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==Development==
==Development==
On August 16, 2011, the company website of [[Wargaming.net]], developer and publisher of ''[[World of Tanks]]'' and ''[[World of Warplanes]]'', announced ''World of Battleships'', a free-to-play naval action MMO, intended to complete the ''World of'' war trilogy developed by the company.<ref name="announc">{{cite web|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20120822212000/http://wargaming.com/en/news/2011/08/16/wargamingnet-declares-naval-warfare|title=Wargaming.net Declares Naval Warfare|date=August 16, 2011|publisher=Wargaming America}}</ref> On August 2, 2012, the game was renamed ''World of Warships''.<ref name="rename">{{cite web|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20120806002313/http://wargaming.com/en/news/2012/08/02/wargaming-renames-world-battleships-world-warships|title=Wargaming Renames World of Battleships to World of Warships|date=August 2, 2012|publisher=Wargaming America}}</ref> On November 14, 2013, the game entered closed alpha testing.<ref name="closedalpha">{{cite web|url=http://blog.worldofwarships.com/world-of-warships-enters-closed-alpha-test/|title=World of Warships enters Closed Alpha Test|date=November 14, 2013|publisher=Wargaming America}}</ref>
On August 16, 2011, the company website of [[Wargaming.net]], developer and publisher of ''[[World of Tanks]]'' and ''[[World of Warplanes]]'', announced ''World of Battleships'', a free-to-play naval action MMO, intended to complete the ''World of'' war trilogy developed by the company.<ref name="announc">{{cite web|url=http://wargaming.com/en/news/2011/08/16/wargamingnet-declares-naval-warfare |title=Wargaming.net Declares Naval Warfare |date=August 16, 2011 |publisher=Wargaming America |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120822212000/http://wargaming.com/en/news/2011/08/16/wargamingnet-declares-naval-warfare |archivedate=August 22, 2012 }}</ref> On August 2, 2012, the game was renamed ''World of Warships''.<ref name="rename">{{cite web|url=http://wargaming.com/en/news/2012/08/02/wargaming-renames-world-battleships-world-warships |title=Wargaming Renames World of Battleships to World of Warships |date=August 2, 2012 |publisher=Wargaming America |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120806002313/http://wargaming.com/en/news/2012/08/02/wargaming-renames-world-battleships-world-warships |archivedate=August 6, 2012 }}</ref> On November 14, 2013, the game entered closed alpha testing.<ref name="closedalpha">{{cite web|url=http://blog.worldofwarships.com/world-of-warships-enters-closed-alpha-test/|title=World of Warships enters Closed Alpha Test|date=November 14, 2013|publisher=Wargaming America}}</ref>


During Tokyo Gameshow 2014, Wargaming CEO Victor Kislyi announced a collaboration between ''World of Warships'' and the ''[[Arpeggio of Blue Steel]]'' anime.<ref name="Upcomingcollaboration">{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2014-09-18/world-of-warships-arpeggio-of-blue-steel-join-forces/.78901|title=World of Warships, Arpeggio of Blue Steel Join Forces|date=September 18, 2014|website=[[Anime News Network]]}}</ref>
During Tokyo Gameshow 2014, Wargaming CEO Victor Kislyi announced a collaboration between ''World of Warships'' and the ''[[Arpeggio of Blue Steel]]'' anime.<ref name="Upcomingcollaboration">{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2014-09-18/world-of-warships-arpeggio-of-blue-steel-join-forces/.78901|title=World of Warships, Arpeggio of Blue Steel Join Forces|date=September 18, 2014|website=[[Anime News Network]]}}</ref>

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World of Warships
File:World of Warships cover art.png
World of Warships cover art
Developer(s)Lesta Studio
Wargaming
Producer(s)
  • EU: Artur Plociennik
  • NA: Christopher Stott
  • SEA: Hisashi Yaginuma
Designer(s)Anton Oparin[2]
Composer(s)Artur Tokhtash[3]
EngineBigWorld
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows
ReleaseSeptember 17, 2015
Genre(s)MMO-action
Mode(s)Multiplayer

World of Warships is a naval action-themed massively multiplayer online game produced by international game developer and publisher Wargaming headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. The game features aspects similar to World of Tanks and World of Warplanes, having several types of military ships fulfilling different roles within teamed player versus player battles. It was released for Microsoft Windows on September 17, 2015.

Gameplay

The gameplay is team-based. There are four different classes of vessels, namely destroyers, cruisers, battleships, and aircraft carriers;[4] these vessels span across ten tiers within the technology trees of several nations, including the United States Navy, the Imperial Japanese Navy, Kriegsmarine, Royal Navy, Soviet Navy, the Polish Navy, the Republic of China Navy, and the People's Liberation Army Navy.[5] It is anticipated that the Marine nationale and the Regia Marina may also be featured at a later date. Players earn experience points and in-game currency by participating in battles, for the purpose of purchasing vessel upgrades and higher-tier vessels. Available ships include both historical and blueprint prototype vessels. Submarines and torpedo boats will not be present in World of Warships.[6]

Players are randomly assigned to teams, and generally play with and against similar-tier vessels. The game's co-operative mode involves teams of players battling against computer-controlled opponents, while the random battle mode features teams of human players battling against one another. Battles take place on a limited number of specific maps, each map depicting a specific location with different geographical layouts. Criteria for victory in a given scenario are outlined at the start of play, and typically requires occupying one or more specific locations on a map for a given period of time, or destroying all enemy players. Each vessel has unique strengths and weaknesses, and the likelihood of victory in a given scenario relates directly to the willingness of players to work cooperatively.

Divisions are the equivalent of flights in World of Warplanes and platoons in World of Tanks, and allow a group of three players to join and fight battles together. Clan wars are a planned feature of World of Warships.

Development

On August 16, 2011, the company website of Wargaming.net, developer and publisher of World of Tanks and World of Warplanes, announced World of Battleships, a free-to-play naval action MMO, intended to complete the World of war trilogy developed by the company.[7] On August 2, 2012, the game was renamed World of Warships.[8] On November 14, 2013, the game entered closed alpha testing.[9]

During Tokyo Gameshow 2014, Wargaming CEO Victor Kislyi announced a collaboration between World of Warships and the Arpeggio of Blue Steel anime.[10]

Closed beta testing for World of Warships started on March 12, 2015, shortly after closed alpha ended, with the non-disclosure agreement covering the alpha being lifted at the same time.[11] On April 9, 2015, pre-order packages consisting of premium warships and access to the closed beta test became available for purchase by players.[12]

Open beta testing for World of Warships started on July 2, 2015, as the final step prior to the game's formal launch.[13] During a Famitsu interview with global director Ivan Moroz, it was revealed that as of the open beta test, approximately 85% of the core game development was complete, and that there were future plans to introduce weather effects and night battle after the game's official release.[14]

On September 3, 2015, Wargaming announced that the game had exited open beta. The game was officially launched on September 17, 2015 for Microsoft Windows.[15]

Out of all of the game servers, the Chinese server has the highest player population, with a peak value of 120,000 concurrent players online as of December 2015; because of this, there are plans to eventually implement multi-cluster servers there.[1]

Reception

It has a score of 81% on Metacritic.[20] IGN awarded it a score of 8.3 out of 10, stating that the combat feels good and that the game's teamwork is satisfying.[17] GameSpot awarded it a score of 8.0 out of 10, saying "The thrills that await, along with the promise of unlocking advanced ships down the road, make World of Warships an enticing expedition into the sometimes turbulent waters of free-to-play games."[16] The Escapist awarded it four out of five, saying "With its tense naval battles and huge array of historical vessels, World of Warships is the free-to-play MMO that can make a wargamer out of anyone."[23]

References

  1. ^ a b "«Час разработчика» 26 декабря на «Wargaming FM. Корабли». Стенограмма". ProShips (in Russian). December 27, 2015.
  2. ^ "How World of Warships Sails Across History and Fun". Red Bull.
  3. ^ "Interview with Artur Tokhtash, Head of Sound at Wargaming Saint Petersburg". Wargaming NA. April 9, 2014.
  4. ^ "Warship Types". World of Warships. Wargaming.net. Retrieved 30 Jan 2015.
  5. ^ "What's Next for World of Warships?". Wargaming America. March 27, 2015. Archived from the original on April 7, 2015.
  6. ^ "Questions and answers". Wargaming Europe.
  7. ^ "Wargaming.net Declares Naval Warfare". Wargaming America. August 16, 2011. Archived from the original on August 22, 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ "Wargaming Renames World of Battleships to World of Warships". Wargaming America. August 2, 2012. Archived from the original on August 6, 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  9. ^ "World of Warships enters Closed Alpha Test". Wargaming America. November 14, 2013.
  10. ^ "World of Warships, Arpeggio of Blue Steel Join Forces". Anime News Network. September 18, 2014.
  11. ^ "Closed Beta: Full Steam Ahead". Wargaming America. March 12, 2015.
  12. ^ "World of Warships Pre-Order Packages Now Available". Wargaming Asia. April 9, 2015.
  13. ^ World of Warships Now in Open Beta
  14. ^ "オープンベータテスト開幕！ 『World of Warships』開発のキーマンに聞く from サンクトペテルブルク【その1】". Famitsu (in Japanese). July 9, 2015.
  15. ^ Orry, James (September 3, 2015). "World of Warships officially launches on September 17". VideoGamer.com. Retrieved September 3, 2015.
  16. ^ a b Cameron Woolsey (September 17, 2015). "World of Warships Review". GameSpot. Retrieved 14 February 2016.
  17. ^ a b Rob Zacny (23 September 2015). "World of Warships Review". IGN. Retrieved 14 February 2016.
  18. ^ "World of Warships". PC Gamer US.
  19. ^ "World of Warships review". Electronic Gaming Monthly. October 13, 2015.
  20. ^ a b "World of Warships". Metacritic. Retrieved 14 February 2016.
  21. ^ "World of Warships". GameRankings.
  22. ^ "World of Warships Test Der 15-Minuten-Admiral". GameStar (in German). July 7, 2015.
  23. ^ a b "World of Warships Launch Review". The Escapist. 17 September 2015. Retrieved 14 February 2016.
  24. ^ "Review: World of Warships". Hardcore Gamer. September 23, 2015.
  25. ^ "World of Warships, battaglie navali come non se ne sono mai viste - recensione". Eurogamer Italy (in Italian). September 24, 2015.
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