In great news for the entire World of Warships gaming community, Wargaming, publisher and developer of the free-to-play naval multiplayer game World of Warships, is releasing its latest update: British Battlecruisers for Early Access, plus model improvements of American destroyers and a new limited-time event.
Something that we find quite curious is that the 0.11.6 update also includes a number of changes to the in-game economy and AI for non-player controlled ships, as well as UI improvements.
new british battleships
This update introduces new Tier III to Tier X British Battlecruisers arriving in Early Access. This dynamic range features ships equipped with powerful torpedoes and Repair Party consumables that help regenerate damage points lost in battle.
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From the iconic and historic Tier III Indefatigable and Tier VI Renown, as well as five new ship blueprints featuring Tier VII Rooke, Tier VIII Hawke, Tier IX Duncan, Tier X St Vincent, and Tier VII Premium Collingwood they are accompanied with their own special camos.
These ships are also equipped to take advantage of a wide range of consumables at all tiers, starting with Engine Boost at tier V, all the way up to defensive AA fire at tier VI, and specialized repair crews at tier IX.
Second wave of changes in American destroyers
After the first installment of the US model upgrades that came in the previous update, a further number of these ships are undergoing facelifts across the board. With adjustments to defense, hit point distribution, and the positioning of torpedo tubes and battery guns; Sims, Sims B, Sampson, Wickes, Clemson, Nicholas, and Farragut are seeing a number of updates.
The Titans of Industry event offers unique rewards
For a limited time, a new event that is part of this update alongside the newly decorated Port of London is Titans of Industry, similar to others like Air Office Rivalry, Battle of the Beasts and Clash of Valor that have come before. of this new event; where players choose from three British shipyards: Chatham, Elswick and Clydebank to support, each with a different reward, a special commander, along with British tokens that can be redeemed for rewards, including ships available in early access and permanent camouflages.
AI updates, economy and interface changes
Update 0.11.6 also brings improvements to the AI of non-player-operated ships in-game, with improvements to movement and shooting capabilities, as well as the ability to use consumables in training battles.
This update also initiates an overhaul of how the game’s economy works, simplifying the management of economic bonuses and inventory display, along with separating economic bonuses and camos from each other; allowing players to mount the camouflage they want, with the economic bonuses they prefer.
The interface also has changes with containers now grouped by type and with information available about possible items in the game. Spectator mode interface after player sinking, sees improvements along with updates to hotkeys and camera control tips.