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Ranked Sprint
11.06.2019, 23:59Prepare for heated battles in two new seasons of Ranked Sprint on Tier VII ships.The Rules have changed a little: the fifth season will be fought in Domination mode, and the sixth season—in the Updated Epicenter mode. If you missed the previous seasons of Ranked Sprint and want to know more about it... (read more)
Public Test of Update 0.8.5: Round 1
05.06.2019, 23:59Commanders, welcome to the Public Test of Update 0.8.5!The Public Test offers you the opportunity to check out a new format of battles, with four teams fighting in a Post-Apocalyptic environment, new penetration mechanics, and a Ranked Battle Sprint! Read the Developer Bulletin and join the test!Rou... (read more)
Update 0.8.4: Soviet Battleships!
29.05.2019, 23:59Captains! Due to the installation of the Update, the server will be unavailable:From: Thu. 30 May 07:00 CEST (UTC+2)Until: Thu. 30 May 10:00 CEST (UTC+2)Update size: 790 MBSoviet battleships are coming into service! Update 0.8.4 ushers in the second round of the "Victory" competition; a new unique h... (read more)
Ranked Battles: the Twelfth Season
21.05.2019, 23:59It's time for a new season of Ranked Battles, and this one’s going to be played on Tier X ships!Aircraft carriers return to the competitive mode, along with a number of rental ships which will allow you to join the fight even if you don't have any Tier X ships in your Port yet. The rewards for this ... (read more)
All About the "In the Service of the Motherland" Collection
15.05.2019, 23:59With Update 0.8.4, the second stage of the "Victory" competition will start, bringing a new collection called "In the Service of the Motherland" dedicated to the Russian and Soviet Navy.In the process of its creation, the development team used a wide range of sources including meticulous historical ... (read more)
May Combat Missions: End of WWII in Europe
06.05.2019, 23:59Captains!With this news, we traditionally share all of the information about the current month’s combat missions. May is going to be eventful, so do expect the news to be updated further.XP bonusStart:Wed. 01 May 07:00 CEST (UTC+2)End:Fri. 10 May 07:00 CEST (UTC+2)Discounts and bonuses:+200% XP for ... (read more)
Future Plans for Aircraft Carriers
06.05.2019, 23:59Captains,We continue to work on improving the gameplay of aircraft carriers and today we would like to tell you about the changes that are being prepared for the next few updates.Please remember that plans sometimes change. The information below is preliminary: deadlines may be moved, and a little l... (read more)
Premium Aircraft Carriers—They're All Here!
22.04.2019, 23:59Legendary aircraft carriers return to the Premium Shop!With Update 0.8.0, all of the old Premium aircraft carriers moved to Tier VIII. All three types of aircraft can be found on their decks, but many of them have their own peculiarities that differentiate them from researchable ships. Let's take a ... (read more)
World of Warships: Legends Is Now Officially Live
16.04.2019, 23:59Commanders, it's time to bring out the big guns and enter epic naval battles on console!Early Access for World of Warships: Legends, a new free to play console game by Wargaming officially starts today. Players can now hit the waves and embark on an exciting new voyage on both PlayStation®4 and Xbox... (read more)
Hermes at the “Most Dangerous Moment of the War”
11.04.2019, 23:59HMS Hermes, commissioned in 1924, was the first ship in the world to be designed, ordered, and constructed with the specific purpose of operating aircraft.The 183 m carrier was a technological marvel, and her pointed flat deck and imposing island superstructure made her a truly impressive sight in h... (read more)
Developer Bulletin 0.8.3
03.04.2019, 23:59Version 0.8.3 kicks off a cycle of updates focusing on Soviet battleships. Take part in a friendly competition entitled "Victory", moor your ships at the renovated Black Sea Port, and try out new camouflages!IMPORTANT! Because the update is still being tested, the information in this Bulletin is ten... (read more)
Gain bonuses in World of Warships!
02.04.2019, 15:00Dear players,We have organized a cool event for you!For completing special tasks in World of Warships, not only will you get points in Gamekit, but benefits in game as well!For reaching level 5 you will get 3 days of premium.For reaching level 10 you will get 7 days of premium.For reaching... (read more)
Recruitment Poster Contest - Win Big Prizes!
20.03.2019, 23:59#JoinTheNavyThere's never been a better time to be in a Clan! With the 'Naval Battle' event in full swing, and the next season of Clan Battles gearing up to start, boatloads of valuable in-game resources are ripe for the picking. Therefore, we've decided to give you the chance to invoke your inner a... (read more)
Naval Battle in a Nutshell
19.03.2019, 23:59Recently we announced a new weekly in-game event, codenamed “Naval Battle”, in which participants are set to earn upwards of 1,100 Oil each week.You can find a detailed guide to the event in a separate dedicated article. Here, we’ll give a quick breakdown of how you can get the most out of this valu... (read more)
British Aircraft Carriers: Unique Characteristics
12.03.2019, 23:59The second part of the game cycle dedicated to aircraft carriers are underway. Update 0.8.1 ushers in the chance to moor British Tier IV, VI and VIII aircraft carriers in your Port. Tier X carrier Audacious will arrive in Update 0.8.2, you can read a little more about her at the bottom of the articl... (read more)
Update 0.8.1.1
05.03.2019, 23:59Captains!Update 0.8.1.1 will address issues with sound and music, adjust the combat effectiveness of aircraft carriers, and fix some bugs.Due to the installation of the Update, the server will be unavailablefrom:Wed. 06 Mar. 05:00 CET (UTC+1)until:Wed. 06 Mar. 06:30 CET (UTC+1)Update size: ~ 110 MBC... (read more)
“Play with Friends” Referral Program: New Rewards
25.02.2019, 23:59Commanders!For many of you who visit our portal on a regular basis and are familiar with it, the button shown below might have slipped your mind.However, this button can benefit the game in general and each and every one of you individually, and we're not just saying it for the sake of it! We have j... (read more)
Naval Battle: Clans Competition
18.02.2019, 23:59We welcome a new event for Clans to come together and earn valuable resources every week!If you and your clanmates get past the qualifying Preparation mission during the week, you will be able to pit yourselves against other Clans in Random, Co-op, and Ranked Battles at the weekend. Win these Engage... (read more)
Updated Mechanics for Flooding and the Surveillance Radar Consumable
12.02.2019, 23:59The mechanics for flooding and Surveillance Radar to date have not provided adequate counters, and have made the gameplay somewhat monotonous.Currently, if a torpedo launched at you causes flooding while the Damage Control Party consumable is still reloading, you will inevitably receive a huge amoun... (read more)
First Tweaks and Changes to 0.8.0 CV Rework
05.02.2019, 23:59Captains,It's been less than a week since the release of Update 0.8.0 - a major, and probably the biggest change in the game yet, CV rework. We want to share the first list of fixes, changes and tweaks that are to be implemented to improve the new CV and counter-CV gameplay. But first of all, we sin... (read more)
Ranked Battles: Eleventh Season
28.01.2019, 12:00The last major Ranked Battles Seasons differed only slightly from each other with changes in ship tiers, team sizes, and maps. On January 31, the Eleventh Season of Ranked Battles will begin with a remarkable update—the refined Arms Race mode, in which special areas providing ships with combat bonus... (read more)
Public Test of Update 0.8.0: Round 3
21.01.2019, 23:59Commanders, welcome to the Public Test of Update 0.8.0!Try out the updated gameplay for aircraft carriers; take a look at the in-game event “Back to the Skies!”; and find out about our preparations for Lunar New Year, the new Ranked Battles Season, and the new “Naval Battle” competition! Take a look... (read more)
Update 0.8.0 Is Postponed – Here's Why
17.01.2019, 23:59The third session of the Public test version 0.8.0 will start soon. This update will present the most important change in recent times - a new kind of CV gameplay.Since we launched the first open beta, we have made many improvements and changes, fixed bugs, worked on the balance and stability of the... (read more)
January Combat Missions
04.01.2019, 23:59Winter is here, Commanders!With this news, as per tradition, we will share all of the information about the current month’s combat missions. January is going to be eventful, so do expect the news to be updated further.The year 2018 is coming to an end. It's high time to get yourself Warships Premium... (read more)
Public Test of Update 0.8.0: Round 2
01.01.2019, 23:59Commanders, welcome to the Public Test of Update 0.8.0!Try out the updated gameplay for aircraft carriers; take a look at the in-game event “Back to the Skies!”; and find out about our preparations for Lunar New Year, the new Ranked Battles Season, and the new “Naval Battle” competition! Take a look... (read more)
Happy New Year from the Development Team!
30.12.2018, 12:00Season’s greetings, Captain!The year 2018 is finally coming to an end, and what a year it has been for World of Warships! Shells were fired, torpedoes launched, and many a ship was sent to the bottom. As we head home for the holidays, we can warmly reminisce about the intense, action-packed year tha... (read more)
World of Warships: Year in Review
29.12.2018, 12:00Captains!With 2018 coming to an end, it feels like the right time for us to reflect upon just how much has been achieved during this outgoing year. We brought in several new game modes, entire new tech trees bristling with warships, and much more! Let’s look back at this year’s highlights in our new... (read more)
Halloween: Twilight Battle!
21.11.2018, 12:00With the release of Update 0.7.11 you'll be able to dive into battles of an entirely new type. To participate, you'll need Level 12 in your Service Record. Twilight Battles will rage on right until Update 0.7.12 goes live. Two teams, with seven players on each side, will be helming special ships and... (read more)
Update 0.7.11: Rule, Britannia!
20.11.2018, 23:59Commanders! Due to the installation of Update 0.7.11, the server will be unavailable: from Thu. 22 Nov. 06:00 CET (UTC+1) till Thu. 22 Nov. 09:00 CET (UTC+1) Update size: ~ 1.8 GB. Update 0.7.11 is about to go live. Let’s find out what surprises are coming your way! The final—t... (read more)
Bonus XP - Japenese Weekend
31.10.2017, 16:12How Do You Spell Doom? “I-J-N D-D”Starts October 27, 04:20 PT (07:20 ET)Ends October 30, 04:20 PT (07:20 ET)World of Warships is now offering exclusively Japenese Weekend. Go take your favorite Japenese vessel out on those ocean blues.Source: https://worldofwars... (read more)