Today, Wargaming announced announced that World of Tanks: HEAT, the upcoming free-to-play tactical vehicle shooter, will enter closed beta from April 16 through April 20th on PC, Steam Deck, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and GeForce NOW.
Set in an alternate post-World War II era, HEAT reimagines armored combat, bringing the franchise's signature gameplay to more dynamic and fast-paced battlefields. Players take on the role of elite Agents, each with unique abilities, and pilot a roster of experimental vehicles with tactical strengths and weaknesses. Tanks can also be customized through weapon systems, armor modules, and visual upgrades.
The closed beta will feature various tanks and Agents across three roles: Defender, Assault, and Marksman. Choose wisely, as you'll be engaging in PvP through eight maps:
- Hardpoint (5v5): Capture, defend, and hold a rolling series of dynamically changing bases.
- Control (5v5): Capture and hold a single zone.
- Kill Confirmed (5v5): Destroy enemies and grab their tokens, or grab your allies' dropped tokens to deny the other team points.
- Conquest (10v10): Large teams and multiple capture zones make for a sprawling, dynamic war zone.
HEAT is powered by Wargaming's new, proprietary engine, and will launch simultaneously across PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam Deck, and GeForce NOW with full cross-play and cross-progression support. You can sign up for the beta using this link, and be sure to stay tuned to GamingTrend for more on World of Tanks.
