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250th Anniversary of U.S. Independence
July 4, 2026, marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Update 15.5 launches a large-scale celebration packed with new content and themed rewards you can earn just by playing.
Independence Day Gift
Fight a single battle of any kind during Update 15.5 to claim a special gift in the Armory.
- The new "We the People" permanent camouflage for Tier X ships.
- The new Pride of Philadelphia enemy destruction effect.
- 3x Artillery Chests.
The New York Port will also be decorated for this historic milestone for the duration of the update.
Dawn of a Nation Campaign
The centerpiece of Update 15.5's celebrations—a narrative campaign that follows the story of the American Revolution and rewards you just for playing.
- Four consecutive chapters, each unlocking weekly. Each follows the American Revolution from the perspective of a different character, with a special video inspired by famous paintings unlocking upon completion.
- Rewards include historical U.S. commanders John Glover and seasoned Commander John Paul Jones, the Thirteen Salvos and Pride of Philadelphia enemy destruction effects, the "We the People" permanent camouflage for Tier X ships, and the Betsy Ross flag.
- Final reward: Tier VIII Premium cruiser Congress. Owners receive 11,000 Doubloons as compensation.
- Extra levels reward 2x Dawn of a Nation collection containers per level. Completing the collection earns an achievement and the Minuteman permanent camouflage for Maine—the first permanent camouflage created specifically for a supership. Active players can complete it for free.
250 Years of Independence Event Pass
A standalone Event Pass dedicated to the memory of those who fought for American independence, with two progression lines of 15 levels each.
- First progression line: Commander Statue of Liberty (with an individual voiceover), 1x Artillery Chest, Stars 'n' Stripes permanent camouflage, and the Freedom permanent camouflage for Baltimore (final reward).
- Second progression line: Unlock for 2,500 Doubloons to immediately receive the "Go Navy!" permanent camouflage for Helena. Progress further to earn the Revolutionary permanent camouflage; U.S. Tier VI Premium battleship Arizona; the new Old North State permanent camouflage for North Carolina; and the new Thirteen Salvos enemy destruction effect (final reward).
- Extra levels reward 1x More Signals container (first line) or 1x Rare Bonuses container (second line) per level.
New U.S.-Themed Ships
Several new U.S.-themed ships and camouflages arrive with Update 15.5.
- Fort Worth (Tier IX Premium cruiser): Powerful main guns with a time-based Main Battery Reload Booster, slow but stealthy torpedoes, Surveillance Radar, and Hydroacoustic Search. A golden version is also available.
- Wisconsin Golden: Golden version of U.S. Tier X battleship Wisconsin.
- "White and Gold" permanent camouflage for Puerto Rico.
Early Access: Italian Submarines
The first-ever Italian Tier VIII and X submarines—Pietro Micca and Pietro Calvi—continue in Early Access, alongside their stylish permanent camouflages.
Decals
A brand-new ship customization feature launching in Update 15.5, inspired by the naval tradition of crews adorning their ships with mottos and symbols.
- Ships have mounting points on the bow, midship section, and stern. Each ship can mount up to six decals—three per side.
- Symbols go in the bow and stern slots; text decals are reserved for the midship slots.
- Available on Tier IX ships only in Update 15.5. Not compatible with camouflages that alter 3D models or use non-standard materials (e.g., golden or Black Friday camouflages).
- You can grab decals from Decal Premium containers, which are distributed as rewards for combat missions.
Clan Battles: Hammerhead
A new Clan Battles season codenamed "Hammerhead" commences this update. Check our patch notes for full details.
Dragon Boat Festival
Pan-Asian-themed event arriving with Update 15.5.
- Earn the Dragon Boat permanent camouflage, Commander Dragon Boat Racer, and the Good Luck Kite flag.
- Look for random bundles in the Armory for a chance at Tier IX battleship Sun Yat-Sen.
- New Tier IX cruiser Baotou: AP shells with reduced ricochet chance, deepwater torpedoes, and Torpedo Reload Booster with increased charges.
Asymmetric Battles Extended
You asked, and we listened! Thanks to community feedback, Asymmetric Battles will remain available for several more updates.
Shadow Mapping Improvements
- Softer shadows and decreased shadow jittering, particularly noticeable on Low and Medium presets.
- Decreased ghosting of the ambient occlusion effect.
- Shadow rendering quality simplified to four settings: Off, Low, Medium, and High.
This is just the beginning, so dive into Update 15.5 and experience everything firsthand. Read the full update article here:
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