World of Warships: Legends news & patch notes

Check out the reveal of new Modern Era mode gameplay, featuring advanced ships and new weaponry! Report for duty on August 3 to play your part and turn the tide!

Independium is a special currency for this event which you can earn by participating in various activities throughout the update. Here’s the full list of sources:

• Pacific Hammer Campaign: 2,000 Independium without the Admiralty Backing and an additional 3,000 Independium with the Admiralty Backing.

• “Big Chief” Calendar: 3,000 Independium.

• “Steel Eagles” random bundle in the Store: up to 50,000 Independium (any drop comes with 500 Independium).

And here’s what you can exchange Independium for:

• “The Righteous Fury” chained bundle, featuring skins for the U.S. alternative destroyers, with the Legendary Tier destroyer Burrows available in the final bundle and also equipped with a special skin.

• Ship skins inspired by three historical eras: 

  • “For the Constitution” skin for the U.S. cruiser Cambridge inspired by the frigate USS Constitution, which sailed during the Age of Expansion. Cambridge is a new ship you can obtain from the “Steel Eagles” random bundle (find more details about the ship at the end of this article).

  • "White and Gold” skin for Indiana, inspired by the Great White Fleet. Indiana is a new ship you can receive by completing the Pacific Hammer campaign.

  • "Dazzle” skin for Worcester, inspired by experimentation with dazzle camouflage during World War I.

• “Golden Eagle” skins for Kansas and Florida, and “Star-Spangled Freedom” skins for Baltimore and Cleveland.

The new Pacific Hammer campaign will take place till August 3. Its rewards include various resources and crates, and the final prize is U.S. Tier VIII Premium battleship Indiana—a historical South Dakota-class ship that participated in various battles during the Pacific War. Indiana features powerful secondary guns and a strong set of consumables, including Repair Party, Sonar, and a choice between Enhanced Secondary Targeting, Observation Seaplane, and Catapult Fighter. 

To receive Indiana, complete the campaign's 100 milestones within 5 weeks with an active Admiralty Backing. Even if you happen to miss any challenges, you can catch up by using a special built-in mechanic. You can complete challenges by playing War Tales in addition to the usual battle types. Below, you’ll find the full list of campaign rewards. 

The Star Trek universe is coming back to Legends from July 6 to August 3! Step aboard famous ships such as the U.S.S. Voyager, the I.K.S. BortaS, and D'kyr. Try special skins that transform Enterprise, Akatsuki, and Yamato into the U.S.S. Enterprise, Goraxus, and the Borg Queen's Diamond, respectively. Recruit iconic Commanders: Spock, Captain Picard, Riker, Worf, Janeway, Sela, Gowron, and the Borg Queen. And don't forget to complete the special mission from July 6 to August 3 to receive 1x Replicator crate II and camouflages inspired by Starfleet and the Borg!

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Ahoy, Captains! Another update is coming your way this summer, so stay vigilant! The centerpiece of this update is the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, so you can expect plenty of fresh U.S.-themed content. Of course, we haven’t forgotten about other nations—we've prepared something new for them as well. Read on to learn more!

Take a look at what’s new in this update:

• Campaign featuring U.S. Tier VIII Premium battleship Indiana

• U.S. alternative destroyers with Advanced Radar arriving in Early Access

• U.S.A. 250 event: New activities, American-themed content, and discounts

• Big Chief Calendar featuring three historical Commander guises and a new Commander

• "Three Eras of Freedom" collection dedicated to major eras of U.S. maritime history

• New Fleet Celebration skins for ships of various nations

• Second stage of the Thunderer marathon

• Star Trek x Legends collaboration returns

• Three new seasons of Ranked Battles featuring 2v2 engagements

• Continuation of War Tales

• Various balance changes

• Improvements and bug fixes

Pacific Hammer Campaign

The new Pacific Hammer campaign runs from June 29 to August 3. Rewards include various resources and crates, and the final prize is U.S. Tier VIII Premium battleship Indiana—a historical South Dakota-class ship that participated in various battles during the Pacific War. Indiana features powerful secondary guns and a strong set of consumables: Repair Party; Sonar; and a choice between Enhanced Secondary Targeting, Observation Seaplane, and Catapult Fighter.

To obtain Indiana, complete the campaign's 100 milestones within 5 weeks with an active Admiralty Backing. If you miss any challenges, you can catch up by using a special built-in mechanic. You can complete challenges by playing War Tales in addition to the usual battle types. Below is the full list of campaign rewards.

Available rewards without the Admiralty Backing:

• 50x Common Boosters

• 10x "Red, White, and Blue" camouflages

• 10,000 Global XP

• 70,000 Commander XP

• 525,000 Research Points

• 300,000 credits

• 15x Promotion Orders

• 1x Insignia

• 1x Commendation

• 5 days of Premium Account

• 1,000 Ship Parts

• 2,000 Independium

• 7x U.S. Alt. Destroyer crates

• 6x Three Eras Collection crates

• 1x Fleet Celebration crate

• 5x Summer Big Crates

• 1x American Commander crate

• Indiana patch base

• Indiana patch symbol

Value of the rewards without the Admiralty Backing: 19,675 doubloons

Additional rewards with the Admiralty Backing (2,500 doubloons):

• 50x Rare Boosters

• 20x "Red, White, and Blue" camouflages

• 35,000 Global XP

• 380,000 Commander XP

• 1,225,000 Research Points

• 2,700,000 credits

• 30x Promotion Orders

• 4x Insignia

• 4x Commendations

• 750 doubloons

• 4,000 Ship Parts

• 3,000 Independium

• Indiana flag

• Admiralty Backing special weekly mission rewarding Renown Points

• U.S. Tier VIII Premium battleship Indiana

Total value of the rewards with the Admiralty Backing: 78,300 doubloons

U.S. Alternative Destroyers Arriving in Early Access

The new U.S. alternative destroyer line arrives on June 29! The new ships are all equipped with Advanced Radar, which has a unique passive effect that periodically reveals enemy positions within its range on your Minimap, even if they haven't been spotted yet. The new line consists of four Tech Tree ships—Kane, Hughes, Osborne, and Christopher. You'll be able to find them in U.S. Alt. Destroyer crates and the Steel Eagles random bundle, which can also drop another new ship—U.S. Tier VIII Premium cruiser Cambridge. At the top of the line is another new ship: Legendary Tier destroyer Burrows, which will be available in "The Righteous Fury" bundle, along with special skins for all ships of the line.

U.S.A. 250 Event: New Activities, U.S.-Themed Content, and Discounts

Throughout the coming update, we'll be celebrating the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence! Collect Independium through multiple activities across the update, including the campaign and new Calendar, and exchange it for special skins inspired by key eras of U.S. naval history, skins for Early Access destroyers, new Legendary Tier destroyer Burrows, and more. To really set the mood, we're adding special decorations to the New York Port—the default Port for the update. We'll share all details about the event in a dedicated article coming out tomorrow!

Plus, don't miss a 25% discount on U.S. Tier V to VIII Tech Tree ships! It will be active throughout the entire update—from June 29 to August 3.

Big Chief Calendar

Like many other activities during this update, the new 3-week Calendar is dedicated to the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence. Complete it starting June 29 to receive Commander Ernest E. Evans, whose skillset is tailored for the new U.S. alternative destroyers. Other rewards include three Commander guises inspired by prominent U.S. Navy figures from different eras; U.S. Alt. Destroyer crates; Ship Parts for the Thunderer marathon; and more. You can unlock 3 missed days for free.

Three Eras of Freedom Collection

Another activity related to the U.S. 250 celebration is a new card collection dedicated to three eras of U.S. maritime history: the Age of Sail, the Great White Fleet era, and the World Wars era. Starting June 29, you'll be able to find the cards in Three Eras Collection crates, available via the campaign and a dedicated mission. Complete the collection to receive new U.S. Tier III Premium destroyer Tracy; U.S. Alt. Destroyer crates; and Commander Progression Items.

Fleet Celebration Skins

Take a break from the U.S. theme by checking out new parade-ready looks for Atlântico, ZF-6, Michelangelo, Marlborough, Odin, and Graf Spee! From June 29 to August 3, new skins will be available individually in the Store and from Fleet Celebration crates, which can also drop any of these ships. Each skin comes with bonus Ship Parts for the Thunderer marathon!

Thunderer Marathon: Second Stage

The marathon for British Legendary Tier battleship Thunderer continues! During the second stage of the marathon, running from June 29 to August 3, you'll be able to collect Ship Parts via the following sources:

• Pacific Hammer campaign: 1,000 Ship Parts without the Admiralty Backing and an additional 4,000 Ship Parts with the Admiralty Backing.

• Big Chief Calendar: 1,000 Ship Parts.

• Weekly Assignments: Up to 2,000 Ship Parts in total.

• Fleet Celebration skins: Up to 6,000 Ship Parts in total as a free additional bonus when acquiring the new skins from the Store and Fleet Celebration crates.

You can unlock Thunderer in August by completing all activities where Ship Parts can be earned across three consecutive updates, including at least two campaigns with Admiralty Backing. However, you can finish the marathon even earlier if, in addition to completing activities, you also obtain additional Ship Parts via the Store, where they are included as a bonus with certain items.

Star Trek x Legends Collaboration Returns

The Star Trek universe is coming back to Legends from July 6 to August 3! Step aboard famous ships such as the U.S.S. Voyager, the I.K.S. BortaS, and D'kyr. Try special skins that transform Enterprise, Akatsuki, and Yamato into the U.S.S. Enterprise, Goraxus, and the Borg Queen's Diamond, respectively. Recruit iconic Commanders: Spock, Captain Picard, Riker, Worf, Janeway, Sela, Gowron, and the Borg Queen. And don't forget to complete the special mission from July 6 to August 3 to receive 1x Replicator crate II and camouflages inspired by Starfleet and the Borg!

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Ranked Battles: Seasons 104–106

Three new seasons of Ranked Battles await you, bringing back exciting battles between tight teams of two. You'll command Tier VI–VIII ships depending on the season, with no more than one destroyer per team and a full ban on aircraft carriers, as usual in this mode. The rewards include Steel; Epic Boosters; U.S. Alt. Destroyer crates; Epic Torpedo Launchers Mod. 3; and more.

• Season 104: July 7–13; only Tier VI ships

• Season 105: July 14–20; only Tier VII ships, no aircraft carriers

• Season 106: July 21–27; only Tier VIII ships

Captains, here's a traditional small gift from us: redeem B74XH2F5MC to receive 1x Summer Big Crate; 10x "Red, White, and Blue" camouflages; 10x Common Battle Boosters; and the Captain Reader flag.

War Tales Continue

Good news: War Tales are staying for another update—until August 3! Enjoy your favorite scenarios while also completing campaign and calendar challenges in this mode along the way.

Balance Changes

A new pack of balance changes is coming, affecting various ships, including buffs to a number of destroyers and high-tier Pan-American cruisers, as well as several Commander base traits and skills, including unique ones. You can find the full details in the new Ministry of Balance article.

Ships 

• Buffs: Somme, Z-44, Elbing, Halland, Småland, Skåne, Orage, Lambros Katsonis, Fletcher, Bayard, Nottingham, Coronel Bolognesi, Ignacio Allende, Santander, San Martín, and Marlborough.

• Nerfs: Lepanto, Kijkduin, Eendracht, Haarlem, Johan de Witt.

Commander base traits and skills

• Buffs to base traits: Gimlet (Günther Lütjens), In the Fog (Giuseppe Cigala Fulgosi), Thunderbolt (Stig Hansson Ericson), Directed Impact (Norman Scott).

• Buffs to skills: Loyalty to the Navy (Günther Lütjens), Squid's Ink (Giuseppe Cigala Fulgosi), Sheltered Arms (Stig Hansson Ericson, Vincent Mordoff), Armed and Ready (Norman Scott, Thomas Kinkaid, Shelly Beapley), Equilibrium of Power (Thomas Kinkaid, Norman Scott, Azur Lane Montpelier, Azur Lane Chapayev, Azur Lane Avrora, Stepan Makarov, Nikolai Kuznetsov, Ivan D.B. Lightful).

• Nerfs to skills: Testudo (Angelo Iachino, Konuri Maki, Charles Kingsmill, Henrique Fernandes, José Ferrándiz y Niño).

Read Ministry of Balance

New Permanent Camouflages for Tech Tree Ships

We've added permanent camouflages for a number of Tech Tree ships: Temeraire, Allen M. Sumner, Mogador, Östergötland, Vittorio Veneto, Pobeda, Skåne, Francesco Caracciolo, Ryūjō, Weser, Tennessee, Serov, Västerås, and Andrea Doria. All of them are based on real historical camouflages, either used by the same real-life ships or inspired by similar ships or projects if the ship was never built.

Starting from the new update, you'll be able to create these permanent camouflages using Paint.

Improvements and Bug Fixes

• Fixed flickering of the Sabaton camouflage on Marcantonio Colonna when the camera moved.

• Fixed an issue where you could purchase a duplicate modification on Z-23.

• Fixed a minor visual bug in Inamura's bow crest.

• Fixed a bug where a ship could get stuck when sailing close to an island on the Shards map.

• Fixed a bug where the "Battle" button was still available when returning to Port after reaching the final rank in the Ranked Battles mode.

• Fixed an issue where the random bundle header was too small and its description did not fit on the screen at a 16:10 aspect ratio.

• Fixed overlapping descriptions for some bundles in the Store.

• Added missing localization for the "Convert" button in the upgrade purchase window.

• Fixed text overlapping in the coupon UI.

• Fixed the second line of text disappearing in the Settings menu in Russian at a 16:10 aspect ratio.

• Fixed an issue in the Controls settings where sliders did not reset after selecting the option to reset to default.

• Fixed an issue where the option to reset settings to default sometimes disappeared after switching between tabs.

• Fixed a misplaced checkmark on the claimed reward card in the Bureau.

• Fixed an issue where an incorrect Rank icon was displayed in the permanent camouflage creation window.

• Fixed an issue where Commander and Commander guise names were missing or displayed incorrectly when viewing other players' Commanders during a battle.

• Fixed a visual issue where the last Port card was incorrectly aligned in the Port selection menu.

Play Legends this July and turn the tide!

Ahoy, Captains! The first update of this summer is coming very soon. We've prepared a bunch of content from different eras, so stand ready, take the helm, and set course for blazing battles!

Here's what's new in this update:

• Campaign featuring Soviet Tier VII Premium destroyer Provorny

• Start of the marathon for British Legendary Tier battleship Thunderer

• Medieval Legends: Dover Castle battleship, fortress skins, and a themed Calendar

• Battle of Midway event with themed missions and historical ships

• New Bureau Project: Italian Legendary Tier destroyer Attilio Regolo

• Smolensk coming to the Store for Steel

• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles return to Legends

• New seasons of Ranked Battles and Fleet Cup

• Sea Trials: Ships for rent in the Store

• Quality-of-life improvement: Your ship is no longer locked in battle after being sunk

• Balance changes

• Improvements and bug fixes

Reforged in Red campaign

The new Reforged in Red campaign runs from June 1 to 29 and features Soviet Tier VII Premium destroyer Provorny as the main reward. Her long-range main guns deal high damage thanks to AP shells with good penetration and improved ricochet angles. She also features solid HP and the Repair Party consumable.

To receive Provorny, complete the campaign's 80 milestones within 4 weeks with an active Admiralty Backing. If you miss any challenges, you can always use the built-in catch-up mechanic. Just like in the previous update, you can complete challenges by playing War Tales in addition to the usual battle types. Check out the full list of campaign rewards below!

Available rewards without the Admiralty Backing:

• 50x Common Boosters

• 10x Victory camouflages

• 10,000 Global XP

• 100,000 Commander XP

• 350,000 Research Points

• 500,000 credits

• 13x Promotion Orders

• 1x Insignia

• 1x Commendation

• 5 days of Premium Account

• 1,000 Ship Parts

• 1x Medieval Chest

• 2x Summer Big Crates

• 1x Russian Commander crate

• Provorny patch base

• Provorny patch symbol

Value of the rewards without the Admiralty Backing: 13,833 doubloons

Additional rewards with the Admiralty Backing (2,500 doubloons):

• 50x Rare Boosters

• 16x Victory camouflages

• 35,000 Global XP

• 300,000 Commander XP

• 1,400,000 Research Points

• 2,500,000 credits

• 17x Promotion Orders

• 4x Insignia

• 4x Commendations

• 750 doubloons

• 4,000 Ship Parts

• 1x Medieval Chest

• 4x Summer Big Crates

• Provorny flag

• Admiralty Backing special weekly mission rewarding Renown Points

• Soviet Tier VII Premium destroyer Provorny

Total value of the rewards with the Admiralty Backing: 61,895 doubloons

Thunderer Marathon Starts

Captains, don't miss the start of the new marathon—this time for British Legendary Tier battleship Thunderer, outfitted with a special skin! She's a sister ship to Conqueror, featuring eight 18-inch (457 mm) guns with battlecruiser dispersion and excellent HE performance that gives her one of the highest fire-starting chances in the game. She's also equipped with effective AP shells, great concealment, and good maneuverability.

Similar to previous marathons, this one spans three consecutive updates from the upcoming one. To receive Thunderer, you need to collect 20,000 Ship Parts through various sources. During this update, which runs from June 1 to 29, you'll be able to earn up to 6,000 Ship Parts through the Reforged in Red campaign and the Endless Waters Calendar, plus up to an additional 5,000 Ship Parts as a bonus with the new medieval-themed content.

Medieval Legends

Our new event draws inspiration from the medieval era, bringing epic castles, noble knights and ladies, and a heroic spirit to the seas. From June 1 to 29, visit the Store to discover new British battleship Dover, inspired by Dover Castle, along with medieval-themed Commander guises and special skins for Schröder, Lazo, Jäger, and Mackensen that transform these ships into famous European fortresses. You can also find the new content in Medieval Chests, several of which will be available through the Reforged in Red campaign, "Salt and Iron" mission, and Endless Waters Calendar. This new 3-week Calendar is also part of the event, offering a noble lady Commander guise as its main reward.

Note that Ship Parts for the Thunderer marathon are added as a bonus with the new medieval content!

Battle of Midway Event

Commemorate the Battle of Midway—one of the largest naval battles of World War II, fought in the Pacific in June 1942. From June 1 to 29, visit the dedicated section in the Store to find historical warships, including Atlanta, Monaghan, and a new choice bundle that lets you select one of two rare ships—Yukikaze or Enterprise. These ships will be available for Midway Coins, obtainable via direct purchase or via special missions found in the Store. One mission can be unlocked for Global XP, and three more will be available for doubloons (each of these three can be purchased and completed up to four times). Completing missions will allow you to earn twice as many Midway Coins for the same price compared to purchasing them directly.

Another themed mission—Midway Gambit—will be available to everyone during the update. Complete it to receive Steel, American and Japanese Commander Crates, and the Battle of Midway flag.

New Bureau Project: Attilio Regolo

Italian Legendary Tier destroyer Attilio Regolo will become available as a Bureau Project starting June 1. This new ship features 135 mm main guns with SAP and HE shells, solid HP, extremely high speed, and Exhaust Smoke Generator to effectively hide from enemies.

If you've read this far, take this secret code and enjoy the gift: redeem T1CD4A2JHA to receive 1x Summer Big Crate, 10x Type 1 camouflages, 10x Common Battle Boosters, and the Captain Reader flag (if you've redeemed patch note codes before, you may already own the flag).

New Ship for Steel: Smolensk

The new Soviet Legendary Tier cruiser Smolensk is arriving for Steel! This light cruiser features 16 rapid-firing 5.1-inch (130 mm) guns, providing huge HE damage per minute and setting enemies on fire. She's also equipped with potent torpedo armament and a solid set of consumables: Smoke Generator, Repair Party, and a choice between Sonar and Defensive AA Fire. You'll find the new ship in the Forge section of the Store starting June 1. She'll remain available indefinitely, even after the update ends. Need more Steel? Here's where you can earn it during this update:

• Midway Gambit mission: Up to 300 Steel

• Ranked Seasons 102 and 103: Up to 2,400 Steel total

• Fleet Cup: Up to 2,000 Steel

• Weekly Assignments: Up to 600 Steel total

• Reforged in Red campaign: Up to 250 Steel weekly through Endless Trials, which unlock after completing the campaign with the Admiralty Backing. If you buy out the campaign on day 1 and complete all Endless Trials, you can get up to 1,000 Steel total.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Return to Legends

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are coming back to Legends from June 1 to 29, along with new Commander guises of April O'Neil and Master Splinter! Team up with your favorite characters, try the Turtle Lair skin for Napoli or Foot Clan skin for Schlieffen, and don't forget to grab Pizza Time Crate II—one is available through a special mission!

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Ranked Battles: Seasons 102–103

Join two new seasons of Ranked Battles featuring 5v5 battles with Tier VII and VIII ships! Among the rewards are Steel, a Russian Commander crate, Epic Boosters, Commander Progression Items, and Epic Main Battery Mod. 3.

• Season 102: June 2–8; only Tier VII ships, no aircraft carriers

• Season 103: June 16–22; only Tier VIII ships

Note that we've slightly updated the rules: if a team loses a battle or ends it in a draw, the top XP earner will now keep a Star only if they are not in a Division.

Fleet Cup: Season 7

The new Fleet Cup season is on the way! Team up with other players in Fleet Divisions, take the helm of a Tier VII Tech Tree ship, and battle through four tournament stages. Season 7 will run every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from June 5 to 29.

Sea Trials: Ships for Rent in the Store

From June 1 to 29, visit the Sea Trials section of the Store to try out any of the following ships for 10 days for 1,000 doubloons each: Wichita, Ashitaka, Cossack, Leone, or Oktyabrskaya Revolutsiya. Once you rent a ship, you'll receive a coupon granting a 1,000-doubloon discount on purchasing that ship in the Ships section of the Store until June 29, so if you decide to buy the ship, you'll effectively get the rental cost back.

Quality-of-life Improvement: Ships No Longer Stay Locked After Being Sunk

Good news for those tired of waiting for battles to end so you can deploy the same ship again! You can now take the same ship into a new battle immediately after it's destroyed. If you want to prepare the ship for the next battle, you can freely change upgrades, modifications, Commanders, exteriors, and more even while the previous battle is still ongoing. To select a ship that's still considered destroyed in another ongoing battle, you'll need to pay repair costs similar to those shown on the Post-Battle Results screen. Note that if you leave the battle before your ship sinks, you'll still have to wait until the battle ends.

Play Legends and turn the tide!

Captains, a hotfix has just been deployed to the Steam version of World of Warships: Legends! There are no changes for other platforms and the servers won't need a restart. What's Fixed

• Fixed an issue causing the game to wrongly detect whether HDR was enabled.

• Fixed a memory leak causing FPS drops.

• Various other technical fixes and performance optimizations.

Turn the tide!

Captains, what a launch!

Last week, we unfurled our sails on Steam and glided out on the virtual seas. From everyone on the Legends team: thank you. Seeing the fleet grow this fast, with so many new and returning Captains on deck, is exactly the welcome we had hoped for. Despite the launch itself going smoothly, our dev team is working on several technical issues right now, and we're aiming to bring you fixes for bugs you've identified as quickly as possible.

Two issues in particular have stood out across your reports:

• HDR forced on. On some displays, the game auto-enables HDR, and there's currently no way to turn it off from inside Legends.

• Integrated GPU prioritization. On systems with both integrated and discrete graphics, the game sometimes defaults to the integrated GPU, forcing a manual Windows workaround to switch over. This fix may also resolve FPS drop issues on some systems.

We've been able to reproduce both issues, and we're currently working on fixes. We hope to bring them to you as soon as possible. We're also continuing to work through the other reports you've submitted, and we'll keep rolling out fixes as they're ready.

Keep the Feedback and Bug Reports Coming

We value your feedback! Please do share your thoughts about the game. And if you encounter something that doesn't feel right, please send us a bug report along with your hardware specs and steps to reproduce the issue, and we'll do our best to resolve it.

Thanks again for sailing with us, Captains. This leg of the voyage is just beginning!

Ahoy, Captains! A new release is inbound—it's time to cover the fresh batch of special events, new ships, balance changes, and other fun things it'll bring! Grab the helm and give orders to sail out for the May update!

Everything new in this update:

• Campaign featuring Japanese Tier VII Premium battleship Inamura

• Golden Week '26 & themed Calendar

• Roman Empire event & themed Crafting Station

• New permanent Port: Taranto

• Full release of the Pan-American cruiser line

• Return of War Tales with seven past scenarios

• "Arpeggio of Blue Steel -Ars Nova-" returns to Legends

• Ranked Anniversary seasons: back to the roots!

• Themed missions and special offers in the Store

Blooming Mountain Campaign

Blooming Mountain is a new 4-week campaign featuring brand-new Japanese Tier VII Premium battleship Inamura as its final reward, as well as lots of other rewards. Inamura is a hypothetical battlecruiser that boasts fast-reloading, accurate 410 mm guns with solid AP shells, as well as improved HE shells with great penetration and fire-starting chances. She's also fast, can go even faster thanks to her Engine Boost, and has good concealment.

To obtain Inamura, complete the campaign's 80 milestones with an active Admiralty Backing. You can take advantage of the catch-up mechanic if you miss the odd day. Small spoiler: You can also complete challenges by playing War Tales! Check out the full reward lists below.

Available rewards without the Admiralty Backing:

• 50x Common Boosters

• 8x Imperial Japanese Navy camouflages

• 8x Regia Marina camouflages

• 8x Golden Week camouflages

• 10,000 Global XP

• 100,000 Commander XP

• 525,000 Research Points

• 500,000 credits

• 14x Promotion Orders

• 1x Insignia

• 1x Commendation

• 5 days of Premium Account

• 1x Golden Week '26 crate

• 3x Spring Big Crates

• 1x Japanese Commander crate

• Inamura patch base

• Inamura patch symbol

Value of the rewards without the Admiralty Backing: 15,263 doubloons

Additional rewards with the Admiralty Backing (2,500 doubloons):

• 50x Rare Boosters

• 8x Imperial Japanese Navy camouflages

• 8x Regia Marina camouflages

• 8x Golden Week camouflages

• 35,000 Global XP

• 350,000 Commander XP

• 1,225,000 Research Points

• 2,800,000 credits

• 16x Promotion Orders

• 4x Insignia

• 4x Commendations

• 750 doubloons

• 1x Golden Week '26 crate

• 4x Spring Big Crates

• Inamura flag

• Admiralty Backing special weekly mission rewarding Renown Points

• Japanese Tier VII Premium battleship Inamura

Total value of the rewards with the Admiralty Backing: 64,035 doubloons

Golden Week '26: New Skins and Calendar

From May 4 to June 1, celebrate Golden Week with new looks for Aoba, Kagerō, Musashi, Fubuki, and Akatsuki! You'll find these skins and more themed content in Golden Week '26 crates and the Store. Several of these crates are available for free via the Blooming Mountain campaign and the new Calendar.

The new Spirits in the Wind 3-week Calendar is also inspired by Golden Week. Its rewards include a Golden Week '26 crate, themed camouflages, and the Commander guise of Kaede Kawashiro—a devoted koinobori maker.

The Roman Empire Is Back!

The Roman Empire is returning to Legends on May 4! You can find new Roman-style cruiser Legate and other Italian Premium ships in the Mare Nostrum bundle, as well as collect Denarii to exchange for Roman-themed permanent camouflages, skins, and a gladiatrix Commander guise. We'll reveal more details in a dedicated article on Monday.

Roman-Style Crafting Station

The Crafting Station also returns on May 4—this time with a Roman Empire theme! Combine spare Global XP, Promotion Orders, credits, days of Premium account, Insignia, and doubloons to unlock a Roman centurion Commander guise, new Italian battleship Marcantonio Colonna, and other rewards. More details are coming on Monday in a new article about the Roman Empire event.

New Permanent Port: Taranto

Italian vibes are everywhere—starting with the new update, you can enjoy the Taranto Port with improved visuals! From May 4 to June 1, it will be set as default and feature special decorations inspired by the Roman Empire event. After that, console and PC players will be able to select the Taranto Port at any time from the list of Ports.

Full Release of the Pan-American Cruiser Line

The Pan-American cruiser line is now fully available in the Tech Tree: Tier I Hércules, Tier II Vicente Guerrero, Tier III Córdoba, Tier IV La Argentina, Tier V Almirante Cochrane, Tier VI Coronel Bolognesi, Tier VII Ignacio Allende, and Tier VIII Santander. Research the new ships and take advantage of unique Advanced Sonar, available starting from Tier IV, which indicates the bearing of the most recent enemy torpedo launch, even when it's not active.

War Tales Are Back, With Seven Returning Scenarios

War Tales makes an epic comeback with seven past Tales: Frost Sword, Bleeding Heart, Chain Breaker, Hunt for Bismarck, Double Strike, Hailstone, and Hidden Snake. We've rebalanced all the Tales to make them even better—play your favorite PvE scenarios and prove your skills in unique challenges! Plus, complete seven small missions to receive seven patch symbols representing each Tale (if you haven't received them before). This time, War Tales will be available until August 3.

Ahoy! A new gift code is here! Redeem FDTADSE26S to receive 1x Spring Big Crate, 10x Golden Week camouflages, 10x Common Battle Boosters, and a Captain Reader flag (you may already have it if you've previously redeemed codes from patch notes).

"Arpeggio of Blue Steel -Ars Nova-" Is Back!

From May 4 to June 1, "Arpeggio of Blue Steel -Ars Nova-" returns to Legends with all previously released content! Visit the Store to discover your favorite characters as Commanders; various ships, including ARP Musashi, ARP Nachi, and ARP Kirishima; and more content inspired by the Arpeggio universe, like a special skin for Yamato and other goods.

Plus, make sure to complete a free mission between May 4 and June 1 to receive 1x Arpeggio crate and 1x Arpeggio II crate! You'll find the full contents and drop rates of each crate here:

https://wowslegends.com/containers/

©Ark Performance /Shonengahosha, Arpeggio partners

Ranked Anniversary: Seasons 100 and 101

Season 100

We've prepared something special for those feeling nostalgic: from May 12 to 18, join Ranked Season 100 to battle exclusively with Tier V ships released before the end of 2019, when Ranked Season 1 launched! This list includes several Tech Tree and Premium ships:

• Tech Tree: Mahan, Pensacola, New Mexico, Aoba, Fubuki, Fusō, Icarus, Queen Elizabeth, Nürnberg, Gaede, Bayern, La Galissonnière, and Normandie.

• Premium: Arizona, Warspite, Warspite B, De Grasse, Graf Spee, Mutsu, Dunkerque, and T-61.

You'll also battle on classic maps, revisit original scenarios returning from 2019, and earn double Steel along the way!

If you think you're missing a Premium ship you'd like to play this season, grab the free coupon in the Store for a 50% discount on Arizona, Warspite, De Grasse, Graf Spee, Mutsu, Dunkerque, and T-61. The coupon will be available in the Store from May 4 to 10 and active until June 1.

Season 101

This season runs from May 19 to 25. Similar to Season 100, it will only allow Tier V battleships, cruisers, and destroyers, but this time, you can also play newer ships. Much like Season 100, you'll return to classic maps and revisit original scenarios from 2019.

Mission for additional rewards

From May 12 to 25, complete a special mission playing Ranked Battles to earn additional Steel, along with a unique anniversary flag and patch.

Additional Missions and Store Offers

"The Sea Calls": Mission for new profile name backgrounds

From May 4 to June 1, the mission "The Sea Calls" will be available to everyone—complete it to receive two new backgrounds for your profile name and a set of Rare Boosters.

May 4th: Free space-themed bundle in the Store

Is May 4th a special date to you? Visit the Store from May 4 to 11 to pick up a free bundle! It includes a Stellar Container III, which can drop space-themed Commanders and skins for various ships, as well as 12x Sci-Fi Space camouflages.

Victory Day in Europe: Dedicated mission

From May 8 to 15, complete "Victory Day" mission to receive various camouflages and several Commander crates.

Battle of the Denmark Strait: Unique skins for Bismarck and Hood

From May 18 to 25, check out the Denmark Strait Clash bundle, featuring unique skins for German battleship Bismarck and British battleship Hood inspired by their appearance during their final battle!

Remembering Jutland: Discounted themed content

From May 25 to June 1, commemorate the Battle of Jutland—the largest naval battle of World War I—with discounted themed bundles in the Store. Check out the Featured section for German cruiser Leipzig equipped with a skin inspired by the Battle of Jutland. The Offers section also holds British cruiser Tiger '59 with a special permanent camouflage!

Play Legends and turn the tide!

The moment we've been waiting for is here! Everything you love about World of Warships: Legends—the fast-paced naval combat, the legendary warships, the epic battles—is now on PC at full sail and ready to play!

🔄 Cross-progression: Take it all with you

If you've been playing Legends on console or mobile, your progress can transfer to PC.

How it works:

• When launching the game on Steam for the first time, simply log in using your existing account.

• You can sign in with a Microsoft (Xbox), PlayStation, Apple, Google, or Facebook account.

• Your progress will sync automatically across platforms.

⚠️ Important: You can only sync your account the first time you log in on PC. If you create a fresh account for Legends on Steam, you will not be able to link it to your existing progress. Choose carefully, Captains!

If you prefer to start from scratch, just create a new account via Steam when you first log in and you'll be good to set sail.

🎁 A massive thank you to our Beta Testers To everyone who jumped into the PC Beta—thank you. Your feedback, your bug reports, your battles, and your patience helped shape the version of Legends that launches today. We couldn't have done this without you, and we owe you some rewards. As a special thank you, we've prepared exclusive flags based on what tests you took part in. The rewards should typically arrive within 24 hours after logging in with the Steam account you used in the playtests, though it's possible that they may take couple of days to appear.

Hang tight, you'll get them!

💬 Join the community on Discord The launch party isn't just rocking the high seas—it's happening on Discord too. To celebrate the PC release, we're running a launch competition with cool prizes, kicking off Wednesday, May 6. Don't miss it! Join us here: https://discord.gg/wowslegends Anchors aweigh, Captains. We'll see you on the waves.

Captains, chart a course to new waters!

With the update coming on May 4, 2026—starting from 11:30 UTC / 06:30 Central—World of Warships: Legends arrives on Steam, bringing its signature naval action from consoles and mobile to PC.

Continue With Cross-Progression

Thanks to cross-progression, you can continue with your console or mobile progress on PC.

With the PC release, players can choose to:

• Start a fresh account on Steam, or

• Sign in with an existing console or mobile account*

*You can sync your progress on Steam using Xbox, PlayStation, Apple, Google, or Facebook accounts.

It's the perfect time to wishlist!

Every wishlist is like raising a flag on the mast—a sign that the fleet is growing and the seas are about to get even more exciting. See you on deck, Captains—this new voyage begins soon!

Captains!

The final Closed Beta Test has come to an end, and we want to extend a massive thank you to everyone who participated, shared their feedback, and helped us test World of Warships: Legends on Steam!

Mission Accomplished

This final weekend was a crucial milestone for us. Together, we successfully tested:

• Crossplay and Matchmaking: Seeing players from Steam, consoles, and mobile all battling on the same Live Servers was a sight to behold!

• Cross-Progression: Many of you linked your accounts and continued your journey seamlessly across platforms.

• Technical Performance: From Steam Deck support to various aspect ratios and gamepad controls, your participation helped us ensure the game is ready for its full PC debut.

Account Linking & Support During the Beta, many of you tested the cross-progression features. We want to ensure everyone is ready for the full launch:

❗ Accidentally started a new account? If you began with a fresh Steam account during the Beta but intended to link your existing console or mobile progress, please contact our Support Team.

They will help you resolve this so you can continue your journey with your original account when the game officially releases.

Your Progress is Safe

As a reminder, no account wipe will occur following this test. All the progress you made, the ships you unlocked, and the victories you earned will carry over directly to the full release.

What's Next?

Our team is now busy analyzing all the data and bug reports you provided during the test. We're working hard on those final touches, including the implementation of Training Rooms and Fleets.

The official PC release date will be announced in the coming weeks! To make sure you don't miss the launch announcement and future updates, wishlist the game on Steam and follow our page for the latest news.

Thank you for being part of this journey and for helping us shape the future of World of Warships: Legends on PC!

Ahoy, Captains!

The Closed Beta Test is officially sailing and live until March 16, 07:00 UTC / 02:00 Central. This is your last chance to join before the full PC release.

This playtest is running on the Live Servers—no wipe, no reset. Any progress made during this test carries over directly to the full release.

Already played Legends on console or mobile? Sync your progress!

Cross-progression is enabled. You can log in with your existing console or mobile account and continue your journey right where you left off. Here's how:

Ahoy, Captains!

What's new in the March Steam Playtest:

• Cross-progression: You can now sign in with your existing console or mobile account and continue playing with your existing progress. To learn how cross-progression works, please check this article.

• Crossplay is enabled, so you'll be able to battle players from other platforms this time. You'll be matched with players on the Live Server, resulting in a broader player pool and more efficient matchmaking.

• Additional aspect ratio support: 16:10 / 16:9 / 21:9.

• Full gamepad support (including PlayStation and Xbox controllers).

• Steam Deck support.

• The language can now be changed directly in-game.

• Updated camera framing/angle while in Port.

• New tooltip system to improve clarity across UI and features.

• Hundreds of bug fixes based on feedback from previous Steam playtests.

During previous playtests, questions about cross-progression on PC were among the hottest, and we're happy to announce this feature will be available for testing during the next Beta! You'll be able to use your existing console or mobile account to continue your journey in World of Warships: Legends on Steam.

Account Linking Details

This Beta takes place on the Live Servers. There will be no wipe, and all progress will carry over to full release. When launching the Steam client for the first time, you will be prompted to either:

• Log in with your existing console or mobile account that already has progress.
• Create a new Steam account with fresh progress.

Choose carefully

❗If you begin with a new Steam account and do not link your existing console or mobile account on first login, you will not be able to link any prior progress at a later point. This decision is irreversible. Make sure you enter the Beta with the account you intend to use after the full release of the PC version.

How to Get Access

To enroll, head to our Steam page and click "Request Access." Please note: Requesting access does not guarantee a spot in the Closed Beta Test unless you participated in the previous Steam Beta Test. Invitations will be distributed in random waves and are limited in number, so please keep an eye on your email to make sure you don't miss your access notification. This will be the last Beta weekend before release.

Wishlist and Follow

Captains!

The next Closed Beta Test sets sail on March 12, 07:00 UTC / 02:00 Central, and will be live until March 16, 07:00 UTC / 02:00 Central. Participants of previous Beta Tests retain access, with no additional action required. Several thousand additional access invites will be distributed to new Captains who are ready to join the fight.

How to Get Access

To enroll, head to our Steam page and click "Request Access." Please note: Requesting access does not guarantee a spot in the Closed Beta Test unless you participated in the previous Steam Beta Test. Invitations will be distributed in random waves and are limited in number, so please keep an eye on your email to ensure you don’t miss your access notification. This will be the last Beta weekend before release.

Cross-Play Enabled

Cross-play is enabled, so you'll be able to battle players from other platforms this time. You'll be matched with players on the Live Servers, resulting in a broader player pool and more efficient matchmaking.

Wishlist and Follow!

We’ll be sharing more information soon, including some patch notes. Be sure to wishlist the game and follow our Steam page to stay on top of the latest updates.

The sea is calling once again.

The Steam Closed Beta Test #2 has come to an end—and it's all thanks to you, Captains! 🚢

This was another important milestone on our journey to the full Steam release.

Your feedback, dedication, and passion help us improve World of Warships: Legends every step of the way.

💙 Want to stay updated on the next steps? Add World of Warships: Legends to your Steam Wishlist and join our Discord community to keep the conversation going.

Thank you once again, Captains—we couldn't do this without you.

Until September 15, 07:00 UTC / 02:00 Central, you can set sail and experience the latest improvements and new features we've prepared for you.

What's New?

We've made adjustments based on your feedback from the first test and added several new features!

Get all the details here 👉 Patch Notes

FAQ: 👉 Here

How to Join

Head over to the World of Warships: Legends Steam page and click "Request Access."

⚠️ Please note: Spots are limited, so access is not guaranteed.

Already Joined the First Beta?

If you joined us for the first Beta, you're all set—your access is still active.

💬 Questions or feedback? Join our Discord community and share your thoughts with fellow Captains and the dev team.

💙 Wishlist World of Warships: Legends on Steam to stay updated on all future tests and release news!

Turn the tide—and see you in battle!

Ready for the Steam Closed Beta #2 but still have questions? Here’s everything you need to know.

When does the Beta Test start and end? The Beta Test starts September 12, at 07:00 UTC / 02:00 Central and will be available until September 15, 07:00 UTC / 02:00 Central Stay tuned for any future tests and upcoming Beta Test announcements.

What's new in this test?

We've made various improvements based on your feedback from the first test and added new features as well!

Check out the full patch notes here: 

When do you plan to release the game on Steam? We do not have a fixed release date just yet. Once it is ready for release on Steam, we will let you know! What are the required specs to play?

Minimum

Recommended

OS

Windows® 10, Windows® 11, 64bit

Windows® 10, Windows® 11, 64bit

CPU

Intel Core i7-7700/Ryzen 5 3600

Intel Core i7-8700/AMD Ryzen 5 7600

GPU

NVidia GeForce GTX 1650 (4GB) /AMD Radeon RX 570 (4GB)

NVidia GeForce RTX 2060 (6GB) /AMD RX 5600 XT (6GB)

Memory

8 GB RAM

16 GB RAM

DirectX

Version 12

Version 12

Storage

45 GB available space

45 GB available space

Where do I sign up for the Beta Test? Head to our Steam page and click the "Request Access" button.

You'll receive an email from Steam if you're accepted to the Beta Test, and your application status will be visible on the Steam store page of World of Warships: Legends.

Please note that spaces are limited and access is not guaranteed.

I was part of the first beta test. Do I keep my access?

Yes, you keep your access in case you already had access during our first beta test! Will there be a progression wipe before release? You will be able to keep your account progress from test to test, but you will start from scratch on release What platforms is the game available on? The game is available on Xbox, PlayStation, Android, iOS, and PC (Steam beta)! Is there crossplay between the Steam, console, and mobile versions of World of Warships: Legends? Upon release, we plan to have full crossplay between all platforms. During the Steam Beta, you will be playing on a separate server, as there are still missing features compared to the console and mobile versions. Can I link my existing World of Warships: Legends account from console or mobile? That is not currently supported, as we are focused on adding all features that are already present on other platforms before we can consider it. Stay tuned for any updates about it! Can I use a gamepad/controller? While the focus is still on mouse and keyboard right now, the game now supports controllers in Port and battle, with more improvements coming in future! 

Can I play World of Warships: Legends on my Steam Deck?

Yes! There is now experimental support for playing Legends on Steam Deck. We still plan to make various UI improvements in future updates, but feel free to give it a try and let us know what you think! How long are battles in World of Warships: Legends? It varies based on the battle type, with the overall averages being around 5–8 minutes and the maximum possible battle time being 15 minutes for Standard Battles. What game modes/battle types are available? Versus AI, Arcade, Standard, Brawl and Ranked Battles are now supported in the Steam version.

Note: Some modes listed above may not be available during this Playtest Can I stream the game or create content about it? Yes, feel free to create content about it. Please keep in mind that this is a test version and many features are still missing for parity with the already released versions on console and mobile. The UI, controls, and general functionality of the Steam version can still change significantly until release. What are some features you expect to add?

In a week, the sluice gates will open and you'll sail out to exciting new battles with a head start, with a variety of ships of different tiers available right from the beginning. This Playtest arrives with "The Valor Armada" September update, so you'll experience the latest build, complete with Versus AI, Standard, and Arcade Battles.

If you joined us for the first Closed Beta Test, your hard-earned progress is safe—you'll continue exactly where you left off.

Even better: Once you're in, you'll be able to invite your friends to join the Playtest via Steam! Invite capacity is limited, so don't wait too long. And if you played in the first Closed Beta, you don't need an invite—you're already cleared for action.

Wishlist us—that's how we know how many torpedoes to load!

Join us on August 21 in the Event Arena, Hall 1 to secure your spot in the next Legends playtest!

Here’s what’s on deck:

• Help us blow out the candles for World of Warships’ 10th Anniversary and World of Tanks’ 15th! 

• Experience metal legends Sabaton and industrial EDM artist SWARM as they bring the exhibit hall down with electrifying live performances. 

• Bonus codes, souvenirs, and gifts for everyone—all day long. 

• Legends Playtest—we’ll be handing out hundreds of codes! All you need to do is be there when World of Warships: Legends hits the stage. Codes are limited, so keep a close eye on the schedule!

Wargaming Day Agenda & Where to Find Us

Attending the event in person? You can find us under the Wargaming PLAY BIG banner. Come say hi and see everything we’re bringing to gamescom 2025!

Schedule

EVENTS

DESCRIPTION

TIME (CEST)

Opening and Welcome

Jump into fun hall activities, quick challenges, and grab your exclusive Wargaming "PLAY BIG" bag to hold your loot for the day.

11:00

Opening Ceremony

Join us as we officially launch gamescom with a bang—giveaways, surprises, and the start of non-stop Wargaming action.

12:00

Quiz: Wargaming goes Metal!

Show off your metal knowledge in our ultimate interactive quiz! Everyone in the hall can join in, and epic prizes await.

12:10

Wargaming Heats Up!

An on-stage showdown packed with adrenaline, surprises, and exclusive giveaways you can’t miss.

12:50

World of Warships 10th Anniversary Show

Celebrate 10 years of World of Warships with live on-stage gameplay, exclusive giveaways, a special beatboxing performance by the Razzones, and the latest news and announcements from the team.

14:10

Quiz: Are You a True Wargamer?

Step up for our hall-wide quiz challenge for superfans. Fast-paced, fun, and full of chances to score rare merch.

15:25

World of Tanks 15th Anniversary Show

15 years. Countless battles. Now it’s time to celebrate everything that makes World of Tanks legendary and get ready to rock out with us to Sabaton Live!

16:05

Closing Ceremony

Our CEO takes the stage to thank our amazing fans – followed by the largest giveaway of the day!

17:20

Sabaton Concert

Power metal giants Sabaton light up the Wargaming Day with a free show, featuring a dark EDM set by SWARM.

17:30

Event Ends

The end of our legendary Wargaming Day.

20:00

Where to find us

Legend:

Ahoy, Captains!

Our upcoming September Playtest sets sail with a range of improvements and changes across the Steam version. This Playtest is part of the September Update, bringing content that's nearly on par with what's available on console and mobile.

Here’s what’s changed since our first Closed Beta Test:

Progression & Account

• Max account level increased to 9.

• Auto‑login enabled: Launch the game and you’ll be signed in automatically.

Gameplay & Modes

• Available battle types: Versus AI, Arcade, Standard, Brawl, Ranked Note: Some modes listed above may not be available during this Playtest.

• Quick commands: Now available in battle.

• Commander presets: Save and recall preferred Commander configurations.

Steam-Specific Features

• Steam Deck (experimental support): The game can now be launched on Steam Deck. UI improvements are planned for future updates.

• Enhanced Steam features:

  o  Rich presence – see what modes your friends are playing. o  Recent players – track recent teammates and opponents. o  Steam timelines – shows sunk ship markers in recorded gameplay.

Settings & UI

• Key binding customization: Full ability to remap keyboard controls.

• Gamepad support: Early-stage support available for Port and in-battle modes. More improvements will come in the future.

• Advanced graphics options: Including HDR, ray tracing, and display monitor selection.

• Scroll system overhaul: Smoother and more responsive UI scrolling.

• Nickname change: Editable from the Settings menu.

• Service record screen: Fully implemented and accessible.

• UI enhancements: Improved clarity and responsiveness for Close/Back buttons.

Communication & Social

• Voice chat: Fully enabled for supported game modes (Division and all battle types).

• Notifications: In-game alerts and messages are fully functional.

Store

• Bundles: Random and chained bundles are now functional.

Other

• Improved Close/Back button visibility and behavior.

• Social links added to menu/Port.

• Loadout and Commander usability improvements.

Add Legends to your Steam Wishlist—your support fuels our journey!

Mark your calendars—the next Legends playtest on Steam is happening September 12–15! Work on the new version is in full swing, and we're super grateful to everyone who joined the first playtest and shared their feedback!

We'll be sharing more info in upcoming weeks, so stay tuned!

🫶 Add Legends to your Steam Wishlist—your support fuels our journey!