Game Updates/2017/June 6th

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2017 May 29th	2017 June 6th	2017 June 23rd

1. Addition of Rainy Season Voice Lines
   • Yamakaze, Asakaze, Matsukaze, Shimushu, Kunashiri, and Etorofu have received new lines for this season.
   • Previous Rainy Season voice lines have also been included in this update.
2. Kumano Kai Ni has been introduced
   • This remodel requires a Blueprint.
   • Some new voice lines have also been added for this remodel.
   • Additionally, Kumano can also be further remodeled into Kumano Kou Kai Ni (CVL).
     • As with Suzuya's, this requires the use of yet another Blueprint and Instant Build ("blowtorch") items.
     • Similarly, this remodel is also reversible.
3. New Quests
   • A76 Organize the new "Seventh Squadron"! 新編「第七戦隊」を編成せよ！
   • D23 To all Surface Escort Fleets, commence the expeditions! 海上護衛総隊、遠征開始！
   • B100 To all Surface Escort Fleet reinforcements, sally forth! 増強海上護衛総隊、抜錨せよ！
   • F53 Begin Strengthening the New Type Gun Armament! 新型砲墳兵装、戦力化開始！
   • As always, certain prerequisites may need to be fulfilled before these quests appear in the quest list.
4. Updates to Akashi's Improvement Arsenal
   • Kumano Kai Ni and Kumano Kou Kai Ni can assist with improving certain equipment.
5. Addition of New Item: New Model Gun Mount Improvement Material (新型砲熕兵装資材)
   • Through the use of this item, it is now possible to upgrade the Prototype 41cm Triple Gun Mount via Akashi's Improvement Arsenal into the 41cm Triple Gun Mount Kai.
   • This item can be acquired from the new quests.
6. New & Returning Furniture:
   • 鮎の季節の壁紙
   • 紫陽花の床
   • 紫陽花の壁紙
   • 「空飛ぶ二航戦」掛け軸 new!
   • 紫陽花の窓
   • 紫陽花鉢の提督机
   • 「瑞雲」の桐箪笥
7. Updates to the Jukebox
   • New BGMs have been added to the Jukebox:
     • 「雨とお酒と艦娘」
     • 「雨音の鎮守府」
8. Updates to the UI:
   • When forming a fleet in the submenu, the list of shipgirls will now display a summary of their damage state and sparkle state (where applicable).
   • The display has also been updated such that ships' levels in the list will be distinguishable by color. Different level ranges correspond to different colors.
   • The size of the fleet number (#1/2/3/4) displayed in the list of shipgirls has been reduced.
   • The fleet number will now also be displayed in the equipment menu when moving equipment from one ship to another.
   • Under the equipment menu, a total of 4 new categories has been added for equipment such as Radars and Transport Equipment. The 4 new categories are as follows:
     • Radars
     • Transport Equipment (Daihatsu, etc.)
     • Supply Equipment (Maritime Resupply Barrels, Battle Rations, etc.)
     • Large Aircraft (LBAS aircraft)
   • Various other minor updates:
     • The "Begin Exercise" button under the Exercises / PvP Menu has been updated.
     • The icons for "Items" as well as "Purchased Items" under the Inventory menu have been updated.
     • Optimised the size of the icon displayed for Secondary Guns.
     • Other miscellaneous updates to the display / GUI.
     • Where the rewards for a quest are selectable (i.e. choose 1 out of 2 or 3 possible rewards), you can now confirm your selection using the button labeled 「選択確認」.
       • (Previously, clicking on an item would automatically select it as your chosen reward.)
9. Rainy Season CGs and other updates:
   • All previous Rainy Season CGs have been added back into the game.
   • Shiratsuyu, Fusou, Sazanami, and Kamoi have also received new CGs for this season.
   • New voice lines for Yamato have been added as well, related to what appears to be Hyuuga busily preparing for something.
10. Post-Patch Issues:
    • Shiratsuyu's new CG is displayed incorrectly.
    • The new item "New Model Gun Mount Improvement Material" 「新型砲熕兵装資材」 is listed incorrectly as 「新型砲墳兵装資材」 (radical for earth instead of fire).
    • Both of the above are currently being fixed.