World of Warships is celebrating its eighth year on Steam with a straightforward event that offers some solid rewards for minimal effort. From November 14 to November 26, 2025, players can complete a simple mission for guaranteed loot and entry into a major giveaway featuring a premium ship.
The core of the event is the '8 Battles for 8 Years' combat mission. The objective is exactly what it sounds like: play eight battles. That's it. It's a simple task you can complete in a single session, making this one of the most accessible events in a while.
Guaranteed Loot and a Shot at the Albany
Finishing the mission automatically grants you a few rewards. Every participant who completes the eight battles will receive Community Tokens and a guaranteed Steam container. But the real prize is the automatic entry into a giveaway pool with 218 prizes up for grabs.
The grand prize is the U.S. Tier II Premium cruiser Albany, bundled with the unique Commander Steam-chan. While the Albany is a low-tier ship, it's a fun collector's item, and getting it with a special commander makes it a nice piece for any captain's port.
How do I enter the anniversary giveaway?
This is the most critical step: to be eligible for the giveaway pool, you must go to the official announcement post on Steam and click the 'Participate' button. Simply completing the mission in-game will not enter you into the drawing for the Albany. You have to opt-in via the button first, then complete your eight battles before the event ends on November 26, 2025.
It's a quick event with a nice potential payoff. If you're playing World of Warships on Steam, there's no reason not to click the button and knock out a few battles for a chance at a free ship.