Holiday Rewards and Free Ships
If you log in during December 2025, you'll snag a free Tier IX ship from options like Lepanto, Izumo, Riga, Sejong, or Fletcher, each bringing distinct tactical edges—think Lepanto's secondary battery focus for close-quarters brawls or Fletcher's torpedo spam for destroyer hunters. This giveaway, paired with Santa's Gift containers, boosts your fleet without the usual grind, opening up high-tier experimentation for mid-game players.
What New Ships Come in the Event Pass?
The Event Pass introduces Nürnberg '44 and Lanzhou as rewards, woven into a narrative featuring Stig Lundgren. Nürnberg '44 refines cruiser play with enhanced AA defenses, making it a solid pick against carrier-heavy matches, while Lanzhou's radar and hydro combo expands destroyer screening options, adding depth to team coordination in competitive modes.
Festive Port and New Commander
The Nordlyshavn Port returns, complete with a Christmas Tree you decorate by earning ornaments through gameplay— a low-key way to rack up minor rewards while immersing in holiday vibes. On the commander front, European addition Juraj Jánošík, voiced by Bartłomiej Rzepka and announced on November 6, 2025, comes with skills tailored for survivability and reload boosts, ideal for optimizing builds on agile ships like destroyers or light cruisers.
How Does Update 14.11 Change Naval Tactics?
Overall, these additions enhance strategic variety: Roussillon encourages bold battleship plays, the free ships democratize access to meta-defining vessels, and Jánošík's talents refine commander synergies. Expect shifts in fleet compositions as players test these in ranked battles starting late 2025.