Voyage Through Time: A Retrofuturistic Adventure Awaits

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Progress and nostalgia collide! Starting May 19, step into a time-traveling adventure inspired by retrofuturistic aesthetics—a world of futuristic designs and the lively spirit of scientific and technological progress. The event features new ships, themed skins, special Commander guises, and the new "Path of Progress" Calendar. Plus, you can obtain Ship Parts for the Hindenburg marathon as a bonus on top of event-themed items and by completing the Calendar.

Ships

Scarlet Thunder

Scarlet Thunder is an alternate-reality take on British Tier VIII battleship Duncan. Created by brilliant engineers, she delivers exceptional HE shell penetration and damage. Although she retains similar speed and HP to her counterpart, Scarlet Thunder features thicker armor and enhanced maneuverability. However, these improvements come at a cost—her Engine Boost and torpedoes have been removed.

Here is a list of the most notable changes to Scarlet Thunder compared to Duncan:

Main battery maximum range increased from 16.9 to 17.1 km
Main battery shell grouping increased by 18.75% (from 1.6 to 1.9 sigma)
Main battery dispersion worsened approximately by 20% (moving her from the battlecruiser dispersion curve to the standard battleship one)
Main battery reload time reduced from 31 to 30 seconds
Main battery HE shell damage increased from 6,150 to 7,200
Main battery HE shell penetration increased from 70 to 105 mm
Main battery HE shell fire starting chances increased from 47 to 48%
Main battery AP shell damage reduced from 13,050 to 11,500
Detectability range by sea increased from 15.41 to 15.63 km
Detectability range by air increased from 12.33 to 12.5 km
Detectability range by sea while firing in smoke increased from 15.26 to 15.47 km
Rudder-shift time reduced from 16.6 to 13.0 seconds
Reduced the amount of restored HP from 60 to 10% for citadel and from 60 to 50% for other parts
Bow and stern armor thickness increased from 25 to 32 mm
Removed torpedoes
Removed Engine Boost
Other various changes to secondary battery and AA defenses

You can find Scarlet Thunder in the Retrofuturism Box or individually in the Store. You'll also receive 3,500 Ship Parts as a bonus when you obtain the ship.

Meteor

Meteor is a retrofuturistic reinterpretation of Soviet Tier VIII destroyer Delny. Designed as a sniper destroyer, she specializes in AP shells and long-range firepower, but her HE shells offer limited damage potential. Her torpedoes reload faster but have higher detectability. Meteor also boasts a versatile set of consumables—while she lacks Smoke Generator, she features Main Battery Reload Booster and a choice between Sonar and Repair Party.

Here's the full list of changes to Meteor compared to Delny:

Main battery maximum range increased from 11.1 to 11.4 km
Main battery AP shell damage increased from 2,850 to 3,150
Main battery reload time increased from 5.0 to 5.8 seconds
Main battery HE shell damage reduced from 2,050 to 1,650
Torpedo reload time reduced from 140 to 110 seconds
Torpedo detectability range increased from 1.1 to 1.3 km
Ship HP increased from 22,000 to 25,000
Smoke Generator replaced by Sonar
Main Battery Reload Booster added to the 4th consumable slot

Meteor is available in the Retrofuturism Box or can be purchased individually in the Store. You'll also receive 3,500 Ship Parts as a bonus when you obtain the ship.

Ship Skins

Time Drift for Zieten and Karl XIV Johan

Set sail for a bright future in style with the new Time Drift skin!

This is the version designed for German Tier VII battleship Zieten:

And here's the version for Pan-European Tier VIII Premium battleship Karl XIV Johan:

Science Titan for Preußen

We've also prepared a special retrofuturistic skin for German Legendary Tier battleship Preußen, a new ship that you can earn by completing the Eagle of the North Sea campaign:

All three new skins can be found in the Retrofuturism Box or individually in the Store. Together with each skin, you'll also receive 700 Ship Parts as a bonus.

Commander Guises

Anton Grant

Admiral Anton Grant isn't just an experienced naval officer—he's always looking for ways to push the boundaries of technology. If a new invention might give his ships an advantage, he'll be the first to try it out.

Nations: All
Voiceover: English
Special effects: Blue-colored shell tracers, signal flares for horn sounding, and fireworks for activating Legendary skills
Daily bonus: +20% Ship XP earnings when you hit enemy ships 50 times with your main battery guns in a single battle (can be applied once per day)

The Anton Grant Commander guise is available in the Retrofuturism Box or can be purchased individually in the Store. You'll also receive a bonus of 200 Ship Parts with this item.

GM-22D

GM-22D is a robot built for engineering and ship construction. Despite being made of metal and circuitry, he matches human engineers in both intelligence and creativity.

Nations: All
Voiceover: German
Special effects: Golden shell tracers, signal flares for horn sounding, and fireworks for activating Legendary skills
Daily bonus: +50% credit earnings when you receive 50 ribbons of any type in a single battle (can be applied once per day)

You can get the GM-22D Commander guise from the Retrofuturism Box or find it separately in the Store. You'll also receive 200 Ship Parts as a bonus with this item.

Doktor von Roth

Doktor von Roth has spent years chasing wild ideas and building strange machines that few others could imagine. Some think he's a genius, others say he's lost his mind, but nobody can deny that he keeps things interesting.

Nations: All
Voiceover: English
Special effects: Red-colored shell tracers, signal flares for horn sounding, and fireworks for activating Legendary skills
Daily bonus: +20% Global XP earnings when you receive 2 "Detected" ribbons in a single battle (can be applied once per day)

You can unlock the Doktor von Roth Commander guise by completing the Path of Progress Calendar—you'll find more details later in this article.

Retrofuturism Box

This new crate provides a chance to receive a ship, Commander guise, or skin from the Retrofuturism event, as well as various other goods. You can find this crate in the following sources:

The Eagle of the North Sea campaign: 1x crate without the Admiralty Backing and an additional crate with the Admiralty Backing
Path of Progress Calendar: 1x crate
Store: 1x crate for Global XP and more crates for doubloons

Path of Progress Calendar

The new Calendar kicks off on May 19. Complete daily tasks over the course of 4 weeks to earn a variety of rewards, including the final prize—the Doktor von Roth Commander guise. After the initial 4-week period, you'll have an additional 2 weeks to catch up and finish the Calendar until June 30. If you miss a day, you can unlock its missions for free (up to 4 missed days) or for 250 doubloons per day.

Here's the full list of rewards available through the Path of Progress Calendar: