World of Tanks: HEAT, Wargaming's new standalone and free-to-play tactical vehicle shooter, officially launches later this month

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Tue, 19 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000

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Waragaming Group has announced that World of Tanks: HEAT, its new
free-to-play vehicle shooter, will officially launch on May 26, 2026.

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on May 26 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X, and Series S The game also supports cross-platform play and progression HEAT is a new standalone entry featuring four PvP modes and eight maps Waragaming Group has announced that World of Tanks: HEAT , its new free-to-play vehicle shooter, will officially launch next week on May 26, 2026.

Set in an alternate post-WWII era, World of Tanks: HEAT is a standalone PvP entry in the long-running series coming to PC, PS5, Xbox Series X, and Series S. The game is also Steam Deck verified and supports cross-platform play and progression. " HEAT is built from the ground up on a new proprietary engine developed in-house by Wargaming," the studio said. "This technology delivers modern visuals and immersive environments while enabling fast, responsive gameplay optimized for smooth performance across a wide range of hardware." Latest Videos From You may like Free-to-play mobile game The Division Resurgence is launching on PC in August as Ubisoft shares new roadmap
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A new cinematic trailer put together for the release date announcement has also been released and was directed by Hardcore Henry and Nobody filmmaker Ilya Naishuller, featuring music by his band, Biting Elbows. World of Tanks: HEAT Launches May 26 - YouTube Watch On HEAT is a dynamic take on armored warfare, featuring first-person shooter-style combat and team-driven
strategic depth.

"A mysterious shadow organization threatens humanity with experimental
weapons that could unleash total destruction. In the face of impending annihilation, elite Agents emerge as the last bastion of resistance," the description reads.

"Armed with cutting-edge tanks and advanced battlefield abilities, they operate on the front lines of a new kind of conflict: one defined not by borders, but by precision, firepower, and raw tactical instinct." Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

Players can choose between eight agents trained and equipped to pilot war machines, each tailored to its role in combat, and three battlefield roles: Defender, Assault, and Marksman.

The game's fifteen vehicles support different play styles and can be fully customized through modules and equipment, as players compete in 10v10 battles across four PvP modes, including Hardpoint, Control, Kill Confirmed, and Conquest.

Each mode can be played across eight maps spanning a range of biomes, settings, and visual styles, "each designed to support multiple playstyles across game modes." Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button! The best gaming consoles All the best consoles of this generation

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