Wargaming, developer of World of Warships, announces the new and complete branch of Pan American light cruisers. Available for PC on March 30, the new update includes 10 ships for all players to explore, making this update the largest inclusion of ships from Latin American countries ever in the franchise.
Based on historical ships and original designs, the models of the branch have main battery guns with a medium firing range and good ballistics -an attribute that affects the shape of the dispersion ellipse of the shots-, which makes them effective for combat at any distance.
Its weaponry features a good rate of fire and medium-powered torpedoes, while consumables include the Repair Party and the choice between Hydroacoustic Search or Defensive AA Shot. Finally, the good stealth capabilities of these ships allow players to adopt hybrid combat strategies, such as positioning the ship quickly to make the first strike or safely withdrawing if necessary.
Among the countries represented in the debutant branch of Pan American light cruisers of World of Warships, Argentina stands out, with three vessels, followed by Colombia and Mexico, with two each. The other three ships are from Brazil, Chile and Peru.
Full list of all new ships
- Level I, Hercules – Argentina
- Level II, Admiral Barroso – Brazil
- Level III, Vicente Guerrero – Mexico
- Level IV, Córdoba – Colombia
- Level V, Argentina – Argentina
- Level VI, Admiral Cochrane – Chile
- Level VII, Colonel Bolognesi – Peru
- Level VIII, Ignacio Allende – Mexico
- Level IX, Santander – Colombia
- Level X, San Martin- Argentina
Original World of Warships ships
The other ships that complete the Pan Am light cruiser branch of the game are also inspired by historical events. Such is the case of the Mexican level III ship Vicente Guerreroa version of the Navarra cruiser that served the Spanish Navy from 1923 to 1956. Since Mexico imported ships of this type from Spain in the 1930s, it is likely that this could have been one of the models.
He Santander Colombian, for its part, is based on one of the preliminary designs of the Worcester of 1948. At that time, with the end of World War II, the US (owner of this model) negotiated several ships with Latin American countries, among which could be this ship that bears the name of one of the most important figures important of the Colombian Independence, Francisco de Paula Santander.
The same logic applies to the Mexican cruise Ignacio Allendelevel VIII, and the Argentine San Martinof level X. Although both are also based on the Worcesterpresent differences in propulsion, visual details, the number of cannons and the distribution of weapons, among others.
In addition to the arrival of the Pan American Cruises, the game update brings the return of the “Hot Tub Battles” and a special campaign in which players can win up to $20 to celebrate two years of World of Warships on the Epic Games Store.
What’s new for console gamers
As PC gamers explore the entire new branch, W sailorsWorld of Warships: Legendsavailable for Xbox and PlayStation consoles, you can play with the first Pan-American ship of this version: the battleship Atlantic, level VII, representing Brazil. The ship features accurate guns in the main battery for long-range penetrating and secondary shells.
In addition to the debut of Atlantic in Legendsthe console version of World of Warships it also receives its first Pan-American commander: Peter Lima Santos. Among his abilities, he is able to increase the damage of torpedoes and bombs.
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