World of Warships
News, coverage and analysis tracking World of Warships across the outlets.- World of Warships celebrates Independence Day with a spectacularly dreadful MURICA battleshipWorld of Warships is celebrating Independence Day with a special in-game event featuring a 'MURICA battleship, American flag-themed ship livery, and a Dawn of a Nation campaign. The update also includes early access to Italian submarines and a new decal system for ship customization.
- Evening MultiplexWorld of Warships has announced Update 15.5, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of U.S. Independence. The update includes an announcement trailer for 'Flame, Forest & Flood'.
- Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of American Independence Day as Themed Festivities Arrive in World of WarshipsWargaming is celebrating the 250th anniversary of American Independence Day in World of Warships with update 15.5. The update introduces a themed New York port, a narrative campaign called 'Dawn of a Nation,' and an Event Pass with various rewards. New ship customization features, including Decals, are also being added, alongside Italian submarines in Early Access and improvements to shadow mapping.
- World of Warships preps its Longest Night of Museums ‘mega-stream’ for next monthWorld of Warships is participating in the 'Longest Night of Museums' event on June 15th, featuring a mega-stream that will visit seven European museums. The event will include Q&A sessions with museum representatives, access to torpedo artifacts, and documentary content. Additionally, World of Warships is commemorating the 85th anniversary of the German battleship Bismarck's sinking with an in-game event and a special video.
- Azur Lane Returns to World of Warships with 8th Wave of ContentWargaming has launched the eighth collaboration between World of Warships and Azur Lane, introducing new ships, skins, Commanders, and flags. This update, available until June 17, adds six themed ships and eight Azur Lane Commanders to the naval combat game. The collaboration also features a new Azur Lane Collection and refreshed Premium containers, continuing a partnership that began in 2018.
- MMO Week in Review: EQ Legends’ beta, Ashes of Creation’s dramaThis week's MMO news roundup covers the upcoming closed beta for EverQuest Legends and ongoing legal drama surrounding Ashes of Creation. Several other titles like AdventureQuest Worlds Infinity, Dune Awakening, and Temtem Pioneers also saw significant updates or funding news.
- World of Warships Legends heads to PC May 4, World of Tanks Heat enters closed beta April 16World of Warships: Legends is launching on PC on May 5th, offering cross-platform progression with console and mobile versions. Additionally, World of Tanks: Heat, an arcade-style tank game, will enter closed beta on April 16th. The article also mentions updates for World of Warships and an anniversary event for World of Tanks.
- Launch Date for World of Warships: Legends on PC Revealed, as April Update Arrives in World of WarshipsWargaming announced that World of Warships: Legends will launch on PC on May 4th, 2026, available on Steam, Microsoft Store, and Xbox Game Pass with full cross-progression. The latest update for World of Warships, version 15.3, is also live, introducing the Tier IX German destroyer ZH-1 to the Dockyard, two new event passes, and the eighth wave of Azur Lane content.
Xbox Game Pass Adds Hades II, DayZ, Replaced, and MoreMicrosoft has announced new games coming to Xbox Game Pass in early April, including Hades II, DayZ, Replaced, and Final Fantasy IV. The service will also see the addition of several other titles across various genres, with some games leaving the library on April 15. Specific platforms for each game include PC, Xbox Series X|S, Cloud, Console, and Handheld.
Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Kiln, Hades II, Vampire Crawlers, and MoreXbox Game Pass is adding a variety of games throughout April, including Hades II, Replaced, and Kiln available day one. Other notable additions include Final Fantasy IV, DayZ, Planet Coaster 2, and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. Several titles are also scheduled to leave the service on April 15.- World of Warships’ 2026 roadmap says Wargaming had to rebuild the majority of its team post-2022Wargaming's World of Warships development team underwent significant restructuring after exiting Russia and Belarus in 2022, leading to the rehiring of two-thirds of its staff and a shift in priorities. The studio's 2026 roadmap focuses on improving core mechanics, quality-of-life features, and content production while rebuilding lost experience.
- Wargaming Console and PC Titles to Get In-Game Benefits with Xbox Game PassWargaming is introducing exclusive in-game benefits for Xbox Game Pass subscribers across its free-to-play titles on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. These benefits will be added over the next 12 months to games including World of Warships, World of Tanks Modern Armor, and World of Tanks Blitz.
Wargaming Console and PC Titles to Get In-Game Benefits with Xbox Game PassWargaming is introducing exclusive in-game benefits for Xbox Game Pass subscribers across its free-to-play titles on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. These benefits will be added over the next 12 months to games including World of Warships, World of Tanks Modern Armor, and World of Tanks Blitz.
Wargaming Console and PC Titles to Get In-Game Benefits with Xbox Game PassWargaming is offering in-game benefits for its free-to-play titles to Xbox Game Pass subscribers across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. Starting April 9 with World of Warships, these benefits will extend to World of Warships: Legends, World of Tanks Modern Armor, World of Tanks Blitz, and the upcoming World of Tanks: Heat over the next year.
Game Pass Is Adding A New Bonus SoonMicrosoft is adding new perks for Wargaming's free-to-play titles to Xbox Game Pass subscribers over the next 12 months. These bonuses will be available for games like World of Warships, World of Tanks: Modern Armor, and World of Tanks Blitz across PC and Xbox platforms, starting April 9 with World of Warships.- This week's shocking Epic Games Store freebie could teach you some real-life skillsThe Epic Games Store is offering Electrician Simulator and a World of Warships anniversary pack for free this week. This promotion allows players to download these titles without purchase.
- Get Electrician Simulator and World of Warships Pack for FreeThe Epic Games Store is offering Electrician Simulator and the World of Warships — Epic Anniversary Tachibana Pack for free as part of its weekly giveaways. Players can claim these titles now.
Just when you thought you were out, World of Tanks pulls you back in again with new Mafia Battle PassWorld of Tanks is launching a new Battle Pass Special event featuring a crossover with 2K's Mafia series. The event, running from March 19 to March 29, allows players to recruit characters from Mafia: Definitive Edition as vehicle commanders and unlock new themed cosmetics. A new Tier IX Italian medium tank, the Predatore, is also available as a headline reward.- World of Warships celebrates the Yamato with the help of heavy metal band SabatonWorld of Warships is collaborating with the Swedish heavy metal band Sabaton to celebrate the Japanese battleship Yamato in Update 15.2. Players can unlock a special cosmetic for the Yamato and earn Sabaton's lead singer Joakim Brodén as a commander. The update also includes the return of several operations and a new Battle of Cape Matapan event pass.
World of Warships and metal band Sabaton are coming together with a new song about a battleship. Yep, tell me about itWorld of Warships has announced a new collaboration with the Swedish heavy metal band Sabaton, featuring a new song titled 'Yamato' inspired by the Japanese battleship. The in-game event 'The Legend of Sabaton' Collection will introduce themed cosmetics, containers, and Sabaton's vocalist Joakim Brodén as a playable commander. This partnership continues a previous collaboration between the game and the band, building on their shared interest in historical storytelling.