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Naval History in Photos: Project HULA
25.08.2020, 23:59Let’s take a look at some historical photos from Project Hula!In the spring and summer of 1945, special detachments from the U.S. and Soviet Navies met at Cold Bay, Alaska, as part of a top-secret training operation. The plan was for the U.S. Navy to train some 15,000 Russian officers and men in the... (read more)
Thirteenth Ranked Sprint
18.08.2020, 23:59RulesStarts: Fri. 21 Aug. 11:00 CEST (UTC+2)Ends: Mon. 31 Aug. 10:30 CEST (UTC+2)Format: 3 vs. 3, playing Tier IX shipsMode: DominationMaps: Hotspot, Mountain Range, Shatter, Warrior's Path, and Northern Waters, all with reduced combat areas RegulationsPlayers who attain Rank 1 won't be able to part... (read more)
Results—Easter Egg Contest
11.08.2020, 23:59Prizes will be distributed by:Sat. 15 Aug. 01:59 CEST (UTC+2)Prizes1-10th unordered:ThessiusEUKirito_Lv97EUdomen3EUFalconKMNATrainsversaLNATheIncineratorNABurninator_USAFNASL_RabbitASIAinet_zlodeyCISIrrwitzerCISRandom PrizesThe following 25 players will get the rare camouflage bundle:Leon_0529 [ASIA... (read more)
Collections: Completion and Rewards
11.08.2020, 23:59Update 0.9.7 welcomes the “German Navy” collection.This provides an excellent opportunity to refresh your memory about the available in-game collections and why it’s worthwhile to complete them.THE “GERMAN NAVY” COLLECTIONBuild the collection to learn about the history of the German Navy during the ... (read more)
Winners – USNI Giveaway
31.07.2020, 23:59Winners:Graphic novel “The Stringbags”Bennji8belu_kill_HundarklenoobMsDazyEwttoBrCookiedoKAOS_99sayonaraDDHuynh_1Thranduil1_1Digital Subscription to Naval History MagazineGruvfogdenGrinsi_Kleinpodrummer6hayze_1Dementia_ZAbosunrobelrey99panto55moonlight_17Morisita_NobueWinners will soon be contacted ... (read more)
Meet USS Texas Live – Join a Special Instagram Stream
22.07.2020, 23:59It’s almost time! USS Texas will soon set sail again for a new life thanks to the support of people like you, Captains.The battleship has undergone constant repairs on site for years at a high cost. Over $54 million has been spent to keep her afloat since 2009 alone. Through various activities and y... (read more)
Supertest is Recruiting!
13.07.2020, 23:59SuperTest recruitment is opening back up! You know what that means: if you want to help test new builds, ships, and in-game features, now's your chance to sign up!All we ask is that you provide us with some constructive feedback, and to not disclose the information revealed in the SuperTest environm... (read more)
Naval Legends: Submarine USS Batfish
04.07.2020, 23:59Today finds the USS Batfish at rest in a memorial park in Muskogee, Oklahoma, where she serves as a museum ship.The Balao-class submarines became a real nightmare for the Japanese Navy during World War II. Hunting both in packs and alone, they were not known to shy away from any target, whether it b... (read more)
Armada: California
03.07.2020, 23:59HistorySuperdreadnought California was the first of a pair of Tennessee-class battleships to be laid down in October 1916. This project was originally an enhanced design of a series of "standard" American battleships that were constructed between the 1910s and early 1920s. The ship differed from the... (read more)
Public Test of Update 0.9.6: Round 2
25.06.2020, 23:59ommanders, welcome to the Public Test of Update 0.9.6!The German Carriers event, Ranked Battles, updates to the Modules tab, and other improvements. Take a look through the Developer Bulletin, and welcome to the test!LEAVE FEEDBACKRound 2 ScheduleStarts Thu. 25 Jun. 18:30 CEST (UTC+2)Ends Tue. 30 Ju... (read more)
Twelfth Ranked Sprint
22.06.2020, 23:59RulesStarts: Wed. 24 Jun. 11:00 CEST (UTC+2)Ends: Mon. 06 Jul. 10:30 CEST (UTC+2)Format: 8 vs. 8 playing Tier VIII shipsMode: DominationRewards: 10,000 Coal; 500,000 credits; and a haul of signalsMaps: Haven, Fault Line, Greece, Northern Waters, and LoopRegulationsPlayers who attain Rank 1 won't be ... (read more)
Review of the Updates to Combat Missions
11.06.2020, 23:59The combat mission system is one of the oldest components in our game.Combat missions themselves have significantly changed since they first appeared in the game: we introduced Daily Challenges and Directives, added mission requirements for new battle types and ship branches, and made many other cha... (read more)
Free Goodies in our news Articles!
03.06.2020, 23:59Captains!How thoroughly do you read the news on our website? We’re announcing a great opportunity that will give our most attentive readers the chance to stock up on in-game items. You’ll find a special button hidden in specific articles published between May 11 and June 5 on our website. When readi... (read more)
Naval Legends: Battleship Bismarck
28.05.2020, 23:59Battleship Bismarck is perhaps one of the most famous ships of World War II. She was the perfect embodiment of the predominant idea of her time that only steel behemoths with powerful armament and strong armor could dominate the seas. The fate of battleship Bismarck represents both the greatest triu... (read more)
The Best Moments with Captain Bob Batterson
21.05.2020, 23:59Last Friday, we were honored to have the opportunity to host retired Navy Captain, Bob Batterson, on our weekly Twitch stream. Captain Batterson is a Pearl Harbor survivor who flew F6F Hellcats during WWII.He served his country for 35 years, and recently celebrated his 99th Birthday on May 8. We all... (read more)
Soviet Cruisers: Early Access
11.05.2020, 23:59Early AccessResearchable Soviet cruisers VIII Tallinn and IX Riga are arriving in Early Access. To obtain them, you can exchange Soviet Tokens for bundles in the Armory that are opened in sequential order.Soviet Tokens: a themed temporary resource that can be obtained from Soviet containers or rando... (read more)
YouTube Shipments: Memorial Marathon
09.05.2020, 23:59On May 8, 1945, World War II in Europe came to an end. We would like to pay homage to all veterans of war, without whom we would not be here today.On the occasion of the 75th Anniversary of the armistice in Europe, we've reached out to World War II veterans and prepared a special video marathon that... (read more)
Results: Week-Long Recruit-A-Thon
30.04.2020, 23:59Congratulations to the commanders who participated in our Recruiting Station event, winning a combined total of 7,000+ exclusive Recruiting Station flags and Back-to-School camouflage bundles!See below if you are one of 16 lucky winners of a Premium Ship:Recruiters svrakaIX GeorgiaMLG_ice_cream_truc... (read more)
Anzac Day Approaches
24.04.2020, 23:59Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand that broadly commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders "who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations," and "the contribution and suffering of all those who have served".It’s a special day, and we... (read more)
Submarines: How to Play
14.04.2020, 23:59Everyone can join the testing of submarines on the Public Test 0.9.4 server this weekend!But, before doing so, be sure to carefully read this article. It will inform you about the basics of submarine controls, the new mechanics created especially for this ship type, and of course—the methods of coun... (read more)
World of Warships Discord
10.04.2020, 23:59Commanders!We are happy to announce that World of Warships just got its very own official Discord server. Sign up now and join the conversation!Are you a Warships aficionado? Do you want to be the first to get the news – straight from the horse's mouth? Maybe you just want a place to look for divisi... (read more)
Campaigns in World of Warships
09.04.2020, 23:59One of the highlights of the European Arc is a new temporary Campaign called "Strong-Willed." At this time, we thought it might be handy to give you a rundown of World of Warships Campaigns, what Campaigns are available in the game, and why they are worth your time.To take up a Campaign, go to the "... (read more)
WGC: Log in to Experience It All
24.03.2020, 23:59Commanders,Over the last few years, we’ve been constantly updating the Wargaming Game Center (WGC) to enable us to deliver the ultimate player experience. Some of you have been on this journey with us, and have witnessed the WGC becoming not only a game-launching platform, but also an important comm... (read more)
Dry Dock: Roma
16.03.2020, 23:59World of Warships is the largest virtual shipyard in the world.The quality of the work done by our artists improves each year, and the requirements for the accuracy of the models they create grow respectively. Unfortunately, the in-game camera doesn't allow you to see all their details and beauty. I... (read more)
Update 0.9.2 – European Destroyers: Part 1
10.03.2020, 23:59Captains! Due to the installation of the Update, the server will be unavailable:From: Thu. 12 Mar. 07:00 CEST (UTC+2)Until: Thu. 12 Mar. 10:00 CEST (UTC+2)Update size: 2.3 GBBecause of the changes being made to the Inertia Fuse for HE Shells skill, resetting Commander skills will be free of charge f... (read more)
Philippe Auboyneau has entered the Armory!
02.03.2020, 23:59Unique historical Commander Philippe Auboyneau is now available in the Armory in exchange for 175,000 Coal. In the game, he boasts the Sparks of Resistance, Fully Armed, and Speed and Composure talents, as well as an enhanced version of the Survivability Expert skill.Philippe Auboyneau (1899–1961) w... (read more)
Ranked Battles: the Fifteenth Season
25.02.2020, 23:59Please note: the restoration of hit points for aircraft in Ranked Battles isn't working correctly. Therefore, the bonus to the restoration of aircraft hit points will be reduced from 1% to 0.3% per second for each bonus received. However, for technical reasons, the game client will continue displayi... (read more)
Winners – Recruiting Station Camouflage Contest
19.02.2020, 23:59The community has chosen!Congratulations to EU Server player _ionasi_!How can I mount this camouflage?The winning camouflage design will become available via the Recruiting Station later in 2020. If you want to paint your favorite ships with it, then get recruiting! By actively recruiting players to... (read more)
Update 0.9.1.1
18.02.2020, 23:59Commanders! On February 19th, Update 0.9.1.1 will be released to correct some technical issues in the game.Due to the installation of the Update, the server will be unavailable:From: Wed. 19 Feb. 06:00 CET (UTC+1)Until: Wed. 19 Feb. 08:00 CET (UTC+1)Update size: 160 MBChangelog:Fixed a bug causing t... (read more)
British Cruisers: Obtain Cruiser London
10.02.2020, 23:59RewardsCruiser VI London: the main reward for completing four Directives of the event.Royal Tokens: a themed temporary resource which can be obtained by completing Directives and Daily Missions, or received from Daily Shipments. You can earn more of them by gaining victories on VIII Albemarle or VI ... (read more)