World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition revealed at E3 and will be available this summer

Written by Brandon Hofer on June 15, 2013

News: Wargaming’s popular World of Tanks title will be free-to-play for Xbox Live Gold members later this summer.

World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition revealed at E3

World of Tanks is coming to the Xbox 360 later this summer. This was one of my announcements that took place at E3 in Los Angeles when Wargaming took the stage at Microsoft’s E3 press conference. World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition marks the companies debut on consoles. Built specifically for the Xbox 360, World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition will bring the title’s trademark team-based tactical action and free-to-play accessibility to the tens of millions of Xbox Live gamers around the globe.

Published by Microsoft and developed by Wargaming West (formerly Day 1 Studios), World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition will be a downloadable title and free-to-play for both Xbox Live Gold members. Silver members will be able to play World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition for free for a period of seven days. The title will feature revamped controls, matchmaking, a new user interface and other features to take advantage of the Xbox 360’s technological capabilities and online features. World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition will also feature in-game purchases such as premium tanks, consumables and premium accounts to boost experience and currency accrual rates.

During the open beta phase of World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition, the game will contain tanks from the United States and Germany. Wargaming has extensive plans to add new tanks, nations and other content, starting at launch and moving into the future.

“Wargaming has always been dedicated to finding new ways to bring our games to new players and platforms,” said Victor Kislyi, CEO of Wargaming. “Our partnership with Microsoft and our move to the hugely successful Xbox 360 will give millions of gamers around the world the opportunity to experience what has made World of Tanks such a global phenomenon.”

What do you think about World of Tanks coming to the Xbox 360?