# World of Warships Update 15.1 | Lunar New Year 2026, Nian Paradox, and Unbreakable Front! - Product: World of Warships (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/world-of-warships) - Vendor: Wargaming Group Limited - Date: 2026-02-11 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/552990/view/502849918049714219 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/world-of-warships/releases/2026-02-11-update-15.1-lunar-new-year-2026-nian-paradox-and What's New is an index, not a publisher: every entry below links to the vendor's own release notes, which are the authoritative source. Entries are labelled where they are hand-curated sample data, pre-releases, or drawn from a secondary source such as a developer blog. Reuse: the summaries, labels and curation here are © What's New. Quote freely with attribution and a link back; wholesale republication of the corpus is not permitted — terms: https://whatsnew.fyi/terms. The vendors' own release notes remain their publishers'. --- - **added** — Lunar New Year 2026 event with login rewards including a choice of permanent Lunar-themed camouflage, two additional permanent camouflages, Lunar containers, and 1,500 Lunar Tokens - **added** — Festive Calendar launching several days after the update with daily cards offering extra gifts beyond regular login rewards - **added** — Nian Paradox main event running until Update 15.3 where players choose between Defenders of Order or Adherents of Chaos coalitions with multiple progression tracks - **added** — Up to 18 Premium ships available across Nian Paradox event tracks ranging from Tier V to X - **added** — Nian's Treasure Premium containers exclusive to Nian Paradox event that can drop Messina, Yimeng, and Independencia - **added** — Lunar New Year Event Pass with two progression lines offering permanent camouflages, Pan-Asian Commander Nian with 10 skill points, Tier VII cruiser Eastern Dragon, and Dragon's Blessings permanent camouflage for Tier X ships - **added** — Unbreakable Front game mode with respawn mechanics, 7v7 battles using Tier VIII–X ships, and new win conditions of capturing enemy base or reaching 1,000 points - **added** — Event consumables selection feature in Unbreakable Front with unique options for each ship type - **added** — Randomized secondary tasks in Tier VIII and higher Operations with two out of five objectives selected from a pool including minelaying cruisers, surveillance stations, and special Key Areas - **changed** — Dragon Port updated with a statue of the legendary Nian Beast - **changed** — Operations UI improved with tasks displayed on contrasting background for visibility, icons matching Minimap and mission targets, and improved HP bars for key objectives - **changed** — Brawl format recalibrated with first edition featuring destroyers only focused on torpedo combat and second edition featuring destroyers, cruisers, and battleships with damage-to-heal mechanic - **changed** — Maximum one-tier matchmaking spread applied to Unbreakable Front 7v7 battles - **fixed** — Unique Commander talents disabled in Unbreakable Front for Update 15.1 Here's an overview of the major highlights introduced in Update 15.1. Be sure to check out the full details on our website: [**EU**](https://worldofwarships.eu/en/news/game-updates/update-151-lunar-new-year/ style=button) [**NA**](https://worldofwarships.com/en/news/game-updates/update-151-lunar-new-year/ style=button) [**ASIA**](https://worldofwarships.asia/en/news/game-updates/update-151-lunar-new-year/ style=button) ##### Lunar New Year 2026: Gifts & Celebrations Welcome the Year of the Fire Horse with rewards and festivities! - _Log in any time during Update 15.1 to receive your Lunar Gift bundle via the Update Navigator._ - You'll be able to choose one permanent Lunar-themed camouflage from a selection. - _Plus, you'll get two additional permanent camouflages; a pair of the new Lunar containers; and 1,500 Lunar Tokens._ - Missed the first login? No worries—the rewards will be available in the Update Navigator for the duration of Update 15.1! ##### Festive Calendar & Dragon Port Double the rewards and soak in the celebration! - _Our Festive Calendar launches several days after the update and will remain available for more than 2 weeks._ - Open daily cards for extra gifts on top of your regular daily login rewards. - _You'll learn all about Lunar New Year traditions as you progress._ - Be sure to visit the updated Dragon Port, now featuring an imposing statue of the legendary Nian Beast. ##### Main Event: Nian Paradox Choose Order or Chaos and shape the fate of time itself! - _The Nian Paradox event runs from Update 15.1 until the release of Update 15.3._ - Pledge allegiance to one of two coalitions: - Defenders of Order, led by the dragon deity **Zhulong**. - Adherents of Chaos, led by the malevolent **Hundun**. - _Each coalition offers multiple party progression tracks with varying difficulties and rewards._ - You'll be able to obtain Lunar Tokens through login gifts, daily bundles, and combat missions, and you may also get some if you participated in the Leaderboard events in the previous update. - _Spend Lunar Tokens or Coal to progress through the coalition tracks and unlock rewards._ - The event narrative will progress automatically as you advance, unlocking additional story rewards. ##### Nian Paradox Rewards & Containers Mythical prizes await! - Each party track offers rewards: - A 10-skill-point Commander with an individual voiceover. - 2–4 thematic Premium ships (Tier V–X depending on the track). - Additional valuable items and bonuses. - _**Up to 18 Premium ships** are available across all the tracks._ - Defenders of Order and Adherents of Chaos Premium containers are among the event rewards. - _They can drop event ships or Pan-Asian ships, such as Incheon._ - They are currently the only way to obtain Nian's Treasure Premium containers, which can drop **Messina**, **Yimeng**, and **Independencia**. ##### Lunar New Year Event Pass Celebrate with festive progression and excellent rewards! - _First progression line:_ New Year Beast flag, Prosperous Times and Bountiful Waters permanent camouflages, and Silk Sunrise permanent camouflage for Harbin. - _Second progression line_ (2,500 Doubloons): Pan-Asian Commander Nian (10 skill points; immediate reward for unlocking the line), Tier VII cruiser Eastern Dragon, Festive Fireworks enemy destruction effect, and the Dragon's Blessings permanent camouflage for Tier X ships. - Extra levels reward 1x More Signals container (first line) or 1x Rare Bonuses container (second line). ##### Unbreakable Front Respawns return, now with deeper tactics! - _Unbreakable Front is available throughout Update 15.1._ - Choose a respawn sector on your team's side of the map after destruction. - _Respawns occur within map boundaries for faster re-engagement._ - New win conditions: - Capture the enemy base for instant victory. - Reach 1,000 points by controlling Key Areas or sinking enemies. - _Select event consumables before battle with unique options fo _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/552990/view/502849918049714219]_