The new Modern Warships update is named Maritime Mavericks and has version number 0.81. This latest version brings a new Battle Pass season to the game with a new ship, aircraft, and weapons. All the additions are detailed in this article.
Greenland redesign
Greenland is one of the oldest maps in the game. In this update, it has been redesigned with a new vibrant, and detailed look and a new underwater world for submarines. However, the layout and spawn points remain the same as the old version.
Pan Spatial “country”
Previously the ships and aircraft designed by Pan Spatial used an American flag. However, in this update, all these items have been changed to use the Pan Spatial flag instead. In practice, this means that Pan Spatial is now classified as a country in the game, just like the USA, Russia, and China.
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Ships
JS Katori
JS Katori is the first ship in a new class introduced to the game: the Assault Landing Ship. This is a versatile ship that carries missiles, cannons, grenade launchers, autocannons, and two helicopters. But the most interesting thing about Katori is its special ability: the ship can launch an unmanned submarine called the Type 101 UUV.
Type 101 UUV
Similarly to helicopters, you can launch this unit and take control of it or let it be controlled by the AI. However, unlike a helicopter, you can recall the unit for repair and resupply, just like with aircraft carriers and their planes. The UUV works just like a submarine. However, it has less health and firepower than its full-sized counterparts. The armament is fixed: two sets of missiles and two torpedoes.
One other notable feature of the Katori is its two RG-30 Mk2 railguns. These are scaled-down versions of the RG-32 Mk1, a very rare railgun that is a leaderboard reward. Only four known copies of the cannon exist in the world. With its railguns, the Katori can deal major damage to enemies that cannot be countered by flares. The downside of this cannon is that it has very slow turning speed.
JS Katori is a unique hybrid ship that enables interesting gameplay opportunities. Due to its large size, big health pool, helicopters, and submarine, playing the ship feels like playing an aircraft carrier. However, due to its powerful cannons, it can also deal damage almost like a battleship. You can get this ship as the final, free reward in this month’s Battle Pass.
Aircraft
Pan Spatial Rhombat
This strike fighter has an interesting design featuring a large amount of turbine engines and VTOL capability. But in addition to a unique design, this attacker has also some interesting weapons. It features a cannon that can target both surface and air targets. While its LRASM missiles can be flared, the RB-AS missiles and RB LAU-70 rockets can not. Finally, the aircraft features RB-AA missiles which can deal massive damage to air targets and cannot be flared. The Pan Spatial Rhombat is a VIP Battle Pass reward.
Pan Spatial Jacknife
The Pan Spatial Jacknife is an interesting bomber with a forward-swept wing design. It is armed with two types of long-range missiles and a cannon, something you usually don’t see on bombers. However, to be able to use the cannon you will need to be relatively close to the enemy which makes the bomber vulnerable to enemy air defences. The Jacknife is a reward in the VIP Battle Pass.
Weapons
Centauro 155 (155 mm)
In Modern Warships we have the German Monarc, which is a high-damage, single-shot cannon. We also have the British Monarc and the Russian Monarc. Now, this month’s update brings us the Italian Monarc: Centauro 155. It has similar burst damage and DPM to Monarc but it has special features: it can deal critical damage and the gun’s projectile has an AOE radius. This means the gun can destroy enemy missiles in their early stage of flight. It can even damage helicopters flying nearby. This cannon is a reward in the VIP Battle Pass.
RBU-2500 (212 mm)
This Russian grenade launcher can deal damage to surface and underwater targets. What makes it especially good is that it can deal a decent amount of damage while having a very low recoil. This weapon is a Premium Battle Pass Item.
Camouflages
Sunken Ship
This camouflage features a scene of the underwater world. The camo has a parallax effect. This is a reward in the VIP Battle Pass.
Astrolabe
This wooden camo features an animated ancient navigation instrument that spins. A Premium Battle Pass reward.
Old World
The camo wraps your ship in an ancient map. It’s a free reward in the Battle Pass.
Avatars
The Battle Pass brings three new player avatars. Two of them are famous historical figures and one looks like he’s just some guy.
James Cook (Premium Battle Pass)
Vasco da Gama (Premium Battle Pass)
Pierre Tillier (Free Battle Pass)
Flags
Four new national flags have been added to the store. You can buy them using gold in the shop and put them on your ship.
Australia
Bolivia
Myanmar
South Africa
Battle Pass
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