Iron Tide & Sea Drones

9 October 2025

Attention Commanders,

The battle for the seas is about to heat up! Midway through this season, we’re rolling out two powerful new additions that will shake up naval warfare and give you fresh strategies to master. Whether you prefer brute-force dominance or precision disruption, these new tools will change the way you command your fleets.

First, meet Don “Iron Tide” Wolf, a new Naval Officer who brings back the glory days of the ocean’s heavy hitters. With his unmatched boosts to frigates, cruisers, and carriers, he’s here to help you smash through enemy lines and reassert control of the high seas.

Next, we’re introducing the Sea Drone, a cost-effective, unmanned kamikaze boat designed to harass, disrupt, and destroy enemy fleets without risking your valuable ships. Deployable from your Drone Mothership, these discreet attackers are perfect for catching opponents off guard.

Together, these additions open new tactical options and promise to make mid-season battles more explosive than ever.

Don “Iron Tide” Wolf Sets Sail

The seas are stirring once again and this time, a new contender is here to reclaim dominance for the fleets of old. We’re thrilled to introduce our newest Naval Officer: Don “Iron Tide” Wolf.

With the arrival of coastal batteries, patrol boats, and deadly sea mines, many players have seen their cruisers and frigates pushed to the sidelines. Don “Iron Tide” Wolf is here to turn the tide, breathing new life into the ocean’s heavy hitters and letting admirals reassert their control over the high seas.

Iron Tide’s Strengths This officer empowers some of the most iconic ships in your arsenal, providing powerful boosts to:

  • Frigates
  • Elite Frigates
  • Cruisers
  • Helicopter Carriers
  • Aircraft Carriers

True to his name, Don Wolf lets you brute force your way through enemy defenses and bring back big-gun supremacy, but beware, Iron Tide is no river hunter and remains vulnerable to submarines.

Level Up for Total Sea Control As you invest in Iron Tide, you’ll steadily increase your Attack, Defense, and Speed, with massive bonuses at higher levels. At Level 10, he reaches:

  • +60% Attack
  • +35% Defense
  • +30% Speed
  • +25% Attack/Defense bonus when fighting in High Seas

Whether you’re supporting land operations or dominating open-water battles, Iron Tide makes your fleet a force to be reckoned with.

Sea Drone

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Naval strategy is evolving and with it comes a brand-new way to disrupt and harass enemy fleets without risking valuable ships or crew. We’re excited to announce the arrival of the Sea Drone, an unmanned surface vessel built for one purpose: delivering explosive chaos to enemy lines.

The Sea Drone’s Role Deployed from your Drone Mothership, Sea Drones are fast, expendable kamikaze boats that can slip past enemy detection and strike hard against:

  • Transport ships
  • Small to mid-sized warships
  • Unprotected naval formations

With their low radar signature (and total radar invisibility at Tier 2 and above), Sea Drones are perfect for launching surprise attacks, breaking supply lines, and forcing your opponent to dedicate resources to fleet defense.

Cheap, Discreet, and Dangerous Sea Drones are inexpensive to produce and cost nothing to maintain, making them ideal for attrition tactics. While they’re vulnerable to interception and have limited durability, their sheer cost-efficiency allows you to swarm enemy positions and wear down even stronger fleets over time.

Progression & Power As you upgrade the Sea Drone through Tiers, its lethality scales significantly:

  • Tier 1: Basic attack power with limited radar visibility
  • Tier 2: Stronger damage, complete radar invisibility
  • Tier 3: Maximum attack power, increased durability, and potential stealth capability (under balancing review)

Mastering Sea Drones will let you control the flow of naval engagements, punish unprepared opponents, and keep your enemy guessing where the next strike will come from.

Missions

In addition to the new Naval Officer and Sea Drone, we’re introducing a series of Missions designed to guide you through advanced gameplay. Learn to master the Sea Drone, take on the challenge of destroying the Elite Drone Mothership, and unlock the full potential of the ASW Helicopter. These missions, along with other objectives, will help you strategize and strengthen your defenses as you battle zombies, mutants, and hive threats, providing both guidance and thrilling challenges along the way.

Changes and Fixes

This patch brings a variety of improvements, including enhanced sea visuals and colors, overall performance optimizations, and general UI and text alignment polishing. Key additions include a new animated Officer banner on desktop, a detailed Officer progression popup showing levels and upgrade costs, and a resized Chemical cruise missile for better visibility on mobile. Numerous fixes have also been applied to improve gameplay consistency, interface reliability, and real-time data across the game.

Read the full details here. PATCH NOTES 2510-07

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