- Weekend Highlights | 15.8 #2 - 19 September 2026
Screenshot Contest: 11 Years of Glory Captains! For 11 glorious years, you’ve sailed boldly into countless battles, created unforgettable memories, and written your own stories across the seas. It’s time to celebrate your journey! Show us the ship that has been by your side through the most battles and share a screenshot from the Anniversary Port. Read More Spotlight: New Low-Tier Operations Trial by Fire, Swarm of Steel, and Beehive—these are the names of the three new PvE Operations available since the launch of Update 15.8 and the focus of this week's article highlight. What's special about these scenarios? Their existence means that, for the first time, you can take your Tier II, III, and IV ships into the Operations battle type—useful for those starting a new Tech Tree branch, new players learning the game, and history enthusiasts who want to take their old-timey fleet out on the w…
- Developer Diaries: Pacific Front - 18 September 2026
If you played Dunkirk 1940 in Update 14.4, then Pacific Front will feel familiar. Pacific Front is a revamped strategic event coming in Update 15.9. The core gameplay is similar to Dunkirk 1940, but this time your battles are part of something bigger. Pacific Front will be playable straight from your browser, as well as in the game client. In Pacific Front, you're put in charge of a fleet being directed across the Pacific Theater. Battles are no longer standalone. They're now organized into Operations and represent a series of battles with a final confrontation. To complete the Operation, you do not need to win every battle that you encounter, but if you decide to go all the way, you will receive additional rewards. Choose an Operation from several on your desk, deploy your fleet, weigh which fights are worth taking, and push toward victory. Every battle along the way puts your units up…
- Screenshot Contest: 11 Years of Glory - 17 September 2026
Captains! For 11 glorious years, you’ve sailed boldly into countless battles, created unforgettable memories, and written your own stories across the seas. It’s time to celebrate your journey! Show us the ship that has been by your side through the most battles and share a screenshot from the Anniversary Port. The top 3 screenshots that receive the most likes will win a Premium Ship VIII container, but ALL participants will receive a Tactical container. We'll also randomly select lucky Captains from among all participants to win one prize from the following pool: 11x Premium Ship VII containers 11x packs of 7 days of Warships Premium Account 11x Commander Cap with 6 skill points How to Participate Choose your favorite World of Warships ship. Enter the new Festive Port. Create a screenshot showing us your favorite ship or the one you've fought most battles with in any game mode. Upload y…
- Work in Progress: Update 15.9 Round 1 - 17 September 2026
This is a short overview of the planned features for Update 15.9. For more information, visit the relevant link: Learn More IMPORTANT! Because the update is still being tested, the information in this article is tentative and reflects the state of game development at the time of its publication. Some changes and new features may be removed entirely or implemented differently by the time the update goes live. Captains! Exciting new challenges and rewards are set to enter the game in our next big update—15.9. Get a load of some of the upcoming features in our new Work in Progress showcase! Pacific Front: Take on the role of a commander in the Pacific theater in a new strategic gameplay experience evolved from last year's Dunkirk 1940 event. Halloween Treats Event Pass: Trick or treat! Stock up on Jack-o'-Lantern containers, Infernal permanent camouflages, and other spooky delights. Ocean…
- CATCH US LIVE: 11th Anniversary Stream! - 15 September 2026
Captains! Consider this your invitation to the World of Warships Anniversary stream spectacular on our official Twitch channel, where we'll celebrate 11 years of naval glory with an extra-long birthday broadcast loaded with good times, clip-able moments, Twitch Drops, gifts, and more! Twitch Drops The 11th Anniversary stream features two dedicated Twitch Drops: a Mystery drop and a guaranteed mission chain that will grant you a Premium Ship V Elite container. Twitch On-Stream Activities Now, let’s take a look at some of the planned on-stream activities that you can join! There will be… A quiz VR drawing & guessing In-game activities And more! Each activity will give you a chance to win either some in-game prizes or something more. What exactly? Join us live on Twitch to find out! Community Contributor Celebration We're running a special activity on Twitch to support our Community Contri…
- Weekend Highlights | 15.8 #1 - 12 September 2026
Update 15.8: Happy Anniversary! Update 15.8 just released this week! Dedicated to World of Warships' 11th Anniversary, you'll find the update glowing with festive atmosphere and no shortage of gifts and rewards for the occasion. Get a rundown of everything new, including a new Black Friday-themed Dockyard and new Operations for low-tier ships, in our dedicated article: 15.8 Changelog Get Your Anniversary Gift If you haven't already jumped into battle in 15.8, you'll want to do that first thing! As soon as you finish, a gift package will unlock in the Armory that includes: New Happy Blastday enemy destruction effect New Blast & Bash permanent camouflage 3x Battle of Santiago de Cuba containers 3x Red Steel Titan Premium containers 11 days of Warships Premium Account Grab Festive Rewards! The mythical "Snowflakes" return for our 11th Anniversary! Earn Festive Tokens for each Tier V–X ship…
- Developer Diaries: Akagi - 11 September 2026
Japanese aircraft carrier Akagi, Tier VIII Akagi served as the flagship of the 1st Air Fleet from its formation and led the Imperial Japanese offensives in the early parts of the Pacific campaign of the Second World War. Originally laid down as an Amagi-class battlecruiser, she was converted into an aircraft carrier following the signing of the Washington Naval Treaty, along with the Tosa-class battleship Kaga. Rebuilt several times during the interwar period, she was sunk during the Battle of Midway in June 1942, following several bomb hits from dive bombers flying from USS Enterprise. Gameplay features: High offensive capabilities Access to tactical squadrons with Evasive Maneuvers consumables Low plane HP Mediocre plane regeneration time and hangar size for non-tactical squadrons The long-awaited Akagi makes her debut in World of Warships! Her aerial squadrons come in two groups: The…
- Update 15.8 | 11th Anniversary, Marlborough B Dockyard, & More! - 9 September 2026
Here's an overview of the major highlights introduced in Update 15.8. Check out the full details on our website: EU NA ASIA World of Warships: 11th Anniversary! Update 15.8 marks 11 years of beautiful friendships, epic rivalries, and all-round good times on the seas of World of Warships, and we're celebrating with a festive Port, a birthday gift, and Festive Rewards! Log in to see the new Maritime Parade Port, then fight your first battle to unlock the Birthday Gift package in the Armory: the Happy Blastday enemy destruction effect, "Blast & Bash" permanent camouflage, Battle of Santiago de Cuba containers, Red Steel Titan containers, and 11 days of Warships Premium Account. Festive Rewards (aka Snowflakes) are back—earn Festive Tokens for Tier V–X ships and Steel for superships just by playing! You'll be able to spend those Tokens on Kurama, a new Japanese super cruiser in Early Access…
- Weekend Highlights | 15.7 #4 - 5 September 2026
Batten Down the Hatches for the 11th Anniversary Update! Update 15.8 is coming next week! Watch our trailer and get ready for festive fun and gifts! Final Brawl: Fight! Update 15.7's last Brawl session features the following restrictions: 2v2 Tier VIII ships only No submarines or aircraft carriers
- Developer Diaries - 4 September 2026
American Battleship New Jersey, Tier X New Jersey is the second member of the four-strong Iowa-Class completed by the United States. Commissioned in 1943, she served in the Pacific theatre of the Second World War before being placed in reserve post-war. She was reactivated three times during the Korean war, the Vietnam war, and during the 1980s, before finally leaving service and becoming a museum ship in 2001. Command and conquer! New Jersey fully adopts the support-oriented playstyle, allowing you to strategically buff your allies, or yourself, and get an edge in battle! Access to support-oriented consumables Combat Instructions charged by using the support consumables High speed Lower than average HP pool, but with an access to Enhanced Repair Party Mediocre base firepower New Jersey is the last of the Iowa-class ships to enter the game, and she offers a unique playstyle and tradeoff…
- Update 15.8: Teaser: Anniversary, Extra Rewards, and More! - 31 August 2026
15.8: Teaser For 11 years, we've been sailing the seas together. Preparations for this year's anniversary are in full swing—with festive activities, a free birthday gift, discounts, and other themed content! Snowflakes also make their return: earn Festive Tokens and progress toward valuable rewards like the new supership in Early Access, collection containers for a Spanish unique Commander and new Soviet battleship, enemy destruction effects, and more. Beyond the anniversary festivities, the Dockyard opens its gates once again, while new Operations aimed at lower-tier ships will arrive soon. Learn More
- Weekend Highlights | 15.7 #3 - 29 August 2026
Meet Pascual Cervera y Topete Spain finally has its unique Commander in World of Warships! Like all unique Commanders, he comes with enhanced skills, as well as two talents that activate and grant buffs when you complete specific actions in battle. You can obtain him by purchasing Battle of Santiago de Cuba Premium containers and completing a collection by assembling elements from those containers. Be advised that in Update 15.8, Battle of Santiago de Cuba standard containers, which only drop a guaranteed collection element, will become available for Festive Tokens. Read all about Pascual Cervera y Topete in this article: Learn More Weekly Brawl Session This weekend will see 5v5 Brawl battles raging, with Tier IX ships of any kind in the fray. Hop into a Division and head out onto the waves! Check Your Holiday Convoy Progress The months-long Holiday Convoy event is steaming on, giving y…
- Weekend Highlights | 15.7 #2 - 22 August 2026
Triunfante Showcase A new Spanish battleship has arrived in the game alongside the nation's unique Commander, Pascual Cervera y Topete. Watch our new Armada video to see how Triunfante leverages her 406 mm guns and powerful alternative firing mode to snatch triumph from point-blank range! Watch Brawl: Consumable Frenzy! Update 15.7's first Brawl session is live, offering up 4v4 matches on Tier X battleships, cruisers, and destroyers—with some wacky edits to consumable action times and cooldowns! Consumable cooldown time reduced by 75%. Charge-based consumable action time doubled. Time-based consumable total usage time tripled. Smoke duration increased by 50%; smoke radius increased by 25%. Engine Boost acceleration bonus increased by 25%. Damage Control Party and Repair Party cooldown times doubled. Give it a go this weekend while you can! Update 15.8 Public Test The first round of publ…
- Work in Progress: Update 15.8 Round 2 - 20 August 2026
This is a short overview of the planned features for Update 15.8. For more information, visit the relevant link: Learn More IMPORTANT! Because the update is still being tested, the information in this article is tentative and reflects the state of game development at the time of its publication. Some changes and new features may be removed entirely or implemented differently by the time the update goes live. Captains! The Anniversary update is on its way, and we're ready to share some details about its main events! 11th Anniversary of World of Warships: Update 15.8 marks 11 years since the game's launch, and we're celebrating with a lineup of festive activities, rewards, and free content! As soon as you log in, you'll notice the new Maritime Parade Port, and after fighting your first battle, you can claim a special gift in the Armory. Festive Rewards, also known as Snowflakes, are also…
- When Worlds Collide: WoWS x WoWS: Legends Mega Bundle - 18 August 2026
Explosive things happen when Worlds collide, Captain! In this case it’s World of Warships and sister game World of Warships: Legends that are coming together to celebrate their anniversary season with a 95%-discounted bundle providing one Premium ship per game—West Virginia ’41 in WoWS and Yūbari in WoWS: Legends—plus some handy extras. So, whether you play one of our games, both, or neither, this is your in to the trademark tactical naval combat you know and love (or are about to), served two ways: World of Warships, where smart decisions matter more than quick reactions, and World of Warships: Legends, where you're right in the fight from the first salvo. World of Warships and World of Warships: Legends are separate games that require separate accounts. Bundle contents are delivered to each game respectively.Catch you on the high seas, Captains!
- Weekend Highlights | 15.7 #1 - 15 August 2026
Update 15.7 Changelog The release notes for the latest update are now available for your perusing pleasure! Click the link below to discover the Holiday Convoy, new Pan-American destroyers in Early Access, aerial combat changes, and more. Read More Set Sail With the Holiday Convoy! Starting this week and running all the way through the New Year and into Update 16.0, you can take part in a festive journey full of valuable rewards, with 11 Rare, Epic, and Legendary ships up for grabs, as well as a veritable sea of Doubloons to claim at your leisure. Throughout the next months, you'll be able to take part in continuous activities at your own pace, stockpile Holiday Convoy Tokens, and choose the rewards you want to invest in. To earn Holiday Convoy Tokens, complete daily combat missions by fighting 1, 3 or 5 battles. The more you play, the bigger your earnings will be. You can also convert…
- Update 15.7 | Holiday Convoy, Pan-American Destroyers & AA Rework! - 12 August 2026
Here's an overview of the major highlights introduced in Update 15.7. Be sure to check out the full details on our website: EU NA ASIA Holiday Convoy Update 15.7 kicks off Holiday Convoy, a long-running seasonal event spanning six Updates that keeps the rewards coming all the way to the New Year and beyond. 11 Rare, epic, and legendary ships are up for grabs, including returning favorites Bismarck '41, Kitakami, and Independencia, plus new arrivals Rodina, Tōgasa, Latouche-Tréville, and New Jersey. Earn Holiday Convoy Tokens through daily combat missions, or convert your Steel, Research Points, and Coal—choose your own pace and path to the rewards you want most. Trade Tokens for up to 18,000 Doubloons in total, with a 3,000 Doubloon pack available during each Update. Head to the Update Navigator in Port to track your progress and spend your Tokens on rewards. Early Access to Pan-America…
- Weekend Highlights | 15.6 #4 - 8 August 2026
Holiday Convoy Sets Sail: Update 15.7 Teaser Get ready for the multi-update Holiday Convoy event, a new Pan-American destroyer branch in Early Access, a unique Commander representing Spain, changes to aircraft mechanics, and more! Watch the video teaser to get a taste. Reap Rewards Outside the Game in Update 15.7 Next week's Update 15.7 is packed with rewards for players active on our Twitch and Discord community platforms. You can already start to plan ahead thanks to our freshly published guide. Thousands of Community Tokens and even Premium ships are up for grabs! Read Guide 5v5 Brawls Without Subs and Carriers Update 15.6's final Brawl session features 5v5 battles aboard Tier X battleships, cruisers, and destroyers. Try it before the weekend's out and let your tactical know-how shine!
- Weekend Highlights | 15.6 #3 - 1 August 2026
Guess Those Ships! A new quiz has hit the World of Warships website. Test your knowledge on the game's ships based on historical, visual, and gameplay-related cues, and don't be afraid to use the newly-overhauled World of Warships Wiki to discover the answers to these questions and more! Take the Quiz Summer Festival: Second Wave The second half of the Summer Festival has begun! Rhode Island, Cambridge, Tsurugi, Almirante Grau, and Royal Sovereign are now available, together with the Firepower IX, Distant Voyages, and Decals Premium containers. Check out the updated article below for all the latest offers: Browse Offers Win the Day in 1v1 Duels This weekend's Brawl session once again features the ultimate test of individual skill. Hop on your favorite Tier VIII battleship, cruiser, or destroyer, and face off against another player in a 1v1 battle! Good luck, Captain!
- Weekend Highlights | 15.6 #2 - 25 July 2026
Discover Riposte You might already be familiar with the map Riposte—a longstanding battleground in World of Warships, now available in Random and Co-op Battles with Update 15.6. If not, then we invite you to discover it in our new article: Read More Brawl: Bumper Ships This weekend's Brawl battle session features 4v4 battles aboard Tier IX ships and a very peculiar set of adjustments to further spice up the gameplay: Ramming damage is reduced by 99% for all ships. Ship speed and maneuverability are increased for all ships. Main battery guns and torpedo tubes have reduced turn time for all ships. Give it a go this weekend before it ends! Update 15.7 Public Test The first round of public testing for the game's next update is happening now! If you want to find out how to join the Public Test and try some new features before their full release, click the link below: EU NA ASIA
