Game Updates/2021/March 30th

March 30th, 2021 Mogami Kai Ni / Yahagi Kai Ni update

1. Hinamatsuri and Hishimochi has come to an end
   • All Quests and mochi has been removed with this update
2. Mogami Kai Ni
   • Mogami has been given new remodels, Kai Ni/Kai Ni Toku, which are interchangeable.
   • Kai Ni allows Mogami to be an efficient Aviation Cruiser.
   • Kai Ni remodel requires 1 Blueprint, 1 Action Report, 2 Aviation Materials, 60 Dev Mats, 2200 Ammo, 1800 Steel.
   • Kai Ni Toku requires 60 Flamethrowers, 45 Dev Mats, 1300 Ammo, 1700 Steel.
   • Kai Ni Toku allows Mogami to take on an anti-installation role and transport role by allowing her to carry Daihatsu while sacrificing her plane capacity.
   • She can also use midget subs to launch opening torpedo strikes.
   • She can also equip large searchlights.
   • Both forms have a benefit when armed with Zuiuns and Kyoufuu Kai.
   • Both forms also get boosted benefits from Type 21 Air Radars and 8cm High Angle Guns
3. Yahagi Kai Ni
   • Yahagi has been given new remodels, Kai Ni/Kai Ni B, which are interchangeable.
   • Kai Ni remodel needs 1 Blueprint, 1 Action Report, 88 Flamethrowers, 88 Dev Mats, 980 Ammo, 980 Steel.
   • Kai Ni allows Yahagi to carry tanks and most other gear like normal. 4th slot has limitations.
   • Kai Ni B remodel needs 30 Flamethrowers, 45 Dev Mats, 880 Ammo, 480 Steel
   • Kai Ni B allows for Yahagi to carry seaplane fighters, and allows her to equip Midget subs to launch opening torpedo strikes.
4. Equipment Presets
   • Equipment presets have now been implemented in the game and are currently under a trial run. It may undergo changes in the future.
     • This feature can be accessed in the top right section of the Modernization Menu
     • The first menu is Equipment Recording which allows you to set up equipment in the menu so it can be saved and used at a later point.
     • The 2nd Menu option is Equipment Deployment which allows you to automatically equipped your preset equipment.
     • You have 3 slots available for free
     • You can purchase more slots for a Dock Expansion Key. Each key will give you 2 new equipment slots
     • As of current you can hold up to 9 equipment preset slots.
     • You can organize equipment based on type which is determined by star modifications.
       • Type A will prioritize equipping the ship with equipment with the highest star modifications.
       • Type B will prioritize equipping the ship with equipment with the lowest star modifications.
5. New Quests
   • A total of 9 quests have been implemented:
     • Escort the convoy to transport new weapons development materials!
     • Remodeled Aviation cruiser "Mogami", Advance!
     • Carry out "Mogami-class" modernization work!
     • Continued: "Mogami-class" modernization work!
     • Remodeled Aviation cruiser Mogami, Weigh Anchor!
     • Nishimura Fleet, elite advance sweeping forces, advance!
     • Remodeled Yahagi, Elite Destroyer Squadron Flagship, Commence Exercise.
     • Flagship of the 2nd Torpedo Squadron, Yahagi, shall take care of this!
     • (Spring Only) Spring Coastal Patrol Stroll
6. New Equipment
   • Type 21 Air Radar Kai Ni has been implemented.
7. Akashi Improvement Arsenal Update
   • The following changes have taken place within the Improvement Arsenal:
     • Type 21 Air RADARs can now be improved and modified into the Type 21 Air Radar Kai Ni with the help of a specific remodeled ship girl.
     • Zuiun can now be improved and upgraded into the Zuiun Model 12
     • Zuiun Model 12 can be improved and upgraded into the Zuiun Model 12 (634 Air Group)
     • Zuiun Model 12 (634 Air Group) can be improved. In the future, it can be upgraded into the Zuiun (634 Air Group/Skilled)
     • 16inch Triple Gun Mount Mk.6 can now be improved and upgraded into the 16inch Triple Gun Mount Mk.6 mod.2
     • 16inch Triple Gun Mount Mk.6 mod.2 can now be improved
8. Stat update
   • The following stats have been improved for the following ships:
     • Tone Kai Ni - Maximum AA, Evasion, and LoS increased
     • Chikuma Kai Ni - Maximum AA, Evasion, and LoS increased
     • Myoukou Kai Ni - Maximum Armor, Evasion, and Luck increased
     • Ashigara Kai Ni - Maximum Firepower, AA, and Evasion increased
     • Nachi Kai Ni - Maximum Firepower, Torpedo, and Luck increased
     • Haguro Kai Ni - Maximum Armor, AA, and Evasion increased
9. Limited Time Drop Update
   • Harukaze can now drop in the seas near Penang (7-3) for a limited period of time
   • Fukae will no longer drop in 7-3.
   • Hirato is still available in 7-3.
   • Amatsukaze no longer drops in the Bashi Island (2-2) but is still available in Eastern Orel Sea (2-3).
   • Sado no longer drops in 2-3.
   • Matsuwa is still available in 2-3.
   • Amagiri and Sagiri are available in 2-2 for a limited time.
   • Johnston is available in 2-3 for a limited time.
10. Ship Equipment update
    • Akizuki-class Destroyers can now equip Large Radars, Large Sonars, Command Facilities and Armor Bulges.
    • Akizuki-class Destroyers now get an equipment bonus from: all 10cm Twin High-angle Mount variants, Type 94 Anti-Aircraft Fire Director(additional synergy with AA radars), Type 21 Air RADAR, and Type 21 Air Radar Kai Ni.
    • Light Cruiser gun fit bonuses have been updated for:
      • 14cm Twin Gun Mount Kai
      • 6inch Twin Rapid Fire Gun Mount Mk.XXI
      • Bofors 15.2cm Twin Gun Mount Model 1930
      • Bofors 15cm Twin Rapid Fire Gun Mount Mk.9 Model 1938
      • Bofors 15cm Twin Rapid Fire Gun Mount Mk.9 Kai + Single Rapid Fire Gun Mount Mk.10 Kai Model 1938
      • 15.2cm Twin Gun Mount Kai Ni
11. Development Update
    • Type 21 Air RADAR has a higher chance of being developed by using an Akizuki-class DDs as secretary.
    • 8cm High-angle Mounts has a higher chance of being developed by using an Agano-class CL as secretary.
    • Swordfish has a higher chance of being developed by using Ark Royal as secretary.
    • Late 298B, Ro.43 Recon Seaplane and Spitfire Mk.I has a higher chance of being developed by using Commandant Teste as secretary.
12. Furniture Update
    • The following new furniture has been implemented in this update:
      • Preparation Desk for Cherry Blossom Viewing
      • Amatsukaze Daily Needs Shelf
      • Zuiun Corps Maintenance Desk
      • Bamboo pattern floor
      • Bamboo shoot and bamboo wallpaper
      • Bamboo shoot style craftsman window
      • Clover Wallpaper
      • Yahagi's paulownia chested drawers
13. Music update
    • Battle of the Nishimura's Fleet has been implemented in the jukebox
14. Furniture Display Update
    • Naval Base Bar Counter, Hot Spring Cypress Bed, and Hot Spring Rock Bath has been updated to Sakura mode
    • Kaiboukan Circular Table, and Submarine Fleet Window has also been updated to Sakura mode
    • Admiral Mahjong Table has been updated with 8th Anniversary Sake
15. Seasonal CG / voice update
    • Hinamatsuri CG and voice lines are no longer available.
    • Bouquet Mode has been implemented for many Kanmusu with new ones being Akebono, Okinami, Kazagumo, and Helena
    • Obento mode has been implemented for Jingei
    • Spring Casual CG has been implemented
    • New Casual CGs for Yamato and Yuugumo have been implemented
    • Coming of Spring voice lines has been implemented which includes new lines to Kanmusu introduced last year.