New Temporary Battle Type: Perilous Route - Closed Test 14.4
In Update 14.4, a new temporary battle type called "Perilous Route" will be introduced to the game for testing, and it may be possible to test Perilous Route out on April 10th in PTS 14.4. It may remind you of Convoy, but this time a team of players will defend a Command Ship against bots. This mighty ship sustained serious damage and can't defend herself, so you'll have to escort her to the destination point while her crew works on repairs. If you successfully protect her during the journey, she will be able to take part in the final showdown at the end of the battle.
Battle Objectives
The battle type will have a singular main objective: to escort the Command Ship through its designated path, during which it will stop at two distinct locations. At each stop, you will receive one of three available tasks, that you need to complete in order to continue your journey.
These tasks can be:
- Scout an area: go to a specific area on the map and spot enemy ships.
- Capture an area: capture a key area defended by enemy ships.
- Destroy a pack of enemies in your way: neutralize a group of enemy ships blocking the path of the Command Ship.
Additionally, there will be 5 random secondary tasks with varying levels of difficulty.
Special Consumable
Players will have access to the special "Coordinated Fleet Support" consumable which, when activated will restore a portion of all allied ship HP (including the Command Ship) along with their own. The HP restorative properties of the consumable can stack in effectiveness if multiple players activate it simultaneously.
Battle Specifications
The battle type will take place with 7 players aboard Tier VIII to IX ships; with a maximum of 3 Battleships, 4 Cruisers, 3 Destroyers, and 1 Aircraft Carrier. Divisions of up to 7 players are allowed.
Battles will unfold on the following maps:
- Hotspot.
- Trap.
Action Shots
