Board Thread:Game Updates/@comment-3502824-20180719043618/@comment-24930367-20180822123153

No, it's harder due to So-flagships and chance to off-route (afaik).

It's a route made for those who didn't have/didn't want to use Akitsumaru....except south route was still better despite only using 2 CVs worth of complete fighter mules, or like what I did, 7 fighters + Zero M62 Iwai Squadron (which, despite soloing, managed to deal 600 damage to Central Princess thru sheer air battle RNG).

A badly designed map. Anyone can vouch for that. I can say I only completed it because of the bullshit associated with airstrike from carrier-based bombers.

However, the point is you still need ASW somewhat even if the only submarines you encounter are just those en-route to boss.