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.

You will move through tiers of ships trying out various legendary vehicles in the process and training your commanders to best accommodate available sets of weaponry and hull characteristics. Choose from two types of shells, launch torpedoes and outsmart your opponents. If you like blunt force, several ships will cater to your interests as well, be it destroyers that can stealthily approach the enemies or battleships with high risk/high reward salvos, which take a long time to reload, but wreak havoc if targeted well. Cruisers are the jacks of all trades that will be appreciated by players looking for a middle ground. 

When it comes to nations, World of Warships currently has 10 represented in the game. Major ones are: Japan, USA, USSR, Germany, Britain and France. There are also selected vehicles available for the Pan-Asian, Polish, Italian and Commonwealth navies. The number of ships in the game is always growing and you should be able to find something suitable to your playstyle pretty easily.

World of Warships: Legends is gearing up to release on PS4 and Xbox One with the announcement of some key upcoming dates for sailors looking to embark on an exciting new voyage. Starting from March 22-24, Wargaming will offer players the chance to hit the waves and take part in the final round of Closed Beta testing, and will later release a selection of Founder’s Packs that offer exclusive in-game rewards! 

Over 200,000 battles were fought during the first Closed Beta weekend, and Wargaming and its players are looking to smash that record again! Players who register here will have the chance to participate in the final round of Closed Beta testing from March 22-24. The latest version of the game boasts new content and features like the British nation, 14 more ships, revamped lighting effects, plus Russian and French language support. 

Registering at the official World of Warships: Legends website will also reward players with a treasure trove of in-game rewards at launch, including Premium Currency, Boosters, and special customization items. 

Next, it’s smooth sailing to Early Access! After the Closed Beta weekend has ended, a selection of special Founder’s Packs will be available from the PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store. The World of Warships: Legends Premium, Deluxe, and Ultimate packages offer three different tiers of content to prepare early adopters for launch, with up to two months of Premium time and four rare, powerful warships included. Stay tuned for news about the release of these packs! 

The developers at Wargaming St. Petersburg are hard at work on even more epic content for the Early Access launch of World of Warships: Legends on April 16 and beyond! Players will be able to wage wars across five new maps, and enjoy stunning oceanic vistas with glorious HDR support on PS4 and Xbox One X. Full 4K support will be available on PS4 Pro and Xbox One X later in the summer too! 

"We've worked tirelessly to bring the naval combat enjoyed by millions of players around the world on mobile and PC to PS4 and Xbox One,” said Daniil Volkov, Head of Development at Wargaming St. Petersburg. “We have introduced a substantial number of console-exclusive features to World of Warships: Legends, which we hope will add new dimensions to the series, whilst preserving the core gameplay that players know and love.” 

There are 7 tiers of ships in total and you begin at tier I with late XIX to early XX century cruisers. Vehicle tiers can be separated in two distinct timelines - tiers I-IV belong to the "dreadnought era", while everything from tier V and above is grouping the WWII ships.  After playing several battles with them and getting acquainted with controls and basic mechanics, you'll move over to tier II cruisers, that are faster, better armed, more sturdy and have a choice of armament (high-explosive or armor-piercing shells). From there you'll be able to branch out into the destroyers which are all about stealth and high risk-high reward gameplay. Tier III will allow you to try out the battleships which bring huge salvos and armor, yet lack in maneuverability.

Maps are square with sizes range from 24x24 km to 18X18 km. Smaller maps are usually reserved for lower tiers, bigger - for higher. The maps are quite different both in size and island distribution. You will see all kinds of landscapes: from the icebergs of Arctic to the tropics of southeast Asia.

World of Warships: Legends is scheduled for release in 2019.