# World of Warships Update 15.5 | 250th Anniversary of U.S. Independence & Decals!

- Product: World of Warships (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/world-of-warships)
- Vendor: Wargaming Group Limited
- Date: 2026-06-17
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/552990/view/690885979774389202
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/world-of-warships/releases/2026-06-17-update-15.5-250th-anniversary-of-u.s.-independenc

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- **added** — Added new permanent camouflage "We the People" for Tier X ships
- **added** — Added new enemy destruction effect "Pride of Philadelphia"
- **added** — Added "Dawn of a Nation" campaign with four chapters following the American Revolution
- **added** — Added historical commanders John Glover and John Paul Jones as rewards
- **added** — Added Tier VIII Premium cruiser Congress as final reward from Dawn of a Nation campaign
- **added** — Added "Minuteman" permanent camouflage for Maine supership
- **added** — Added "250 Years of Independence" Event Pass with two progression lines of 15 levels each
- **added** — Added Commander "Statue of Liberty" with individual voiceover
- **added** — Added U.S. Tier VI Premium battleship Arizona
- **added** — Added permanent camouflages "Stars 'n' Stripes", "Freedom", "Go Navy!", "Revolutionary", and "Old North State"
- **added** — Added Tier IX Premium cruiser Fort Worth with time-based Main Battery Reload Booster and Surveillance Radar
- **added** — Added golden version of U.S. Tier X battleship Wisconsin
- **added** — Added "White and Gold" permanent camouflage for Puerto Rico
- **added** — Added Italian Tier VIII and X submarines Pietro Micca and Pietro Calvi in Early Access
- **added** — Added decals as new ship customization feature with mounting points on bow, midship, and stern
- **added** — Added Tier IX cruiser Baotou with AP shells with reduced ricochet chance and Torpedo Reload Booster
- **added** — Added "Dragon Boat" permanent camouflage and Commander "Dragon Boat Racer" from Dragon Boat Festival event
- **added** — Added "Good Luck Kite" flag from Dragon Boat Festival event
- **changed** — Improved shadow mapping with softer shadows and decreased shadow jittering on Low and Medium presets
- **changed** — Simplified shadow rendering quality to four settings: Off, Low, Medium, and High

Here's an overview of the major highlights introduced in Update 15.5. Be sure to check out the full details on our website:

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##### 250th Anniversary of U.S. Independence

July 4, 2026, marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Update 15.5 launches a large-scale celebration packed with new content and themed rewards you can earn just by playing.

##### Independence Day Gift

Fight a single battle of any kind during Update 15.5 to claim a special gift in the Armory.

- The new _"We the People"_ permanent camouflage for Tier X ships.

- _The new **Pride of Philadelphia** enemy destruction effect._

- 3x Artillery Chests.

_The New York Port will also be decorated for this historic milestone for the duration of the update._

##### Dawn of a Nation Campaign

The centerpiece of Update 15.5's celebrations—a narrative campaign that follows the story of the American Revolution and rewards you just for playing.

- Four consecutive chapters, each unlocking weekly. Each follows the American Revolution from the perspective of a different character, with a special video inspired by famous paintings unlocking upon completion.

- _Rewards include historical U.S. commanders **John Glover** and seasoned Commander **John Paul Jones**, the _Thirteen Salvos_ and _Pride of Philadelphia_ enemy destruction effects, the _"We the People"_ permanent camouflage for Tier X ships, and the Betsy Ross flag._

- Final reward: Tier VIII Premium cruiser **Congress**. Owners receive 11,000 Doubloons as compensation.

- _Extra levels reward 2x _Dawn of a Nation_ collection containers per level. Completing the collection earns an achievement and the **Minuteman** permanent camouflage for Maine—the first permanent camouflage created specifically for a supership. Active players can complete it for free._

##### 250 Years of Independence Event Pass

A standalone Event Pass dedicated to the memory of those who fought for American independence, with two progression lines of 15 levels each.

- First progression line: Commander **Statue of Liberty** (with an individual voiceover), 1x Artillery Chest, _Stars 'n' Stripes_ permanent camouflage, and the _Freedom_ permanent camouflage for Baltimore (final reward).

- _Second progression line: Unlock for 2,500 Doubloons to immediately receive the _"Go Navy!"_ permanent camouflage for Helena. Progress further to earn the _Revolutionary_ permanent camouflage; U.S. Tier VI Premium battleship **Arizona**; the new _Old North State_ permanent camouflage for North Carolina; and the new _Thirteen Salvos_ enemy destruction effect (final reward)._

- Extra levels reward 1x More Signals container (first line) or 1x Rare Bonuses container (second line) per level.

##### New U.S.-Themed Ships

Several new U.S.-themed ships and camouflages arrive with Update 15.5.

- **Fort Worth (Tier IX Premium cruiser):** Powerful main guns with a time-based Main Battery Reload Booster, slow but stealthy torpedoes, Surveillance Radar, and Hydroacoustic Search. A golden version is also available.

- _**Wisconsin Golden:** Golden version of U.S. Tier X battleship Wisconsin._

- _"White and Gold"_ permanent camouflage for Puerto Rico.

##### Early Access: Italian Submarines

The first-ever Italian Tier VIII and X submarines—_Pietro Micca_ and _Pietro Calvi_—continue in Early Access, alongside their stylish permanent camouflages.

##### Decals

A brand-new ship customization feature launching in Update 15.5, inspired by the naval tradition of crews adorning their ships with mottos and symbols.

- Ships have mounting points on the bow, midship section, and stern. Each ship

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