The holiday season in World of Warships usually means a flood of currencies and containers, and Update 14.11 is sticking to that tradition with a heavy Twitch Drop schedule. Wargaming has outlined the roadmap for the "Gifting Season," and the prize pool goes significantly deeper than the usual Community Tokens. We are looking at potential Tier X premium ships, Santa's Gift containers, and a destruction effect that literally adds salt to your opponent's wounds.
The "Salt in the Wound" Effect
PvP games thrive on a bit of psychological warfare, and the new "Salt in the Wound" destruction effect leans right into it. Starting November 30 and running through December 28, 2025, players can unlock this cosmetic by participating in the "Salt for Subs!" campaign.
To trigger the reward, you need to gift two subscriptions to participating Community Contributors. While this does require a monetary purchase, it's a permanent account unlock that adds a specific visual flair when you destroy enemy ships. If you are already planning to support your favorite streamer during the holidays, this is the time to do it.
The Big Prize: December 18 Holiday Stream
If you are chasing high-value items, mark December 18, 2025, on your calendar. The Official World of Warships Holiday Stream features a "Mystery Drop" mechanism that activates after 180 minutes of viewing. While everyone is guaranteed a Santa's Gift container, the drop table includes a chance to pull one of the following rare Tier X ships:
- X Aki
- X Bremen
- X Hawaii
These ships are generally difficult to acquire, so leaving a tab open for three hours is a low-effort gamble with a potentially massive payout.
Santa's Gifts via Community Streams
Between December 7 and December 15, the focus shifts entirely to Community Contributors. Watching any participating streamer for 90 minutes will unlock a combat mission. Completing this mission in-game awards a Santa's Gift container. Unlike the Mystery Drop, this is a reliable way to farm a container without relying on RNG for the drop itself.
What are the standard update drops?
Outside of the specific holiday events, the standard update cycle runs from November 26 to December 3, 2025. The standard drops for Update 14.11 include:
- Weekly Drop: 250 Community Tokens (up to 1,500 total across the update).
- Twitch Challenges: Combat missions rewarding XP and Credits.
- Twitch Containers: A chance to drop Tier VIII premium ships like the VIII Kii or VIII Saipan (rental or permanent depending on the specific container roll).
Make sure your Wargaming account is properly linked to Twitch before the update goes live to ensure progress tracks correctly across these different windows.