Update 14.4

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Update 14.4<ref>News article: [https://worldofwarships.com/en/news/game-updates/update-144-perilous-route/ Update 14.4: Perilous Route] - 05/12/25</ref> brings the following::
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== Perilous Route ==
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Update 14.4 brings a new temporary PvE [[Ship:Game_Modes|battle type]] inspired by Convoy, which you may be familiar with from past updates. In Perilous Route, your mission is to escort a damaged command ship to the destination area while defending her from attacking enemy fleets.

During the mission, the command ship will make two stops for critical repairs. To resume the journey, you'll need to complete one of three possible tasks. Once repairs are complete, the command ship will become fully operational and will help you in the final battle against the last enemy assault. In addition, you will be assigned five randomly chosen secondary objectives of varying difficulty, bringing more variety to each battle.

You can participate playing Tier VIII–IX ships of all types except submarines. All ships will be equipped with Coordinated Fleet Support consumable, which partially restores HP for all team members and the command ship.

{{block|+|content=More information will be available in a [https://worldofwarships.com/en/news/general-news/perilous-route-in-144/ separate article].}}

== Updated Operations with Flagships ==
Since flagships returned to our virtual seas in 14.2, you've battled and defeated these mighty opponents countless times. Now, they've become even more dangerous—each flagship has gained additional effects based on its ship type.

To even the odds, you now can upgrade your Classified Documents. Their effects will become stronger with each new level, giving you the upper hand in engagements with enemy ships. In Update 14.4, the maximum level of Classified Documents is five, and the level cap will be increased in future updates. Upgrading Classified Documents requires Intel Tokens, which you can earn by completing combat missions.

{{block|+|content=More information will be available in a [https://worldofwarships.com/en/news/general-news/updated-operations-with-flagships-144/ separate article].}}

== Operation Dynamo Event Pass ==
Operation Dynamo saw the Allies conduct the mammoth task of evacuating over 300,000 people from Dunkirk, which was surrounded by German army. It’s considered one of the greatest rescue missions in history. This year marks the 85th anniversary of the operation, and the Update 14.4 Event Pass is dedicated to the memory of the Dunkirk evacuation.

The first progression line offers such rewards as 5x [[Ship:Event_Containers#Operation_Dynamo|Operation Dynamo containers]], the Monochrome enemy destruction effect, the Coastal British permanent camouflage, {{WoWs Prem}}&nbsp;3 days of Warships Premium Account, and the [[Ship:Camouflage#PBES379|Industrial]] permanent [[Ship:Camouflage|camouflage]] for IX ''[[Duncan]]'' (the final reward).

Unlocking the second progression line for {{Doubloons}}&nbsp;2,500 Doubloons will immediately grant you the [[Ship:Camouflage#PBES378|Industrial]] permanent camouflage for VIII ''[[Hawke]]''. Among the other rewards, you’ll also find British heavy cruiser VI ''[[London]]'' and 3x Operation Dynamo Premium containers. The final reward of the line is the [[Ship:Camouflage#PBESPBES370|Industrial]] permanent camouflage for X ''[[St. Vincent]]''.

{{block|i|content=Extra levels of the first and second progression lines will bring you 1x More Signals container and 1x Rare Bonuses container per level respectively.}}

<div class="b-popup"><div class="b-popup_head js-tech-nav_head"><h4>Compensation</h4><span class="b-tech-nav_arrow"></span></div><div class="b-popup_content" style="display:none; overflow:auto;"><div>
Compensation will be issued if you already own the following items:
* {{Credits}} 6,000,000 Credits for the Industrial permanent camouflage for VIII ''[[Hawke]]''.
* {{Credits}} 7,500,000 Credits for the Industrial permanent camouflage for IX ''[[Duncan]]''.
* {{Credits}} 9,000,000 Credits for the Industrial permanent camouflage for X ''[[St. Vincent]]''.
* {{Credits}} 8,250,000 Credits for VI ''[[London]]''.
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{{block|+|content=More information will be available in a [https://worldofwarships.com/en/news/general-news/event-pass-144-operation-dynamo/ separate article].}}

== Dunkirk 1940 ==
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To continue the anniversary celebrations for Operation Dynamo, we've prepared a temporary Port activity: Dunkirk 1940. This PvE activity involves cards representing the Little Ships of Dunkirk, which you will use to overcome various obstacles also represented by cards. Here are the basic rules:

* During each mission, you will face four opponents. The goal is to place cards in the most effective manner to defeat as many enemies as possible.
* Each card you place will battle the opposing card directly facing it on the enemy side. Each card has a set of parameters that determine its power level. Some cards also have various directional abilities used to either buff allies or debuff opponents.
* There are two types of missions—key missions and supply missions. Each mission type has three difficulty levels that determine the strength of your opponents.
** Key missions allow you to earn Evacuation Points, which will let you progress through the activity.
** Supply missions will let you earn expendable modifiers to enhance your cards during battle, as well as special Tokens which you can exchange for new ship cards and additional modifiers.
* You’ll begin the event with a fleet of three cards, and you’ll get a fourth one after completing the tutorial. As you progress and complete supply missions, you’ll gain access to the remaining cards of the 30-card set for free.
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Dunkirk 1940 will allow you to earn various rewards, including Operation Dynamo containers. Completion of the activity will be rewarded with the VI ''[[Gallant]]''. On top of that collecting all 30 cards will bring you the Braving the fire [[Ship:Flags#Flags|flag]].

If VI ''Gallant'' is already in your Port, you will receive {{Credits}}&nbsp;3,375,000 Credits as compensation.

{{block|+|content=More information will be available in a [https://worldofwarships.com/en/news/sales-and-events/dunkirk-1940-and-operation-dynamo-themed-bundles/#dunkirk-1940-new-strategic-event-in-your-port separate article].}}

== Soviet Submarines Leave Early Access ==
With the release of Update 14.4, Soviet submarines VI ''[[S-1]]'', VIII ''[[L-20]]'', and X ''[[K-1]]'' are leaving Early Access. So, if you’re looking to strengthen your Red Fleet, start researching the new arrivals in the Soviet Tech Tree!
* These submarines are primarily designed to operate on the surface, relying on their high surface speed and powerful unguided torpedoes.
* Their fast, unguided torpedoes boast a long range and high damage.
* In contrast, their homing torpedoes leave much to be desired in terms of range, damage, and speed.
* These submarines can travel fast while on the surface, but their speed is rather poor while submerged. Additionally, they have low dive capacity, meaning they can't stay underwater for long.
* Within their set of consumables, they have long-range Submarine Surveillance and Fast Damage Control Team.
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{{block|+|content=More information about the Soviet submarines branch will be available in the [https://worldofwarships.com/en/news/game-guides/how-to-play-new-soviet-submarines/ "How to Play" article].}}

== Blücher Dockyard Continues ==
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The Blücher Dockyard is still open, meaning you have time to build this famous cruiser that served as the flagship of German task force during invasion of Norway in 1940. Building the ship involves 20 construction phases, 18 of which can be completed via combat missions and two of which must be purchased with Doubloons. Until you complete four phases via combat missions, you can purchase two starter packs that provide two and six phases for {{Doubloons}}&nbsp;3,200 and {{Doubloons}}&nbsp;7,800 Doubloons, respectively. New cruiser VII ''[[Gambia]]'' awaits you as an intermediate reward at Phase 8.

The [[Ship:Dockyard|Dockyard]] will remain in your Port until the release of Update 14.5; however, the Dockyard combat missions will be available only until the end of the third week of Update 14.4. During the last week of the update, you’ll only be able to complete phases using Doubloons.
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{{block|+|content=You can find more details about the Blücher Dockyard in a [https://worldofwarships.com/de/news/general-news/blucher-at-the-dockyard-143/ separate article].}}

== Azur Lane 7th Wave ==
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With Update 14.4, World of Warships welcomes back the warships of Azur Lane with their bright characters and brave Commanders for the Seventh Wave of our iconic collaboration! This time, the prettiest fleet on the high seas is joined by four ships — ''[[AL Hindenburg]]'', ''[[AL Kearsarge]]'', ''[[AL Bismarck]]'', and ''[[AL Gorizia]]'' — each with her own commemorative flag. The already impressive list of Commanders has been expanded with five newcomers with individual voiceovers: Kearsarge, Gorizia, Hindenburg, Graf Spee, and Scharnhorst. Four new themed permanent camouflages for VII ''[[Zara]]'', VII ''[[Colorado]]'', VII ''[[Scharnhorst]]'', and VI ''[[Graf Spee]]'', as well as the Azur Lane [[Ship:Patches_and_Emblems|patch]], have also been added!

{{block|i|content=What's more, the contents of the [[Ship:Event_Containers#Azur_Lane:_Ocean_Guardians|Azur Lane: Ocean Guardians Premium container]] have been refreshed, and you'll find the new container contents [https://worldofwarships.com/de/content/contents-and-drop-rates-of-containers/ here] after the release of Update 14.4.}}

{{block|+|content=More information will be available in a [https://worldofwarships.com/en/news/sales-and-events/azur-lane-seventh-wave/ separate article].}}

== Ranked Battles ==
Season 23 begins in Update 14.4.
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{| class="wikitable"
! style="width:33%;" | Bronze League
! style="width:33%;" | Silver League
! style="width:33%;" | Gold League
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* 6v6; Tier X ships
* No more than 1 submarine, 3 battleships, 3 destroyers, and 5 cruisers
* No aircraft carriers allowed
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* 6v6; Tier IX ships
* No more than 3 battleships, 3 destroyers, and 5 cruisers
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* 6v6; Tier X ships
* No more than 1 submarine, 3 battleships, 3 destroyers, and 5 cruisers
* No aircraft carriers allowed
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In Season 23, the rule for keeping a Star in the event of a loss is the same for all leagues. Only the top XP earner on the losing team keeps their Star.

== Brawls ==
Three new Brawls with different formats await you.
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{| class="wikitable"
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! style="width:33%;" | Brawl 2
! style="width:33%;" | Brawl 3
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* 4v4; Tier X ships
* Each team must have either 2 or 3 battleships
* No more than 1 aircraft carrier, 1 cruiser, 1 destroyer, and 1 submarine per team
* Divisions of up to 4 players
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* 2v2; Tier VI ships
* No more than 1 battleship, 1 aircraft carrier, 1 cruiser, 1 destroyer or 1 submarine per team
* Divisions of up to 2 players
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* 4v4; Tier VIII ships
* No more than 3 battleships, 1 aircraft carrier, 1 cruiser, 2 destroyers, and 1 submarine per team
* Divisions of up to 4 players
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== Warhammer 40,000 ==
From the grim darkness of the far future, thematic ships and Commanders are returning.
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From the grim darkness of the far future, thematic ships and Commanders of the Warhammer 40,000 universe are returning to World of Warships. The endless fight between the battle-hardened forces of the Imperial Navy and Black Templars and the ferocious forces of Chaos and the Orks continues on our virtual seas. You can lead legendary ships VIII ''[[Cross of Dorn]]'', VIII&nbsp;''[[Ignis Purgatio]]'', VIII ''[[Ragnarok]]'', and VIII ''[[Ship Smasha]]'' into battles with their famous Commanders at the helm, as well as obtain thematic permanent camouflages. Are you ready to join the fight?

{{block|+|content=More information will be available in a [https://worldofwarships.com/en/news/sales-and-events/warhammer-40k-once-more-into-the-warp/ separate article].}}

== Armory ==
Historical Commanders and the "From Narvik to Dunkirk" adventure.

=== The "From Narvik to Dunkirk" Adventure Continues ===
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Our historical adventure dedicated to some of the earliest campaigns of the Second World War continues in Update 14.4 and runs until the second week of Update 14.5.

The second week of Update 14.4 brings the second chapter of the adventure, dedicated to the Dunkirk evacuation. You’ll be able to earn Adventure Tokens by completing combat missions and obtain such rewards as the Home Fleet Grey historical permanent camouflage, historical Commander Victor Crutchley, Operation Dynamo containers, and special economic bonuses for free.

The second part of the adventure also brings new Premium destroyer VIII ''[[Błyskawica '44]]''. You can get her from both standard and Premium Operation Dynamo containers or directly purchase the Admiral Bundle with her in the Premium Shop for a limited time.

{{block|+|content=More information about the second chapter of the adventure will be available in a separate article.}}

=== Commanders David Beatty and Franz von Hipper ===
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During Update 14.4, historical commanders [[Ship:Special_Commanders#David_Beatty|David Beatty]] and [[Ship:Special_Commanders#Franz_von_Hipper|Franz von Hipper]] will become permanently available in the Armory. They are skilled Commanders with special traits identical to those of Bert Dunkirk and Franz von Jütland, respectively. You’ll be able to purchase David Beatty for {{Coal}} 35,000 Coal, while Franz von Hipper will be available for {{Doubloons}} 1,500 Doubloons.

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== Content Additions and Changes ==
* Commanders Regnar af Danmark and Ragnar fra Norge with an individual voiceovers
* The Longest Night of Museums 2025 flag
* Grand Trial: Spring Phase flag and Grand Trial: Spring Phase patch
* Achievements for Clan Battles Season 30: Man o' War and Hurricane: Man o' War

A new Coal mission chain for experimental ships has been added. It will be available during Update 14.4.

=== Ships ===
Ships: Hughes (American destroyer, Tier VII), Osborne (American destroyer, Tier VIII), Christopher (American destroyer, Tier IX), Burrows (American destroyer, Tier X), I-56 '44 (Japanese submarine, Tier X), Zarya Svobody (Soviet battleship, Tier IX), Le Havre (French cruiser, Tier IX) and Marcantonio Colonna (Italian Battleship, Tier VIII) were added for testing by developers, volunteers, and Community Contributors.

=== Future Changes ===
The contents of the Firepower Premium container, Wings of Freedom Premium container, Wings of Freedom container, and Battle of Paso de Patria Premium container will be changed with the arrival of Update 14.5. You can see what exactly changed in our [https://blog.worldofwarships.com/blog/closed-test-145-return-of-asymmetric-battles-second-group-of-experimental-ships-and-more Development Blog].

== Other changes ==
* Fixed a bug that caused the Steering Gears Modification 2 upgrade to not affect VIII ''[[Atago]]''.
* Fixed a bug that caused incorrect spawning of a ship on the Trap map in Clan Battles.
* Fixed an issue that sometimes caused the incorrect display of flagship icons in the Ship Status panel during Operations with Flagships.
* Fixed a texture bug for the Assimilated permanent camouflage.
* Fixed texture for IX ''[[Menno van Coehoorn]]''.
* Fixed an issue that caused the shell caliber of several ships to display incorrectly in the Port.
* Starting with Update 14.4, in case the "Hide additional content" option is selected, the name of the collaboration or event ship will be replaced with the name of her historical counterpart.
* Updated a portrait of Commander Ragnar från Sverige.
For a complete list of changes, please refer to [https://wargaming.net/support/en/products/wows/article/33375/ Player Support].

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== References ==
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