World of Warships News

Here’s an overview of the major highlights introduced in Update 15.2. Be sure to check out the full details on our website:

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[h2]Sabaton Collaboration[/h2]


Mark Friday the 13th—true metal legends are sailing in with epic style!

• Full collaboration with Sabaton featuring themed content and collectibles!
• Nationless Commander Joakim Brodén with an individual voiceover.
  
• Special livestream with a guest from the band, mystery drops, and an exclusive giveaway.
• Article and video with full details coming soon!
  

[h2]Operations Return Permanently[/h2]


Three fan-favorite Operations are joining the standard roster for good!

• Arctic Convoy, Tokyo Express, and Pacific Offensive return from the "In the Name of Tomorrow" event.
• Tier VI–X ships and Superships allowed; nation restrictions removed.
  
• Submarines can now participate with standard Operations buffs.
• Two randomized secondary tasks per battle.
  
• Divisions of up to 7 players supported.
  

[h2]Event Pass: Battle of Cape Matapan[/h2]


Commemorating the 85th anniversary of the historic Mediterranean clash.

• Dedicated to the Battle of Cape Matapan, which unfolded between the British and Italian fleets.
• First progression line: Union Jack permanent camouflage, "Resolute and Rapid" container, Force of Liberation camouflage for Jervis, and the glowing Ember Core permanent camouflage for Tier VII ships as the final reward.
  
• Second progression line (3,000 Doubloons): Blue Explosion destruction effect, 2x Regia Marina permanent camouflages, Tier VII Premium cruiser Fiume, Commander Domenico Folgore (10 skill points), and Legion camouflage for Vittorio Veneto as the final reward.
  
  
  
  
• Extra levels reward 1x More Signals container (first line) and 1x Rare Bonuses container (second line).
  

[h2]Aircraft Carrier Mechanics Update[/h2]


Incremental improvements to carrier gameplay.

• Patrol Fighters Rework:
  - Dispatch Patrol Fighters to a selected area via the Tactical Map while controlling aircraft.
  - Defend allies or your carrier without redirecting your squadron.
  - Arrival time can depend on distance; range limitations apply.
  
  
  
• New Consumable – Evasive Maneuvers:
  - Replaces Repair consumable for aircraft.
  - Temporarily reduces damage from AA and Fighters.
  - Does not restore HP; timing is crucial.
  - Activation clearly visible via AA UI and squadron animations.
  
• Manual Control Options:
  - Fighters and Damage Control Party consumables can now be toggled between automatic and manual modes during battle.
  

[h2]User Interface Customization[/h2]


More tools to sharpen your combat awareness.

• Increased Detectability Timer shows how long visibility remains elevated after firing main guns.
• Time to Victory Indicator predicts which team will win based on current scoring rate in Key Area modes.
  
• Both indicators can be toggled on or off.
• Expanded HUD and camera customization options in Settings.
  
• Additional crosshair indicators and damage-type counters available.
  

[h2]Map Updates[/h2]


Improved flow and expanded battle options.

• Okinawa map rebalanced with island repositioning and spawn points moved closer to the center.
  
  
  
  
• Increased maneuvering space and faster engagement opportunities.
  
• Sunset Isles is now available in Ranked, Clan Battles, and Brawls.
• Brawls feature adjusted ship parameters for added variety.
  

[h2]Clan Battles: Season 33 – Blue Marlin[/h2]


A brand-new season of Clan Battles is on the horizon, shaking things up with Tier VIII ships!

• Season 33, codenamed "Blue Marlin," features a 7v7 format with Tier VIII ships only.
• Ship Restrictions:
  - Only battleships, cruisers, and destroyers allowed.
  - Maximum of one battleship per team.
  
• Battle Days: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday.
  

This is just the beginning, so dive into Update 15.2 and experience the metal, the history, and the improvements firsthand. Read the full update article here:

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[h2]Take the Update 15.2 Survey![/h2]


Enjoying the new features? Let us know your thoughts via the survey link below!

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[h2]Update 15.2: Teaser[/h2]


Update 15.2 is going to be a heavy hitter—check out the teaser trailer below and get ready for the big show next week!

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[h2]Play Like a Pro by Following 10 Tips[/h2]


Looking to up your win rate, Captain? You're in luck because we surveyed some of World of Warships' top players and condensed their knowledge into a quick 10 tips. Check them out on our website and gear up for battle!

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[h2]Back to Basics Brawls[/h2]


The final Brawl session of Update 15.1 is without special recalibrations—just good old-fashioned 3v3 Tier IX fun. Give it a shot this weekend!

[h2]Collect Your Daily Calendar Treats![/h2]


A reminder, Captains—the Lunar New Year Festive Calendar is available in-game until the first week of March. Log in and click the Update Navigator in the top-left of your Port screen—there, you'll find a daily treat and a snippet of the story behind this holiday.



The Festive Calendar is running alongside the usual daily login rewards, allowing you to collect both at the same time. Don't worry too much if you miss a day—you'll be able to claim the reward the next day, but rewards for days prior to the missed one will no longer be available.


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[h2]Vampiric Brawls![/h2]


This week's Brawl has a fun new calibration to it that sees your ship sap a bit of health from enemy ships when dealing damage to them!

Format:

• 4 vs. 4
  
• Tier X
  
• Only battleships, cruisers, and destroyers
  

This is a short overview of the planned features for Update 15.2. For more information, visit this link:

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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.

Round 2
Captains, thank you for participating in the first round of the Public Test for Update 15.2! Your feedback helps us to improve the version and fix errors.

Check out the changelog and join the second session of the Public Test!
Changelog

• Updated the tooltip of the Evasive Maneuvers consumables to make its description clearer.
  
• Following changes have been made for the Patrol Fighters consumable:
  
• Fixed a discrepancy in the tooltip between Port and battle.
  
• Fixed incorrect display of a preparation area on the minimap.
  
• Fixed an issue where the action time was displayed incorrectly during the first use in battle.
  
• Illuminated areas in the Tokyo Express Operation are now displayed on the minimap.
  
• Several balance changes to Arctic Convoy, Tokyo Express, and Pacific Offensive Operations were made.
  
• Made several other fixes and improvements.
  

Round 3
Captains, thank you for participating in the first round of the Public Test for Update 15.2! Your feedback helps us to improve the version and fix errors.

Check out the changelog and join the second session of the Public Test!
Changelog

• Made changes to the parameters of the Evasive Maneuvers consumable. You can find more details in the Development Blog.
  
• Made several other fixes and improvements.
  

Captains!

Update 15.2 brings some exciting new features into play—here's a brief rundown:

• Aircraft carrier changes: Three key changes will affect gameplay surrounding aircraft carriers. The Patrol Fighters consumable can now be remotely deployed using the Tactical Map when controlling a squadron; aircraft carriers now have the option to take full manual control of the Damage Control Party and shipborne Fighters consumables; and the new Evasive Maneuvers consumable replaces the Repair consumable previously available on some aircraft squadrons, keeping similar functionality of increasing survivability while making its use more logical and visually distinct.
  
  
  
  
• The return of "In the Name of Tomorrow" Operations: Arctic Convoy, Tokyo Express, and Pacific Offensive—first seen in last year's "In the Name of Tomorrow" event—will now be permanently available in the standard Operations rotation.
  
  
  
  
• New UI customization options: Two new UI indicators have made it into the Settings menu—the increased detectability timer displays how long your ship will have an increased detectability range after firing its main guns, and the time-to-victory counter displays the estimated time until each team would achieve victory based on the current scoring rate from Key Area control. Moreover, a new section of the Settings menu will combine HUD and camera parameters and offer deeper options for customizing various interface elements.
  
  

If you want the full, detailed breakdown on these features and more, you'll have to check out the associated article on our website! Click through to it right here:

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[h2]Bonus Containers and More at the Recruiting Station[/h2]


The Arctic Voyage campaign has commenced at the Recruiting Station! Take advantage during Updates 15.1 and 15.2 by inviting friends to play World of Warships via our referral program—you'll get 1x Veteran Recruiting Station container for each of the first three new Shipmates under your wing who reach their designated milestone.

Veteran Recruiting Station containers can drop Tier VII or VIII Premium ships, Doubloons, rare economic bonuses, or other valuable items.

[h4]Premium Ship VIII Raffle[/h4]

If you successfully recruit at least one Shipmate who makes it to their designated milestone before the end of the Arctic Voyage campaign, you'll snag a raffle ticket for a Tier VIII Premium ship container!

[h4]New Bundle for Community Tokens[/h4]



A new rotation of Recruiting Supplies has entered the Recruiting Station Store for the duration of Update 15.1. For 1,000 Community Tokens, you can purchase a pack containing 750,000 Credits—don't miss the boat!

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[h2]Grab Daily Treats in the Lunar New Year Calendar[/h2]


The Festive Calendar is now live! Each day, you can open a new card dedicated to Lunar New Year traditions and claim rewards along the way, including days of Warships Premium Account, Coal, Credits, and the Lunar Warrior permanent camouflage.

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You can access the Calendar in the game client via the Update Navigator in your Port.

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[h2]Try Out New Content Coming in Update 15.2![/h2]


The first round of public testing for the game's next update is happening now! Click the link to find out how to join up and earn some extra rewards while you're at it:

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