Game Updates/2021/March 30th

March 30th, 2021 Mogami Kai Ni / Yahagi Kai Ni update

1. Hinamatsuri and Hishimochi has come to an end
   • All Quests and mochi has been removed with this update
2. Mogami Kai Ni
   • Mogami has been given new remodels, Kai Ni/Kai Ni Toku, which are interchangeable.
   • Kai Ni allows Mogami to be an efficient Aviation Cruiser.
   • Kai Ni remodel requires 1 Blueprint, 1 Action Report, 2 Aviation Materials, 60 Dev Mats, 2200 Ammo, 1800 Steel.
   • Kai Ni Toku requires 60 Flamethrowers, 45 Dev Mats, 1300 Ammo, 1700 Steel.
   • Kai Ni Toku allows Mogami to take on an anti-installation role and transport role by allowing her to carry Daihatsu while sacrificing her plane capacity.
   • She can also use midget subs to launch opening torpedo strikes.
   • She can also equip large searchlights.
   • Both forms have a benefit when armed with Zuiuns and Kyoufuu Kai.
   • Both forms also get boosted benefits from Type 21 Air Radars and 8cm High Angle Guns
3. Yahagi Kai Ni
   • Yahagi has been given new remodels, Kai Ni/Kai Ni B, which are interchangeable.
   • Kai Ni remodel needs 1 Blueprint, 1 Action Report, 88 Flamethrowers, 88 Dev Mats, 980 Ammo, 980 Steel.
   • Kai Ni allows Yahagi to carry tanks and most other gear like normal. 4th slot has limitations.
   • Kai Ni B remodel needs 30 Flamethrowers, 45 Dev Mats, 880 Ammo, 480 Steel
   • Kai Ni B allows for Yahagi to carry seaplane fighters, and allows her to equip Midget subs to launch opening torpedo strikes.
4. Equipment Presets
   • Equipment presets have now been implemented in the game and are currently under a trial run. It may undergo changes in the future.
     • This feature can be accessed in the top right section of the Modernization Menu
     • The first menu is Equipment Recording which allows you to set up equipment in the menu so it can be saved and used at a later point.
     • The 2nd Menu option is Equipment Deployment which allows you to automatically equipped your preset equipment.
     • You have 3 slots available for free
     • You can purchase more slots for a Dock Expansion Key. Each key will give you 2 new equipment slots
     • As of current you can hold up to 9 equipment preset slots.
     • You can organize equipment based on type which is determined by star modifications.
       • Type A will prioritize equipping the ship with equipment with the highest star modifications.
       • Type B will prioritize equipping the ship with equipment with the lowest star modifications.
5. New Quests
   • A total of 9 quests have been implemented:
     • Escort the convoy to transport new weapons development materials!
     • Remodeled Aviation cruiser "Mogami", Advance!
     • Carry out "Mogami-class" modernization work!
     • Continued: "Mogami-class" modernization work!
     • Remodeled Aviation cruiser Mogami, Weigh Anchor!
     • Nishimura Fleet, elite advance sweeping forces, advance!
     • Remodeled Yahagi, Elite Destroyer Squadron Flagship, Commence Exercise.
     • Flagship of the 2nd Torpedo Squadron, Yahagi, shall take care of this!
     • (Spring Only) Spring Coastal Patrol Stroll
6. New Equipment
   • Type 21 Air Radar Kai Ni has been implemented.
7. Akashi Improvement Arsenal Update
   • The following changes have taken place within the Improvement Arsenal:
     • Type 21 Air RADARs can now be improved and modified into the Type 21 Air Radar Kai Ni with the help of a specific remodeled ship girl.
     • Zuiun can now be improved and upgraded into the Zuiun Model 12
     • Zuiun Model 12 can be improved and upgraded into the Zuiun Model 12 (634 Air Group)
     • Zuiun Model 12 (634 Air Group) can be improved. In the future, it can be upgraded into the Zuiun Model 12 (634 Air Group/Skilled)
     • 16inch Triple Gun Mount Mk.6 can now be improved and upgraded into the 16inch Triple Gun Mount Mk.6 mod.2
     • 16inch Triple Gun Mount Mk.6 mod.2 can now be improved
8. Stat update
   • The following stats have been improved for the following ships:
     • Tone Kai Ni - Maximum AA, Evasion, and LoS increased
     • Chikuma Kai Ni - Maximum AA, Evasion, and LoS increased
     • Myoukou Kai Ni - Maximum Armor, Evasion, and Luck increased
     • Ashigara Kai Ni - Maximum Firepower, AA, and Evasion increased
     • Nachi Kai Ni - Maximum Firepower, Torpedo, and Luck increased
     • Haguro Kai Ni - Maximum Armor, AA, and Evasion increased
9. Limited Time Drop Update
   • Harukaze can now drop in the seas near Penang (7-3) for a limited period of time
   • Fukae will no longer drop in 7-3.
   • Hirato is still available in 7-3.
   • Amatsukaze no longer drops in the Bashi Island (2-2) but is still available in Eastern Orel Sea (2-3).
   • Sado no longer drops in 2-3.
   • Matsuwa is still available in 2-3.
   • Amagiri and Sagiri are available in 2-2 for a limited time.
   • Johnston is available in 2-3 for a limited time.
10. Ship Equipment update
    • Akizuki-class Destroyers can now equip Large Radars, Large Sonars, Command Facilities and Armor Bulges.
    • Akizuki-class Destroyers now get an equipment bonus from: all 10cm Twin High-angle Mount variants, Type 94 Anti-Aircraft Fire Director(additional synergy with AA radars), Type 21 Air RADAR, and Type 21 Air Radar Kai Ni.
    • Light Cruiser gun fit bonuses have been updated for 14cm Twin Gun Mount Kai, 6inch Twin Rapid Fire Gun Mount Mk.XXI, Bofors 15.2cm Twin Gun Mount Model 1930, Bofors 15cm Twin Rapid Fire Gun Mount Mk.9 Kai + Single Rapid Fire Gun Mount Mk.10 Kai Model 1938, and 15.2cm Twin Gun Mount Kai Ni.
11. Development Update
    • Type 21 Air RADAR has a higher chance of being developed by using an Akizuki-class DDs as secretary.
    • 8cm High-angle Mounts has a higher chance of being developed by using an Agano-class CL as secretary.
    • Swordfish has a higher chance of being developed by using Ark Royal as secretary.
    • Late 298B, Ro.43 Recon Seaplane and Spitfire Mk.I has a higher chance of being developed by using Commandant Teste as secretary.
12. Furniture Update
    • The following new furniture has been implemented in this update:
      • Preparation Desk for Cherry Blossom Viewing
      • Amatsukaze Daily Needs Shelf
      • Zuiun Corps Maintenance Desk
      • Bamboo pattern floor
      • Bamboo shoot and bamboo wallpaper
      • Bamboo shoot style craftsman window
      • Clover Wallpaper
      • Yahagi's paulownia chested drawers
13. Music update
    • Battle of the Nishimura's Fleet has been implemented in the jukebox
14. Furniture Display Update
    • Naval Base Bar Counter, Hot Spring Cypress Bed, and Hot Spring Rock Bath has been updated to Sakura mode
    • Kaiboukan Circular Table, and Submarine Fleet Window has also been updated to Sakura mode
    • Admiral Mahjong Table has been updated with 8th Anniversary Sake
15. Seasonal CG / voice update
    • Hinamatsuri CG and voice lines are no longer available.
    • Bouquet Mode has been implemented for many Kanmusu with new ones being Akebono, Okinami, Kazagumo, and Helena
    • Obento mode has been implemented for Jingei
    • Spring Casual CG has been implemented
    • New Casual CGs for Yamato and Yuugumo have been implemented
    • Coming of Spring voice lines has been implemented which includes new lines to Kanmusu introduced last year.