February may be a short month, but that didn’t stop us from significantly improving many aspects of the game. Welcome one of the most content-packed updates in Modern Warships in recent months.

Expect major user experience improvements, a rebalance of ships and equipment, and, as always, a large amount of new military hardware!

Main Update Highlights

⭐️ Unit Comparison System

A brand-new comparison feature for ships, aircraft, and equipment has been added to the game.

• You can compare up to three units of the same class.

• Items for comparison can be added from most windows: Inventory, Shop, and Market.

• Equipment can only be compared within the same type and tier. Ships of different classes can be compared to each other.

How to use this feature?

1. Click the scales icon in any equipment view window.
2. After adding at least one item, the comparison icon will appear in the top-right corner. Click it to open the comparison window.

⭐️ Improved Equipment Swapping

You can now swap equipment between ships in just a couple of clicks!

Select the equipment, click the magnifying glass icon, find the ship where it is installed, and press “Swap.” Done!

⭐️ Air Defense for Tankers in “Escort” Mode

• Special AA modules have been added, designed to intercept submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs).

• These AA systems do not engage standard ship missiles or aircraft.

This change improves balance in matches involving SLBM submarines and reduces situations where such units dealt excessive damage without sufficient counterplay.

⭐️ Reconnect Feature & New Matchmaking

• A reconnect mechanic has been added. If the connection is lost, the system will automatically attempt to return the player to battle.

• A dedicated reconnect window will appear during the process.

• Upon successful reconnection, the player returns to the match.

• Up to 3 reconnect attempts are available per match. After all attempts are used, rejoining will no longer be possible.

In March, a separate test of the reconnect mechanic will take place in a temporary “Team Deathmatch” mode powered by the new matchmaking system. Increased rewards will be available. We will announce the launch of this mode on our official Modern Warships social media channels. Stay tuned!

⭐️ Helicopter Physics Fully Reworked

• Improved controls and expanded maneuvering capabilities.

• Helicopter behavior now varies depending on their type and configuration.

⭐️ Updated Notification Marker System

• New notification icons have been added (gifts, timers, new items, etc.).

• Improved logic for displaying notifications in different scenarios.

⭐️ Rebalance

Several ships and pieces of equipment have been rebalanced to improve the performance of long-available units. A detailed article is available in a Separate article

Battle Pass: “Future Edge”

• The new Battle Pass season is available from March 1 to March 31. Complete 40 stages, each granting access to valuable rewards.
• Become the best and earn the season’s grand reward — the Russian hovercraft RF Bora (Project 1239). The main reward can be obtained by all players who complete the Battle Pass.
• Purchasing the Premium Battle Pass instantly unlocks 5 stages, giving immediate access to the unique reward of stage four.
• Purchasing the VIP Battle Pass unlocks 10 stages and provides immediate access to 5 unique rewards described below.
• Complete daily missions and unlock unique rewards, including RF Bora (Project 1239).

Hovercraft RF Bora (Project 1239)

T3, available in the free Battle Pass track.

Armament:

1. Missile Battery — 3M-80M Moskit [x2]
2. Missile Battery — 3M-80M Moskit [x2]
3. Cannon — AK-176MA (76 mm) [x1] 🔒
4. Grenade Launcher — RPK-8 (213 mm) [x2] 🔒
5. Air Defense — AK-630MA (30 mm) [x2] 🔒
6. Air Defense — Strela-10M [x2] 🔒
7. Air Defense — OSA-MA-2 [x1] 🔒

Features:

Russia's sidewall hovercraft designed to support other naval forces and engage targets in coastal areas. This project features high seaworthiness, a large deck, and improved conditions for weapon operation and crew accommodation. The ship has a really versatile set of armaments. It starts with two double missile slots for any missiles, while all other equipment is unique. It comprises one modified Soviet naval cannon for both aerial and surface targets AK-176MA (76 mm), and two special grenade launchers RPK-8 (213 mm) for both ships and subs. As for defensive measures, the hovercraft is well protected with two naval rotary six-barrel air defense systems AK-630MA (30 mm) and two short-range missile air defense systems of Strela-10M, which are supported by an automated twin-boom anti-aircraft missile system OSA-MA-2 with powerful projectiles, designed to intercept even the most sturdiest aerial threats. Overall, the ship is a great example of modern naval combat, which encapsulates swift movement and precise strikes with reliable defenses.

Strike Fighter JF-17 Thunder Block 3

T3, available in the VIP Battle Pass.

Features:

A multirole strike fighter jointly developed by Pakistan and China. The project features improved aerodynamics and a significantly expanded armament suite, allowing it to effectively engage surface and aerial targets. The aircraft's arsenal begins with a single-barrel automatic cannon for medium ranges Type 23-2JF (23 mm) with high-explosive rounds, suitable for engaging both enemy ships and aircraft. It is followed by CM-400AKG-B3 long-range supersonic cruise missiles, designed to destroy large surface targets. They are supported by Brazilian MAR-1 high-speed anti-ship missiles with area damage, as well as Ra'ad-II anti-ship missiles with extended range and decoy evasion. Should enemy aircraft appear in the air, they can always be met with PL-5EII anti-aircraft missiles, which have rapid target acquisition and reload times, allowing them to exert significant fire pressure on any aerial target.

Drone Shahed 149 Gaza

T3, available in the VIP Battle Pass.

Features:

A long-range, high-altitude unmanned combat aerial vehicle project from Iran. It is powered by a turboprop engine and carries a multi-role armament. This includes the HEYDAR long-range, laser-guided, area damage anti-ship missile, as well as the Qaem 114 medium-range, manually-guided air-to-surface missile, which quickly acquires targets and can be used to overwhelm enemy air defenses. This arsenal is rounded out by the AD-08 Majid medium-range, multi-role anti-surface and anti-aircraft missile, which has a modern detection and tracking system that allows it to bypass decoys.

Laser Air Defense Peresvet

T3, available in the VIP Battle Pass.

Features:

Modern Russian laser air defense system with an extended beam range. It boasts high accuracy and excellent reload time, providing reliable protection against air threats.

Grenade Launcher M142 HIMARS GMLRS

T3, available in the Premium Battle Pass.

Features:

American long-range multiple rocket launcher. It can engage both enemy ships and submarines. It fires high-speed missiles at high trajectories over long distances and quickly locks on targets. It inflicts area damage and combines well with other missile weapons, increasing pressure on enemy air defenses.

Legendary Camouflage “Plasma”

Available in the VIP Battle Pass.

Epic Camouflage “Polygon”

Available in the Premium Battle Pass.

Rare Camouflage “Technology X”

Available in the free Battle Pass track.

Avatars

Equipment [Shop]

Frigate TCG Istanbul (F-515) (T2, Turkey)

Armament:

1. Missile Battery — Otomat [x2]
2. Missile Battery — Otomat [x1]
3. Cannon — Melara Rapid (76 mm) [x2]
4. Helicopter — AH-64 Apache [x1]
5. Air Defense — STOP-IL (25 mm) [x2] 🔒
6. Air Defense — SIPER Block 1 [x1] 🔒

Equipment [Ranked Shop]

Unmanned Vehicle Sea Archer (T3, Australia)

🎨 Decals:

A new collection “Kawaii Strike” has been added. Decals from this collection will be obtainable through various activities throughout March.

💎 Seasons Storage:

In this update, the Pass Vault has been expanded with another season, "Sea Legends", released in July 2025. Inside the pass, you can find valuable VIP rewards, customization items, and the carrier JS Hyuga. The Hyuga is a class of helicopter carrier built for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. It was the first Japanese aircraft carrier built since WWII. It is faster and more maneuverable than most ships of its size, while still carrying a lot of offensive armaments and helicopters. Another distinctive feature of Hyuga is its unique squad of special attack drones, which can efficiently engage surface targets at long distances.

Ship & Equipment Remasters:

• Frigate RF Admiral Grigorovich

• Strike Fighter Su-47 Berkut

• Strike Fighter Su-34 Fullback

• Helicopter Ka-58 Black Ghost

• Fighter F-22 Raptor

Additional Changes

• Added a window describing ship classes — you can now click on a class icon to read about its features.

• When joining a squad, the leader’s currently selected port is now displayed.

• Additional parameters have been added for submarines:

– Oxygen Depletion

– Oxygen Regeneration

• Reduced dispersion of aerial bombs. This change most significantly affects units with salvos of 8 or more bombs.

• Added the ability to upgrade the “Stealth” parameter for all naval drones.

• Updated team spawn points and tanker routes on the maps “Monstrous Maelstrom” and “Arctic” in “Escort” mode.

🛠 Bug Fixes:

• Upgrade list no longer resets to the top.

• Fixed Thai language display in chats.

• Fixed DX125 camouflage display.

• Fixed Kronstadt bow emblem display.

• Fixed DPM display after full upgrade.

• Fixed scroll reset in equipment window.

• Fixed low-performance device match start issue.

• Fixed autocannon firing interruption during extended spotting time.

• Fixed underwater terrain exploit on Greenlands (Team Deathmatch mode).

• Fixed clan membership check when inviting to clan squad.

• Fixed clan squad participant limit text display.

• Fixed binocular button interaction in Escort mode.

• [PC] ESC now properly resets cursor after closing news.

• [PC] Fixed artstorm.com link in Settings → Community.

• [PC] Market scroll wheel now works across full offer list.

🛠 Bug Fixes | Models & Behavior:

• Fixed J35 hatch animation with CM-102A.

• Fixed Type 12 Kai 2 launcher animation on 30DX.

• Fixed J15 missile display after ammo depletion.

• Fixed MK141 Harpoon launch direction on USS Gerald R. Ford.

• Fixed AA placement on Admiral Nakhimov.

• Fixed UGM-133 Trident II stage textures.

• Fixed S-70BM engine flame clipping.

• Fixed Jeanne d’Arc aim point height.

• Updated J20 thumbnail.

• Fixed P-1 flaps animation.

• Fixed J20 front gear animation.

• Fixed F35 hatch animation when switching weapons.

• Fixed SPYDER-MR AA launch direction.

• Fixed SMART4000 night lighting.

• Adjusted helicopter placement on SMART4000 deck.

• Fixed MH-60L DAP placement on small decks.

• Fixed FIM-92J shader on AW249 Fenice.

• Fixed RX-Core skin display.

• Fixed 3D offer lighting inheritance issue.

• Fixed turret spinning in Test Drive.

• Fixed helicopter wind effect near certain islands.