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World of Warships: Legends — patch notes and updates

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November Update: Black Ships on Dark Seas2026-10-30Welcome to the new update information hub, Captains! Let's dive right in with a list of everything that's on the horizon.The "Сold Rain, Gray Steel" campaign, rewarding Japanese Tier VII Premium destroyer ShigureNew black ships drop anchorThe Road to New Year continuesThe Forrest Sherman marathon in full swingThe Advent Calendar awaitsRanked & Brawl seasonsThe Fleet Cup returns for Season 8Pirates return to the StoreBattle of Taranto eventNew battleship Commander for Soviet shipsBalance changesImprovements and bug fixes"Сold Rain, Gray Steel" CampaignThe new campaign, running November 2 through December 7, will feature a variety of goodies, w
Halloween Update: The Restless Fleet2026-10-02Halloween Update: The Restless FleetAhoy, Captains! Shadows are gathering on the horizon—Halloween is coming, bringing new content and various changes along with it. Let's find out!Here's what's new in this update:Campaign featuring British Tier VIII Premium cruiser AberdeenHalloween '26: new battle type with themed contentRoad to New Year: Start collecting Giftlets to prepare for the winter updateStart of the marathon for U.S. Legendary Tier destroyer Forrest ShermanThe return of the Blue Archive collaboration 400th anniversary of the French NavyBattle of Trafalgar commemorative eventBattle of Leyte Gulf: Themed missions, new camouflages, an
Nostalgic Waves: Retrofuturism Sails Again2026-09-09This time, we've prepared two new ships, a series of retro-tech skins, and two new Commander guises to keep you company as you crest the waves of nostalgia. The event will be live from September 7 until October 5. Read on for all the details! Ships Metro Aegis This floating metropolis embodies innovation, precision, and the courage to push technological boundaries. The ship design is inspired by Fritz Lang's iconic 1927 movie "Metropolis" and the Bauhaus principle that form follows function. Metro Aegis is a German Tier VII Premium cruiser based on Admiral Hipper and retaining her original stats. The ship's firepower is defined by her devasta
September Update: Full Progress Ahead2026-09-04September Update: Full Progress AheadAhoy, Captains! The season's first update is on its way, bringing a wave of content along with it—including more Modern Era action with fresh operations and new twists, a new French battleship campaign, the return of a nostalgic retrofuturistic event, the Mid-Autumn Festival, German Unity Day celebrations, and more. Read on for all the details!Check out what's new in this update: Campaign featuring French Tier VIII Premium battleship Roussillon More Modern Era: new operations and a ship reward at the end of the update The return of the Retrofuturism event: new themed ships, skins, and Commander guises Germ
When Worlds Collide: WoWS x WoWS: Legends Mega Bundle2026-08-18Explosive things happen when Worlds collide, Captain! In this case it’s World of Warships and sister game World of Warships: Legends that are coming together to celebrate their anniversary season with a 95%-discounted bundle providing one Premium ship per game—West Virginia ’41 in WoWS and Yūbari in WoWS: Legends—plus some handy extras. So, whether you play one of our games, both, or neither, this is your in to the trademark tactical naval combat you know and love (or are about to), served two ways: World of Warships, where smart decisions matter more than quick reactions, and World of Warships: Legends, where you're right in the fight from t
Anniversary Update: Tides of Adventure2026-07-31Ahoy, Captains! This August, we're celebrating our seventh birthday, so this will be a very special update—the biggest one in Legends history! Here's a short overview of everything we've prepared:Campaign featuring Italian Tier VIII Premium cruiser Ferrante GonzagaBirthday activities: gifts, new ships, Calendar, Birthday Bureau, and web eventModern Era: new battle type with modern ships and missilesFull release of the U.S. alternative destroyer lineNew Bureau Project: Japanese Legendary Tier battleship AkiU.S. Legendary Tier aircraft carrier Franklin D. Roosevelt arriving for SteelFinal stage of the Thunderer marathonAzur Lane: all seven wave
Missiles Incoming!2026-07-27Check 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: Sources and Rewards2026-07-17Independium 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 bu
Pacific Hammer Campaign2026-07-07The 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 usi
Star Trek x Legends Collaboration Returns2026-07-02The 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!TM & © 2026 CBS. © 2026 PPC. ARR.
July Update: Born to Sail Free2026-06-26Ahoy, 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 IndianaU.S. alternative destroyers with Advanced Radar arriving in Early AccessU.S.A. 250 event: New activities, American-themed content, and discountsBig Chief Calendar featuring three historical Commander guises and a n
Battle of Midway Event2026-06-05Commemorate 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
June Update: The Ages Betwixt2026-06-01Ahoy, 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 ProvornyStart of the marathon for British Legendary Tier battleship ThundererMedieval Legends: Dover Castle battleship, fortress skins, and a themed CalendarBattle of Midway event with themed missions and historical shipsNew Bureau Project: Italian Legendary Tier destroyer Attilio RegoloSmolensk coming to the Store for SteelTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles return to LegendsNe
Steam Hotfix Is Now Live!2026-05-25Captains, 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!
One Week In: Thank You, Captains!2026-05-15Captains, 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. Int
May Update: From Rome to Edo2026-05-04Ahoy, 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 InamuraGolden Week '26 & themed CalendarRoman Empire event & themed Crafting StationNew permanent Port: TarantoFull release of the Pan-American cruiser lineReturn of War Tales with seven past scenarios"Arpeggio of Blue Steel -Ars Nova-" returns to LegendsRanked Anniversary seasons: back to the roots!Themed missions and special offers in the Sto
Legends Is Now Live!2026-05-04The 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 youIf 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 ti
Prepare to Launch on May 4!2026-04-06Captains, 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 fla
The Final Playtest Is Behind Us2026-03-16Captains!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 AccomplishedThis 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
Steam Playtest Now Live2026-03-12Ahoy, 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:Launch World of Warships: Legends on Steam for the first time.When prompted, select "Log in with existing account."Choose
What to Expect in the Closed Beta Test2026-03-06Ahoy, Captains!Our upcoming March session is the final playtest before the PC release and brings the Steam version to near-full parity with consoles. Everything currently available on consoles is supported in this test except for Training Rooms and Fleets. We're working hard to include both features in the release.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
Cross-Progression Is Coming to PC2026-02-26During 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 fres
The next Closed Beta Test sets sail on March 122026-02-18Captains!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 AccessTo 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
Captains, We Made It Together ⚓2025-09-15The 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.
Steam Closed Beta Test #2 Has Begun! ⚓2025-09-12Until 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 NotesFAQ: 👉 HereHow to JoinHead 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
Steam Closed Beta Test #2 - FAQ2025-09-11Ready 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
Captains, the next Steam Playtest is just around the corner!2025-09-08In 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 Clos
Wargaming Day is landing at gamescom Cologne2025-08-16Join 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 UsAttendi
Steam CBT #2 – Patch Notes2025-08-08Ahoy, 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 & AccountMax account level increased to 9.Auto‑login enabled: Launch the game and you’ll be signed in automatically.Gameplay & ModesAvailable 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:
All Aboard for the Next Closed Beta!2025-07-29Mark 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!