What changed in World of Warships in 2026

A new quiz has been added to test players' knowledge on the game's ships.

The second half of the Summer Festival has begun with new ships and premium containers available.

This weekend's Brawl features 1v1 battles with Tier VIII ships.

All ships have reduced turn time for main battery guns and torpedo tubes.

This weekend's Brawl features 4v4 battles with significant gameplay adjustments.

The first round of public testing for the game's next update is happening now.

The map Riposte is now available in Random and Co-op Battles with Update 15.6.

The time before you start losing progress has been increased from 70 to 130 seconds.

Fixed a UI bug where the tooltip for manual secondaries did not change when the Auxiliary and Torpedo Weaponry Coordination consumable was active.

Bots made slightly stronger at Battle Tier VIII and slightly easier at Battle Tier IX.

Introduction of Spain's new Unique Commander along with a collection dedicated to the Battle of Santiago de Cuba.

The Pan-American destroyer line enters Early Access, consisting of eight artillery-focused ships.

Improvements to aircraft carriers and AA gameplay, including new squadron consumables.

Fixed a bug that caused bots in Co-Op, Random Battles, and Operations to stop shooting in some cases.

Introduction of eight new Pan-American destroyers with artillery-focused capabilities.

Fixed a UI bug that displayed guiding tips for Unique Commanders in Port even after their manual closure.

Improvements to aircraft carriers and AA gameplay, including a new 360-degree AA Defense Priority and new squadron consumables.

Fixed an issue that prevented talent modifiers from being shown correctly in the Armory tooltips for some Unique Commanders.

Spain's new Unique Commander arrives along with a 60-element collection dedicated to the Battle of Santiago de Cuba.

The new Battle Pass replaces the Event Pass format, allowing players to navigate a strategic map for rewards.

Adjustments have been made to unique Commander talents as part of the update.

The Riposte map has been adapted for Random and Co-op Battle rotations.

Players can reset the skills of every Commander at zero cost due to changes in unique Commanders.

Introducing a strategic new Battle Pass in Update 15.6.

Special offers related to summer will be available.

Adjustments will be made to unique Commanders in the upcoming update.

A new (but familiar) map will be available for Random Battles.

Participate in 4v4 battles aboard Tier X battleships, cruisers, and submarines.

Five players in Tier VI–X ships face 12 bots controlling lower-tier ships.

This weekend features a Brawl session with teams of two using Tier VIII ships.

The narrative campaign celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence continues with new combat missions and rewards.

A special in-game narrative campaign related to the history of torpedoes, tied to a recent livestream event.

A new Tier X Pan-American battleship is available in the Armory for Research Points, featuring impressive range and unique mechanics.

The first round of public testing for the game's next update is currently ongoing, with opportunities to earn extra rewards.

A special in-game narrative campaign has been launched, celebrating the history of the torpedo and offering historical goodies in battle.

Pietro Micca and Pietro Calvi are available in Early Access. Pietro Micca can be unlocked with Italian Tokens, while Pietro Calvi is available for Doubloons.

The map is expanding beyond its currently associated battle types, with tailored versions for Co-op and Random Battles, and full support for submarines.

Fixed an issue that prevented Nikolay Kuznetsov and Isoroku Yamamoto's Talents from triggering upon destroying (or assisting in destroying) an enemy ship if multiple of these Commanders participated in damaging the same ship.

Talents will be made more accessible and consistent, with changes to activation conditions and effects based on battle types.

Fixed a UI bug with Patrol Fighters.

Fixed a bug with multi-stage Talents for Isoroku Yamamoto, William F. Halsey Jr., and Andrew Cunningham which caused a discrepancy between the stats shown in the Port UI and the numbers actually applied in battle.

Fixed various UI descriptions of Unique Commanders.

The new Battle Pass will replace the Event Pass with an interactive strategic map of three areas, allowing players to earn rewards through missions.

Fixed a bug which sometimes caused the game client to crash.

The new Battle Pass will run throughout Update 15.6, replacing the Event Pass with an interactive strategic map of three areas.

Fixed a bug which caused damage to structures in operations to count as damage done to ships and trigger Unique Commander talents earlier than intended.

A significant overhaul focused on making talents more accessible and consistent, with changes to activation conditions and effects for different battle types.

Fixed a bug with the search function in inventory.

Fixed the UI description of Battle Pass rules.

Fixed a visual bug with Battle Pass which displayed extra level rewards in the sector claiming screen.

The Riposte map will now support Co-op and Random Battles, with submarines fully supported across all battle types.

Engage in weekly chapters and combat missions to collect patriotic rewards.

Customize Tier IX ships with distinct visual elements using new decals.

Unlocks a combat mission chain and rewards for Tier VIII battleship Richelieu.

Celebrate with a free permanent camouflage, enemy destruction effect, and 3x Artillery Chests.

Rank in the top 5 by cumulative damage dealt to earn extra rewards.

If 4,000 players complete the mission, a Lucky Draw will unlock for all participants.

1x Premium Ship VIII container will be awarded to the top 5 players on the leaderboard.

Win 4 battles in various modes to unlock a guaranteed reward of 200,000 Credits.

1x Supercontainer will be awarded to 10 winners if the community milestone is reached.

Earn a guaranteed reward of 200,000 Credits for completing the Dragon Boat Regatta mission.

Participate in the Dragon Boat Regatta to win rewards by completing specific missions.

Collaborative livestream event dedicated to the history and development of the torpedo on June 15.

Watch the LNOM stream for 1 hour to receive a special combat mission chain and rewards.

Preview of patriotic content for the 250th anniversary of American independence.

New branch of Italian submarines with capable deck guns and smoke screen generators now available.

Special Brawl session featuring Tier VI ships with specific format rules.

Reworked Clan interface for easier access and management of key features.

New battleship added to the fleet, spotlighting its historical significance.

Foca, Pietro Micca, and Pietro Calvi are now available in Early Access.

A new campaign brings special rewards for completing missions with invited players.

An in-game Bounty Hunt tied to the anniversary of Bismarck's final battle has been introduced.

The first round of public testing for the game's next update is currently happening.

Players can now mount up to six decals on Tier IX ships for customization.

A new way to customize ships with decals, available for Tier IX ships starting with Update 15.5.

Fixed incorrect behavior of enemy aircraft during the final stage of Operation Arctic Convoy.

Adjusted roughness values for Bronze, Gold, and Silver permanent camouflages.

A four-chapter retelling of the American Revolution with combat missions and rewards including new effects and camouflage.

Fixed a sound bug that sometimes occurred when switching from the Dawn of a Nation campaign to the Port.

Fixed a bug that resulted in repair zones not working in Operation Cherry Blossom.

Fixed several minor visual bugs with the festive New York Port.

Fixed a bug that prevented the camera from working when aircraft is chosen for several specified ships.

World of Warships celebrates the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence with a festive New York Port and a narrative campaign.

Introduction of the Tier VIII Premium cruiser Congress as part of the Dawn of a Nation update.

New unique Commander with special talents introduced in Update 15.5.

Updated the USS Constitution model in the festive New York Port.

New unique commander with talents that enhance reload times and reduce cooldowns for various ship types.

First three Italian submarines introduced, with Tier VI Foca available now and Tier VIII and X coming soon.

Participate in a new event inspired by the 1941 chase of the German battleship Bismarck.

Ships and Commanders from the Warhammer 40,000 universe return, featuring new Tier VIII ships and thematic camouflages.

The last Brawl session of Update 15.3 features a 1v1 format for players to test their skills.

Teaser for the upcoming Update 15.4, focusing on the hunt for Bismarck.

A new naval personality quiz is available on the website to discover your historical Commander match.

The World of Warships OST is now streaming continuously at our official YouTube channel.

This weekend's Brawl battles feature 3v3 with Tier VI battleships, cruisers, and destroyers.

Shigure, a historical Japanese destroyer, is now available in the game.

Commemorate the end of World War II in Europe while contributing to a global combat mission. Earn Victory and Victory Salute permanent camouflages and 2x Allied Heroes containers.

Introducing eight new Commanders, six ships, three permanent camouflages, one enemy destruction effect, and the Azur Lane Comics collection.

The second Event Pass in Update 15.3 inspired by the historical WWII Battle of the Coral Sea, featuring new commanders and effects.

Six new ships from Azur Lane have been added: AL Marco Polo, AL Tashkent, AL Massachusetts, AL Shinano, AL Harbin, and AL Richelieu.

Eight new Commanders have been added: Marco Polo, Tashkent, Massachusetts, Shinano, Harbin, Richelieu, Asashio, and Tallinn.

Two DLC packs offering new ships and a combat mission are available for players.

Unlock the Japanese Castle permanent camouflage for Nagato in the first progression line.

Unlock the Spring Sky permanent camouflage as part of the first Event Pass.

Players can now participate in 2 vs. 2 battles using Tier VIII battleships, cruisers, or destroyers.

A second Event Pass themed around the Battle of the Coral Sea will be introduced.

Commander Masaru Tadamatsu is available in the first Event Pass.

A new Goldfall enemy destruction effect will be available in the second progression line.

The Tier VI Japanese hybrid battleship Ise will be available in the second progression line.

The first Event Pass themed around the Golden Week celebration will end next week.

Unlock the Japanese Castle permanent camouflage for Amagi by choosing to unlock the second progression line with Doubloons.

The first round of public testing for the game's next update is currently happening, with opportunities for players to earn rewards.

The high-tier Mountain Range map has received an overhaul to improve gameplay flow and overall balance based on player feedback.

A new platform for browsing, downloading, and supporting mods, including access to the latest releases and updates.

Cruisers that lacked access to the Repair Party consumable will receive it with two charges, with exceptions for select Premium ships.

Fixed a bug that hid the number of Repair Party charges after activating unique Commanders' HP restoration talents.

A new Bounty Hunt event where players can earn Bounty Hunt Tokens and thematic rewards.

Three new Italian submarines available in Early Access: Tier VI Foca, Tier VIII Pietro Micca, and Tier X Calvi.

Earnings have been reduced by 15–20%, depending on the Tier.

Gameplay adjustments have been made to aircraft carriers.

The geography of the Mountain Range map has been altered.

Unlock the first Ukrainian-speaking Commander Ivan Sirko through a dedicated combat mission chain.

A new Dockyard event has been introduced to build the destroyer ZH-1.

AL Marco Polo, AL Tashkent, AL Massachusetts, AL Shinano, AL Harbin, and AL Richelieu added.

A celebration inspired by Japanese heritage with various rewards.

Construct your own Tier IX German Premium destroyer, ZH-1, with unique armament and consumables.

A new enemy destruction effect related to Azur Lane introduced.

Event Pass honoring the Coral Sea engagement with unique rewards.

Permanent camouflages for Tallinn and Asashio, plus the 'Azur Lane — Wisdom Cubes' camouflage.

Improvements to Patrol Fighters' visibility logic and action zones.

A brand-new collection related to Azur Lane has been introduced.

New Commanders include Marco Polo, Tashkent, Massachusetts, Shinano, Harbin, Richelieu, Asashio, and Tallinn.

New metric to track contributions to team success during battles.

Two standalone Event Passes with 15 levels each introduced.

Layout changes to improve gameplay flow and balance on the Mountain Range map.

Teaser trailer for upcoming Dockyard event, Golden Week activities, and map changes in Update 15.3.

Comprehensive publication detailing the development team's plans for the year.

Last Brawl session of Update 15.2 features increased maximum speed for all ships in 3v3 Tier IX battles.

This week's Brawl session features 1v1 duels with Tier X ships only; submarines and aircraft carriers are not allowed.

Update 15.2 introduces more options in the 'Battle' section of the Settings menu for gameplay customization.

The first round of public testing for the game's next update is happening now.

Three new but familiar scenarios have entered the Operations rotation.

The Update 15.2 Event Pass includes the new Italian heavy cruiser Fiume.

Earn Event Pass Points by playing battles with British or Italian ships until April 1.

Fixed an issue where bots were unable to spot enemy Patrol Fighter zones.

Patrol Fighter patrol zones will become easier to detect, improving clarity when carriers contest the skies.

New feature designed to give clearer insight into how in-game actions support team success.

Get ready to build new German destroyer ZH-1, featuring fast-moving torpedoes and HE Airstrike armament.

Fixed several visual issues in the Dockyard.

Update 15.3 offers two separate Event Passes with distinct themes: Golden Week and Battle of the Coral Sea.

Fixed several issues affecting how Patrol Fighter zones are displayed to observers.

Introduction of new-but-familiar scenarios in the Operation rotation.

Second progression line features Italian Navy content including Regia Marina permanent camouflages and Commander Domenico Folgore.

Changes made to aircraft carrier mechanics in the game.

Event Pass progression includes British-themed rewards like Union Jack permanent camouflage and more.

Introducing the Premium heavy cruiser Fiume as part of the 15.2 Event Pass.

Various updates to the user interface as part of the 15.2 update.

Beginning of a full-fledged collaboration with heavy metal band Sabaton.

New tools for combat awareness including increased Detectability Timer and Time to Victory Indicator.

Okinawa map rebalanced and Sunset Isles now available in Ranked, Clan Battles, and Brawls.

Three fan-favorite Operations: Arctic Convoy, Tokyo Express, and Pacific Offensive are now part of the standard roster.

New season features a 7v7 format with Tier VIII ships and specific ship restrictions.

Commemorates the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Cape Matapan with new rewards and progression lines.

Full collaboration with Sabaton featuring themed content and collectibles, including a nationless Commander Joakim Brodén.

Incremental improvements to carrier gameplay including Patrol Fighters Rework and new Evasive Maneuvers consumable.

This week's Brawl features a new calibration where ships sap health from enemy ships when dealing damage.

The Lunar New Year Festive Calendar is available in-game until the first week of March, offering daily treats and story snippets.

Arctic Convoy, Tokyo Express, and Pacific Offensive are now permanently available in the standard Operations rotation.

Several balance changes to Arctic Convoy, Tokyo Express, and Pacific Offensive Operations were made.

Three key changes to aircraft carriers including remote deployment of Patrol Fighters and new Evasive Maneuvers consumable.

Two new UI indicators added to the Settings menu for better gameplay awareness.

Fixed a discrepancy in the tooltip between Port and battle for the Patrol Fighters consumable.

Fixed an issue where the action time was displayed incorrectly during the first use in battle for the Patrol Fighters consumable.

Fixed incorrect display of a preparation area on the minimap for the Patrol Fighters consumable.

Illuminated areas in the Tokyo Express Operation are now displayed on the minimap.

Updated the tooltip of the Evasive Maneuvers consumables to make its description clearer.

The Arctic Voyage campaign has commenced, allowing players to earn Veteran Recruiting Station containers by inviting friends.

The Festive Calendar is now live, offering daily rewards including Premium Account days, Coal, Credits, and Lunar Warrior permanent camouflage.

A new rotation of Recruiting Supplies is available for purchase in the Recruiting Station Store for 1,000 Community Tokens.

Players who recruit at least one Shipmate to their milestone will receive a raffle ticket for a Tier VIII Premium ship container.

The first round of public testing for the upcoming Update 15.2 is currently happening.

Players can choose one event consumable before each battle in Port, with two consumables available for each ship type.

Choose a side, fight battles, and unlock Premium and special ships for free while following the story about the mighty Nian Beast.

Each map now includes capturable team bases in addition to Key Areas.

A new temporary battle type featuring respawn mechanics and capturable team bases.

Players can select a respawn sector after being sunk and respawn within map borders.

Log in during Update 15.1 to receive a Lunar Gift bundle including permanent camouflages and Lunar Tokens.

Progress through two lines for rewards including permanent camouflages and a new Tier VII cruiser.

Choose between Order or Chaos and progress through party tracks for rewards during the Nian Paradox event.

New respawn mechanics and win conditions added to the Unbreakable Front mode.

Tier VIII and higher Operations now feature randomized secondary tasks and improved UI.

Continuation of the year-long test event with rewards for participation.

New formats for Brawls including Destroyers only and damage-to-heal mechanics.

Open daily cards for extra gifts on top of regular daily login rewards during the Lunar New Year celebrations.

Announcement of upcoming Update 15.1 dropping on the Live Server next week.

Complete a mission chain to gain free access to the British Tier III battleship HMS Dreadnought.

Participate in the final Brawl session with a 3v3 format and Tier IX ships.

Surcouf, a unique naval vessel, will soon arrive in the game with historical photos available.

Participate in 4v4 battles aboard Tier VIII ships with specific rules on ship types.

Earn a TMNT Commander from the previous collaboration by completing a connected combat mission.

Earn 'Set on fire' ribbons in battles for a chance to win prizes including Premium Ship VIII containers and Community Tokens.

The Commonwealth in-game nation has received a unique Commander with enhanced skills and talents.

This weekend's Brawl Battle Type features teams of three Tier X battleships, cruisers, and/or destroyers with a restriction of no more than two destroyers per team.

The first round of public testing for the game's next update is currently happening.

Pick a side—Chaos or Order—and advance through different progress lines, spending Lunar Tokens to unlock special rewards, including seven new themed ships.

Introduction of random secondary tasks to select Operations, enhancing replayability with two tasks randomly chosen from a list of eight new tasks.

A new temporary battle type featuring a respawn mechanic, allowing players to choose a map sector to respawn in after being destroyed.

New unique Commander available by completing the 'Honor, Integrity, Virtue' collection.

Adjustments made to Fighter aircraft in the game.

Event Pass includes Tier V battleship Tegetthoff and Tier VII battleship Chios, along with permanent camouflages.

New line of battleships representing the Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian Empires, Greece, and Sweden available in Early Access.

New and returning Commanders from the TMNT franchise available, along with special rewards.

This update’s Event Pass includes European-themed content and new ships, featuring two progression lines.

Campaign missions adjusted for easier completion, third Campaign slot available, and unique upgrades adjusted for multiple ships.

Fighters no longer spot enemy ships but have improved effectiveness against Airstrikes.

An expected error on the login screen upon first launch will trigger a small patch download and restart.

A new performance system allowing players to earn awards based on average Base XP in Random Battles.

Four weekly leaderboards introduced for competitive play, rewarding players with containers and Lunar Tokens.

Unlock the legendary French submarine Surcouf as the main reward in the final week of the update.

A brand-new European battleship Tech Tree line enters Early Access with seven ships from Tier IV–X.

Unlock Captain Mart and the martincitopants permanent camouflage through a special code and combat missions.

The final seasonal phase begins with Update 15.0, offering rewards for participating in Public Test sessions.

Recruit a new historical unique Commander, Vice Admiral Sir John Augustine Collins, through the new collection.

Step into a series of warm, bite-sized stories from the travels of Stig Lundgren and Sailor Paws.

New European battleships are now available for players in Early Access.

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles make their return to the game.

New leaderboards have been set up to mark the upcoming Lunar New Year.

The X Surcouf is now part of the fleet.

The Armory now features sequential bundles packed with containers and useful resources.

Update 14.11 continues with various festive events available until the end of January.

This weekend's Brawl session features compact 3v3 battles aboard Tier VI ships.