Overview
- The game, which launched Tuesday May 26, 2026, is live on PC (Steam/Steam Deck) and PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S with cross‑play and a single shared account progression.
- At launch players get immediate access to three Agents — Chopper, Kent, and Hound — and the full release includes eight Agents, 15 vehicles, eight maps, and four PvP modes (Hardpoint, Control, Kill Confirmed, Conquest).
- Wargaming opened Launch Season on release with five free weekly Battle Passes that progressively unlock the remaining Agents and five additional tanks as players complete each weekly pass.
- The studio published minimum and recommended PC specs and console performance targets, including 1080p/60fps aims on minimum PC settings and Performance/Quality display modes on current‑gen consoles, and the game is Steam Deck‑verified.
- HEAT marks a deliberate shift from World of Tanks’ slower tactics to faster, Operator‑style team play and live‑service progression, a change that will test Wargaming’s ability to compete in a crowded hero‑shooter space and reshape player engagement across platforms.