Current status of Aircraft Carriers changes and Closed Test of Tactical Consumables

WG Devs have worked on changes to Aircraft Carrier and AA mechanics for a while now to resolve the following systematic issues. Our main goals are to reduce spotting capabilities of planes and dispose of unintentional spotting; make AA defense more impactful at the time of its use; and keep aircraft carriers effective in battles.

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Development Update: Aircraft Carrier Changes & New Features

Last updated: July 22, 2025 - After extensive internal and public testing, we're sharing our roadmap for aircraft carrier improvements and new tactical options.

Key Decisions & Timeline

Release Schedule Update: To ensure proper polish and balance, we've moved the full release to early 2026. However, some improvements will arrive sooner.

• Current Focus (July-August 2025): Finalizing UI improvements, visual effects, bug fixes, and gameplay balance.
• Major Testing Phases:
  • Closed Test: July 22-27, 2025 (new mechanics only)
  • Public Test: Early 2026 (full feature evaluation)
• Live Server Rollout: Implemented in stages starting with Update 14.7 (August 2025)

Immediate Changes (Update 14.7 - August 2025)

These quality-of-life improvements will deploy first to enhance aerial combat:

• Spotting Mechanics Overhaul:
  • Standardized plane detection to 10km (previously varied by plane type)
  • Reduced fire penalty (2km vs 3km aerial detection)
  • Removed main gun firing penalty for aerial spotting
• Carrier Defenses:
  • Manual secondary battery control added
  • Improved fire resistance (now matches high-tier battleships)
  • Adjusted fire mechanics (longer duration but lower DPS)

New Tactical Consumables (Testing Phase)

These strategic tools will give carriers more battlefield influence when controlling aircraft:

1. Call Patrol Fighters

Activation: Signal rocket marks target area (3s preparation timer)

Effect: Fighter squadron patrols zone for 60s, engaging enemy planes

2. Call Smoke Curtain

Activation: Smoke signal marks deployment zone (5s preparation timer)

Effect: AI planes drop smoke bombs to create concealment

Key Difference: Unlike existing smoke mechanics, these tactical versions let you place effects remotely via map targeting.

New AA Defense System: Aimed Fire

Replacing Automatic AA, this manual system gives players more control over air defense:

• Charge Mechanism:
  • Builds when enemy planes are in AA range
  • Faster charge when actively firing
• Activation: Press V when charged for temporary damage boost
• Replaces: Modified Defensive AA Fire consumable

Next Steps

• July 22-27: Closed technical test of new mechanics
• August: Update 14.7 deploys initial changes
• Early 2026: Public test of complete package

We'll share more details after analyzing the July test results. Your feedback during the public test will be crucial for final balancing before the 2026 release.

Important: All information in this post is preliminary. Announced adjustments and features may change multiple times during testing. The final information will be published on our game's website.