How to download World of Warships — free and quick

World of Warships is the naval warfare game that lets players command their own warship in thrilling online multiplayer battles. It’s completely free to play, so anyone can hop in and start blasting from the cabin of their own Cruiser, Destroyer, Battleship, or Carrier.

You can only play the original World of Warships on PC; this version has the most ships and the biggest maps. More battle-focused, streamlined editions of the game are also available on mobile (World of Warships: Legends and World of Warships Blitz on both iOS and Android) and consoles (World of Warships: Legends for PlayStation and Xbox).

This guide covers how to download World of Warships for all platforms. We’ll also get into the differences between the various versions of the game, so you can decide which is right for you.

Elevate your gameplay with exclusive rewards! Dive into the realm of World of Warships codes and embark on thrilling tank missions with World of Tanks codes.

WoWs vs WoWs Blitz vs WoWs: Legends

This section briefly touches on the differences between the three versions of World of Warships.

The PC version of World of Warships is considered the most complete WoWs experience. It has the most ships and Commanders, the largest maps, and the most comprehensive Clan system. Combat feels slower and more strategic than its mobile and console counterparts. The original World of Warships has the most active base on YouTube, so tutorials and guides are abundant.

World of Warships Blitz (iOS & Android) is made to be played on the go. The maps are smaller, and the combat is much more arcade-y than in vanilla WoWs or Legends. Rounds only last about 5 minutes.

World of Warships: Legends (PlayStation, Xbox, and mobile) is a more arcade-like variant of the original. Legends is sometimes called the “little brother” to the PC version. The balancing is a bit different, movement and combat is snappier, and there’s a bigger focus on Commanders as “hero” figures with their own play styles and perks. Unlike vanilla WoWs, Legends supports cross-platform play.

In short:

• play PC World of Warships if you want the full WoWs experience;
• play World of Warships Blitz if you want quickfire rounds on the go;
• or play World of Warships: Legends if you want something in the middle with the depth of vanilla and a bit of the speed of Blitz.

How to download World of Warships on PC

There are three ways to get World of Warships on PC: download the game through Steam, download it from the Epic Games Store, or get the client directly from the Wargaming website.

Download the WoWs client from the Wargaming website

You can play World of Warships directly through the official client. Here’s how:

1. Go to the official World of Warships website.
2. Sign up for an account if you don’t have one.
3. Click on the big, orange “Download Game” button to download the game client.
4. If you don’t have one yet, create a Wargaming account by clicking on the profile picture on the top-right of the World of Warships website.
5. Once the game has finished downloading, click on the executable to install it.
6. After the game is installed, launch the game.
7. Log in with your Wargaming account credentials.

Download WoWs through Steam

Follow these steps to download World of Warships through Steam:

1. Launch Steam.
2. Go to the Store tab.
3. Type “World of Warships” into the search bar at the top of the Store front, then press Enter.
4. Click on World of Warships from the search results. It should be at the top of the page.
5. Click on the green “Play Game” button to download and install World of Warships to your PC.

This version automatically creates a new account and links it to your Steam account. Launch the game from Steam to play World of Warships.

Download WoWs from the Epic Game Store

Follow these steps to download World of Warships from the Epic Game Store:

1. Launch Epic Game Launcher
2. Search for World of Warships
3. Click on World of Warships to go to the official game page
4. Click on the Install button to add the game to your library.

This version automatically creates a new World of Warships account and links it to your EGS account. You must launch the game from EGS to play World of Warships with this account.

Important Note

You can only use a WoWs account on the platform it was created on, i.e., your Steam account doesn’t work in the Epic Game Store. However, all three versions of the game play in the same pool, so you can, for instance, log in through the official Wargaming client and join a Platoon with your friends on Steam.

How to download World of Warships on Linux

World of Warships does not have an official Linux port. In the past, Linux players used applications like Wine, Lutris, or WinX to as workaround. As of mid-2020, Steam on Linux comes pre-packaged with Proton, allowing certain Windows games to run through the Steam client. This is currently the best way to play World of Warships on Linux.

Download through Steam

To play World of Warships on Linux through Steam:

1. Launch Steam
2. Click on the “Steam” menu item in the top menu.
3. Click on Settings.
4. Open up the section called “Steam Play.”
5. Make sure “Enable Steam Play for supported titles” and “Enable Steam Play for all titles” are both checked.
6. Navigate to the Store tab in Steam.
7. Search for “World of Warships” via the search bar.
8. Go to the official World of Warships Steam page.
9. Click on the “Play Game” button to install the game to your Linux PC.

You can now launch the game anytime from your Steam library.

How to download World of Warships Blitz

World of Warships Blitz is available on both Android and iOS. If you play a lot of games on mobile, you already know how the app installation process. Here’s a quick refresher:

Download on Android

1. Open the Google Play Store app.
2. Search for “World of Warships Blitz.”
3. Open the World of Warships Blitz app page.
4. Click on the Install button to install the game to your Android device.

Download on iOS

1. Open the App Store.
2. Search for “World of Warships Blitz.”
3. Open the World of Warships Blitz app page.
4. Install the app to your iOS device.

How to download World of Warships: Legends

World of Warships: Legends was first released in 2019 for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. In 2021, it was made available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. A mobile version is also available for iOS and Android devices.

Download on PlayStation

1. Go to the PlayStation Store.
2. Search for World of Warships: Legends.
3. Download and install the game.

Download on Xbox

1. Go to the Xbox Store.
2. Search for World of Warships: Legends.
3. Download and install the game.

Download on Android

1. Open the Google Play Store app.
2. Search for “World of Warships Legends.”
3. Open the World of Warships: Legends app page.
4. Click on the Install button to install the game to your Android device.

Download on iOS

1. Open the App Store.
2. Search for “World of Warships Legends.”
3. Open the World of Warships: Legends app page.
4. Install the app to your iOS device.

That covers all you need to know on how to download World of Warships. The game and its variants are available on all major platforms, so you can sink ships and conduct strafe runs from the comfort of your couch, on the bus, or in front of your gaming rig.