World of Warships 0.5.1 Brings New Mode, New Maps, More

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World of Warships' update 0.5.1 has launched, bringing with it what Wargaming are calling "a tidal wave of content." A new mode, three new maps, Introductory Missions, and new Ranked Battle rewards headline this update. One of the new maps is even a night map.

The new night map is called Northern Lights. It is a "reimagining of a once familiar locale" shrouded in darkness with the Aurora Borealis watching the battle from above. The other maps are the South America-inspired Land of Fire and The Trap, based on the "fierce battles" between the US and Japan, which features an active volcano.

The new game mode is called Zone. In it, two teams contend for a base in the middle of the map. It takes two minutes for capture to be available, however, so Wargaming hope that " players will have to reevaluate their old tactics and techniques."

Players can now also get flags as rewards for Ranked Battles. These can be used to "deck out" their vessels and "make [them] the envy of others on the high seas." They are purely cosmetic.

For more information, head to the official website.