War Tales: New PvE Battle Type

Captains, we’re thrilled to announce the launch of War Tales—a new limited-time PvE battle type! It features three unique Tales—scenarios where you can team up with other players to battle bots. Each scenario has a specific objective, such as securing a control point or escorting an allied ship. Check out the video and article to learn more! 

Rules 

War Tales battles take place in teams of up to five players. If you’re a solo player, you’ll be matched with other lone Captains and assigned a random Tale. You can also participate in Divisions of three to five players; in that case, you can choose one of the three Tales yourself. Keep in mind that the number of enemies you’ll face will remain the same, regardless of your team's size. 

Once you’ve been assigned a Tale or selected one yourself, you can also choose a difficulty level: Normal or Hard. In Hard mode, the number of enemies doesn't change, but they are stronger. 

The next step is to choose a ship. Ships of any type from Tier III and upward are allowed, including aircraft carriers. When playing in a Division, ensure that all of its ships align with a specific tier group: III–IV, V–VI, or VII–VIII–Legendary. Playing ships from certain nations in each Tale grants additional bonuses to your earnings, and this is also true when you're assigned a random Tale. You'll find more details below in each Tale’s description. 

Each battle lasts up to 15 minutes. Once it starts, stay alert and be ready to adapt your strategy—the situation in each scenario may evolve! At some point during each battle, you'll receive "Combat Orders"—you'll be given a choice between an offensive or defensive boost, such as faster reloading or healing. 

The War Tales 

Three Tales will be available in this update, each with its own objectives and challenges. 

Frost Sword 

The Northern Passage is a crucial supply route for Allied convoys in the Arctic. Secure this vital choke point by capturing the area and defending it against enemy reinforcements. 

National bonus: Play a Soviet ship to receive +15% credits and +10% Ship XP on Normal difficulty, or +25% credits and +15% Ship XP on Hard difficulty. 

Bleeding Heart 

Vanguard—an allied ship carrying classified intelligence—sustained severe damage during a recent engagement and is currently unable to defend herself. Escort Vanguard to the nearest allied base while defending her against enemy attacks. 

National bonus: Play a British ship to receive +15% credits and +10% Ship XP on Normal difficulty, or +25% credits and +15% Ship XP on Hard difficulty. 

Chain Breaker 

The enemy has seized control of a key maritime zone, restricting allied operations and supply lines. Three strategic points are under enemy control—capture them to break their hold on the region! 

National bonus: Play a U.S. ship to receive +15% credits and +10% Ship XP on Normal difficulty, or +25% credits and +15% Ship XP on Hard difficulty. 

Random Tale 

If you join War Tales as a solo Captain—not as part of a Division—you’ll be randomly assigned one of the three Tales. In this case, a different national bonus applies: Play a U.S., Soviet, or British ship to receive +10% credits and +5% Ship XP on Normal difficulty, or +15% credits and +10% Ship XP on Hard difficulty. 

Become the hero of your own Legendary tale!