can deal a lot of damage to your cruiser.

[h2]Big Race[/h2]
There are several interesting positions on this map. Cruisers can control the exit from the bay.

The bay itself is another arena for fast destroyer battles. There are three small islands here that can serve as a cover or ambush spot.

A protruding piece of land on the map can serve as a secluded spot for aircraft carriers. However, you should move there only in certain circumstances. For example, in case of danger from lines 9–10, or in the presence of ships that regularly spot your aircraft carrier.

When taking a position, be aware of opponents who can break through from the side of the bay and quickly detect you.

[h2]Solomon Islands[/h2]
The key point on the map is the strait between the three islands in the center of the game location. No one forbids you to advance there at the helm of a destroyer or cruiser from the first minutes, but keep in mind that you risk running into superior enemy forces.

We recommend taking a position close to the strait. And then meet your opponent with torpedoes or artillery.

There are also less obvious positions on the Solomon Islands map. A large island is cut by a small river, forming a gorge. Therefore, nearby battleships and cruisers can shoot across and thus reach their enemies on the other side of the island.

Helming an aircraft carrier, you can come close to the large island. As mentioned previously, such a maneuver will reduce the time of aircraft approaching their target. This means that it will be possible to attack the enemy more often. When changing your position, make sure that you cannot be detected by opponents who have broken through from the flank or through the central strait.

In the next episode, we'll take a look at useful positions on higher-tier maps: Strait, Ring, New Dawn, and Fault Line. Stay tuned!

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Good luck and fair seas!

Update 0.11.7 will see three Brawls unleashed in different formats. Round 3 will be held in a 3 vs.3 format playing Tier IV ships.

Team up with your friends and achieve more victories—this is a great opportunity to earn Coal, economic bonuses, signals, and Elite Commander XP in a short time!

Brawls are characterized by their short seasons and unusual battle formats. The clashes are fast and dynamic, and players are matched by their skill level. You can participate in a Division, and you don't need to be a member of a Clan.

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Rewards[/h2]
Up to 10,000 Coal; 2,250,000 Credits; 80,000 Elite Commander XP; 56 combat signals; and 16 expendable economic bonuses.
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Rules[/h2]
You can take part in the Brawl only during the time period specified for your server.
Starts: Mon. 29 Aug. 10:00 CEST (UTC+2) Ends: Mon. 05 Sep. 03:00 CEST (UTC+2)

Format: 3 vs. 3 playing Tier IV ships.

Restrictions: no more than one aircraft carrier, two battleships, two cruisers, and two destroyers per team.
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Game Maps and Modes[/h2]
Hotspot, Islands of Ice, Land of Fire, Sea of Fortune, and Crash Zone Alpha with reduced combat areas.

Battles on all maps are fought in Domination mode.

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Captains!

Participation in the Public Test will allow you to earn containers with Premium ships, permanent and expendable camouflages, and other valuable items. All information on how to join the Public Test is available on a dedicated page of the official website.
https://steamcommunity.com/games/552990/announcements/detail/2716184589232191867
Update 0.11.8 brings battle performance bonuses, reworked Operations, the Warship Strike minigame, and other new features. Take a look at the Developer Bulletin, and welcome to the Test! See you on the Public Test Server!
https://steamcommunity.com/games/552990/announcements/detail/3338876362816378016
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[h2]Round 2 Schedule[/h2] Starts: Thu. 25 Aug. 18:30 CEST (UTC+2) Ends: Tue. 30 Aug. 07:30 CEST (UTC+2)

Commanders, thank you for participating in the first round of Public Test for Update 0.11.8! Your feedback helps us to improve the version and fix errors. Check out the changelog and join the second session of the Public Test!

[h3]Changelog[/h3]

• Balance changes were applied to researchable Italian and German destroyers, as well as a number of other ships. Depth Charge Airstrike parameters have additionally been unified for all cruisers and battleships. Details are available on our Development Blog.
  
• Updated bot Tiers and fixed a number of bugs in Operations.
  
• The interface of the window displaying bonus gifts has been updated.
  
• Fixed a number of bugs in several different Ports.
  
• Fixed a bug due to which ships could get stuck near the islands on some maps.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused the client to crash when playing in a submarine.
  
• Fixed a bug that caused the client to crash when in spectator mode.
  
• Fixed a bug due to which characters were duplicated in the game chat text entry box when opening the tactical map.

[h2]Combat Missions and Rewards[/h2]
You can earn Community Tokens by progressing through combat missions on the Public Test Server. These Tokens can be exchanged for various rewards in the Armory, including rare permanent camouflages, containers, and other in-game items.

The rewards for activities on the Public Test Server may differ from those on the Live Server.

Each Special Tactical container drops 1 day of Warships Premium Account; 2x expendable economic bonuses, each granting +300% Free XP per battle; and 3x Juliet Charlie signals.

In addition to the usual missions during the 0.11.8 Public Test, players will have access to special recurring missions that provide rewards on the Live Server.

[h3]Recurring Combat Mission[/h3]
Earn 1,000 Base XP in Random or Co-op Battles.

Reward on the Live Server: 1,000 Coal; 2,500 Free XP; 200 Community Tokens; and 500,000 Credits.

The recurring combat mission is available only on the second and third days of each round of the Public Test. The mission is updated at 02:00 UTC.

[h3]Chain of Combat Missions[/h3]

The combat mission chain can be completed in Random Battles or Operations and is available for completion three times per day at the following times: 11:00–15:00 UTC; 17:00–21:00 UTC; and 23:00–03:00 UTC. You can complete the mission all three times and obtain the rewards three times during the day.

[h2]Starting Bonuses[/h2]

• The research prices for ships and ship modules will be substantially discounted.
  
• You will be able to reset Commander skills free of charge.

If you're joining the Public Test for the first time since Update 0.11.7, you'll be awarded the following additional bonuses:

• At the start of the Public Test, every participant will have all researchable Tier VI and VIII ships, helmed by Commanders with 19 skill points, credited to their PT accounts.
  
• 500,000,000 Credits; 30,000 Doubloons; 250,000 Coal; and 90 days of Warships Premium Account.
  
• Sets with expendable economic bonuses and 50 combat signals.

If you played at least one battle on the Public Test Server during the 0.11.7 Public Test, your account will be copied from the Live Server to the Public Test Server.

Hampshire has arrived in the Armory and Premium Shop!

You can celebrate the event with a new web campaign—choose a team and set off on a journey around the world to collect combat missions and themed rewards!



To the Campaign Map
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Hampshire[/h2]
In 1932, three Surrey-class cruisers were meant to enter service in the Royal Navy. The design of the ships was based on Exeter, but with a 10,000-ton displacement and a fourth main battery turret added. However, the London Naval Treaty prevented that from happening. The introduced limitation on the total displacement of heavy cruisers forced Great Britain to cancel the Surrey order due to the total displacement limit being exhausted. Hampshire is our answer to the question: "What might the further development of the Surrey-class British cruisers have looked like?"
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In honor of VIII Hampshire's release, we're launching a web campaign. Follow the instructions on the map to collect all the available rewards!
Starts: Fri. 26 Aug. 07:00 CEST (UTC+2) Ends: Fri. 09 Sep. 07:00 CEST (UTC+2)
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Around the World and a Little Bit Further[/h2]
This time, you're about to set off on a journey around the world and uncover the mystery of the Navigators—a powerful ancient guild of seafarers and explorers of the depths. The web campaign consists of seven stages which must be completed sequentially. The final reward will depend on the team you decide to join. Over the entire journey, you'll be able to earn:

For completing the web campaign, you'll receive two Navigator Tokens—you can use these to get random VIII Hampshire bundles. Moreover, the web campaign is the only way you can obtain the Around the World themed patch and flag.

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[h3]Stages[/h3]
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The Around the World Campaign comprises seven mandatory stages that will bring your team closer step by step to the mysterious Navigator Tokens. Make your choices on the website, claim the combat missions, and complete them—you'll learn their requirements upon claiming them. Follow the instructions on the map to acquire Navigator Tokens and other rewards!
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This time, you're about to set off on a journey around the globe, and the campaign map covers the entire world. You need to sequentially complete all combat missions in each port to get all the rewards.
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[h3]Choosing a Team[/h3]
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The choice of team that you need to make at the beginning of your journey will define your final reward. Join either the brave explorers or reckless pirates, and set off in pursuit of Navigator Tokens flying the flag of one of the event characters.
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Armory[/h2]
In the Armory, you'll find bundles with themed Commander William Lymington and the Cloud Privateer permanent camouflage for VIII Hampshire, plus you'll be able to obtain the ship from random bundles. To acquire the latter, you'll need Navigator Tokens.
The bundles are available until: Fri. 16 Sep. 07:00 CEST (UTC+2)
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[h2]Navigator Tokens[/h2]
You can obtain Navigator Tokens in the Armory and Premium Shop. The Armory also has three Navigator Tokens available in exchange for Credits.

Navigator Tokens are a temporary resource for the Around the World event. You can obtain Navigator Tokens by completing combat missions of the campaign, which will be available on the website for a limited period. With the release of Update 0.11.9, any unspent Navigator Tokens will be converted into Free XP at the rate of 1:35,000.

[h2]Research Cruise[/h2]
Navigator Tokens can be exchanged for random bundles which can drop Hampshire, the Cloud Privateer permanent camouflage, Commander William Lymington, expendable economic bonuses, and other items.

VIII Hampshire is a British heavy cruiser that embodied the further development of the Surrey-class ships with the number of her main battery guns increased to ten.

If deemed necessary, balance changes may be applied to VIII Hampshire.

The ship comes with a permanent camouflage, and she has standard economic bonuses for her tier. She also earns more Credits per battle and has a reduced post-battle service cost. Commander retraining isn't required for this ship.

[h2]Free XP[/h2]
The Armory also has a bundle with 35,000 Free XP.

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Hampshire in the Premium Shop[/h2]
The conventional Admiral Pack with Hampshire can be obtained in the Premium Shop. The bundle includes:

• VIII Hampshire with a Port slot and Commander with 10 skill points
  
• 10,500,000 Credits
  
• 50x Union Jack camouflages
  
• 85x expendable economic bonuses of each of the following types: "Credits +40%," "Ship XP +200%," "Commander XP +200%," and "Free XP +600%"
  
• Commemorative flag

The bundles are available until: Fri. 16 Sep. 07:00 CEST (UTC+2)