World of Tanks: HEAT launched on May 26, 2026 as a standalone free-to-play tactical vehicle shooter. Wargaming says the game supports PC through Steam and Wargaming Game Center, Steam Deck, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and NVIDIA GeForce NOW, with cross-platform play and progression.
At launch, Wargaming outlined eight Agents, fifteen vehicles, eight maps, and four PvP modes: Hardpoint, Control, Kill Confirmed, and Conquest. The studio positions HEAT as a quicker, ability-driven approach to tank combat, with Agent roles and configurable vehicles shaping how each player enters a fight.
For newcomers, the key distinction is that HEAT is its own game. Expect a learning curve built around roles, cooldowns, objectives, and team coordination. Rigixa’s follow-up coverage will focus on tested loadouts and accessible beginner explanations once they can be supported by repeatable evidence.
Source notes: official launch announcement, official game page.