World of Warships: Legends is sailing onto Steam, closed beta test is held this month

The May update for World of Warships: Legends also sees the introduction of the German Legendary tier battleships Preußen, new events, and much more

Closed beta sign-ups available HERE

May 19, 2025 – Wargaming, the developer and publisher of the leading cross-platform naval multiplayer game World of Warships: Legends, is coming in with a boatload of content for May and June. The seas are set to become more dangerous, as World of Warships: Legends makes its first steps on Steam with a closed beta test taking place this month. In addition, the German Legendary tier battleship Preußen becomes available via a new campaign, a new Retrofuturistic event arrives, and events tied to the Battle of Jutland and the Hunt for Bismarck round out the update.

– World of Warships: Legends on Steam trailer –

World of Warships: Legends brings fast-paced action to Steam

The popular console and mobile version of the franchise, World of Warships: Legends, is preparing to dock on Steam. Since 2019, the game has ushered in millions of players across multiple platforms, and now, the energetic battles on the high seas are making the jump to PC via Steam, with over 500 warships and more than 100 Commanders available at launch.

World of Warships: Legends on PC continues the entry’s action-packed combat, with easy-to-learn gameplay and intuitive controls. A closed beta test will be taking place from May 23 until May 26, with sign-ups now available via the official Steam store page. During this period, participants will be able to test the Versus AI, Arcade, and Standard battle types, with ship Tech Trees, Commanders, divisions, campaigns, and missions also available. Other major features, such as additional battle types, Bureau Projects, Fleets, crossplay, and more, will be introduced later in the full version.

Players are invited to share feedback on controls, performance improvements, and any potential issues that may arise during the closed beta period, to ensure Steam players get a smooth and polished experience when World of Warships: Legends launches. Plans are also underway to ensure the game is supported on Steam Deck, allowing aspiring captains to take their battles on the go.

The German battleship Preußen and new events arrive in World of Warships: Legends

As for World of Warships: Legends players on console and mobile, the May update also sees the arrival of the German Legendary Tier battleship Preußen, which will be available via a new six-week campaign. Continuing the theme of German vessels, German Legendary Tier cruiser Hindenburg continues its marathon, allowing players to continue working towards unlocking this ship.

May also sees events galore, with the Hunt for Bismarck event offering the Unsinkable Sam Commander guise as its main reward. The Battle of Jutland joins alongside, featuring new Premium ships such as German Tier IV battleship Moltke, British Tier IV battleship Indefatigable, and German Tier VI cruiser Leipzig. Finally, the May update wraps up with brand-new Brawl and Fleet Cup seasons available for players to test their strength, and much more.

You can find the full patch notes here.