Wargaming’s new standalone tactical vehicle shooter, World of Tanks HEAT, arrives on PC and consoles and is out now, ushering in Launch Season for the multiplayer game.
While the game focuses on the type of vehicle combat that Wargaming has become well known for, the battlefield is changing for the publisher and studio with the introduction of Operators that take a spot like heroes, a format familiar to players.
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“Launching HEAT is a huge milestone for us, but in many ways, this is only the beginning,” Product Director Artyom Yantsevich said in a release to press. “I want to thank our team, as well as our players for helping bring HEAT to life. We’re excited for what’s ahead and can’t wait to grow HEAT together.”
The game introduces new mechanics and faster, more explosive gameplay to the classic franchise. This is also planned to be Wargaming’s first-ever simultaneous full cross-platform release with cross-progression.
What is World of Tanks HEAT?
HEAT is built from the ground up on a new proprietary engine developed in-house by Wargaming. Set in an alternate post-WWII era, World of Tanks: HEAT aims to be a faster and more dynamic take on armored warfare, driven by team-based combat, than what we’ve seen from Wargaming before. The game feels familiar enough for fans of the tank-based combat, but offers new customization options that impact gameplay and style.
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What can players expect from HEAT at launch?
At launch, HEAT is showing up with more than just a couple of maps. With options being a core piece to the way that players can engage with the game, Wargaming has confirmed that the following will be available at launch:
- Eight Agents: Fitting into three battlefield roles — Defender, Assault, and Marksman, each Agent commands a lethal two-vehicle roster, with each vehicle tailored to its role in combat.
- Fifteen vehicles: Each vehicle supports a different playstyle and can be fully customized with modules and equipment. Whether holding the frontline or striking from a distance, there’s a tank that is ready for the job.
- Eight maps: The battlefields span a wide range of biomes, settings, and visual styles, each designed to support multiple playstyles across game modes.
- Four PvP modes: Hardpoint, Control, Kill Confirmed, and Conquest
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World of Tanks: HEAT | Release Gameplay Trailer
The servers are up, and HEAT is live and ready for everyone to dive in. Play free now: https://wotheat.com To our new players: welcome! And to our Closed Beta testers and Alpha/LSP veterans: we’re glad to finally bring you the release version.
What to Expect from World of Tanks HEAT Launch Season?
Launch Season will feature five free weekly Battle Passes, five tanks, and plenty of rewards. To start, players will have access to three Agents – Chopper (Defender, M1E1), Kent (Assault, XM1 90), and Hound (Marksman, Leo 1A6A1).
The remaining five Agents (for a total of eight), along with their tanks, can be unlocked progressively through the season’s free weekly Battle Passes, encouraging login and playtime during this debut season for the game.
What are the World of Tanks HEAT minimum requirements?
Wargaming has shared the minimum PC requirements to play the new Wargaming title, which you can read below.
Minimum Requirements:
- OS: Windows® 10 64 Bit (latest update)
- Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-4670K or AMD Ryzen™ 3 2200G
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 1050 (2GB), AMD Radeon™ RX 560 (2 GB), or Intel® Arc™ A310 (4 GB)
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 60 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Targets 1080p / 60 FPS on minimum settings using upscaling in Performance mode (DLSS / XeSS / FSR). Heavy gameplay load may sometimes affect performance. SSD recommended for optimal performance
Recommended Requirements:
- OS: Windows® 10 64 Bit (latest update)
- Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen™ 5 5600X
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (6 GB), AMD Radeon™ RX 5600XT (6 GB), or Intel® Arc™ A750 (6 GB)
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 60 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Targets 1080p / 60 FPS on maximum settings using upscaling (e.g. DLSS Quality or FSR Ultra Quality). Heavy gameplay load may sometimes affect performance. SSD required.
Console Expectations
In addition to the PC requirements, Wargaming also shared what players can expect from playing on consoles. Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 offer a default Performance Mode with a target of 60 FPS at 4K output, with dynamic internal resolution scaling up to 1080p, as well as a Quality Mode targeting 30 FPS at 4K output, with a higher internal resolution ceiling for improved image clarity.
- Xbox Series S targets 60 FPS at 1080p output, while Steam Deck offers both 60 FPS Performance and 30 FPS Quality presets at 1280 × 800, specifically tuned for handheld play.
- PlayStation 5 Pro features dedicated Performance Pro and Quality Pro modes using PSSR upscaling. Performance Pro targets 60 FPS at 4K output with dynamic internal resolution scaling up to 1440p, while Quality Pro targets 30 FPS and delivers the highest visual settings available on consoles.
