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.

Wargaming, the publisher and developer of the leading naval MMO World of Warships is kicking off festivities for the fourth anniversary of its console edition World of Warships: Legends. To celebrate four years since launch, the game introduces plenty of in-game activities, alongside a Treasure Hunt web event, as well as tons of totally free gifts to unlock. In addition to the birthday festivities, this update welcomes a brand-new Training Mode, a classic campaign with a Tier VIII Italian Premium battleship waiting at the end and three new seasons of Ranked Battles!

An Anniversary On the High Seas

To celebrate four years, World of Warships: Legends is gifting players plenty of activities and in-game content to dive into. A new look of the Treasure Hunt web event awaits, with keys to be found across gameplay and missions, this time available for completion without spending doubloons. These keys can be used to open cells that contain plenty of prizes, including a special fourth anniversary currency called Quadrans. In exchange for Quadrans, players can unlock dedicated anniversary items including different ships, such as Tier VII Premium American cruiser Congress and British Tier V Battleship Repulse.

In addition, players can also acquire the highly desirable Super V Crate, which guarantees a Premium ship to those who unlock it. Exclusive to this сrate is Japanese Tier V destroyer Shinonome. Another specialty сrate, Super VI, also comes in this update, with plenty of other special ships waiting to be discovered, with the likes of Belfast and Yukikaze among those. To wrap up all the birthday bonuses, players can also pick up the “Seasoned Veteran” bundle. Featuring an exclusive edition of Soviet Premium Tier II cruiser Oleg, this bundle contains plenty of in-game goodies.

Test the Waters in Training Mode

Brand new in this update is the introduction of a Training Mode available to all players. This customizable practice area creates a space to strategize for battle, without the risk of losing any in-game resources. With an array of maps, scenarios, and durations to choose from, as well as bots with various settings available, players can trial new action plans before going head-to-head with the foe.

A Brand-new Campaign and the Return of Ranked Battles

Closing out this update comes a fresh, classic Legends campaign. The five-week, 100-milestone “Dies Irae” offers those who answer the challenge the impressive Premium Italian Tier VIII battleship Giuseppe Verdi, available with Admiralty Backing active. In addition to the campaign, World of Warships: Legends also sees the first of three seasons of Ranked Battles make its way to the game beginning July 28. Ships spanning Tier IV-VI, barring aircraft carriers, can get into the action, depending on the seasons, and fight for the number one spot to take home the glory and plenty of prizes.

This update also brings several bug fixes, upgrades and balance changes across the game. You can find the full patch notes here.

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, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.