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World of Warships

Immerse yourself in thrilling naval battles and assemble an armada of over 600 ships from the first half of the 20th century — from stealthy destroyers to gigantic battleships. Change the look of your ship, choose upgrades to suit your play style, and go into battle with other players!

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STATUS REPORT
Status: 🟡 Problems / Workaround Available | ProtonDB: GOLD

Tweaks & Tricks

GAME CRASHES: MEMORY OUT OF BOUNDS
World of Warships is experiencing crashes due to memory out-of-bounds errors.
FIX
  • Add the following to your launch options: PROTON_USE_WINED3D11=1 %command% -dx12
WORLD OF WARSHIPS
World of Warships experiences significantly slowed loading times and frequent crashes under Windows 11.
FIX
  • To address issue of World of Warships loading 3x times slower and frequent crashes, try these steps:
    • Disable Game Mode.
    • Set Performance Options to 'High'.
    • Enable V-Sync.
    • Disable AutoHDR.
    • Ensure that all drivers are up-to-date.
  • Additionally, check for any updates from the game developers.
  • Add the following to your launch options: DX12_FullscreenMode=1
MORE INFORMATION
You can find more detailed reports and user experiences for World of Warships on the official ProtonDB page.

Verdict

VERDICT

World of Warships (English) - Technical Judgment

Graphics: 9/10

  • Stunning visuals, especially in naval combat.
  • Detailed ship models and environments.
  • Excellent use of lighting and weather effects.

Sound: 8.5/10

  • Immersive sound design with realistic gunfire, explosions, and engine noises.
  • Good voice acting for tutorials and radio commands.
  • Music is fitting but can be repetitive at times.

Gameplay Mechanics: 9/10

  • Deep and engaging naval combat simulation.
  • Varied gameplay modes catering to different playstyles.
  • Well-balanced ships with distinct roles, making teamwork crucial.

Progression & Loot: 8.5/10

  • Satisfying progression system with a vast tech tree.
  • Fair loot distribution through containers and rewards.
  • Decent customization options for ships.

Social Features: 9/10

  • Strong sense of community, both in-game and on forums.
  • Cooperative gameplay encourages teamwork and communication.
  • Clan features allow for organized play and competition.

Performance & Stability: 8.5/10

  • Generally smooth performance with minimal bugs or glitches.
  • Occasional connection issues during intense battles.
  • Good optimization, even on lower-end hardware.

Buy or Avoid? Buy. World of Warships offers an unparalleled naval combat experience with stunning visuals and deep gameplay mechanics. Its strong community and engaging progression system make it a must-play for fans of strategy games and online shooters alike.