If driving around in a tank as you engage in battles in an alternate World War setting sounds like a hoot to you, you’ve probably already heard of World of Tanks: HEAT, the upcoming free-to-play multiplayer title from Wargaming.
You’re going to be pleased to know that the studio has announced a limited-time closed beta for the game from April 16, 2026, all the way through to the 20th. It will be available on all consoles and PC, and registrations are currently open. It’s looking quite exciting with a bevvy of available tanks and eight maps alongside a variety of gameplay modes that have you attacking and defending for control of the battlefield in many different ways. You’re going to be joined by three others in its PvP gameplay loop, and the atmosphere is very much that of a nasty warzone where anything can go wrong.
We’ve previously covered how the game’s monetization isn’t going to affect your gameplay, with only cosmetics and the like being a part of its purchases. This one looks quite good, but you can always check out the beta test’s trailer showcased below if you don’t want to take our word for it.
World of Tanks: HEAT is currently in the works for PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S. It doesn’t have a release date.
