Gaijin has renamed its forthcoming aviation-centric World War II action MMO. The title was formerly called World of Planes (not to be confused with World of Warplanes), but will henceforth be known as War Thunder: World of Planes.
The official website has been redesigned to reflect the change, and most interestingly, Gaijin states that aviation is no longer the title's sole focus. "This name change is significant because the online multiplayer universe Gaijin is developing has evolved beyond pure aerial combat. The massive historical battles featured in War Thunder cannot be fought with aviation alone -- World of Planes is only the beginning," the site says.
What this means is anyone's guess, since Gaijin has not offered any details regarding ground- or sea-based combat as of yet. The company has released a new screenshot gallery, though, and you'll find that and more at the new official site.
Reader Comments (12)
Posted: Jan 25th 2012 11:02AM dudes said
Tally ho what!
Posted: Jan 25th 2012 11:14AM FrostPaw said
Good that they decided to distance themselves from being easily confused with dare I say a stronger brand.....Bad that the name they chose is rubbish.
Posted: Jan 25th 2012 2:35PM (Unverified) said
@Braiks
Agreed, though they could pay out a little better for some of the higher-end tanks, but ya it's not pay to win........maybe play Russian to win but that's another matter :)
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Agreed, though they could pay out a little better for some of the higher-end tanks, but ya it's not pay to win........maybe play Russian to win but that's another matter :)
Posted: Jan 25th 2012 11:16AM Renko said
Common sense prevails, now that's not something you see everyday in MMOland.
Posted: Jan 25th 2012 11:26AM Space Cobra said
Hmm...
"Planes are only the beginning..."
"...aviation is no longer the title's sole focus..."
"...evolved beyond pure aerial combat..."
If I were to speculate, I would say this indicates that they are, mayhaps, touching upon what the "World of Tanks/World of Warplanes/World of Ships" is doing. Being that they plan to integrate all their titles to affect the others in some way. Gaijin may be trying to make a more fully-formed world all-in-one MMO world as opposed to WoT/WoWP/WoS game-specific types. This calls back to "World War 2 online" a bit and somewhat to "Airwarrior" on GEnie, wherein you started on the ground, but you didn't have to take off in a plane (you could ride in a jeep and shoot at aircraft).
"Planes are only the beginning..."
"...aviation is no longer the title's sole focus..."
"...evolved beyond pure aerial combat..."
If I were to speculate, I would say this indicates that they are, mayhaps, touching upon what the "World of Tanks/World of Warplanes/World of Ships" is doing. Being that they plan to integrate all their titles to affect the others in some way. Gaijin may be trying to make a more fully-formed world all-in-one MMO world as opposed to WoT/WoWP/WoS game-specific types. This calls back to "World War 2 online" a bit and somewhat to "Airwarrior" on GEnie, wherein you started on the ground, but you didn't have to take off in a plane (you could ride in a jeep and shoot at aircraft).
Posted: Jan 25th 2012 11:48AM Joshua Przygocki said
I want World of Dystopian Wars!!! Steampunk planes, airships, tanks, walkers, warships, etc!
http://www.spartangames.co.uk/games/dystopian-wars
http://www.spartangames.co.uk/games/dystopian-wars
Posted: Jan 25th 2012 2:20PM (Unverified) said
It does say:
"... the game will also expose players to combat on land and at sea."
"... the game will also expose players to combat on land and at sea."
Posted: Jan 25th 2012 3:01PM krazyxazn said
The new title is too long and even more confusing.
Posted: Jan 25th 2012 6:22PM Resurge said
Just because WOW is the biggest MMO ever does not mean every game has to begin with "World of". I mean the new title still has "World of Planes" in it. Just lose it altogether, name it "Wings Online" or "Jetstream" or whatever - some neutral name like that, and be done with it. This is just going to get more confusing.
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