Here's an overview of the major highlights introduced in Update 15.1. Be sure to check out the full details on our website:
Lunar New Year 2026: Gifts & Celebrations
Welcome the Year of the Fire Horse with rewards and festivities!
- Log in any time during Update 15.1 to receive your Lunar Gift bundle via the Update Navigator.
- You'll be able to choose one permanent Lunar-themed camouflage from a selection.
- Plus, you'll get two additional permanent camouflages; a pair of the new Lunar containers; and 1,500 Lunar Tokens.
- Missed the first login? No worries—the rewards will be available in the Update Navigator for the duration of Update 15.1!
Festive Calendar & Dragon Port
Double the rewards and soak in the celebration!
- Our Festive Calendar launches several days after the update and will remain available for more than 2 weeks.
- Open daily cards for extra gifts on top of your regular daily login rewards.
- You'll learn all about Lunar New Year traditions as you progress.
- Be sure to visit the updated Dragon Port, now featuring an imposing statue of the legendary Nian Beast.
Main Event: Nian Paradox
Choose Order or Chaos and shape the fate of time itself!
- The Nian Paradox event runs from Update 15.1 until the release of Update 15.3.
- Pledge allegiance to one of two coalitions: - Defenders of Order, led by the dragon deity Zhulong. - Adherents of Chaos, led by the malevolent Hundun.
- Each coalition offers multiple party progression tracks with varying difficulties and rewards.
- You'll be able to obtain Lunar Tokens through login gifts, daily bundles, and combat missions, and you may also get some if you participated in the Leaderboard events in the previous update.
- Spend Lunar Tokens or Coal to progress through the coalition tracks and unlock rewards.
- The event narrative will progress automatically as you advance, unlocking additional story rewards.
Nian Paradox Rewards & Containers
Mythical prizes await!
- Each party track offers rewards: - A 10-skill-point Commander with an individual voiceover. - 2–4 thematic Premium ships (Tier V–X depending on the track). - Additional valuable items and bonuses.
- Up to 18 Premium ships are available across all the tracks.
- Defenders of Order and Adherents of Chaos Premium containers are among the event rewards.
- They can drop event ships or Pan-Asian ships, such as Incheon.
- They are currently the only way to obtain Nian's Treasure Premium containers, which can drop Messina, Yimeng, and Independencia.
Lunar New Year Event Pass
Celebrate with festive progression and excellent rewards!
- First progression line: New Year Beast flag, Prosperous Times and Bountiful Waters permanent camouflages, and Silk Sunrise permanent camouflage for Harbin.
- Second progression line (2,500 Doubloons): Pan-Asian Commander Nian (10 skill points; immediate reward for unlocking the line), Tier VII cruiser Eastern Dragon, Festive Fireworks enemy destruction effect, and the Dragon's Blessings permanent camouflage for Tier X ships.
- Extra levels reward 1x More Signals container (first line) or 1x Rare Bonuses container (second line).
Unbreakable Front
Respawns return, now with deeper tactics!
- Unbreakable Front is available throughout Update 15.1.
- Choose a respawn sector on your team's side of the map after destruction.
- Respawns occur within map boundaries for faster re-engagement.
- New win conditions: - Capture the enemy base for instant victory. - Reach 1,000 points by controlling Key Areas or sinking enemies.
- Select event consumables before battle with unique options for each ship type.
- 7v7 battles with Tier VIII–X ships; maximum one-tier matchmaking spread.
- Note: Unique Commander talents are disabled in Unbreakable Front for 15.1.
Improvements to Operations
More variety, better clarity, and improved replayability!
- Tier VIII and higher Operations now feature randomized secondary tasks.
- Two out of five secondary objectives are randomly selected from a pool of familiar and new tasks.
- Some of the new objectives involve minelaying cruisers, surveillance stations, and special Key Areas.
- Updated Operations UI: - Tasks are now displayed on a contrasting background for visibility. - Icons now match Minimap and mission targets. - HP bars for key objectives have been improved.
Brawl Recalibration
Fresh twists on familiar chaos!
- First Brawl: Destroyers only, focused on torpedo combat.
- Second Brawl: Destroyers, cruisers, and battleships with a damage-to-heal mechanic.
- Third Brawl returns to a more traditional format.
Grand Trial – Public Test Challenge
We're in the final stretch of the year-long test event!
- The Winter Phase continues during Update 15.1.
- Main reward for Update 15.1: - 1x Lunar New Year container. - 1x Lunar New Year Premium container.
- Participate in both Public Test stages and complete tasks to earn Community Tokens and more.
"This update also marks a special moment for our update videos.
After guiding us through countless updates, Update 15.1 is Boggzy's final update video as host. We want to thank him for all the energy, humor, and passion he's brought to every episode while wishing him nothing but the best in what comes next. If you've enjoyed his content, be sure to watch his final update video in its entirety and leave him some well-earned love in the comments 💙
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