Wargaming's New Free-to-play Tactical Vehicle Shooter World of Tanks: HEAT Launches May 26, 2026

news Carlos May 20, 2026

Developed by Wargaming, the new standalone free-to-play tactical vehicle shooter World of Tanks: HEAT will officially launch on May 26. Set in an alternate post-World War II world, the game is a tank-based hero shooter focused on team combat and tactical gameplay.

The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Wargaming Game Center and Steam. It will also support Steam Deck and be playable through NVIDIA GeForce NOW cloud gaming services. The game will adopt a free-to-play model with optional in-game purchases.

Official site: https://wotheat.com/

World of Tanks: HEAT is built entirely on a new proprietary engine developed by Wargaming. The technology delivers modern visuals and immersive battlefield environments while maintaining responsive gameplay and optimized performance across a wide range of hardware configurations.

At launch, HEAT will feature eight Agents, each designed to fulfill different battlefield roles, including Defender, Assault, and Marksman. Every Agent will also have access to two dedicated vehicles, with each vehicle tailored to match its combat role and playstyle.

The game includes a total of 15 vehicles, each supporting different tactical approaches and fully customizable through modules and equipment upgrades. Whether players prefer frontline defense or long-range combat, the game offers a variety of tanks suited to different strategies.

Battles will take place across eight different maps and four PvP modes. The maps feature a range of biomes, environments, and visual styles, while the PvP modes include Hardpoint, Control, Kill Confirmed, and Conquest, offering varied gameplay experiences for different types of players.

With one week remaining until launch, players can now join the community and add the game to their wishlists.


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