World of Tanks: HEAT announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC
A standalone free-to-play player-versus-player vehicle shooter.
Wargaming has announced World of Tanks: HEAT, a new standalone free-to-play tactical vehicle shooter set in an alternate post-World War II era, where players command hero-enhanced tanks in fast-paced 10-versus-10 battles. It will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam. It will also support Steam Deck. A release date was not announced.
“World of Tanks: HEAT is our bold vision for the franchise, delivering an entirely new tank experience with a fresh setting, new gameplay mechanics, faster pace, and cutting-edge tech,” said Wargaming CEO Victor Kislyi in a press release. “Inheriting the renowned World of Tanks DNA, the game lets players enjoy tank warfare like never before, battling in ways we once only could imagine.”
Product director Artyom Yantsevich added, “Today’s announcement is an important milestone for our team, reflecting all the hard work and creativity we’ve invested in the project. We are looking forward to working closely with players to shape HEAT‘s future and we’re excited to present the game for the first time at gamescom.”
Here is an overview of the game, via Wargaming:
About
World of Tanks: HEAT is a free-to-play player-versus-player vehicle shooter with powerful abilities and explosive team combat. Pilot customizable tanks and unleash Agent skills in 10v10 online battles, where tactical warfare meets first-person shooter-style intensity. Take control. Rewrite the rules.
The Battlefield Has Changed
In an alternate timeline shaped by rapid scientific progress and global cooperation, humanity’s technological marvels—once symbols of hope—have become strategic flashpoints in an escalating worldwide conflict.
Elite Agents answer the call.
Equipped with high-tech tanks and unique combat abilities, they fight a new kind of war – one not defined by borders, but by precision, firepower, and tactical dominance.
Welcome to World of Tanks: HEAT, a free-to-play player-versus-player vehicle shooter packed with explosive combat, and non-stop action.
Play Your Way
Explosive 10-versus-10 matches. Fast-paced, ability-enhanced vehicle combat.
Team up with your friends, combine abilities, and dominate in adrenaline-fueled battles that reward timing, synergy, and precision. Choose from a growing roster of Agents, each unlocking new experimental tanks and fresh tactical layers.
- Competitive teamplay.
- High-impact player-versus-player modes: Conquest, Domination, Kill Confirmed.
- Agents with unique battlefield roles and progression paths.
Build Your War Machine
Your tank is more than steel and firepower—it’s an instrument shaped by your decisions.
Every upgrade matters. Each vehicle has a limited utility budget, so you’ll need to choose your loadout wisely: boost firepower or reinforce armor? The path to victory lies in trade-offs that reflect your playstyle.
Modular systems with meaningful choices
Reactive armor, signature weapons, and active abilities
Lead the Assault
Team up with friends and combine your strengths to dominate the frontlines.
Whether you’re coordinating ultimates or reacting in the heat of the moment, smart teamwork always wins the day.
Go solo and be a hero. Squad up and become legends.
World of Tanks: HEAT delivers adrenaline-fueled action with zero cost of entry. Completely free-to-play, it offers deep customization, accessible progression, and high replayability.
Climb the leaderboards, expand your roster, evolve your tanks and dominate the battlefield with HEAT.
Key Features
- Free-to-Play – Jump into high-octane armored warfare at no cost.
- Dynamic 10-Versus-10 Battles – Experience fast-paced, team-based combat in large-scale player-versus-player modes like Conquest, Domination, and Kill Confirmed. Every match is a tactical showdown where coordination and timing are key.
- Deep Customization – Build and modify your perfect war machine. Equip unique weapons, enhance armor, and deploy powerful battlefield abilities tailored to your playstyle.
- Diverse Battlefields – Engage in combat across visually distinct, tactically rich environments.
- Evolving Roster of Agents and Tanks – Unlock and master a growing lineup of Agents and their unique vehicles. Experiment, adapt, and find the perfect loadout for every combat role.
Watch the announcement trailer below. View the first screenshots at the gallery.