Development Diaries | May 2026

Commanders! Modern Warships is preparing for its upcoming release on Steam, taking the game to a whole new level. Development is progressing at an impressive pace: our arsenal and fleet continue to expand, while the May 2026 update will bring a massive amount of new content. This article provides a detailed overview of everything arriving in Version 0.104. Fans of modern military hardware are in for a lot of exciting additions!

🛳️ Destroyer HMS Defender (D36)

Country: United Kingdom

Tier: III

Role: Modern Missile Destroyer Steam post image

HMS Defender (D36) is one of the modern destroyers of the Royal Navy, designed with stealth technology in mind. Equipped with an advanced integrated electric propulsion system, it delivers excellent maneuverability in all conditions. The ship is intended primarily for countering aerial threats, featuring powerful air defense systems and highly modular equipment.

Thanks to its arsenal, this ship excels at long-range engagements. The Storm Shadow Mk2 opens up tremendous tactical potential: you can equip the remaining two missile slots with decoy missiles to distract enemy air defenses, increasing the chances of your main missiles reaching their target and dealing devastating damage. Alternatively, you can choose laser-guided missiles to maximize combined firepower. However, this strategy also increases the risk of losing part of your salvo to enemy AA defenses.

HMS Defender (D36) is perfect for players who enjoy long-range combat. This destroyer offers a highly effective weapon configuration that, in skilled hands, can fully unleash its potential and certainly attract the attention of experienced commanders. For newcomers setting sail into naval warfare, it may become a demanding but excellent teacher, helping them eventually master the art of naval combat.

🛳️ Battleship Pan Spatial Sawtooth

Manufacturer: Pan Spatial

Tier: III

Role: Futuristic Battleship Steam post image

Pan Spatial Sawtooth is an advanced battleship project with overwhelming firepower. It features versatile and truly unique weaponry capable of engaging all known target types, alongside a revolutionary hull design and a reliable propulsion system specifically engineered for its unconventional layout. Equipped with some of the most modern combat systems and a foldable landing platform, this battleship is prepared for any engagement.

The engineering brilliance of Pan Spatial truly shines at long distances. Its combat capabilities are entirely focused on dominating enemies from afar. Among its primary weapons are high-precision railguns with minimal charge-up time and phenomenal projectile velocity. Complementing this arsenal is a large stockpile of multi-role missiles, as well as an extensive and reliable suite of advanced air defense systems that ensure survivability in any situation.

Pan Spatial Sawtooth is an excellent choice for fans of massive warships. It is the true embodiment of a battleship of the future: combining stealth design, monstrous size, and equally monstrous firepower. In confident hands, it will become the apex predator among naval vessels.

🛳️ Cruiser USS California (CGN 36)

Country: United States

Tier: III

Role: Missile Cruiser Steam post image

USS California (CGN 36) is an American nuclear-powered missile cruiser named after the famous U.S. state. It took part in active deployments and missions, served in two fleets, and became the first cruiser to visit Alaska after World War II. This versatile vessel features modular weaponry suited for all combat scenarios, capable of supporting allies or operating independently.

The American cruiser primarily stands out for its exceptional mobility compared to other ships of its class. When using “Afterburner,” it can even catch up with — and surpass — some fast destroyers. Combined with the ship’s relatively compact size, this makes it difficult for long-range artillery salvos to hit consistently.

USS California (CGN 36) is an outstanding representative of versatile warships, blending the defining traits of both cruisers and destroyers. This hybrid vessel is an excellent choice for experienced commanders and newcomers alike!

🛳️ Frigate BRP Jose Rizal (FFG-14)

Country: Philippines

Tier: II

Role: Missile Frigate Steam post image

The lead missile frigate of the Philippine Navy. It was the first frigate built in South Korea specifically for the Philippines and remains one of the navy’s primary multi-role combat ships, suitable for missions such as coastal patrol, air defense, and anti-submarine warfare. Its updated design incorporates modern solutions including modular equipment, reduced radar visibility, streamlined shapes, and a low-profile hull.

🛳️ Battleship IJN Kongo

Country: Japan

Tier: II

Role: Classic Battleship Steam post image

A Japanese battlecruiser later reclassified as a battleship. Built using a British design and commissioned in the early 20th century, it became Japan’s first major warship equipped with 356 mm main battery guns. During subsequent modernizations, it received reinforced armor protection, an expanded superstructure, and an upgraded powerplant that provided impressive speed for a battleship.

🚁 Helicopter X-49 SpeedHawk

Country: United States

Tier: III

Role: High-Speed Helicopter Steam post image

A next-generation helicopter project developed under the Pathfinder program. Its design featured not only powerful missile weaponry, but also a three-blade ducted pusher propeller with controllable output surfaces. This configuration provided high speed and improved stability in turbulent wind conditions.

Grenade Launcher Deterrence 300

Country: Egypt

Tier: III

Role: Long-Range Missile Launcher Steam post image

A modern Egyptian launch system designed for long-range strike missions. It features simplified reload procedures thanks to factory-optimized ammunition and efficiently tracks targets using a dynamic coordinate acquisition system.

Missile battery (ASM) Kh-90

Country: Russia

Tier: III

Role: Hypersonic Anti-Ship Missile Steam post image

A long-range hypersonic anti-ship cruise missile featuring deployable delta wings and an upgraded guidance system. It is equipped with reinforced outer plating and carries a cluster warhead.

Torpedo Launcher DM2A5

Country: Germany

Tier: III

Role: Heavy Torpedo The latest German heavy torpedo featuring an advanced digital conformal sonar system designed for operation in complex conditions. It is equipped with a battery-powered electric motor for high speed, as well as an enlarged warhead for maximum effectiveness.

Cannon SpGH EVA (155 mm)

Country: Slovakia

Tier: III

Role: Modern Artillery Gun

A Slovak high-powered anti-ship artillery system designed for long-range precision fire. It is equipped with improved targeting systems for more comfortable and effective engagement of enemy targets.

Missile battery (ASM) Stratus RS

Country: European Union

Tier: III

Role: Modern Anti-Ship Missile

A multinational next-generation missile project developed by the European Union. This hypersonic anti-ship missile, inspired by programs such as SCALP, focuses on rapid-strike capability with an upgraded warhead and an optimized launch preparation process.