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 releasing its first feature update of the year on February 3! There is a ton of new content here: players can collect new skins and commanders from the Azur Lane Collaboration, the British nation receives a cruiser tech tree, there is a new campaign, and Season 3 of Ranked Battles are here. This update for World of Warships: Legends is shaking up to be a good start to the year.

World of Warships: Legends has launched its first collaboration—featuring commanders from the popular mobile game, Azur Lane! Dunkerque, Nelson, Atago, Hipper, Hood, and Belfast will be represented. Each new commander will have unique skills and voice-overs from their character in Azur Lane. So, for example, Atago's "Arsonist" skill has been brought to World of Warships: Legends as a unique commander skill that provides similar effects. Each ship represented with a commander also has a new colorful camouflage to fit each character's theme. There is an option to opt-out of the Azure Lane visuals for those who prefer to retain the classic approach.

The British cruiser tech tree will finally be complete! These royal vessels are distinct from the cruisers of other nations and provide a unique playstyle. They come equipped with excellent 6-inch guns, light armor, torpedoes that can be individually launched, repair parties, and smoke generators. All this combined with awesome acceleration, allows the British cruisers to become real opportunistic warriors! Players will be able to use these cruisers to ambush enemies and punish exposed flanks.

There is also a new campaign to tie-in with both the British cruisers and the Azur Lane collaboration—His Majesty's Raider. This campaign offers items for players, ranging from Doubloons and Equipment to Premium Account time and more. At the end of the 80-level campaign lies the Belfast—a famed British cruiser that now serves as a museum ship in London on the River Thames. In-game, the Belfast is a Tier VI cruiser equipped with quick-firing 6-inch guns, Radar, Sonar, and a Smoke Generator. This load-out makes Belfast ideal for fighting enemy destroyers, setting fires, and evading the enemy.

Ranked Battles are back for a third season to provide players the opportunity for even more intense and competitive battles. Season 3 will focus on Tier V ships throughout the update, meaning there are 5 weeks to climb through the 20 ranks. There are tons of rewards dotted throughout the ranks, including a pile of credits, doubloons, and commander XP. These 7v7 battles are the best place for players to show their skills in-game.

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 available on PS4 and Xbox One.