World of Warships News

Ahoy, Captains!

It’s clear for all those who sail on our waters—our virtual seas are teeming with an abundance of ships, and this fact alone attracts loads of experienced sailors to our game! Now, a real legend has decided to pay us a visit… Please welcome Popeye the Sailor Man™ to World of Warships! Let's get straight to the point—I'll tell you why they say Popeye is always strong to the finish! Popeye is tough, he’s fit, and he’s got grit—he yam what he yam—a rugged sailor who never backs down and doesn’t hesitate to speak his mind. Themed bundles and combat missions, of course, are waiting for you—don't miss them!



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Popeye's Pack[/h2]
Well blow me down! Popeye's Pack is already available in the Armory and Premium Shop. Purchase one, and Popeye with 12 skill points will take the helm of your VII Colorado. As a bonus, he'll bring a special combat mission with him—keep your ship afloat in 16 battles to get 4x Small containers!
The bundle will be available until: Fri. 30 Jun. 07:00 CEST (UTC+2)

Ahoy! What's that ahead? Looks like Olive Oyl is in trouble! “Save me, Popeye, save me!” But Popeye is already headed to her rescue—“I’m on me way, doll.” [hr][/hr]
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Bluto's Pack[/h2]
Captain, while Popeye is preoccupied with rescuing his girl, let me show you another interesting bundle. Purchase it to obtain Popeye's famous lead-fisted rival—Bluto—as your Commander! Bluto also boasts 12 skill points and is trained for VII Colorado as well. He won't leave you without a combat mission—deal 760,000 damage to obtain 4x Small containers. Keep in mind, Captains: All brawn and no brains, dats Bluto!
The bundle will be available until: Fri. 30 Jun. 07:00 CEST (UTC+2)

Uh oh, looks like Popeye is coming back... And he's bringing spinach! It's time to tell you about Popeye and Bluto's Grand Pack.[hr][/hr]
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Popeye and Bluto's Grand Pack[/h2]
Popeye and Bluto's Grand Pack is available in the Armory and Premium Shop. It holds Commanders Popeye and Bluto with 12 skill points, Popeye the Sailor Man and Bluto flags, and the Popeye the Sailor Man permanent camouflage for VII Colorado!
The bundle will be available until: Fri. 30 Jun. 07:00 CEST (UTC+2)


You can have an unlimited number of Commanders Popeye and Bluto on your account simultaneously. The Commanders have individual voiceovers.

Already have the Popeye the Sailor Man permanent camouflage for VII Colorado? You'll receive 2,280 Doubloons as compensation!

The bundle comes with a bonus—three combat missions, two of which I've already mentioned above. The third one tasks you with earning 80 "Torpedo hits" and "Set on fire" ribbons to obtain four more Small containers.

You can complete the new combat missions in Random, Ranked, and Co-op Battles, as well as in Brawls, Operations, and Convoy, playing Tier V–X ships and superships.

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Popeye or Bluto?[/h2]
Captain, I have a chain of combat missions for you. Complete it to draft Popeye or Bluto into your team!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2441400/World_of_Warships_Popeye_or_Bluto_Free_Commander_Mission/
Starts: Thu. 01 Jun. 07:00 CEST (UTC+2) Ends: Fri. 30 Jun. 07:00 CEST (UTC+2)

[h3]Part 1[/h3]
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Win two battles.

Reward: 1x Stars 'n' Stripes camouflage.
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[h3]Part 2[/h3]
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Deal 400,000 damage.

Reward: 2x Common Bonuses containers.
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[h3]Part 3[/h3]
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Earn 40,000 XP with all modifiers applied.

Reward: 8x X-Ray Papa Unaone signals and 8x India X-Ray signals.
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[h3]Part 4[/h3]
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Earn 600 "Main battery hits" and/or "Secondary battery hits" ribbons.

Reward: 1x More Signals container.
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[h3]Part 5[/h3]
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Earn 12 "Hits to citadel" and/or "Destroyed" ribbons.

Reward: 2x More Economic Rewards containers.
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Final reward: Commander Popeye or Bluto with 6 skill points.

You can complete this combat mission chain in Random, Ranked, and Co-op Battles, as well as in Brawls, Operations, and Convoy, playing Tier V–X ships and superships.

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Save the Oceans![/h2]
World of Warships and Popeye the Sailor Man both share an infinitely deep passion for the oceans. Our common goal is to prevent the mysterious and endlessly beautiful source of our admiration from dying, so we're pleased to announce that together with Force Blue we're going to do our best to help the cause. You can find out what we're preparing in a special article!



Save the Oceans!
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Who Is Popeye?[/h2]
An underdog with bulging forearms, a mean uppercut, and a love of canned spinach, Popeye is a defender of the weak and protector of those he loves (including the oceans). Unassuming, unsophisticated, and undeterred by a challenge, Popeye inspires us all to work hard and be persistent. He stands up for what’s right and stays strong to the finish… with the help of a hefty amount of leafy greens, of course!

The Popeye the Sailor Man franchise is a global pop-culture icon owned by King Features Syndicate. From the moment he first appeared in a comic strip series by E.C. Segar in 1929, Popeye captured the hearts of millions of fans worldwide. As the star of his own comics strips and animated content on the big screen and small, Popeye became quickly ingrained in American culture and today remains one of the most recognizable icons in the world. Popeye is an iconic naval-themed IP and a truly entertaining character, very tightly associated with the U.S. Navy and with high nostalgia value, especially for older generations of naval enthusiasts in the West.


[h3]© 2023 King Features Syndicate
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Commanders!

We’re holding a special and easy-to-enter giveaway — 5 lucky winners will be picked at random.

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• 1x Premium Ship VIII container

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The Convoy temporary battle type is back in the game in Update 12.4.

You're once again tasked with defending or attacking transport ships that are en route to their destination point with essential supplies.

The principles behind the Convoy battle type are based on real historical events. In the past, sea battles didn't only involve warships clashing and aerial assaults. A significant aspect of naval confrontations involved defending or attacking the shipping lanes that were being used to transport strategically important cargo.

Convoy will be available throughout Update 12.4.

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What Has Changed[/h2]
Update 12.4 delivers the following changes:

• We've added one more map—you'll be fighting tooth and nail on Haven.
  
• We've updated the behavior of bot ships—transport ships will now change their speed to avoid torpedoes instead of changing course.
  
• We've improved the battle type interface.

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Rules[/h2] Starts: Thu. 25 May 07:00 CEST (UTC+2) Ends: Thu. 22 Jun. 07:00 CEST (UTC+2)

[h3]Defending and attacking[/h3]
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Two teams participate in each battle—one is tasked with escorting cargo ships, and the other is tasked with attacking them. Players are randomly distributed between the two teams. You can enter each battle either alone or as part of a Division of up to three players.
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[h3]Team missions[/h3]
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The defending team needs to escort convoys of cargo ships as they sail along a defined route. The defending team wins if at least one convoy ship reaches her destination point or the entire enemy team is sent back to Port. The mission of the attacking team is to completely destroy either the convoy or its defenders.
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[h3]Transport ships[/h3]
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All convoys are made up of Liberty-class transport ships. They have little HP and weak armor. On the other hand, they can deploy smoke screens and change speed to avoid enemy torpedoes. In addition, these ships are armed with two main battery guns and twelve secondary battery guns that are capable of firing at approaching opponents. They also have AA defenses to repel air attacks.
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[h3]Format[/h3]

• 12 vs. 12 with Tier VIII—X ships.

[h3]Maps[/h3]
North, Hotspot, Trap, Two Brothers, Tears of the Desert, Haven, Crash Zone Alpha.

Depending on the map, the convoys can follow two or three routes at the same time, leading to one or several destinations.

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Rewards[/h2]
[h2]Achievements[/h2]
Your successes in Convoy will be rewarded with special themed achievements:

Due to the specifics of the battle type, these are the only achievements you can earn in Convoy.

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Combat Missions[/h2]
You've been granted access to some special combat missions that can only be completed in Convoy. Win and earn Base XP to obtain Community Tokens.

[h3]Daily Combat Mission[/h3]

• Win a Convoy battle.
  Reward: 30 Community Tokens.

[h3]Weekly Combat Missions[/h3]

• Earn 5,000 Base XP in Convoy.
  Reward: 350 Community Tokens.
  
• Earn 15,000 Base XP in Convoy.
  Reward: 400 Community Tokens.
  
• Earn 50,000 Base XP in Convoy.
  Reward: 550 Community Tokens.

In addition to the daily and weekly missions, you'll be granted access to five combat mission chains that require you to earn Base XP—one chain per ship type. Reward for completing each chain—350Community Tokens.

You can find more details about the special mission completion criteria in the game client.

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[h3]Captains![/h3]
As we’ve just announced, a new branch of Japanese battleships is on its way! Following our long-standing tradition, we want to celebrate its upcoming release with a community camouflage contest! Download the template below and draw up a design for a permanent camouflage that you would like to see grace the Tier VIII representative of the branch—Yumihari. The winner of the public vote will have their camouflage implemented in the game, and the top 10 artists will win Premium Ship containers!

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Contest Details[/h2] Submission deadline: Tue. 06 Jun. 13:00 CEST (UTC+2)
Voting begins: 12.6.2023

• Design your own camouflage using the provided high-resolution blank template of Yumihari.
  
• Any method of creation is allowed (digital, printed template with hand-drawn camouflage and then scanned, etc.).
  
• The World of Warships team will select their top 10 favorite designs, based on their quality, originality, and compatibility with World of Warships.
  
• You can choose the winning submissions from the top 10 through a public vote.
  
• The top 10 submitters will receive the winning camouflage and a Premium Ship container.
  
• 50 bundles of 3x Distant Voyages containers will be distributed randomly among contestants who submit an eligible design.
  
• The winning camouflage will be obtainable later in 2023—stay tuned for more information about its distribution!

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How to Participate[/h2]
Just download one of the blank ship templates below and create your design on it.

To download the template, first click on the image with the left mouse button, then on the "Download" button below it.

Once you’re happy with your design on the template, just submit it to us via one of the methods below:

Discord (EVENTS)

Google Survey

In order to submit a design on Discord, you’ll first need to authenticate your account. To do so, please follow the instructions below.

[h3][h3]Instructions[/h3][/h3]
Step 1: Accept our invitation to the World of Warships Discord server by clicking this button:

Accept Invitation

Step 2: In the #welcome-lobby channel, you’ll see a message from the Wargaming.net Bot welcoming you to the server. Click the button below the message and you’ll receive another personalized message prompting you to authenticate your account by logging in via a special link.

Step 3: Click the login button and follow the instructions to complete the authentication of your account.
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Prizes[/h2]
The top 10 winners will additionally receive a copy of the winning permanent camouflage once it’s implemented in the game.

Please note: Only one prize will be allocated per person.

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Rules[/h2]

• All submissions should be created specifically for this contest and made during the contest period.
  
• You can submit as many designs as you want but only one submission per post.
  
• You may not use any existing artwork in your submission.
  
• Your submission must be solely created by human artistic effort and must not include any images or artwork generated or produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence tools or algorithms.
  
• Your submission may not be based on any existing intellectual property not owned by Wargaming.net.
  
• All submissions must conform to our game rules and any other service usage agreements specified by Wargaming.net.

[h3][h3]Disclaimer[/h3][/h3]
By accepting these terms and uploading your artwork, you grant Wargaming a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free right and license (with the right to sublicense) to host, store, transfer, display, perform, reproduce, modify, and distribute your artwork, in whole or in part, in any media formats and through any media channels (now known or hereafter developed). Any such use of your artwork by Wargaming may be without any compensation paid to you.

You are solely responsible for your artwork and the consequences of submitting it. By submitting your artwork to this contest, you affirm, represent, and warrant that:

• Any part of the artwork which comprises or incorporates any of our intellectual property rights remains our property and, as between us and you, we own the artwork which you create that is a derivative work of our intellectual property rights.
  
• You are the creator of or otherwise own the rights to all parts of your artwork that you submit to this contest.
  
• No item of the artwork that you upload infringes the intellectual property rights, privacy, or any other rights of anyone else.
  
• No item of the artwork that you upload is illegal or in breach of any service usage agreements specified by Wargaming.net.
  
• The artwork you upload complies with all applicable laws and legislation, and does not contain any material that may be considered offensive, defamatory, illegal, or which could cause any reputational loss or embarrassment to Wargaming or its affiliates.

Captains!

World of Warships is proud to announce its participation in the Warhammer Skulls Steam event—the ultimate festival of Warhammer video gaming! From May 25 through 31, you can enjoy special discounts on our Warhammer 40,000 collaboration content and unlock a free welcome DLC package!

[h2]FREE—Try Ignis Purgatio for 7 Days[/h2]

Imperial Battleship Ignis Purgatio is awaiting your orders! Enjoy the Tier VIII battleship for 7 days, plus 40 expendable camouflages themed after Warhammer 40,000.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2393150/World_of_Warships__Warhammer_40000_Free_Pack

[h2]SALE—Imperium, Chaos, and Ork Commanders[/h2]

Enjoy a lofty -25% discount on two Warhammer 40,000 Commander Packs: one is dedicated to the Imperium, and the other represents Chaos and Orks. Both packs come bundled with a bonus combat mission that offers a themed container as its final reward.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2393000/World_of_Warships__Warhammer_40000_Imperium_of_Man_Commander_Pack

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2393001/World_of_Warships__Warhammer_40000_Chaos_and_Ork_Commander_Pack

[h2]Maximum Discounts on Standard DLC![/h2]

Not wanting to stop at Warhammer 40,000 content, we’ve also put together some irresistible discounts on 14 of our standard DLCs. Check them out!

[h2]More Warhammer 40,000 in World of Warships[/h2]

The fun doesn’t end there! Visit our page for a full rundown of all the grimdark offers and activities we’re running for our latest collaboration:

WoWS x Warhammer 40,000—Epic Battles Are Back!

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