World of Warships News

Captains!
The harbor is aglow with festive steam and cheer! Join the special Steam Wonderland Party, command your ships through merry battles, and earn Warships Premium Account time plus holiday bonuses. It's the ultimate seasonal showdown at sea!


You can enter the contest until: January 4, 2026, 15:59 UTC

• Click the "Participate" button in the linked article: Participate
• Complete the "New Year Event Pass: Chapter 2 – Safe Harbor" daily mission that tasks you with earning 1,500 Base XP to win 1 day of Warships Premium Account

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[h2]Hawaii in Action[/h2]


Start your weekend the right way by taking a good look at what new and intriguing U.S. cruiser Hawaii is capable of in the latest installment of our Gameplay video series. Who knows—she might just be the ship of your dreams!

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Hawaii

[h2]Grand Voyage: Final Sprint for Rewards![/h2]


World of Warships' 10th Anniversary Grand Voyage grinds to a halt in January, so now's the time to squeeze every last Doubloon and bit of Steel out of this unique and unmissable opportunity. Finish battles, gather Voyage Tokens, and reap rewards before time runs out!

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[h2]Brawl, Brawl, Brawl![/h2]


This weekend's active Brawl session brings you compact 3v3 battles aboard Tier X ships!
Format:

• No more than 2 destroyers, 2 battleships, and 2 cruisers per team
  
• No aircraft carriers or submarines allowed
  
• Divisions of up to 3 players
  

[h2]Explore Our New Map—Sunset Isles[/h2]

A fresh video exploring the newly introduced battle map in World of Warships went live on our website this week. Hit the link below to take in the views and discover key tactical concepts built into its design. You may learn a crucial piece of intel that gives you an edge in battle!

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[h2]View Your Personal Yearly Stats[/h2]

Take a personalized look at your year in World of Warships by visiting the Annual Battle Digest. Be sure to dive through the link before it expires in early January—a little gift might even be waiting on the other side!

See Your Record

[h2]2v2 Battles on Tier VII Ships[/h2]

This week's Brawl session lets you squad up with a buddy to take on an equally small enemy team aboard any Tier VII ships. Only one caveat: a maximum of one battleship per team!

[h2]Your Guide to Gifts and More This Holiday Season[/h2]

The holiday season is just getting started in World of Warships. Check out our guide to all things festive and make sure you haven't missed out on any of the myriad in-game gifts and activities awaiting you!

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[h2]Welcome to the Winter Wonderland![/h2]


The holiday season has begun in earnest atop the waves of World of Warships! We've got so many gifts and fun, festive activities prepared for you that we've gone ahead and prepared an article summing it all up nicely in one spot. Give the link below a click to find out about...

• A free Tier IX ship for your first login of the season.
  
• The return of Snowflakes on all of your Tier V+ ships. Fight battles to knock them off and earn Coal, Steel, and even Santa's Gift containers!
  
• An Advent Calendar with special daily rewards.
  
• A two-chapter Event Pass granting nationless Commanders.
  
• And much more!
  

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[h2]Community-Wide Secret Santa & More Festive Activities![/h2]


The ship-giving season has taken to the World of Warships community like a torpedo to water! Participate in a range of holly-jolly activities with your fellow Captains and share in all the surprises, fun, and special presents we've prepared. Make someone's holiday unforgettable by choosing their dream ship in the Community Secret Santa, tune into our Shipmas Streams, unlock special Discord Drop content, and join daily challenges via our Discord Advent calendar!

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[h2]Naval Legacy: Roma Aeterna[/h2]


This year's Santa's Gift containers have a chance to drop a Golden Gift container, and this shiny box can bring you Italian battleship Roma Aeterna! Based on battleship Roma, this ship aims to recreate her historical namesake vessel's appearance in her final moments before sinking to the bottom in September 1943. Get a close look at the details of this remarkable model in a special article linked below!

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[h2]3v3 Brawls[/h2]


The first Brawl session of Update 14.11 is live this weekend. Format:

• 3v3; Tier IX ships
  
• No more than 2 battleships per team
  
• Divisions of up to 3 players
  

[h2]Public Test for Update 15.0[/h2]


The first round of Public Testing for the game's next update is happening now! Click the link to find out how you can be a part of it and earn some extra rewards in the process:

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This is a short overview of the planned features for Update 15.0. For more information, follow the relevant 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.

Captains!

The first update to go live when 2026 hits will bring a new branch of researchable ships, some interesting gameplay changes, and more.

Here's a quick breakdown of some of the most notable new content coming in 15.0:

• Aviation Update: Jumping off our announced plans to tweak aircraft carrier mechanics, we're implementing a change to deployable fighter aircraft that removes their ability to spot enemy ships. This is in exchange for some improvements to their defensive use that will reward their tactical placement.
  
• Early Access to European battleships: Spanning Tiers IV–X, this new and international line features ships from Austria-Hungary, Türkiye, Greece, and Sweden. They stand out for their torpedo armament, use of a time-based Emergency Engine Power and Surveillance Radar consumables, and small-caliber main guns.
  
• Unique Commonwealth Commander: John Augustine Collins, representing the Royal Australian Navy, arrives in World of Warships via the "Honor, Integrity, Virtue" collection, which can be pieced together via special containers.
  
• New Leaderboard System: Update 15.0 brings a new type of leaderboard system designed to make competition more open and rewarding for everyone by introducing a new system that uses multiple smaller leaderboards instead of one massive one.
  

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

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