Game Updates/2020/April 23rd

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2020 April 23rd 7th Anniversary Update

Shipgirl changes
- Kongou-class battleship Hiei Kai Ni C has been introduced.
  - It is a "what-if" remodel.
  - Torpedo launchers have been installed to support cruiser and destroyer formation in close-quarter combat.
  - She can now equip torpedoes, SPB, and SPF.
  - Requires an action report, two blueprints, two New Type Artillery Materials, and 600 development materials.
  - She also received new voice lines and the new special remodel animation.
  - 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 Special Attack.
    - Named "Consorts' Night Battle".
    - Requires Hiei to be the flagship with Kongou Kai Ni C or Kirishima Kai Ni as helper (this will change to her third remodel when available).
    - The trigger rate is affected by the ship's level and is greatly boosted by large searchlights and a bit boosted by surface radars.
    - Kongou Kai Ni C has received analogous ability.
      - She can use it when paired with Hiei Kai Ni C, Haruna Kai Ni (this will change to her third remodel when available), and Warspite Kai.
      - Additionally, radars have greater trigger boos than searchlights (opposite of Hiei).
    - Requires Line Ahead or Formation 4 to be usable.
    - This attack cannot occur if another large ship has performed its 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 receives additional bonuses from specific equipment.
  - In addition to twin turrets, large bulges, and boilers will receive additional statistics when equipped.
- Kongou Kai Ni C has her armor 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.
Akashi changes
- Skua can now be improved with the help of a certain Shipgirl.
- Swordfish (Seaplane) can now be improved and upgraded into Swordfish Mk. II (Recon) with the help of a certain Shipgirl.
- Swordfish Mk. II (Recon) can now be improved with the help of a certain Shipgirl.
- Type 97 Attack Aircraft (Tomonaga Squadron) can now be improved and upgraded into Tenzan (Tomonaga Squadron) with the help of a certain Shipgirl.
- Bofors 15.2cm Model 1930 Twin Turrets can now be improved with the help of a certain Shipgirl.
- S9 Osprey can now be improved and upgraded into Swordfish Mk.III Kai (Recon) with the help of a certain Shipgirl.
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】
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!
System changes
- The maximum number of fleet presets has been increased from 15 to 17.