Hinamatsuri 2020 Mini-Event

The 2020 Hinamatsuri Mini event is scheduled to begin on March 3rd, 2020. As of current, this event is to serve as a filler arc for the Winter 2020 Event. The title of this event will be called Peach Festival! Offshore Waves

Unlike previous events, this event will not contain any new ships but will instead offer players a chance to earn items to use torwards remodels. To further top it off, the mini-event is planned to have it's own limited time event map location much like a traditional event.

The event map area will consist of 1 map only. And will consist of 3 phases: 1 Transport Phase, 1 Anti-installation Phase, 1 Carrier Task Force Interceptoion Mission.

Mechanics

Participation requirements

• Must have a 75% sortie win ratio.
• Must have 5 empty ship slots for new ships.
• Must have 20 free equipment slots.

Special Mechanics

1. The difficulty system first used in Spring 2015 Event returns: you can choose between Operation A (甲, Hard), Operation B (乙, Medium), Operation C (丙, Easy) or Operation D (丁, Very Easy) .
   • Choosing A or B requires certain HQ Level (HQ Lv 35 for B / 80 for A in Spring 2015 Event).
   • 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.
2. The debuff system from Summer 2015 Event's final map, where certain nodes had to be attacked and other conditions fulfilled to reduce boss armor, will return.
3. Returning this event, the Vanguard Formation can be used .
   • This formation will organize the fleet such that the 3rd-6th/7th ships protect the Flagship and 2nd Ship of the Fleet.
     • In addition, the formation allows for ships to become more evasive in combat situations, especially with well-trained Destroyer.
     • This formation is also available only during the duration of the event.
     • The formation will be usable by both normal fleets as well as the Striking Force Fleet.
4. NPC Friend Fleets have been introduced into the game.
   • Friend Fleets act as another unit that appears in particular battles to help aid your fleet when attacking the enemy at the start of night battle.
     • NPC Friend Fleets are selected from a randomized preset list of ship.
     • Depending on who you have in your fleet can also influence who will be arrive to aid you in battle.
5. Enemy Radar Ambush Nodes have been introduced into the game.
   • Entering this node will result in your fleet facing off against an enemy fleet that will ambush and attack your fleet
     • Your Fleet will not be able to fight against the enemy Fleet.
     • By meeting certain conditions, you can evade these nodes.
6. Emergency Anchorage Maintenance/Repairs 【緊急泊地修理】
   • Both Akashi Kai and Akitsushima Kai will be capable of conducting emergency repairs; however, Akitsushima has more limited capabilities compared to Akashi.
   • See under Emergency Anchorage Repairs for details.
7. High-Altitude Abyssal Bombers that are resistant to all types of interceptors other than the new land-based jet interceptors may also return this event.

Quick Info Table

Classification	Map	Name	Fleet Type?	Land-Based Air Squadron?	Friendly Fleet?	Color of Tag	Tag Condition & Deployment Restriction	Difficulty Restrictions	Notes
Main Operation	E-1	Witness the 8th Destroyer Division! Battle Off Bali	Single Fleet/ Combined Fleet	Yes	TBD		Tagging: There is no tags for this event	No restrictions. All difficulties OK