Panzer II variants the Pz.Kpfw. IIJ, it was redesigned after the Panzer V Panther, most noticeably with the introduction of fully sloped frontal armor. Two versions were initially planned, a lighter, faster 18-ton variant and a slower, 26-ton vehicle; the former was abandoned at an early stage. Subsequently, work on the first prototype was abandoned when it was determined that the vehicle was underarmed for its weight, and versions of the Panzer IV and V could serve just as well in the reconnaissance role while being more capable of defending themselves. This vehicle never received an official Panzerkampfwagen title, but it would have
Panzer Elite Action: Fields of Glory was considered very buggy, especially in multiplayer. A subsequent v.1.1 patch made it tolerable. During 2000, Psygnosis moved away from PC gaming and sold Wings and Panzer Elite to Jowood Productions. In 2001, Jowood authorised the release of "Panzer Elite Special Edition" ("PESE"). This was "Panzer Elite" with an additional CD containing exclusive content developed by community members. "Panzer Elite Action" was released by Jowood in 2006 and uses the same visuals as Panzer Elite but moves to an arcade instead of simulation interface. The remainder of this article describes Panzer Elite Action. "Panzer Elite Action: Fields of Glory" is