World of Warships: Legends releases a massive new update, “The Cat and the Eagle”, on Monday, May 19, 2025, packed with legendary ships, balance changes, historical events, and the highly anticipated Steam Beta. Dive into the action with new campaigns, brawls, and much more!
New Campaign: Eagle of the North Sea
The highlight of this update is the Eagle of the North Sea campaign, running from May 19 to June 30, 2025. Complete 120 milestones over 6 weeks to earn the German Legendary Tier battleship Preußen, known for its powerful 457 mm main guns, excellent accuracy, and thick armor protection. Even if you miss some challenges, the catch-up mechanic is available, ensuring every player has a chance to claim this iconic ship.
Campaign Rewards
- Without Admiralty Backing: 50x Common Boosters, 4x Battle of Jutland camouflages, 15,000 Global XP, 1,500 Ship Parts for the Hindenburg Marathon, and more.
- With Admiralty Backing (2,500 doubloons): 50x Rare Boosters, 8x Battle of Jutland camouflages, 30,000 Global XP, 2,500 Ship Parts, and the German battleship Preußen.
Preußen Ship
Hindenburg Marathon: Stage Two
The race for the German Legendary Tier cruiser Hindenburg continues. Collect Ship Parts through the Eagle of the North Sea campaign, Path of Progress calendar, and weekly assignments to potentially unlock the ship by July. Complete these tasks and purchase select bundles to speed up your progress.
New Events and Collaborations
Retrofuturism Event
The Retrofuturism event brings a blend of nostalgia and sci-fi to the seas, featuring new ships like Meteor and Scarlet Thunder. Unlock themed skins and Commander guises through campaign milestones, calendar rewards, and special bundles in the store.
Retrofuturism Event
Battle of Jutland
Commemorate the largest naval battle of World War I with themed content. New ships include the German cruiser Leipzig, battleship Moltke, and British battleship Indefatigable. Additionally, earn themed skins, crates, and discounts on British and German ships.
The Hunt for Bismarck: Unsinkable Sam
From May 26 to June 30, participate in “The Hunt for Bismarck” event. Unlock Unsinkable Sam, a legendary cat who survived three ship sinkings, as a Commander guise. He grants a 50% credit bonus when earning two “Caused Flooding” ribbons, making him a valuable ally in intense battles.
Warhammer 40,000 Collaboration
The popular Warhammer 40,000 collaboration returns on June 2, featuring themed ships, Commanders, and exclusive items. Complete special missions to unlock themed crates and gear, adding a touch of the far future to your fleet.
Victory in Europe Day: 80th Anniversary
From May 5 to May 19, commemorate the end of World War II with themed ships like the British battleship Rodney and discounts on select Tech Tree ships. Complete the Allied Heroes collection to earn the U.S. cruiser Erie, a unique Tier II ship with impressive maneuverability and firepower for her tier.
World of Warships: Legends Comes to Steam
World of Warships: Legends is coming to Steam! Join the Closed Beta Test from May 23 to May 26 and provide feedback on controls, performance, and gameplay. Visit the Steam page to sign up and be among the first to play the game on PC.
Minimum Requirements
- OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
- CPU: Intel Core i7-7700/Ryzen 5 3600
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650/AMD Radeon RX 570
- RAM: 8 GB
- Storage: 45 GB available space
Recommended Requirements
- OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
- CPU: Intel Core i7-8700/AMD Ryzen 5 7600
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060/AMD RX 5600 XT
- RAM: 16 GB
- Storage: 45 GB available space
Balance Changes and Improvements
This update introduces significant improvements to Fighter and Defensive AA Fire consumables, enhancing their effectiveness in battle. Fighters now have unlimited attacks, faster speeds, and reduced cooldowns, making them a greater threat to enemy aircraft.
Key Ship Buffs
- Carnot: Extended secondary range and improved accuracy.
- Marco Polo: Faster SAP shell reload and reduced smoke firing detectability.
- König Albert: Stronger secondary guns and improved main artillery.
- Ignis Purgatio: Faster reload for main guns.
- Napoli B: Extended secondary battery range.
Brawls and Fleet Cup
Join three new Brawl seasons featuring 3v3 battles with Tier V battleships, Tier VII cruisers, and Tier VIII battleships. Also, take part in the fourth season of the Fleet Cup for 5v5 single-elimination tournaments using Legendary Tier ships.
Legends Fleet Cup
Final Thoughts
The “Cat and the Eagle” update is one of the most comprehensive updates in World of Warships: Legends history. From legendary ships and balance changes to new events and the Steam Beta, there’s something for every captain. Set sail on May 19 and experience the next wave of naval combat!
For more information, visit the official World of Warships: Legends website.
