World of Warships — patch notes and updates
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| Weekend Highlights | 15.3 #4 | 2026-05-02 | VE Day Collaborative Mission Commemorate the end of World War II in Europe while contributing to a global combat mission together with the combined might of all players on your server! Pulling off a victory through joint efforts can land you the Victory and Victory Salute permanent camouflages, plus 2x Allied Heroes containers with Allied Heroes in-game collection elements. You can read more about the event and download beautiful digital wallpapers here: Read More Battle of the Coral Sea Event Pass The second Event Pass in Update 15.3 is underway! We've left the Golden Week Event Pass in our wake to welcome a new Pass inspired by the historic |
| Azur Lane Wave 8: Firepower & Fortune! | 2026-05-01 | Captains! The waves of collaboration are surging again! Dive into the Azur Lane x World of Warships Wave 8 event to command vibrant shipgirl Commanders, deploy exclusive Azur Lane ships, and immerse yourself in a sea brimming with rewards. Ready to set sail toward glory? Don’t let this fleet pass you by! How to Participate: You can enter the contest until: May 31, 2026 15:59 UTC Click the "Participate" button in the linked article: Participate Fight one battle during the event to unlock a guaranteed reward of 200,000 Credits. Deal a cumulative total of 600,000 damage across any number of battles to enter a random draw for an Azur Lane Premium |
| WOWS x Azur Lane: 8th Wave | 2026-04-30 | Captains! Our 8th collaboration wave with the game Azur Lane has crashed over the World of Warships naval arenas! As is tradition, we’re welcoming the new arrivals with some free DLC for our Captains on Steam—dig in!Free DLCTwo DLC packs are ripe for claiming: one grants a celebratory combat mission that will reward you with Tier III Premium Soviet cruiser AL Avrora and her corresponding Azur Lane Commander; the other will drop U.S. Tier V Premium cruiser Marblehead Lima into your Port. Unlock them now before time runs out!New Azur Lane ContentThe already impressive roster of Azur Lane ships from our previous collaborations has been expanded |
| Weekend Highlights | 15.3 #3 | 2026-04-25 | The Golden Week Event Pass Ends Soon! Update 15.3's first Event Pass will come to an end next week and give way to a second one themed around the Battle of the Coral Sea. Inspired by the Golden Week celebration of Japanese traditions, the first Event Pass brings a Spring Sky permanent camouflage, Golden Week containers, Commander Masaru Tadamatsu, and the Japanese Castle permanent camouflage for Nagato—among other themed items—all in the first progression line. If you choose to unlock the second progression line with Doubloons, you'll be able to work toward the Japanese Castle permanent camouflage for Amagi, Tier VI Japanese hybrid battleship |
| Weekend Highlights | 15.3 #2 | 2026-04-18 | Rediscover the Mountain Range Map The high-tier Mountain Range map has received an overhaul with the release of Update 15.3, following player feedback and detailed analysis of the dynamics. The implemented changes aim to improve the gameplay flow and overall balance. In case you don't get a chance to witness the changes in battle this weekend for yourself, we recommend checking out the map's full splendor in a dedicated article that went live earlier this week. Read More ModHub: A New Home for Mods We're excited to introduce ModHub—your new home for browsing, downloading, and supporting mods. At ModHub, you'll find all your favorite mods and |
| Work in Progress: Update 15.4 Round 2 | 2026-04-16 | This is a short overview of the planned features for Update 15.4. 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! Public Test Update 15.4 Round 2 Changelog: Credit and XP earnings in Asymmetric Battles have been adjusted to align with the challenge and reward levels of other battle types. Earnings have been reduced by 15–20%, depending on t |
| Weekend Highlights | 15.3 #1 | 2026-04-11 | The New Update Is Out! Update 15.3 has been deployed, Captains! Sail into the game this weekend to discover a new Dockyard event that puts destroyer ZH-1 on the stocks, delivers a dual Event Pass, makes changes to aircraft carrier gameplay and the Mountain Range map's geography, and more! Read all about it in our dedicated patch notes article: Check Out the Changelog Fight Like a Cossack With Commander Ivan Sirko Our game's first Ukrainian-speaking Commander is now available to unlock for free! Simply claim a dedicated combat mission chain on our website to unlock the historical Cossack leader Ivan Sirko, the Resilient permanent camouflage, a |
| Update 15.3 | ZH-1 Enters the Dockyard! | 2026-04-07 | This is an overview of the major highlights introduced in Update 15.3. Be sure to check out the full details on our website: EU NA ASIA Azur Lane: Wave 8 Azur Lane's Eighth Wave has crashed over the World of Warships naval arena! Six new Azur Lane ships: AL Marco Polo, AL Tashkent, AL Massachusetts, AL Shinano, AL Harbin, and AL Richelieu. Eight new Commanders with individual voiceovers: Marco Polo, Tashkent, Massachusetts, Shinano, Harbin, Richelieu, Asashio, and Tallinn. New permanent camouflages for Tallinn and Asashio, plus the "Azur Lane — Wisdom Cubes" permanent camouflage. New Azur Lane enemy destruction effect and a brand-new collecti |
| Weekend Highlights | 15.2 #4 | 2026-04-04 | 2026 Roadmap Released! Find out what our development team has in store for you this year with a comprehensive new publication now up on our website. Learn More Update 15.3 Teaser Ready up for a new Dockyard event, Golden Week activities, map changes, and more in Update 15.3! It releases next week, but we've prepared a teaser trailer to tide you over in the meantime. Brawls at Breakneck Speeds! The last Brawl session of Update 15.2 is now live, and it has quite a unique little feature going for it: all ships participating in this battle type will have their maximum speed substantially increased. Will you keep up with the action? Try it out bef |
| Weekend Highlights | 15.2 #3 | 2026-03-28 | Customize Your Gameplay Experience With Our Handy Settings Guide World of Warships has more potential for customization than you may know! Browsing the game's settings will uncover a deep sea of possibilities—from displaying otherwise hidden metrics to enhancing your crosshair and even adjusting your Commanders' voiceovers to suit your tastes. Moreover, Update 15.2 just introduced even more options to experiment with in the new "Battle" section of the Settings menu! Check out our new guide article linked below and enhance your gameplay today! Read Guide 1v1 Duels En garde! This week's Brawl session brings back one of the most unique and adren |
| Weekend Highlights | 15.2 #2 | 2026-03-21 | Sabaton Backstage Go behind the scenes and discover what it was like to film legendary heavy metal band Sabaton's latest music video! Click the link below to watch a special video and see some bonus photos: Watch Operation Breakdown: "In the Name of Tomorrow" Scenarios Three new but familiar scenarios have entered the Operations rotation with the arrival of Update 15.2. Check out what's changed since we visited them during the "In the Name of Tomorrow" event last year, and find out what tactics best suit their new configurations in a dedicated article. Read More Public Test of Update 15.3 Content! The first round of public testing for the gam |
| Event Pass Express: Get Your Progression Boost! | 2026-03-20 | Your ticket to the Event Pass express awaits, Captains! Hop into battle until April 1 and earn any ribbons aboard British or Italian ships to get 40 Event Pass Points—guaranteed—plus entry into a giveaway of Premium Ship VIII containers and Steam containers. How to Enter Click the “Participate” button in the linked article: Participate Earn as many ribbons as possible in a single battle while the event is live. The higher your record, the better your chances of winning a prize from the giveaway! Restrictions: Only British or Italian ships; all battle types except Training Room. 🔥Prizes🔥 Guaranteed prize: 40 Event Pass Points Giveaway pool f |
| Work in Progress: Update 15.3 Round 2 | 2026-03-19 | This is a short overview of the planned features for Update 15.3. 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! With Update 15.2 fully released, it's now time for a sneak peek of what's coming in 15.3! Round 2 Changelog: - Fixed several issues affecting how Patrol Fighter zones are displayed to observers. - Fixed an issue where bots were |
| Weekend Highlights | 15.2 #1 | 2026-03-14 | Update 15.2: Sabaton Rocks the Seas With Heavy Metal A new game update strides onstage with epic attitude! And the crowd goes wild, because we've got UI updates, aircraft carrier mechanic changes, new-but-familiar scenarios in the Operation rotation, and—to top it all off—the beginning of a full-fledged collaboration with heavy metal band Sabaton! Find out more in the Changelog New Italian Cruiser in the 15.2 Event Pass! Update 15.2's Event Pass progression lines pay homage to the 1941 Battle of Cape Matapan fought between the British and Italian fleets in the Mediterranean theater. Advance through the first progression line to find British-t |
| Update 15.2 | Sabaton, Cape Matapan Event Pass, Carrier Updates, and More! | 2026-03-11 | Here’s an overview of the major highlights introduced in Update 15.2. Be sure to check out the full details on our website: EU NA ASIA Sabaton Collaboration 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! Operations Return Permanently Three fan-favorite Operations are joining the standard roster for good! Arctic Convoy, Tokyo Express, and Pacific |
| Weekend Highlights | 15.1 #4 | 2026-03-07 | Update 15.2: Teaser 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! Play Like a Pro by Following 10 Tips 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! Learn More Back to Basics Brawls 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! |
| Weekend Highlights | 15.1 #3 | 2026-02-28 | Collect Your Daily Calendar Treats! 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. More info Vampiric Brawls! This week's Brawl has a fun new calibrati |
| Work in Progress: Update 15.2 Round 3 | 2026-02-26 | This is a short overview of the planned features for Update 15.2. For more information, visit this 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. 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 U |
| Weekend Highlights | 15.1 #2 | 2026-02-21 | Bonus Containers and More at the Recruiting Station 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. Premium Ship VIII Raffle If you successfully recruit at least one Shipmate who makes it to their designated milestone before the e |
| Chart a Course for the Wargaming Publisher Sale! | 2026-02-19 | Wargaming Publisher Sale: February 19–26 Make sure you have a bit of room in your hold because we're coming at you with a massive shipment of free content, irresistible deals, and enticing new DLC for World of Warships and a selection of other Wargaming titles. Don't drag your feet—the Wargaming Publisher Sale only lasts for a week! LEARN MORE 🔥 Here's a selection of highlights for World of Warships fans: 🔥 Free DLC https://store.steampowered.com/app/4261710 Four Games—One Bundle! https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/68626 Big Discounts on Ship Packs Just for this special occasion, we decided to slap an 84% discount on the Smith DLC, as we |