World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition available globally

Wargaming has confirmed that World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition is now available globally.

The popular war game has been redesigned for the Xbox 360 with new tanks, nations and more.

It will also be free-to-play for all Xbox Live Gold members, and a seven-day Xbox Live Gold trial is being offered to non-Gold members who download the game.

"World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition is a tremendous leap forward for Wargaming," said company CEO Victor Kislyi.

"Not only does this release mark the company's very first title on console, it also presents us with the opportunity to bring World of Tanks to a tremendously passionate new audience of gamers around the world."

A couple of limited time Founders Packs will also be on offer for a reduced price until 28 February.

Founders Pack 1 will contain the US Tier VII T23 medium tank, an extra garage slot, 17 premium ammo rounds, 100% crew, ten small repair kits, ten small first aid kits, ten manual fire extinguishers, an exclusive gold star emblem and 30 days of premium account status for the price of 6,700 gold, a saving of 40 percent.

Founders Pack 2 will contain the German Tier V PzKpfw V-IV medium tank, an extra garage slow, 19 premium ammo rounds, 100% crew, five small repair kits, five small first aid kits, five manual fire extinguishers, an exclusive black star emblem and 7 days of premium account status for the price of 3,400 gold, a saving of 40 percent.