Game Updates/2020/April 23rd

April 23rd, 2020 7th Anniversary Update

1. Shipgirl changes
   • Kongou-class battleship Hiei has received her long-awaited third remodel, Hiei Kai Ni C.
     • One of her guns will be replaced with torpedo tubes for close range torpedo attacks, making her a deadly night combatant.
     • Her hangar has been reduced in size resulting in lesser air complement, but in return she can now equip seaplane fighters and multi-purpose seaplanes in addition to seaplane recons.
     • Similarly to her older sister, she will receive the new remodel animation.
     • New voice lines have also been implemented.
     • The remodel asks for two Blueprints, two New Artillery Materials and 1 Action Report.
     • Under specific circumstances she will be able to use a powerful night battle attack.
       • Named "Consorts' Night Battle".
       • Requires Hiei to be the flagship.
       • Requires the second Shipgirl to be Kongou Kai Ni C or Kirishima Kai Ni (this will change to her third remodel when available).
       • This chance is further boosted by equipping a large searchlight and gets even higher with a radar.
       • Kongou Kai Ni C has received the same ability.
         • She can used it when paired with Hiei Kai Ni C and Haruna Kai Ni (this will change to her third remodel when available).
         • It can also be used when paired with British battleships, however its power level is unknown.
         • Additionally this version has a higher chance of occurring when equipped with a radar and further bonus when a large searchlight is also present (opposite of Hiei)
       • Requires Line Ahead or Formation 4 to be usable.
       • Chance of this effect occurring is dependent on proficiency level of each Shipgirl.
       • This attack cannot occur if another large ship has performed their special attack.
       • This is subject to change.
   • Gotland has received her long-awaited second remodel, Gotland andra.
     • It requires a Blueprint and a Prototype Deck Catapult.
     • She will receive a new remodel animation.
     • New voice lines have also been implemented.
     • Focused on AA and seaplanes.
   • Kongou Kai Ni C will receive additional bonuses from specific equipment.
     • In addition to twin turrets, large bulges and boilers will receive additional statistics when equipped.
   • Kongou Kai Ni C will have her armour and torpedo power increased.
   • 7th Anniversary voice lines have been added for: Yamato, Musashi, Nagato, Mutsu, Ise, Hyuuga, Kongou, Hiei, Kirishima, Haruna, Shoukaku, Zuihou, Hiyou, Shinyou, Nisshin, Hayasui, Takao, Atago, Jintsuu, Sendai, Naka, Nishiro, Yahagi, Suzutsuki, Hatsushimo, Wakaba, Shiratsuyu, Shigure, among many others.
2. Akashi changes
   • Skua can now be improved with a help of a certain Shipgirl.
   • Swordfish (Seaplane) can now be improved and upgraded into Swordfish Mk. II (Recon) with help of a certain Shipgirl.
   • Swordfish Mk. II (Recon) can now be improved with help of a certain Shipgirl.
   • Type 97 Attack Aircraft (Tomonaga Squadron) can now be improved and upgraded into Tenzan (Tomonaga Squadron) with help of a certain Shipgirl.
   • Bofors 15.2cm Model 1930 Twin Turrets can now be improved with help of a certain Shipgirl.
   • S9 Osprey can now be improved and upgraded into Swordfish Mk.III Kai (Recon) with help of a certain Shipgirl.
3. Quest changes
   • New quests
     • B144 [Hiei Kai Ni C Arrives! 3rd Battleship Squadron, to the South!] -「比叡改二丙」見参！第三戦隊、南方突入！
     • B145 [Remodeled Aviation Light Cruiser Gotland Andra, Sortie!] - 改装航空軽巡「Gotland andra」、出撃！
     • B146 [Gotland Squadron, Advance!] - 「Gotland」戦隊、進撃せよ！
   • Anniversary quests
     • 七周年任務【七駆演習】
     • 七周年任務【前段作戦】
     • 七周年任務【後段作戦】
     • 七周年任務【拡張作戦】
4. Furniture changes
   • A lot of new and returning furniture has been added to the shop.
     • 比叡の日用雑貨棚 new!
     • 緑のプランター
     • 新緑のフローリング
     • 緑の壁紙
     • 軍艦色の壁
     • 鉄製の床材
     • 青畳
     • 床半分の簡易畳
     • 戦艦タイルの床
     • 真っ赤な高級絨毯
     • 高級赤煉瓦の壁
     • 高級木材の壁
     • 緑の和壁紙
     • 緑の壁紙
     • 「瑞雲」の壁板
     • 広く開いた大窓
     • 皐月の窓
     • 皐月の壁紙
     • 皐月の季節のお茶セット
     • Caféの壁
     • 「七周年記念」掛け軸 new!
     • 提督の机
     • 提督の舷窓
     • 海軍基地航空隊の机
     • 陸軍飛行戦隊の指揮机
     • 壁掛け図上演習セット
     • 「横須賀鎮守府」掛け軸
     • 「佐世保鎮守府」掛け軸
     • 「最上」模型と桐箪笥
     • 艦娘専用デスク
     • 北欧艦娘の私物棚 new!
     • 北欧艦娘の食卓 new!
5. System changes
   • The maximum number of fleet presets has been increased from 15 to 17.