Keeping with the best traditions of the series, World of Warships will offer a straightforward interface, easy-to-use controls, and a common economic system that will allow players to distribute resources between the three games for the ultimate progress in each of them.

The large assortment of available warships will give various tactical opportunities, as all the machines have a unique combination of firepower, speed, armor, and endurance. Various naval maps with changing weather conditions will enrich the gameplay, and the realistic graphics will transport players into the epic battles that changed the course of human history.

Captains can now get behind the helm of vessels from two distinct nations: Germany and the Soviet Union.

On the horizon for the German fleet are Dresden and Hermelin cruisers, swift vessels capable of running rings around opponents. If that’s not enough, this new line of German cruisers boast great endurance—especially as players progress up the Tech Tree—along with solid armor and powerful guns.

The Soviet Tech Tree is ready to make some waves with Izyaslav, Gnevny and Tashkent destroyers—plus many more. These vessels are the sharpshooters of the sea; easily picking off targets from afar with their hard-hitting canons and superb accuracy. Soviet destroyers are also extremely rapid making them a hard target to scuttle. When adding their strong anti-aircraft armaments and rapid turret rotation into the mix, players have a set of devastating attack runners on their hands.

Starting October 20th spanning through November 2nd, players on the North American servers who log into the game will have the opportunity to battle new, exclusive boss ships in a quest to dominate the haunted seas.

The in-game festivities will begin on October 20th, where players will encounter two, brand new, haunted ships in battle: Phantom Fortress and Salem Witch. Phantom Fortress is a Halloween-themed version of the legendary aircraft carrier USS Hornet, raised from the depths. Also prowling the sea to terrorize captains is a spooky version of the USS Salem, known as the Salem Witch for the event. Commanders will face off against one of these two boss ships in randomly generated, asymmetrical matches for special in-game prizes – complete the objectives or successfully defend or destroy the haunted ships.

Adding to the October madness, World of Warships will also offer special XP boosting Halloween camo as well as a new premium ship, the Fujin – a creepy version of the Japanese Destroyer, Kamikaze, available on sale October 20th.

The October Halloween festivities will culminate in a “spook-tacular”, live event aboard the actual Phantom Fortress herself – USS Hornet in Alameda, CA. On October 27th, in honor of the day of the original USS Hornet’s scuttling, Wargaming will sponsor Scareco’s ‘Haunted Hornet’ Halloween attraction; if in the San Francisco Bay Area, join Wargaming aboard the historic vessel. First 500 attendees will receive a special swag bag and a ticket to the Haunted Hornet Halloween maze, as well as an exclusive opportunity to pilot the Phantom Fortress and Salem Witch.