World of Warships

World of Warships saw significant updates with the launch of the Holiday Present DLC Pack on November 28, 2025, and the free DLC packs on April 30, 2026, introducing new ships and combat missions. The Dawn of a Nation Narrative Campaign and a new Battle Pass system also provided fresh content for players looking to dive back in.

• New Ships and Commanders:
  • ZH-1 German Premium Destroyer launched on April 7, 2026, allowing players to construct a unique Tier IX destroyer.
  • New Tier X Pan-American Battleship Sete de Setembro became available for Research Points on July 4, 2026.
  • Pascual Cervera y Topete, a new Unique Commander, was introduced alongside a collection dedicated to the Battle of Santiago de Cuba on July 24, 2026.

• Gameplay Overhauls:
  • A new Battle Pass replaced the old Event Pass system, introducing an interactive strategic map for earning rewards starting June 25, 2026.
  • Improvements to aircraft carriers and AA gameplay included new squadron consumables and a 360-degree AA Defense Priority, introduced on July 24, 2026.
  • The Objective Points metric was added on April 7, 2026, enhancing team success tracking during battles.

• Seasonal Events:
  • The Dawn of a Nation Celebration on May 28, 2026, commemorated the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence with themed missions and rewards.
  • The Hunt for Bismarck Event launched on April 16, 2026, allowing players to earn thematic rewards through a Bounty Hunt.

• Balance Changes:
  • A major update to Unique Commanders' talents occurred on June 25, 2026, making their abilities more accessible and consistent across different battle types.
  • Adjustments to ship speed, maneuverability, and ramming damage were implemented on July 25, 2026.

World of Warships celebrated its 10th Anniversary during this period with a massive Grand Voyage event that included daily missions and the opportunity to earn the new ship GQ Johnny. The anniversary festivities featured various rewards and activities, ensuring a vibrant return for players. Notably, players also received a free Tier IX ship upon logging in in December, alongside new permanent camouflages.

• Major Content Drops:
  • 10th Anniversary Event: Launched on August 6, 2025, featuring daily missions and exclusive rewards.
  • Free DLCs: Included the AL Avrora cruiser on May 15, 2025, and a Blue Archive Cosmetics DLC on July 11, 2025.
  • New Holiday Event Pass: Introduced on November 6, 2025, featuring the ships Nürnberg '44 and Lanzhou.

• New Gameplay Features:
  • Temporal Rift Battle Type: A new battle type introduced on October 30, 2025, featuring missile-armed warships and respawns.
  • New Commanders: Four new commanders, including Commodore Joanna Lee and Admiral Wolfgang Crow, were added on October 30, 2025.
  • New Operations: The Shattered Time and Rift Watch operations launched on October 30, 2025, offering new gameplay experiences.

• Seasonal Events:
  • 10th Anniversary Celebrations: Included special login rewards and interactive events throughout September 2025.
  • King of the Sea XVIII Tournament: Continued with live streams and Twitch Drops, enhancing community engagement.

• Balance Changes:
  • Aircraft Carrier Updates: Significant changes to aviation mechanics, including manual control of secondary guns, were implemented on July 17, 2025.

• Quality of Life Improvements:
  • Container Barge Updates: Enhanced features for container rewards were introduced on July 9, 2025.

World of Warships celebrated its 9th anniversary with a major STAR TREK-themed content drop, introducing operations, new commanders, and gameplay mechanics. The Transformers Collaboration Content also returned, featuring exclusive commanders and animated permanent camouflages.

• Major Content Drops:
  • STAR TREK Operations: Launched new operations set on Vulcan, where players repelled Borg drone ships, featuring special tech drops and rental ships.
  • Transformers Collaboration Content: Exclusive content returned on August 1, 2024, including permanent camouflages and themed DLC packs.
  • Creatorverse DLC Packs: Released on February 22, 2024, featuring unique commanders and permanent camouflages from popular content creators.
• New Content:
  • Four New Commanders: Riker, Worf, Captain Janeway, and the Borg Queen joined the fleet, each with unique voiceovers.
  • Pan-American Battleship Tech Tree: The full release of this tech tree branch occurred on October 30, 2024.
  • New Weapons and Shield Mechanics: Introduced phasers and photon torpedoes, enhancing combat strategies.

• New Gameplay Mechanics:
  • Mode Shuffle: A temporary battle type introduced, allowing players to experience randomly selected game modes, including Airship Escort and Convoy.
  • Support Consumables Return: These were added back to Brawl formats, enhancing team dynamics in battles.

• Balance Changes:
  • Removal of Magazine Detonation Mechanic: This change aimed to streamline combat interactions, effective from Update 13.11.
  • Submarine Updates: Adjustments were made to submarine interactions with surface ships to improve balance and effectiveness in battles.

• Seasonal Events:
  • World of Warships 9th Anniversary: Celebrated with festive rewards for Base XP achievements and special missions throughout the anniversary period.

World of Warships celebrated its 8th anniversary with the 8th Anniversary Celebration: Parallel Worlds event, which ran from September 14 to October 12, 2023, featuring combat missions and rewards. Additionally, the Return of Asymmetric Battles was a significant highlight, reintroducing this mode in a 5 vs. 12 format for Tier VI–X ships and superships.

• Major Content Drops:
  • Free Megadeth Commander DLC Pack launched on August 29, 2023, allowing players to choose between Dave Mustaine or Vic Rattlehead as Commanders.
  • Free Ning Hai DLC was available from July 20 to August 3, 2023, offering the Tier III Pan-Asian cruiser.
  • World of Warships x EVE Online crossover introduced new bundles on September 22, 2023, including unique ships and commanders.

• New Content:
  • Heroes of Might and Magic III Crossover Event added iconic commanders with voiceovers on September 21, 2023.
  • New Ship: Karl XIV Johan was made available on September 14, 2023, with special combat missions.
  • Spanish Cruisers transitioned from Early Access to being researchable in the Tech Tree on August 24, 2023.

• Gameplay Enhancements:
  • A new Festive Tokens System was introduced on September 14, 2023, allowing players to earn tokens for various rewards.
  • Battle Performance Bonuses were added to reward players for achieving combat results from Tier V onward.

• Seasonal Events:
  • The Halloween Operation: Last Chapter took place on September 21, 2023, providing players with a unique mission to protect the Transylvania.
  • The 25th Anniversary Celebration of Wargaming featured special discounts and mission chains on August 2, 2023.

• Balance Changes:
  • Various Commander Skill Modifications occurred on October 20, 2023, adjusting skills for battleships, cruisers, and destroyers based on player feedback.

Introduction of U.S. and German Submarines marked a significant milestone in World of Warships during its fifth year since release, launching on September 15, 2022. This update introduced a new ship type, expanding gameplay options for players. Other major highlights included the introduction of Superships in the Tech Tree, which became permanently accessible, and the launch of the Battle Pass, providing players with new progression opportunities.

• New Ship Types: U.S. and German submarines became available in Early Access, bringing unique gameplay mechanics.
  • New Superships: Superships such as Satsuma and Hannover were added, offering distinct features.
• New Gameplay Systems: The Battle Pass was introduced, giving players a structured way to earn rewards through various missions.
  • Divisions Feature: Players could now form Divisions to team up for battles, enhancing cooperative gameplay.
• Seasonal Events: The Seventh Anniversary Celebration introduced a new game logo and various rewards, alongside themed events like Halloween: Twilight Battle, which brought festive gameplay and unique challenges.
• Balance Changes: Significant balance adjustments were made to Superships and various ships, including the Thunderer battleship, which saw a reduction in firing range to improve overall gameplay balance.
• Quality of Life Improvements: Enhanced communication options in Divisions allowed for better coordination among team members, while account transfer options for CIS players streamlined the transition to the EU server.

World of Warships celebrated its fourth year with the introduction of Dutch Cruiser De Zeven Provinciën in Update 0.10.7 on August 12, 2021, alongside the launch of submarines in Ranked and Co-op Battles. This period also saw the debut of the Italian Battleship Branch and a variety of new ship types and modes, significantly enriching the gameplay experience.

• Major Content Drops: The Warhammer 40,000 Themed Battleships launched on June 3, 2021, featuring the VIII Ragnarok and VIII Ignis Purgatio, each with unique camouflage.
• New Ships:
  • The Dutch Cruiser De Zeven Provinciën became available on August 12, 2021.
  • The Hybrid Ship Ise was introduced on June 8, 2021.
  • The Italian Battleship Branch, including prominent ships like Dante Alighieri and Vittorio Veneto, was added on April 15, 2021.
  • Submarines were introduced for testing in Ranked and Co-op Battles starting on August 5, 2021.
• New Modes and Features:
  • The Arms Race mode returned on October 22, 2021, offering dynamic gameplay.
  • The Twilight Hunt Event launched on October 19, 2021, introducing special ships and combat scenarios.
  • A new Convoy Battle Type was introduced on September 21, 2021, focusing on escorting or destroying cargo ships.
• Gameplay Enhancements: The Fifth Season of Ranked Battles featured the use of superships and a 7 vs. 7 format, commencing on October 13, 2021.
• Seasonal Events: The Sixth Anniversary Celebration took place on September 17, 2021, featuring special rewards and a new super heavy cruiser.

World of Warships launched the World of Warships x Warhammer 40,000 Themed DLC on May 27, 2020, introducing themed ships and new flags. This year also saw the significant introduction of the Dockyard in Port of Hamburg on June 9, allowing players to build two new German ships, VI Admiral Graf Spee and VIII Odin.

• New Content:
  • Key Battle Mode launched on October 29, featuring a temporary battle type with players competing against AI-controlled monsters.
  • Three new ships for Key Battles: Valkyrie, Gale, and Heracles, each with unique abilities, were introduced.
  • U.S. Battleships were rolled out in two parts, with VIII Kansas and IX Minnesota becoming available in Early Access on September 29.
  • Transformers Collaboration added new Commanders, including Optimus Prime and Megatron, alongside themed camouflages and items on September 4.
  • Five Epochs of the Navy Campaign debuted on September 17, offering 50 tasks across five missions.

• New Systems/Mechanics:
  • The Battle Points system was introduced on October 26, allowing players to earn points for ship upgrades during battles.
  • Recruiting Station launched on July 28, enabling players to invite friends and earn rewards.

• Balance & Gameplay:
  • The detectability range for surface ships from submarines was reduced on October 20, enhancing gameplay dynamics.
  • Various balance changes were made to ships like IX Paolo Emilio and X DD R-10, ensuring a more competitive environment.

• Seasonal Events:
  • The Fifth Anniversary Celebration started on September 3, featuring special combat missions and rewards.
  • The Mid-Autumn Festival Event on September 25 included unique Commanders and themed camouflages.

The introduction of Italian Cruisers on November 14, 2019, marked a significant content drop for World of Warships during its second year, allowing players to research this new branch freely. Other major highlights included the addition of submarines into gameplay on August 21, 2019, and the revamp of aircraft carrier gameplay on January 25, 2019, enhancing player experience across different ship classes.

• New Content:
  • Italian Cruisers: The Regia Marina’s cruisers became freely available for all players to research as of November 14, 2019.
  • Submarines: Introduced as a new ship type with unique mechanics on August 21, 2019.
  • USS Alaska: The Tier IX Large Cruiser became available on February 28, 2019.
  • British Aircraft Carriers: Early access to a new line of British aircraft carriers began on February 26, 2019.
  • Destroyer Z-39: This new destroyer was introduced on November 3, 2019.
• Gameplay Mechanics:
  • New Aircraft Carrier Gameplay: A complete overhaul of aircraft carrier mechanics launched on January 25, 2019.
  • Submarine Depth Control: Players could control the depth of their submarines, adding a strategic layer to gameplay on August 21, 2019.
  • Semi-Armor-Piercing Shells: Introduced for Italian cruisers starting from Tier II on November 14, 2019.

• Balance Changes:
  • Flooding Mechanics Adjusted: Changes to flooding damage and duration occurred on February 26, 2019.
  • Matchmaker Changes: New limitations based on player experience improved match quality on August 20, 2019.
• Seasonal Events:
  • Halloween Event: The "Raid for the Filth" game mode launched on October 28, 2019, featuring unique gameplay elements.
  • Fourth Anniversary Celebration: The game celebrated its fourth anniversary with special events starting on September 18, 2019.

World of Warships launched on Steam on November 15, 2017, marking a significant entry point for new players into the naval combat experience with over 200 historical ships. In addition to the Steam launch, the game introduced new submarines and commanders on November 1, 2018, expanding gameplay options significantly.

• New Content:
  • Submarines and Commanders: Five new submarines were added, each featuring unique commanders and abilities.
  • British Destroyers: A complete tech tree of U.K. destroyers was introduced, featuring unique consumables.
  • French Battleships: A new branch of French battleships became available, enhancing the naval options for players.

• Major DLC Releases:
  • Haida Pack: Released on July 9, 2018, this DLC featured the Commonwealth destroyer Haida.
  • Monaghan Pack: Introduced on July 5, 2018, it included the U.S.A. Farragut-class destroyer Monaghan with unique gameplay features.
  • Cruiser Indianapolis: Launched on June 1, 2018, this DLC added the unique Tier VII cruiser Indianapolis.

• New Systems/Mechanics:
  • Operation 'Terror of the Deep': This new operation featured submarines and introduced mechanics related to depth.
  • Training Rooms: Players could create configurable training battles for up to 12 players, enhancing the practice environment.

• Gameplay Enhancements:
  • Matchmaker Improvements: The matchmaking system was refined to better balance teams by ship types and tiers.
  • New Battle Modes: Space Battles were introduced, allowing players to engage in unique combat scenarios in outer space.

• Seasonal Events:
  • Halloween Event: The Operation 'Terror of the Deep' was part of the Halloween celebrations, featuring the new submarine unit type.