It's official: HEAT releases on May 26, 2026.
We've been working toward this moment for a long time, and today, we can finally share the date. HEAT will be free-to-play on PC (Steam and Wargaming Game Center), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam Deck, and GeForce NOW, with full cross-play from day one.
New to HEAT or need a refresher? Here's what the game delivers at release. For a deeper look, the game guide covers it all.
Each Agent brings a distinct set of skills and a defined battlefield role. Three roles (Defender, Assault, Marksman) cover everything from frontline anchoring to long-range precision. Every Agent commands their own lineup of vehicles, and each vehicle can be customized through modules and equipment.
The launch roster includes 15 vehicles spread across the Agent lineup, each built for a different playstyle. Modules and equipment let you tune each tank to match how you want to fight. You start with three tanks on day one, and unlock the rest through play using Credits, a free in-game currency earned in battle.
Real-world locations reimagined through HEAT's alternate-history setting. Each map is built around a monumental structure that defines the landscape and the fight around it.
Hardpoint, Control, Kill Confirmed, and Conquest through Quick Match. Versus AI gives you a low-pressure space to experiment with loadouts, try new Agents, and find what works before taking it into PvP.
Available on Steam, Wargaming Game Center, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam Deck, and GeForce NOW. Link your Wargaming.net ID and play on any platform, any time.
No "win buttons." The battlefield throws everyone into equal conditions, and the best thinkers walk away on top. Fight, learn, adapt, and you'll find what works for you.
HEAT got here through two Alphas, the Lodestar Program, and a Closed Beta, with thousands of you testing builds, filing reports, and telling us exactly what worked and what didn't. Every phase built on the one before it, and every round of feedback made the game sharper.
The Lodestar Program brought together a dedicated group who committed to shaping the game over the long haul. That work isn't finished, and the LSP will keep going after launch, and there'll be more chances to get involved.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Total players | 8,108 |
| Total sessions | 187,378 |
| Total kills | 1,146,223 |
| Survey answers | 3,588 |
| Feedback threads created | 490 |
| Bug reports created | 1,000+ |
Whether you've been here since the first Alpha or just joined during the Closed Beta, this one's for you.
Thank you, on behalf of the whole HEAT team.
Every bug report, every piece of feedback when a mode felt off, every testing session on a weekday evening or a weekend morning, all of it made this game what it is.
HEAT is live!
One week from today, the game goes live.
If you haven't wishlisted on your platform yet, this is the moment — it's the simplest way to make sure HEAT is queued and ready when servers open on May 26. If you have, you're set; keep an eye out for preload going live a couple of days before launch.
Rally your squad, join us on Discord, follow on X, and we'll see you on the battlefield.
World of Tanks: HEAT launches May 26, 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam Deck.