Content · 9
Introduced the Lovecraft-inspired PvE event 'Horror From the Abyss' (set in the Bermuda Triangle) featuring four Operations on a weekly unlock schedule, a reward track with Stars, new combat mechanics (Overheating, revised missiles, high-velocity shells, physical shields, eerie consumables), and the modular ship Expeditioner upgradable with Relics.
seasonal event: horror from the abyssAsymmetric Battles have been extended until Update 16.3.
game mode: asymmetric battleTwo roaming storm zones have been introduced on the Ocean map lasting approximately 12 minutes, improving concealment and reducing firing detection range inside them at the cost of increased shell dispersion.
map: ocean thunderstormThe first European submarine, Polish Orzeł, has been added. She features two external rotating torpedo launchers, a unique Torpedo Defense System consumable, lacks a Hydrophone, and is obtainable alongside Commander Jan Grudziński via sequential Submarines container bundles.
ship: orzełGerman superdestroyer Z-57 enters Early Access via the Salvage for Victory event starting in week two, progressing using Credits, Elite Commander XP, Free XP, rare economic bonuses, and Salvage Tokens from a combat mission chain.
ship: z-57Three new Brawls have been added featuring multi-tier ship formats with buffs applied to lower tiers.
game mode: brawlThe King of the Sea XIX tournament begins, offering audience rewards including the Dark Horse permanent camouflage for San Martín.
tournament event: king of the sea xixA Black Friday Event Pass has been introduced celebrating Black Friday and the new European cruisers. The first progression line awards Black Friday 2026 containers, Tier IV cruiser Dragon, and Tier V cruiser Kralj Petar I. The second line, unlockable for 3,000 Doubloons, awards Tier VI cruiser Tre Kronor immediately, followed by battleship Repulse B and additional Black Friday containers.
event pass: black fridayThe first European cruiser line (Tier IV to X: Dragon, Kralj Petar I, Tre Kronor, Hel, Kriti, Tirfing, and Vanadis) has entered Early Access. They feature weak armor and lack Smoke Generator or Surveillance Radar, offset by great concealment and Repair Party with an extra charge from Tier VIII.
european cruiser line
Economy · 1
The Holiday Convoy event and Pacific Front campaign continue, adding a 3,000 Doubloon pack available for Holiday Convoy Tokens.
campaign and event continuation: holiday convoy and pacific front
System · 1
Steam Game Recording integration now automatically markers key moments such as Kraken Unleashed, First Blood, long-range hits, narrow escapes, and 'Destroyed' ribbons on the timeline, supporting automatic recording or manual capture with Ctrl+F11.
steam game recording integration
UI · 1
Pre-battle and in-battle information screens have been overhauled to integrate team compositions, the Minimap, mission goals, and a Details tab outlining battle mechanics and conditions.
combat ui information screen
Updates to the recruitment office have been made.
recruitment officeAn interactive event calendar has been introduced.
event calendarOverview, Ranked Battles, and additional content and changes have been introduced.
generalRewards for returning players have been introduced.
returning player reward