World of Warplanes
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World of Warplanes is a massive multiplayer real time game in the genre of arcade flight simulator
in the historical setting
of world War II
, announced by Byelorussian
studio Wargaming.net
on June 7, 2011 in Los Angeles
at Electronic Entertainment Expo. The game is now at the stage of closed alpha testing.
company announced the game World of Warplanes and published an article on the website of World of Tanks
, "World of Warplanes. The first part" stating that the gameplay, the overall global map and the financial system will be similar to WoT.
In August 2011 Wargaming.net announced that the game was in the early alpha-testing stage and opened the official forum. This was followed by a few details about the game as well as a trailer (which will be submitted to the Gamescom
2011).
The beta release date is expected to be somewhere in spring 2012,close to the French tier release for World of Tanks
. And the BETA is Somewhere in the dawn of the year.
, but according to developers it will be specially adapted for aircraft.
to those from the Korean War
, which became the progenitors of modern aircraft.
The game will allow the player to choose from three basic classes of vehicles: fighter aircraft, the most effective in melee combat maneuvering, heavy fighters, threatening any adversary with a powerful armament, and "storm troopers" - the main hunters of ground targets.
For each type of aircraft will be available several types of weapons and a variety of options for the airframe and engines.
During beta testing phase World of Warplanes will have 60 types of aircraft of German
, Soviet
and US
origin. In the future it is planned to add British and Japanese aircraft with new branches as well as to add aircraft gradually in the course of the game.
and gamepads
.
to return to the location, but at the same time, the boundaries of the bottom of the card will not be, there can be easily broken on the ground or fall into the ocean. However, the number of cards will be much less than in the WoT.
. It can be spent on buying premium equipment, weapons and consumables, to create your own clan, the development of the crew as well as to a premium account.
(similar to platoons in WoT), as well as to create a clan and participate in the battles on the global map, which will be shared with the World of Tanks
.
Flight simulator
A flight simulator is a device that artificially re-creates aircraft flight and various aspects of the flight environment. This includes the equations that govern how aircraft fly, how they react to applications of their controls and other aircraft systems, and how they react to the external...
in the historical setting
Setting
Setting may refer to:* A location where something is set* Set construction in theatrical scenery* Setting in fiction* Setting up to fail a manipulative technique to engineer failure...
of world War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, announced by Byelorussian
Belarus
Belarus , officially the Republic of Belarus, is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe, bordered clockwise by Russia to the northeast, Ukraine to the south, Poland to the west, and Lithuania and Latvia to the northwest. Its capital is Minsk; other major cities include Brest, Grodno , Gomel ,...
studio Wargaming.net
Wargaming.net
Wargaming.net is a strategy game developer operating since 1998. The company is based in London with a development center in Belarus. In November 2007 Wargaming.net acquired Arise, an independent PC game studio,and currently consists of nearly 250 employees. The company's motto is "Strategic...
on June 7, 2011 in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
at Electronic Entertainment Expo. The game is now at the stage of closed alpha testing.
History
In June 2011 Wargaming.netWargaming.net
Wargaming.net is a strategy game developer operating since 1998. The company is based in London with a development center in Belarus. In November 2007 Wargaming.net acquired Arise, an independent PC game studio,and currently consists of nearly 250 employees. The company's motto is "Strategic...
company announced the game World of Warplanes and published an article on the website of World of Tanks
World of Tanks
World of Tanks is a freemium 3D team-based multiplayer online game featuring historically accurate fighting vehicles from the 1930s to the 1950s. World of Tanks is a PvP-focused project that promises action and strategy based gameplay. In the release version, World of Tanks includes more than 90...
, "World of Warplanes. The first part" stating that the gameplay, the overall global map and the financial system will be similar to WoT.
In August 2011 Wargaming.net announced that the game was in the early alpha-testing stage and opened the official forum. This was followed by a few details about the game as well as a trailer (which will be submitted to the Gamescom
Gamescom
gamescom is a trade fair for video games held annually at the Koelnmesse in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is organised by the Bundesverband Interaktive Unterhaltungssoftware...
2011).
The beta release date is expected to be somewhere in spring 2012,close to the French tier release for World of Tanks
World of Tanks
World of Tanks is a freemium 3D team-based multiplayer online game featuring historically accurate fighting vehicles from the 1930s to the 1950s. World of Tanks is a PvP-focused project that promises action and strategy based gameplay. In the release version, World of Tanks includes more than 90...
. And the BETA is Somewhere in the dawn of the year.
Gameplay
The game is developed on the same engine as the World of Tanks, BigWorldBigWorld
BigWorld is an Australian company formed in 1999 that develop and license a Massively Multiplayer Online Game and Virtual World engine. In 2007, BigWorld was recognized as the industry leader in UK's Develop magazine-Games:...
, but according to developers it will be specially adapted for aircraft.
Overview
Fights will occur in the air. The two teams will take part in battles lasting over 15 minutes. The battles will end when one side is eliminated or all of the ground targets at the enemy base are destroyed.Technique in the game
World of Warplanes will include military vehicles from several key periods in the history of aircraft - from 1930s era biplanesBiplane
A biplane is a fixed-wing aircraft with two superimposed main wings. The Wright brothers' Wright Flyer used a biplane design, as did most aircraft in the early years of aviation. While a biplane wing structure has a structural advantage, it produces more drag than a similar monoplane wing...
to those from the Korean War
Korean War
The Korean War was a conventional war between South Korea, supported by the United Nations, and North Korea, supported by the People's Republic of China , with military material aid from the Soviet Union...
, which became the progenitors of modern aircraft.
The game will allow the player to choose from three basic classes of vehicles: fighter aircraft, the most effective in melee combat maneuvering, heavy fighters, threatening any adversary with a powerful armament, and "storm troopers" - the main hunters of ground targets.
For each type of aircraft will be available several types of weapons and a variety of options for the airframe and engines.
During beta testing phase World of Warplanes will have 60 types of aircraft of German
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
, Soviet
Soviet Union
The Soviet Union , officially the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics , was a constitutionally socialist state that existed in Eurasia between 1922 and 1991....
and US
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
origin. In the future it is planned to add British and Japanese aircraft with new branches as well as to add aircraft gradually in the course of the game.
Controls
There will be two types of aircraft control - expert and simplified. The same engine supports joysticksJoystick
A joystick is an input device consisting of a stick that pivots on a base and reports its angle or direction to the device it is controlling. Joysticks, also known as 'control columns', are the principal control in the cockpit of many civilian and military aircraft, either as a center stick or...
and gamepads
Gamepad
A gamepad , is a type of game controller held in two hands, where the digits are used to provide input. Gamepads generally feature a set of action buttons handled with the right thumb and a direction controller handled with the left...
.
Game locations
The game will be represented by several large gaming locations with dynamic weather conditions that will affect the controllability of the airplane. Do game cards will be visible border, in contact with the plane beyond which a player autoAutopilot
An autopilot is a mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic system used to guide a vehicle without assistance from a human being. An autopilot can refer specifically to aircraft, self-steering gear for boats, or auto guidance of space craft and missiles...
to return to the location, but at the same time, the boundaries of the bottom of the card will not be, there can be easily broken on the ground or fall into the ocean. However, the number of cards will be much less than in the WoT.
Financial System
Depending on the success in the battle, the player will get credits and experience that can be spent on research and purchasing modules and equipment. Also in the game plan to gold, which will be shared with the World of TanksWorld of Tanks
World of Tanks is a freemium 3D team-based multiplayer online game featuring historically accurate fighting vehicles from the 1930s to the 1950s. World of Tanks is a PvP-focused project that promises action and strategy based gameplay. In the release version, World of Tanks includes more than 90...
. It can be spent on buying premium equipment, weapons and consumables, to create your own clan, the development of the crew as well as to a premium account.
Teamplay
In World of Warplanes can join in SquadronSquadron
Squadron has different meanings:*Squadron , a cavalry or other unit that consists of a number of troops.*Squadron , a unit of aircraft that consists of three or four "flights", with a total of 12 to 24 aircraft, depending on aircraft type and air force.*Squadron , a unit of 3-4 major naval vessels...
(similar to platoons in WoT), as well as to create a clan and participate in the battles on the global map, which will be shared with the World of Tanks
World of Tanks
World of Tanks is a freemium 3D team-based multiplayer online game featuring historically accurate fighting vehicles from the 1930s to the 1950s. World of Tanks is a PvP-focused project that promises action and strategy based gameplay. In the release version, World of Tanks includes more than 90...
.