World of Warships Update 15.8 Official Notes: 11 Years of Glory, Marlborough B & Low-Tier Ops
Key Highlights at a Glance
- 11th Anniversary Celebrations: Free login gift, new Maritime Parade Port, returning Snowflakes, and Early Access to Japanese Supercruiser Kurama.
- Birthday Wishing Wharf: Earn new cruisers Chikuma Shō-Gō and Friedrich Carl along with seasoned Commander Keizō Komura.
- Marlborough B Dockyard: Build the Tier IX British Battleship across 28 phases (starter packs at 4,500 / 8,500 Doubloons).
- Low-Tier Operations Revamp: Three brand-new scenarios (Trial by Fire, Steel Swarm, and Beehive) for Tiers II–IV (scaling to Tier VI).
- Collection Ships: Finish the Red Steel Titan collection for Soviet BB Sovetskaya Rossiya or exchange Festive Tokens for Spanish Commander Pascual Cervera y Topete.
Captains, the wait is over! Wargaming has officially published the full patch notes for World of Warships Update 15.8: 11 Years of Glory. Celebrating 11 years since the game's official release, this massive patch brings a full slate of birthday gifts, an Armory Wishing Wharf event, a Black Friday Dockyard, and a long-awaited overhaul for low-tier PvE action.
Here is your full, finalized guide to everything live in Update 15.8!
11th Anniversary: Free Gifts, Kurama & Birthday Wishing Wharf
Logging into Update 15.8 grants immediate access to the festively decorated Maritime Parade Port. After playing your first battle of the update, you can claim a free birthday gift in the Armory containing 11 days of Warships Premium Account, 3x Battle of Santiago de Cuba containers, 3x Red Steel Titan premium containers, and the "Blast & Bash" permanent camouflage.
Festive Tokens & Japanese Supercruiser Kurama
Festive Rewards ("Snowflakes") return across all Tier V–X ships and Superships. Tokens earned from blowing off flakes can be exchanged for up to 130 Supercontainers, historical collection items, custom "Press F" destruction effects, and Early Access to the new Tier XI Japanese Supercruiser Kurama!
Birthday Wishing Wharf & New Collections
The update introduces a dedicated Birthday Wishing Wharf in the Armory, offering:
- Chikuma Shō-Gō (Tier IX Japanese Cruiser): Unlocks the 4-part Chikuma's Fall collection, awarding historical Commander Keizō Komura.
- Friedrich Carl (Tier VIII German Cruiser): Available via the event and in Admiral Packs.
- Sovetskaya Rossiya (Tier IX USSR Battleship): Earned by completing the 60-element Red Steel Titan collection.
- Pascual Cervera y Topete: The Spanish unique Commander can now be earned via standard collection containers purchasable directly for 95 Festive Tokens each.
Marlborough B Dockyard (Black Friday Edition)
Black Friday arrives early with the construction of the British Tier IX Battleship Marlborough B in a 28-stage Dockyard event.
Dockyard Pricing & Mechanics
- 23 Phases can be completed by playing combat missions across Update 15.8 and the first three weeks of 15.9.
- 5 Phases must be purchased using Doubloons (1,400 Doubloons per phase).
- Starter Packs: 5 phases for 4,500 Doubloons; 10 phases for 8,500 Doubloons.
Build Preparation: Marlborough boasts sixteen fast-firing 356 mm guns that punish enemy broadsides with high HE/AP volume. To optimize your captain skills before taking her into battle, check out our recommended Marlborough & British Battleship Captain Build Guide.
Revamped Low-Tier Operations
Three new PvE Operations are entering rotation specifically designed for low-tier combat:
- Trial by Fire: Starts at Tier II.
- Swarm of Steel: Starts at Tier III.
- Beehive: Starts at Tier IV.
Teams for Tiers II–IV feature 5 players (with bot fills after 30 seconds), while scaling up to Tier VI increases team sizes to 7 players. Additionally, an updated version of Operation Killer Whale joins the Tier V–VI pool where players escort a damaged allied cruiser out of enemy waters.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How do I get the Japanese Supercruiser Kurama in Update 15.8?
Kurama is available in Early Access through the Armory by redeeming Festive Tokens earned from clearing Snowflakes across your ship collection.
How much does it cost to complete Marlborough B in the Dockyard?
Completing 23 mission phases leaves 5 phases to buy. Using the 5-phase Starter Pack, the minimum cost to complete Marlborough B is 4,500 Doubloons.
What is the 11-Year Account Anniversary reward?
Accounts reaching 11 years of service with over 25 battles receive 3 weeks of Premium, 12 Supercontainers, 5x Legendary Economic Bonuses, the For Meritorious Service patch, and a 50% discount coupon.