World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition Announced

Wargaming today announced World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition, marking the company’s debut on consoles. Built specifically for the Xbox 360, World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition will bring the title’s team-based tactical action and free-to-play accessibility to Xbox Live gamers.

Published by Microsoft and developed by Wargaming West (formerly Day 1 Studios), World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition will be digitally downloadable and free-to-play for both Gold and Silver Xbox Live gamers (Xbox Live Silver members can play free for 7 days). The title will feature revamped controls, matchmaking, a new user interface and other features to take advantage of the Xbox 360. 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 plans to add new tanks, nations and other content, starting at launch and moving into the future.

Wargaming is also now accepting beta applications for the game and interested players can sign up for access at worldoftanks.com/xbox/.