Game Updates/2016/November 18th

Nomvember 18th, 2016 The Fall 2016 Event Update

The Fall 2016 Event has begun.
- The maps for the main operation (E-1 to E-3) have been added.
  - E-1: The Maritime Transport Operation
  - E-2: The Mainland Air Defense Battle
  - E-3: Announcement! The Third Fleet Operation Act!
- Maps E-4 and E-5 will only be unlocked tomorrow (November 19, JST, timing to be confirmed.
- An important note to all Admirals intending to clear the event on Hard difficulty - further (new) conditions now apply:
  - When switching difficulty from any other difficulty to Hard, the map's debuff mechanism (where applicable) will be reset.
    - Switching between any other difficulties will not reset the debuff mechanism.
  - If you are playing on Hard difficulty, it is necessary to preserve the strongest elements of your fleet for the final map.
    - Based on data that has been data-mined so far, it is believed that the final map utilises a separate fleet-lock on Hard mode. Do take this into account before committing any ships to the main operation.
- The new seaplane tender Commandant Teste will be a reward for completing the main operation (maps E-1 to E-3).
- The new Shiratsuyu-class destroyer Yamakaze will be obtainable "from E-2 and E-3".
  - She is confirmed to drop across multiple difficulties.
- As always, equipment and items will be rewarded according to the difficulty selected.
- A new Kamikaze-class destroyer will also be obtainable; details to be confirmed.
- Lastly, the Lexington-class aircraft carrier Saratoga will be obtainable as well; again, details to be confirmed.