World of Warships Work in Progress: Update 15.7 Notes (24th July 2026)
World of Warships is gearing up for a substantial overhaul of aircraft carrier and anti-aircraft mechanics, while opening Early Access to a new Pan-American destroyer line and adding a historic Spanish commander.
Aircraft carrier gameplay is getting a proper rework in Update 15.7, and it's one of those patches where the ripple effects will reshape how players approach the whole class. The headline shift is the replacement of broadside-based AA priority sectors with a 360-degree AA Defense Priority system. A buffed version of Concentrated AA Fire that activates after filling a progress bar. That alone changes positioning and tactical decision-making across the board. Carriers themselves get two new squadron consumables: Firefighting Assistance to extinguish fires on allies, and Repair Assistance to restore HP over time. These aren't just quality-of-life additions; they redefine carrier support roles entirely.
The Pan-American destroyer line enters Early Access with eight ships, from Almirante Villar through 20 de Julio. They're artillery-focused with AP-only guns, good ricochet angles, Main Battery Reload Booster, and Combat Instructions tailored to shell performance. Spain's new Unique Commander, Pascual Cervera y Topete, arrives alongside a 60-element collection tied to the Battle of Santiago de Cuba.
Note that Update 15.7 is still in testing, so specifics may shift before release. For the complete breakdown, including all AA consumable and upgrade changes, see the full notes below.
Full Patch Notes
▲ Buff◆ TweakThis is a short overview of the planned features for Update 15.7. For more information, visit the relevant link:
IMPORTANT! Because the update is still being tested, the information in this article is tentative and reflects the state of game development at the time of its publication. Some changes and new features may be removed entirely or implemented differently by the time the update goes live.
Captains!
Update 15.6 is firing on all cylinders, so it's time to look ahead and see what's coming in Update 15.7! Below is a brief breakdown of some of the key features. If you want more details, check out the Work in Progress article on our website.
- Aircraft Carrier and AA Updates: Update 15.7 brings a bunch of improvements to aircraft carriers and AA gameplay. Changes to AA include the replacement of the broadside-based priority sector with the 360-degree AA Defense Priority, a buffed version of Concentrated AA Fire that can be activated after filling a progress bar. You can also expect changes to consumables, upgrades, Commander skills, and signals relating to AA. On the aircraft carrier side, expect two new squadron consumables: Firefighting Assistance, which extinguishes fires on allied ships, and Repair Assistance, which restores a portion of the chosen allied ship's HP over time.
- Early Access to Pan-American Destroyers: The Pan-American destroyer line enters Early Access in Update 15.7. The branch consists of eight ships: Almirante Villar, Serrano, Antioquia, Cervantes, Marcílio Dias, Cuauhtémoc, Nueva Esparta, and 20 de Julio. They are artillery-focused ships with various tier-specific tools to further enhance their gun efficiency, including AP-only guns with good ricochet angles, Main Battery Reload Booster, and Combat Instructions that improve shell performance.
- Pascual Cervera y Topete and the Battle of Santiago de Cuba: Spain's new Unique Commander—Pascual Cervera y Topete—arrives in Update 15.7, along with a 60-element collection that allows you to enlist him. The collection is dedicated to the Battle of Santiago de Cuba: a decisive naval engagement of the Spanish-American War that saw the Cervera's fleet go down fighting a superior American force.
For the full, detailed breakdown on these features and more, check out a dedicated article on our website! Click through to it right here:
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