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May Update: From Rome to Edo
Maintenance time:
- May 4, 02:00 – 06:30 Central / 07:00 – 11:30 UTC
Update size:
- Xbox One (S/X) ~7,100 MB
- Xbox Series S/X ~7,070 MB
- PS4 ~7,000 MB
- PS5/PS5 Pro ~695 MB
- iOS ~1,220 MB + ~2,130 MB
- Android ~1,220 MB + ~2,130 MB
May Update: From Rome to Edo
Ahoy, Captains! A new release is inbound—it's time to cover the fresh batch of special events, new ships, balance changes, and other fun things it'll bring! Grab the helm and give orders to sail out for the May update!
Everything new in this update:
- Campaign featuring Japanese Tier VII Premium battleship Inamura
- Full release on PC: Steam & Xbox on PC
- In-game benefits for Xbox Game Pass subscribers
- Golden Week '26 & themed Calendar
- Roman Empire event & themed Crafting Station
- New permanent Port: Taranto
- Full release of the Pan-American cruiser line
- Return of War Tales with seven past scenarios
- "Arpeggio of Blue Steel -Ars Nova-" returns to Legends
- Ranked Anniversary seasons: back to the roots!
- Themed missions and special offers in the Store
- Balance changes: rework of Italian destroyers and more
- Improvements and bug fixes
Blooming Mountain Campaign
Blooming Mountain is a new 4-week campaign featuring brand-new Japanese Tier VII Premium battleship Inamura as its final reward, as well as lots of other rewards. Inamura is a hypothetical battlecruiser that boasts fast-reloading, accurate 410 mm guns with solid AP shells, as well as improved HE shells with great penetration and fire-starting chances. She's also fast, can go even faster thanks to her Engine Boost, and has good concealment.
To obtain Inamura, complete the campaign's 80 milestones with an active Admiralty Backing. You can take advantage of the catch-up mechanic if you miss the odd day. Small spoiler: You can also complete challenges by playing War Tales! Check out the full reward lists below.
Available rewards without the Admiralty Backing:
- 50x Common Boosters
- 8x Imperial Japanese Navy camouflages
- 8x Regia Marina camouflages
- 8x Golden Week camouflages
- 10,000 Global XP
- 100,000 Commander XP
- 525,000 Research Points
- 500,000 credits
- 14x Promotion Orders
- 1x Insignia
- 1x Commendation
- 5 days of Premium Account
- 1x Golden Week '26 crate
- 3x Spring Big Crates
- 1x Japanese Commander crate
- Inamura patch base
- Inamura patch symbol
Value of the rewards without the Admiralty Backing: 15,263 doubloons
Additional rewards with the Admiralty Backing (2,500 doubloons):
- 50x Rare Boosters
- 8x Imperial Japanese Navy camouflages
- 8x Regia Marina camouflages
- 8x Golden Week camouflages
- 35,000 Global XP
- 350,000 Commander XP
- 1,225,000 Research Points
- 2,800,000 credits
- 16x Promotion Orders
- 4x Insignia
- 4x Commendations
- 750 doubloons
- 1x Golden Week '26 crate
- 4x Spring Big Crates
- Inamura flag
- Admiralty Backing special weekly mission rewarding Renown Points
- Japanese Tier VII Premium battleship Inamura
Total value of the rewards with the Admiralty Backing: 64,035 doubloons
World of Warships: Legends Is Coming to PC, Available on Steam and Xbox on PC
We're excited to announce that World of Warships: Legends will fully launch on PC on May 4, starting at 11:30 UTC / 06:30 Central! The game will be available on Steam and Xbox on PC with the release of the new update.
In both cases, cross-progression is supported, so you can sync your progress with other platforms. To do this, when you launch the game on PC for the first time, log in using your existing account:
- Steam: you can log in with a Microsoft (Xbox), PlayStation, Apple, Google, or Facebook account.
- Xbox on PC: you can log in with a Microsoft (Xbox) account.
Important note: you can only sync your progress the first time you log in on PC. If you create a new account on PC, you won't be able to sync it with your other account.
If you don't want to sync your progress with other platforms, simply create a fresh account on Steam or Xbox on PC.
In-Game Benefits for Xbox Game Pass Subscribers
More good news: starting May 4, if you're an Xbox Game Pass subscriber on any tier across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Xbox on PC, you'll get access to a special weekly mission that provides important resources as rewards:
- 5x Promotion Orders
- 10x Type 2 camouflages
- 10x Rare Battle Boosters
- 10x Rare Global XP Boosters
- 10x Rare Ship XP Boosters
- 10x Rare Commander XP Boosters
- 10x Rare Credit Boosters
Please note:
- The mission chain can be progressed only when playing the Xbox version or the Xbox on PC version of World of Warships: Legends. If you are a PC Game Pass subscriber, you cannot obtain or complete the weekly mission on Xbox.
- Once you complete the mission, all rewards become available across every platform you play on, thanks to cross-progression.
On top of that, starting May 4, every Xbox Game Pass subscriber will receive 2,500 doubloons as a one-time reward. Those who join Xbox Game Pass later will also receive this bonus.
Golden Week '26: New Skins and Calendar
From May 4 to June 1, celebrate Golden Week with new looks for Aoba, Kagerō, Musashi, Fubuki, and Akatsuki! You'll find these skins and more themed content in Golden Week '26 crates and the Store. Several of these crates are available for free via the Blooming Mountain campaign and the new Calendar.
The new Spirits in the Wind 3-week Calendar is also inspired by Golden Week. Its rewards include a Golden Week '26 crate, themed camouflages, and the Commander guise of Kaede Kawashiro—a devoted koinobori maker.
The Roman Empire Is Back!
The Roman Empire is returning to Legends on May 4! You can find new Roman-style cruiser Legate and other Italian Premium ships in the Mare Nostrum bundle, as well as collect Denarii to exchange for Roman-themed permanent camouflages, skins, and a gladiatrix Commander guise. We'll reveal more details in a dedicated article on Monday.
Roman-Style Crafting Station
The Crafting Station also returns on May 4—this time with a Roman Empire theme! Combine spare Global XP, Promotion Orders, credits, days of Premium account, Insignia, and doubloons to unlock a Roman centurion Commander guise, new Italian battleship Marcantonio Colonna, and other rewards. More details are coming on Monday in a new article about the Roman Empire event.
New Permanent Port: Taranto
Italian vibes are everywhere—starting with the new update, you can enjoy the Taranto Port with improved visuals! From May 4 to June 1, it will be set as default and feature special decorations inspired by the Roman Empire event. After that, console and PC players will be able to select the Taranto Port at any time from the list of Ports.
Full Release of the Pan-American Cruiser Line
The Pan-American cruiser line is now fully available in the Tech Tree: Tier I Hércules, Tier II Vicente Guerrero, Tier III Córdoba, Tier IV La Argentina, Tier V Almirante Cochrane, Tier VI Coronel Bolognesi, Tier VII Ignacio Allende, and Tier VIII Santander. Research the new ships and take advantage of unique Advanced Sonar, available starting from Tier IV, which indicates the bearing of the most recent enemy torpedo launch, even when it's not active.
War Tales Are Back, With Seven Returning Scenarios
War Tales makes an epic comeback with seven past Tales: Frost Sword, Bleeding Heart, Chain Breaker, Hunt for Bismarck, Double Strike, Hailstone, and Hidden Snake. We've rebalanced all the Tales to make them even better—play your favorite PvE scenarios and prove your skills in unique challenges! Plus, complete seven small missions to receive seven patch symbols representing each Tale (if you haven't received them before). This time, War Tales will be available until August 3.
Ahoy! A new gift code is here! Redeem FDTADSE26S to receive 1x Spring Big Crate, 10x Golden Week camouflages, 10x Common Battle Boosters, and a Captain Reader flag (you may already have it if you've previously redeemed codes from patch notes).
"Arpeggio of Blue Steel -Ars Nova-" Is Back!
From May 4 to June 1, "Arpeggio of Blue Steel -Ars Nova-" returns to Legends with all previously released content! Visit the Store to discover your favorite characters as Commanders; various ships, including ARP Musashi, ARP Nachi, and ARP Kirishima; and more content inspired by the Arpeggio universe, like a special skin for Yamato and other goods.
Plus, make sure to complete a free mission between May 4 and June 1 to receive 1x Arpeggio crate and 1x Arpeggio II crate! You'll find the full contents and drop rates of each crate here: https://wowslegends.com/containers/
©Ark Performance /Shonengahosha, Arpeggio partners
Ranked Anniversary: Seasons 100 and 101
Season 100
We've prepared something special for those feeling nostalgic: from May 12 to 18, join Ranked Season 100 to battle exclusively with Tier V ships released before the end of 2019, when Ranked Season 1 launched! This list includes several Tech Tree and Premium ships:
- Tech Tree: Mahan, Pensacola, New Mexico, Aoba, Fubuki, Fusō, Icarus, Queen Elizabeth, Nürnberg, Gaede, Bayern, La Galissonnière, and Normandie.
- Premium: Arizona, Warspite, Warspite B, De Grasse, Graf Spee, Mutsu, Dunkerque, and T-61.
You'll also battle on classic maps, revisit original scenarios returning from 2019, and earn double Steel along the way!
If you think you're missing a Premium ship you'd like to play this season, grab the free coupon in the Store for a 50% discount on Arizona, Warspite, De Grasse, Graf Spee, Mutsu, Dunkerque, and T-61. The coupon will be available in the Store from May 4 to 10 and active until June 1.
Season 101
This season runs from May 19 to 25. Similar to Season 100, it will only allow Tier V battleships, cruisers, and destroyers, but this time, you can also play newer ships. Much like Season 100, you'll return to classic maps and revisit original scenarios from 2019.
Mission for additional rewards
From May 12 to 25, complete a special mission playing Ranked Battles to earn additional Steel, along with a unique anniversary flag and patch.
Additional Missions and Store Offers
"The Sea Calls": Mission for new profile name backgrounds
From May 4 to June 1, the mission "The Sea Calls" will be available to everyone—complete it to receive two new backgrounds for your profile name and a set of Rare Boosters.
May 4th: Free space-themed bundle in the Store
Is May 4th a special date to you? Visit the Store from May 4 to 11 to pick up a free bundle! It includes a Stellar Container III, which can drop space-themed Commanders and skins for various ships, as well as 12x Sci-Fi Space camouflages.
Victory Day in Europe: Dedicated mission
From May 8 to 15, complete "Victory Day" mission to receive various camouflages and several Commander crates.
Battle of the Denmark Strait: Unique skins for Bismarck and Hood
From May 18 to 25, check out the Denmark Strait Clash bundle, featuring unique skins for German battleship Bismarck and British battleship Hood inspired by their appearance during their final battle!
Remembering Jutland: Discounted themed content
From May 25 to June 1, commemorate the Battle of Jutland—the largest naval battle of World War I—with discounted themed bundles in the Store. Check out the Featured section for German cruiser Leipzig equipped with a skin inspired by the Battle of Jutland. The Offers section also holds British cruiser Tiger '59 with a special permanent camouflage!
Balance Changes
A bunch of new changes are coming, including a major rework of Italian destroyers and their Commanders, buffs to high-tier Spanish cruisers, buffs and nerfs to some Commander skills, and more changes. For the full details, check out the latest Ministry of Balance article. Below is a list of the affected ships, Commanders, and Commander skills.
Italian destroyers and Commanders
- Buffs and changes to almost every Italian destroyer, including additions like SAP shells for Paolo Emilio.
- Various additions to Commanders: Luigi Rizzo, Giuseppe Cigala Fulgosi, and Carlo Bergamini
Other Ships
- Buffs: Roma, Sevastopol, Napoli, Napoli B, Francesco Caracciolo, Cristoforo Colombo, Cataluña, Andalucía, Castilla, Mutsu, Mutsu B, Fusō, AL Fusou, Heat Ray, Francesco Ferruccio, and ARP Nachi
- Nerfs: Ignacio Allende and Santander
Commander skills
- Buffs: Brawler, Properly Meticulous, Firefighter, Running With Scissors, and Artisan's Touch.
- Nerfs: Scrap Iron Flotilla, Air Support, Hidden Hand, and The Trident Gambit.
Improvements and Bug Fixes
All platforms
- Replaced "Reload" with "Cooldown" in descriptions about Consumables. "Reload" is now used only for weapons.
- Fixed a bug where some ship specs were displayed incorrectly after changing Ports.
- Fixed a visual bug where the catapult fighter on Lenin was floating above the deck.
- Fixed a minor visual issue with Coronel Bolognesi and San Martín armor.
- Fixed a couple of incorrect voice lines in Spanish.
- Added a missing skip bomb icon to the feed when a ship is destroyed by it.
PC (changes after the latest beta test)
- Fleets are now available in the PC version: you can create new Fleets, join existing ones, and participate in Fleet Cups.
- Starting at account level 11, you can create Training Rooms and play various scenarios solo or with other players.
- You can now use your existing Steam account to log in on the mobile version.
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Numerous quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes, including the following:
- You can now view other players' Commanders and ships in the team list.
- When converting doubloons to credits, you can use the keyboard input field next to the conversion range pickers.
- You can now upgrade a battle to premium from the post-battle screen.
- Added precise squadron controls with the camera.
- Added an option in the settings to move the minimap to the top-left corner.
- Added navigation tabs to the Port.
- Fixed an issue where the controller cursor moved very slowly on some screens.
- Increased font size on Steam Deck.
- Fixed an issue with a missing airstrike and aircraft carrier aiming reticle on AMD graphics cards.
Console
- Fixed a bug on PlayStation where the label above the Store icon was clipped.
- Fixed the Legendary Tier star icon being misaligned in ship names above the HP bar.
- Fixed a visual issue where the noses of Chkalov's HE bombers weren't visible during flight.
- Fixed a visual issue on the Mountain Range map where a ship sometimes appeared to be sinking after colliding with an island.
- Fixed a bug where the displayed camouflage icon did not match the equipped camouflage.
Mobile
- Added achievements support for Google Play.
- You can now log in on the mobile version using your existing Steam account.
- Fixed a bug where the Damage Control Party hint didn't close after tapping the consumable icon.
- Fixed an issue where Commander and ship images were transparent on the player card.
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