Update 0.8.0.3 focuses on reducing the dominance of aircraft carriers against destroyers, adjusting the Fighter consumable, and balancing specific CVs like Midway, Enterprise, and British carriers.
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▲Buffs10
- Fighter
- Fighter:Fighters now begin pursuing enemy squadrons more quickly within their area of influence.→Increased
- Fighter:Increased the cruising speed of fighter aircraft.→Increased
- Fighter:Increased the number of aircraft called by the consumable across tiers.2-3-4→3-5-7 planes
- Fighter:Increased patrolling radius for Tier X fighters.→3.5 km
- Enterprise
- Bombers:Bombers now mirror SB2C Helldiver stats (while keeping AP bombs), increasing squadron survivability.→Increased
- Torpedo Bombers:Reduced torpedo arming time for faster attacks.→Reduced
- Attack Aircraft:Accelerated replenishment of aircraft on the deck.→Increased
- FuriousAttack Flight:Changed to 2 planes per flight, allowing for 3 attacks per squadron instead of 2.3→2 planes
- IndomitableAttack Flight:Changed to 2 planes per flight, allowing for 3 attacks per squadron instead of 2.3→2 planes
- DestroyersDefensive AA Fire II:Fixed incorrect cooldown for Defensive AA Fire II; it is now lower than Defensive AA Fire I.Higher→Lower
▼Nerfs11
- Attack Aircraft
- Attack Aircraft:Increased preparation time for attacks to prevent instant strikes on destroyers.→Increased
- Attack Aircraft:Planes now receive a larger aim penalty when changing direction, making it harder to hit maneuvering targets.→Increased
- Attack Aircraft:Reduced maneuverability during attack runs, allowing active destroyers to dodge more effectively.→Reduced
- Attack Aircraft:Visibility of all ships from the air reduced by 20%, helping destroyers remain undetected longer.100%→80% %
- Fighter
- Fighter:Significantly reduced HP to emphasize weakness against ships and reduce intelligence value.→Reduced
- Fighter:Reduced patrolling radius for Tier VI fighters.→2.5 km
- Midway
- Torpedo Bombers:Reduced maximum torpedo damage to lower the overall attacking potential.5367→4233 damage
- Torpedo Bombers:Reduced the chance of causing flooding with torpedoes.→Reduced
- EnterpriseTorpedo Bombers:Increased penalty for maneuvering during torpedo aiming, though the initial aim is faster.Low→High
- British Aircraft Carriers
- Bombers:Reduced the size of bomber squadrons to balance damage output.→Reduced
- Bombers:Increased the time bombs take to fall, making them easier to dodge.→Increased
✚Bug fixes1
- HuangheFixed a bug where guns appeared to float in the air when using Lunar New Year camouflage.
◆Other changes1
- GeneralPort of St. Petersburg decorated for Defender of the Fatherland Day starting February 23.→Festive
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Patch history
- Update 0.9.6.1Jul 20, 2020 · 73mo
Update 0.9.6.1 focuses on bug fixes for port operations and ship interactions, alongside balance adjustments for test ships.
+1−1→ - Update 0.8.7.1Sep 4, 2019 · 83mo
Update 0.8.7.1 introduces the European destroyer Friesland, adds random Coal bundles to the Armory, and provides credit compensation for ships affected by previous AA mechanic changes.
+6→ - Update 0.8.2.0.1Apr 9, 2019 · 88mo
Update 0.8.2.0.1 introduces a soft limit on aircraft carriers in high-tier Random Battles and fixes bomb trajectory and skill persistence bugs.
−1→ - Update 0.8.2: From Britain to the MoonApr 1, 2019 · 88mo
Update 0.8.2 introduces the British aircraft carrier branch, the Tier X Audacious, a space-themed April Fool's event, and significant Port interface improvements.
+2→ - Update 0.8.1.1Mar 5, 2019 · 89mo
Update 0.8.1.1 focuses on balancing the aircraft carrier class, fixing sound issues introduced in 0.8.1, and addressing various gameplay bugs.
+16−4→ - Update 0.8.1: British Aircraft CarriersFeb 26, 2019 · 90mo
Update 0.8.1 introduces the British Aircraft Carrier tech tree, a significant rework to Surveillance Radar and Flooding mechanics, and various quality-of-life improvements.
+6−4→ - Update 0.8.0.1 HotfixFeb 6, 2019 · 90mo
Update 0.8.0.1 Hotfix focuses on balancing aircraft carrier gameplay, adjusting AA defense interactions, and refining torpedo bomber mechanics.
+3−8→ - Update 0.8.0: Prepare for Takeoff!Jan 30, 2019 · 91mo
Update 0.8.0 introduces a complete rework of Aircraft Carriers with new controls and AA mechanics, alongside a series of battleship and destroyer balance adjustments and the 11th Ranked Battles season.
+15−3→
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