This public test is going to be light and easy. However, the full version will bring you much more surprises! Join us in testing, and see what's coming with your own eyes!
The Public Test will be running from 13 December at 17:30 CET until 19 December at 14:00 CET (UTC+1). Keep in mind that this is a testing environment, and unannounced maintenance and patch deployments can happen at any time during the Public-Test phase.
What to expect in Public Test 0.5.16?
Key Attractions
- During the Public Test, players will be able to test two new Campaigns: "Basic" and "Elite". Campaigns consists of several missions which are available for a set period of time; the missions will progress up the chain regardless of players performance (whether he completed previous stage or not).
- Test out all the changes to Bastion mode!
- Try out Bastion mode on the following two maps: North & Hotspot!
- Check out the improved appearance of Tier VIII Premium ships!
- Admire the new London port!
If you are seeking more information, the preliminary 0.5.16 Public Test patch notes can be found in the dedicated forum thread on our World of Warships forum (Note, they are available in English only).
There are more features to test and even more to enjoy in the upcoming Update!
Hop onto the Public Test server to go hands on with the new stuff before it comes into the game later this month.
For participating in our Public Test you will be rewarded the following goodies on the live server once the update hits the open waters.
Get 3 signal flags of each type on your live account for playing 1 Random or Cooperative battle on the Public Test server.
Get 1 day of Premium Account on the live server for winning 10 Random battles while playing in Gneisenau, Neptune, Dresden, Kolberg or any Japanese Aircraft Carrier on the Public Test server.
Get 1 day of Premium Account on the live server for winning 10 Random battles while playing in Gneisenau, Neptune, Dresden, Kolberg or any Japanese Aircraft Carrier on the Public Test server.
Get 10 Type "6" Camouflage patterns (+100% XP per battle) on the live server for earning 5,000 base XP in Random or Cooperative battles on the Public Test server.
Get 10 Type "6" Camouflage patterns (+100% XP per battle) on the live server for earning 5,000 base XP in Random or Cooperative battles on the Public Test server.You will be able to claim your rewards on the dedicated website. Information on when you will be able to redeem them will be sent to your registered Test Account email address on the day of the release of the update or slightly after. Please note that only players with a Public Test account registered to the same e-mail as their live server account will be able to redeem their rewards.
What resources will you get on the Public Test server?
Tier VI ships will be credited to all players at the start of the test, together with 15-skill-point commanders.
Research prices of Tier VI+ ships are significantly lowered, so that players can easily reach the top Tiers in just a few battles.
Research prices for modules will be discounted.
Account Level 13 upon first login.
Premium Account for 7 days upon your first login.
100,000 Doubloons.
500,000,000 Credits.
Assorted signal flags for testing.
Ability reset for Commanders will be discounted: 1 Doubloon = 1 Skill Point
Please note that resources from the previous Public Tests have been wiped.
Action Stations!
