The January 2026 “Anchors Up!” Update for World of Warships: Legends has officially arrived, and it’s a massive way to kick off the new year! Whether you’re a fan of historical realism or anime collaborations, there is something for every Captain in this patch.
Here’s a breakdown of the headline features you can dive into right now:
New Campaign: “Born of Battle”
The first campaign of 2026 is here! Power through 100 milestones over the next five weeks to earn a haul of rewards.
- The Ultimate Prize: The British Tier VIII Premium destroyer Somme.
- Why you want it: She’s a versatile Battle-class destroyer featuring stealthy long-range torpedoes and a Torpedo Reload Booster with unlimited charges—perfect for area denial and keeping the pressure on the enemy team.
Azur Lane Wave 7
The collaboration returns with one of its biggest waves yet! Bring some anime flair to your fleet with:
- 5 New Commanders: Vittorio Veneto, Ägir, Tallinn, Massachusetts, and Z-24.
- New Ships: Four themed Premium ships, including AL Vittorio Veneto (Tier VII) and AL Ägir (Tier VIII).
The Kremlin Marathon
Ever wanted the legendary Soviet battleship Kremlin? Your journey starts today.
- This is a 3-update marathon. Collect “Ship Parts” through the campaign, weekly assignments, and special events to unlock this Legendary Tier beast for free by the end of the marathon!
Vive la France! French Navy Event
Celebrate the French fleet with the Keeper of Liberty Calendar.
- Complete daily tasks to unlock the Marianne guise for French Commanders.
- New French Battleship Crates are available, offering exclusive skins and a chance to drop Premium ships like Flandre or Strasbourg.
New Bureau Project: Gouden Leeuw
The Dutch Tier X heavy cruiser has arrived in the Bureau! This ship is famous for its Airstrike armament, allowing you to rain destruction on campers behind islands from above.
Bonus Code Alert! Grab some freebies to start the update: Use code HHVCS5HTAN at wowslegends.com/code-redeemer for a Winter Big Crate and Dragon camouflages!
What are you most excited about in this update? Are you grinding for the Somme, or heading straight to the Azur Lane crates? Let us know in the comments!
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