In a recent discussion with iTZKooPA, Senior PR Manager Chris Cook details the horde of changes that have hit the World of Warplanes community. Stemming from a tremendous amount of beta feedback, WarGaming.net has been hard at work improving the UI, the tech tree system for each nation and various game mechanics.
Revealed at Gamescom is the title’s fourth nation, Japan, adding the most agile, aircraft-based aircraft to the mix of German, USSR and American machinery. Cook expanded upon the just-released details by discussion mechanics players can expect in the near future, including multiple ways to progress your personal hanger.
Hit the jump for the full interview, including gameplay of the new Japanese jet-powered plane in action and air-to-ground love.
The Japanese planes were announced before gamescon.
http://massively.joystiq.com/2012/08/13/exclusive-world-of-warplanes-reveals-japanese-carrier-fighter-a/
It was a Gamescom announcement. That was released for the pre-show pressers.