Join the Hunt for Bismarck and Meet Unsinkable Sam!

Captains, it's finally time to introduce the bravest feline on the high seas—Unsinkable Sam! This legendary cat survived the sinking of three ships, and is now pouncing into the game as a guise for German and British Commanders. Best of all, you can get him for free! Keep reading to learn more.

Starting this week, we're commemorating the famous World War II battle known as the Hunt for Bismarck. This dramatic naval pursuit took place in May 1941. After German battleship Bismarck sank HMS Hood, the British Royal Navy launched an intensive operation involving dozens of ships and aircraft to track and destroy her. The chase ended when Bismarck was disabled by torpedo bombers and sunk by British warships in the North Atlantic. 

Here's what you can expect during the event: 

• The free "Bismarck's Last Stand" bundle, featuring a special mission to unlock a new Commander guise: Unsinkable Sam, a cat who survived the sinking of three ships, including Bismarck herself. 
• A 50% discount on Bismarck from May 26 to June 2. 
• Themed content in the Store, including ships that took part in the battle, special skins for Bismarck and Hood, and more. 

More details below! 

Bismarck's Last Stand Mission and Unsinkable Sam 

From May 26 to June 30, visit the Store to grab the free "Bismarck's Last Stand" bundle. Inside, you'll find a commemorative flag and a special mission. Complete it by June 30 using a German or British ship of Tier III or higher to receive: 

• Unsinkable Sam guise for British and German Commanders 
• 1x coupon for a 75% discount on the Victorian permanent camouflage for one of the following British cruisers: Hawkins, Devonshire, Surrey, or Albemarle
• Ark Royal patch symbol
• 3x Promotion Orders  
• 3x Epic Battle Boosters 
• 5x Common Credit Boosters 

Unsinkable Sam is a legendary cat who earned his nickname by surviving the sinking of three different ships. His real name was Oscar, and he initially lived aboard German battleship Bismarck. When Bismarck was sunk, Oscar was rescued by the crew of British destroyer HMS Cossack. After Cossack was torpedoed and sank in October 1941, Oscar survived once again and was taken aboard aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal—which also eventually sank. Remarkably, Oscar survived that incident too. Now known as Unsinkable Sam, he retired from sea duty and lived out the rest of his life in a seamen's home in Belfast. 

Here are the features of the Unsinkable Sam Commander guise: 

• Nations: Germany, U.K. 
• Voiceover: Cattish 
• Special effects: Yellow shell tracers, silver signal flares for horn sounding, and red-yellow-blue fireworks for activating Legendary skills 
• Daily bonus: +50% to credit earnings when you get 2 "Caused flooding" ribbons (can be applied once per day) 

50% Off Bismarck 

You can pick up Tech Tree Tier VII battleship Bismarck at a 50% discount, available from May 26 to June 2. 

Themed Content in the Store 

Take a look in the Store during this update to find historical ships Ark Royal, Cossack, Hood, and Prinz Eugen. Ark Royal and Cossack actually took part in the Hunt for Bismarck, while Hood was sunk by Bismarck at the beginning of the pursuit, and Prinz Eugen was separated from Bismarck shortly before her final battle.

You'll also find special skins for Bismarck: one inspired by her appearance during her final battle, and another imagining how she might have looked after the sinking. 

Similarly, you'll find two special skins for Hood: one based on her historical appearance, and another showing how she might have looked after the sinking—had she remained intact. 

Finally, we're bringing back the Victorian permanent camouflages for Hawkins, Devonshire, Surrey, and Albemarle—classy looks for Royal Navy ships. On top of the existing 20% discount, you can also get a special coupon for completing the Bismarck's Last Stand mission, which rewards you with an additional 75% off one of the camouflages.

Join us on a journey through naval history and turn the tide!