Action · November 15, 2017
World of Warships (2017)
Naval warfare has never looked this good! Download World of Warships for FREE and engage in thrilling battles between massive fleets across a multitude of gigantic maps. Every maneuver, salvo, and push can mean the difference between utmost triumph and total defeat! From the mighty Yamato to the elusive U-190, explore a near-bottomless sea of playstyles aboard historic battleships, destroyers, cruisers, submarines, and aircraft carriers—each faithfully recreated in 3D. If the life of a lone wolf is not for you, invite your friends to a Division and put your co-operative skills to the test! If you're looking for a real challenge, join a Clan, climb to the top of the Clan league, and strive to be the best on your server! Plot a course across 12 national Tech Trees and fine-tune your personal approach to naval combat by installing modifications, unlocking skills for your Commanders, and augmenting your fleet’s appearance with camouflages and more cosmetics.
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180 Action titles launched in 2017 — top 6 by review volume.
Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 146.6k Steam reviews | Top 4% in Action |
| Positive rating | 77% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 76% |
| Metacritic | 81/100 | Genre average 77 — top 36% of Action titles |
| Concurrent peak | 8.5k players | Top 2% in Action by live player count |
| Engagement hours | 75 h average | Top 4% for session depth among Action |
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (12)
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- Czech
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- Thai
- Turkish
- Spanish - Spain volume_up
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Full audio (12)
- English
- French
- German
- Japanese
- Polish
- Russian
- Spanish - Spain
- Korean
- Portuguese - Brazil
- Traditional Chinese
- Italian
- Simplified Chinese
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Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Free to Play · 102.6k
- Naval Combat · 99.4k
- Action · 73.3k
- Co-op · 71.8k
- Tactical · 70.0k
- Online Co-Op · 69.9k
- Multiplayer · 69.8k
- Naval · 69.7k
- PvP · 69.6k
- World War II · 69.6k
- War · 69.6k
- Military · 69.6k
- Team-Based · 69.6k
- Massively Multiplayer · 69.5k
- PvE · 69.5k
Reception Metrics
Steam community
77%Mostly Positive · 146.6k reviews
112.8k positive · 33.7k negative
Metacritic
81/100 critic aggregate
Metacritic user score
6.0/10
Curator recommendations
2.0k
Peak concurrent players
8.5k
Features & Capabilities
Multiplayer
- Multi-player
- MMO
- PvP
- Online PvP
- Co-op
- Online Co-op
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
Accessibility
- Adjustable Text Size
- Color Alternatives
Input & Comfort
- Camera Comfort
Other
- In-App Purchases
Press Quotes
“When it all comes together around two competent teams working together, World of Warships is a glorious pre-World War 2 admiralty fantasy come to life.” 8.3/10 – IGN “Its mix of ponderous warships and huge guns—the biggest guns ever fired in anger by mankind—is beautiful, polished, and a joy to play.” 80/100 – PCGamer “The thrills that await, along with the promise of unlocking advanced ships down the road, make World of Warships an enticing expedition into the sometimes turbulent…
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
75h
substantial (40–100 hours)
Median
5h
Typical completion time
2-week avg
21h
Current engagement
Achievements
43
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | Nov 15, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Wargaming Group Limited |
| Base price | Free-to-play |
| DLC / Add-ons | 25 released |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 10M–100M |
| External links | Official site · Metacritic page · Support |
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