Navigating Black Friday: Black Ships and More

November 18

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Captains, Black Friday is coming! Just like in previous years, we've prepared sleek black versions of several ships, which you can find in a special new crate and separately in the Store. One of the ships is also available via the Crafting Station. Importantly, this year, all new black ships have the same stats and consumables as the originals. Be sure to check out the Store for interesting offers and content from previous Black Fridays.

Keep reading for all the details!

New Black Ships

U.S. Legendary Cruiser Alaska B

Threading the line between a cruiser and a battleship, Alaska B embodies a unique operational role. Armed with 305 mm guns, she delivers formidable firepower, effectively engaging enemies at long distances. Her decent movement speed means she can keep her foes at arm's length, but her slow rudder shift makes avoiding close-range torpedoes a challenging task. Thankfully, Alaska B comes with the Radar consumable, which is crucial for dealing with elusive threats such as destroyers and other ships equipped with Smoke Generator.

Alaska B is available exclusively through the Black Friday '24 crate (you'll find details on how to get this crate later in the article). You can also complete a special mission to unlock her unique flag.

Japanese Tier VIII Premium Battleship Iwami B

The standout feature of Iwami B, similar to her original counterpart, is the longest torpedo range among Tier VIII battleships—reaching up to 15 kilometers. Although these torpedoes have medium speed and long reload times, they can effectively target distant back-line ships. Iwami B is armed with eight 410 mm guns that fire AP shells and can deal significant damage due to consistent shell grouping and a short reload time. She excels at medium-range combat, and it's advisable to stay clear of destroyers.

You can obtain Iwami B from the Black Friday '24 crate, individually in the Store, or as part of multi-ship bundles. She comes equipped with her unique flag.

Soviet Tier VII Premium Cruiser P. Bagration B

Pyotr Bagration, in both black and standard editions, is a versatile cruiser with balanced main battery damage and solid survivability, especially when using AP shells. Her main battery delivers accurate shots up to 16 km, making her a formidable opponent in medium- to long-range engagements. With a decent health pool, P. Bagration B can withstand considerable damage, but her low maneuverability can make dodging incoming fire challenging, so prioritizing her positioning is crucial. Equipped with Sonar and Radar, she excels at detecting threats and supporting allies.

You can find P. Bagration B in the Black Friday '24 crate or get her from the Store either individually or within multi-ship bundles. This ship comes equipped with a unique flag.

U.S. Tier VII Premium Destroyer Black B

Black B is a stealthy destroyer designed for hit-and-run tactics. Radar and Smoke Generator enable her to control the battlefield and prevent enemy dominance over Key Areas. A quick-firing main battery and solid HE damage allow Black B to deliver consistent artillery fire while her torpedoes are reloading. Notably, Black B boasts the longest-range torpedoes among Tier VII destroyers, featuring a 0.9 km detection distance and significant damage, with the only disadvantage being their slower travel speed.

Black B is available through the Black Friday '24 crate and the Store, either individually or within multi-ship bundles.

German Tier VIII Premium Battleship Pommern B

Pommern B is a reliable frontline ship that can soak up significant damage thanks to her impressive HP pool. She features one of the longest-range secondary batteries for her tier, which helps offset the main guns' lower accuracy and makes her a perfect choice for medium to close-range fights. All this, combined with her frequent short-range torpedo salvos, is great for aggressive, close-quarters combat. And like many German ships, Pommern B has a robust armor scheme, enabling her to withstand heavy fire and tank considerable damage.

You can obtain Pommern B exclusively through the Crafting Station, which we'll describe later in this article. You can also complete a special mission to receive a unique flag for Pommern B.

Black Friday '24 Crate

Take a peek inside this new crate for a chance to obtain one of the following black ships: Black B; P. Bagration B; Iwami B; or Alaska B. You can also get Commander Progression Items, credits, doubloons, Shadow camouflages, Global XP, and Premium Account days.

You can obtain Black Friday '24 crates in the following ways:

Silent Orca campaign (2x crates)
Crafting Station (2x crates)
Thanksgiving mission available from November 26 through December 2 (1x crate)
The Store

Also, stay tuned for our upcoming publications: a bit later, we'll share a secret code that will grant you one more Black Friday '24 crate!

Crafting Station: Black Edition

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Good news for players who have accumulated lots of spare resources—Crafting Station is back! Combine your Premium Account days, Promotion Orders, credits, Global XP, and doubloons, and receive various items in return, including the black versions of German battleship Pommern and Italian battleship D. Alighieri. The Crafting Station will be available in the Store until December 16.

Crafting involves multiple stages, each dedicated to a specific item. Here is a list of craftable items, presented in the required order: