The annual holiday economy shift is officially scheduled. World of Warships confirmed that Santa Containers will return to the Armory and Premium Shop starting December 1, 2025. The headline change this season isn't just the return of the boxes, but the introduction of a third, higher-value option: the Santa's Ultra Gift Container.
The New Ultra Economy
Historically, the holiday event has revolved around two primary paid tiers: the standard Santa's Gift and the Santa's Mega Gift. The addition of the "Ultra" tier suggests a significant restructuring of the drop tables. In previous years, the Mega Gift was the go-to for players hunting rare, removed premium ships (the "chase ships" like Enterprise or Musashi). With a tier sitting above Mega, we are likely looking at a higher price point per crate, presumably offering the highest probability for ship drops.
For veteran players, this raises immediate questions about the value proposition of the existing Mega containers. Does the existence of an Ultra tier dilute the drop rates of the middle tier, or is it simply a more expensive shortcut for those looking to brute-force the collection mechanics?
What We Know So Far
- Start Date: December 1, 2025
- Container Lineup: Santa's Gift, Santa's Mega Gift, Santa's Ultra Gift
- Content Focus: Historically includes premium ships, doubloons, coal, and rare camouflages.
Are the New Ultra Containers Worth It?
Until Wargaming publishes the specific drop rates—which they are required to do—it is impossible to calculate the exact math. However, based on previous economy updates, "Ultra" or "Super" tiers in similar events usually cater to players who want to minimize the volume of "filler" drops (like signal flags or common camos).
If you are targeting specific ships, check the updated drop lists the moment the update goes live. The "shortlist" mechanic—where the game rolls for a ship and then checks which ones you already own—often dictates the real value of these boxes. If the Ultra containers offer a significantly higher chance to trigger that ship roll, they may become the mathematical meta for collectors, despite the higher upfront cost.
As always with loot boxes, treat the published probabilities as a ceiling, not a guarantee. We will break down the actual drop rate math once the full tables are public on December 1.