Wargaming Launches World of Tanks: Heat with New Engine

gamemeca Ⅰ Kim Mi Hee 2026.05.26 12:28 UTC+9

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Wargaming announced the release of its new free-to-play tank shooter, 'World of Tanks: Heat,' for PC and consoles on the 26th. Developed with Wargaming's proprietary engine, World of Tanks: Heat delivers thrilling tank battles set in the post-World War II era, featuring agents with unique personalities and experimental tanks. Players begin with three agents: Defender Chopper operating the M1E1, Attacker Kent using the XM1 90, and Sniper Hound utilizing the Leo 1A6A1. Alongside the launch, five free weekly Battle Passes will be available, allowing players to unlock five agents and tanks.

▲ World of Tanks: HEAT Key Art (Photo courtesy: Wargaming)

Wargaming announced on the 26th that its new free-to-play tank shooter, 'World of Tanks: HEAT,' will be launching on PC and consoles.

Built on Wargaming's proprietary new engine, World of Tanks: HEAT plunges players into thrilling tank combat set in the post-World War II era, featuring unique agents and experimental tanks.

You'll start by playing as three agents: the defender Chopper, operating the M1E1; the attacker Kent, wielding the XM1 90; and the sniper Hound, utilising the Leo 1A6A1. At launch, five free weekly Battle Passes will be available, allowing you to unlock an additional five agents and tanks.

Beyond that, expect 15 customisable tanks kitted out with modules and equipment, eight maps designed to accommodate diverse playstyles across various ecosystems, backgrounds, and visual styles, and four PvP modes including Domination, Conquest, Assault, and Annihilation.

▲ World of Tanks: HEAT Launch Date Announcement Trailer (Video courtesy: Wargaming)

World of Tanks: HEAT will be playable on PC (via Wargaming Game Center and Steam), Steam Deck, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and NVIDIA GeForce NOW. Cross-platform play and cross-progression are supported.

Artyom Yantsevich, World of Tanks: HEAT Product Director at Wargaming, stated, "The launch of World of Tanks: HEAT is a significant milestone for us, but in many ways, this is just the beginning. I'd like to thank our team and our players who helped bring World of Tanks: HEAT to life. We are incredibly excited about what comes after launch and look forward to growing with our players."

More details can be foundon the official World of Tanks: HEAT website.

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Kim Mi Hee, Reporter

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Wargaming Launches World of Tanks: Heat with New Engine