Closed Test: Second Group of Experimental Ships Arriving in Update 14.5
World of Warships players rejoice! Update 14.5 introduces three exciting new Experimental ships: Protector, Hotaka, and Varese. The best part? These ships will be available to unlock for all players, regardless of whether you participated in or unlocked the previous group of Experimental ships.


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How to Unlock Experimental Ships
If you haven't yet unlocked access to Experimental ships, you can do so by either:
- Using Free XP
- Playing 10 battles in Tier IX or higher ships
Once access is granted, you'll be able to research ship Components using a combination of Action Reports and Credits.
What Makes These Ships Special?
The newcomers' strengths lie in their powerful secondary guns: these ships gain increased secondary battery range and rate of fire as they lose HP. For players who enjoy brawling and close-quarters combat, they will be a great choice!
Important Note: All Experimental ships will be removed from player accounts with the release of Update 14.7.
Please note that all information is still in development Work in Progress. Announced adjustments and features may change multiple times during testing. The final details will be officially published and labelled in the ship info as 'Released' on this blog.