World of Warships
Steam News 11 June 202511mo ago

Update 14.5 | Summer Festival, Asymmetric Battles, and More!

Here’s an overview of the major highlights introduced in Update 14.5. Be sure to check out the full details on our website: EU Summer Festival Event Pass Dive into summer with our vibrant new Event Pass! First line rewa…

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addedHere’s an overview of the major highlights introduced in Update 14.5. Be sure to check out the full details on our website:
addedSummer Festival Event PassDive into summer with our vibrant new Event Pass!
changedSummer Festival Event PassFirst line rewards: 3 days of Premium Account, the "Boom!" enemy destruction effect, and Commander Marina Carmen Fernández with 10 skill points and an individual voiceover.
changedSummer Festival Event PassUnlock the second line for 2,500 Doubloons to instantly receive the Pin-Up Summer permanent camouflage.
changedSummer Festival Event PassEarn Italian Tier VI Premium cruiser Duca d’Aosta and 150 Summer Tokens to spend in the Armory event.
changedSummer Festival Event PassExtra levels award More Signals containers (first line) and Rare Bonuses containers (second line).

Here’s an overview of the major highlights introduced in Update 14.5. Be sure to check out the full details on our website:

EU

Summer Festival Event Pass

Dive into summer with our vibrant new Event Pass!

  • First line rewards: 3 days of Premium Account, the "Boom!" enemy destruction effect, and Commander Marina Carmen Fernández with 10 skill points and an individual voiceover.

  • Unlock the second line for 2,500 Doubloons to instantly receive the Pin-Up Summer permanent camouflage.

  • Earn Italian Tier VI Premium cruiser Duca d’Aosta and 150 Summer Tokens to spend in the Armory event.

  • Extra levels award More Signals containers (first line) and Rare Bonuses containers (second line).

Asymmetric Battles Return

Take on a team of bots in this fan-favorite battle mode!

  • 5-player teams face off against 12 bots, with a one-tier difference limit.

  • Playable with Tier VI–X ships and superships.

  • Bots are two tiers lower than player ships (excluding submarines).

  • Form Divisions with up to 5 players. Limited to 1 aircraft carrier, 2 battleships, 2 cruisers, 2 destroyers, and 1 submarine.

Unbreakable Line Returns – Now With Tier X!

The action-packed respawn mode is back with changes!

  • 7v7 battles with Tier IX–X cruisers, battleships, and destroyers.

  • 12-minute battles on smaller maps with respawns 15 seconds after destruction.

  • Victory by reaching 1,000 points or finishing the battle in the lead. No points are lost for ships sinking!

  • Temporary buffs on respawn; consumables do not refresh.

  • Expanded map pool: Big Race, Hotspot, Land of Fire, Sea of Fortune, Trident, Loop, Sleeping Giant, and Greece.

Second Group of Experimental Ships

Three new close-range brawlers enter testing!

  • Protector – U.S. Tier VIII cruiser

  • Hotaka – Japanese Tier IX battleship

  • Varese – Italian Tier X cruiser

  • Powerful secondaries gain range and firing rate as HP decreases.

  • Find out how to unlock the newcomers in a dedicated article on our website.

Clan Battles: Man o’ War and Classified Documents

The new Clan Battle season introduces a tactical edge!

  • Classified Documents grant specific advantages against enemy ships.

  • Select up to 2 per ship before battle (fewer for overperforming ships).

  • Aims to improve balance without banning popular ships.

Updated Operations with Flagships

More power, more upgrades!

  • Classified Documents can now be upgraded to Level 8.

  • Earn Intel Tokens from various battle types to level up.

  • Be more effective against powerful flagship enemies.

Armory Highlights

Big updates and returning favorites!

  • Battle of Paso de Patria containers now available for Coal—get Commander Joaquim Marques Lisboa!

  • Trade-In event lets you exchange Premium ships for Doubloon discounts.

  • Get Johnston and her damaged replica, GQ Johnny, via bundles or direct purchase.

  • Complete the Still Standing collection for Commander Ernest E. Evans and more.

Star Trek Collaboration Returns

Beam aboard new and returning items!

  • Earn "To Boldly Go" or Assimilated camouflages, a Star Trek Port, and Premium containers.

  • Complete missions and browse the Armory and Premium Shop for themed rewards.

Grand Trial – Public Test Challenge

Take part in this year-long Public Test event!

  • Complete seasonal tasks for rewards across four phases.

  • The Spring Phase (14.3–14.5) offers the Grand Trial flag and patch.

  • Main reward for Update 14.5: 1x German Squadron container and 1x German Squadron Premium container.

  • Finish all four phases to earn a Premium Ship VIII Elite container!

This is just the beginning, so dive into Update 14.5 and explore it all! Read the

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Steam News / 11 June 2025

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