Wargaming and Ubisoft have partnered for a limited-time World of Tanks event inspired by the Far Cry series. Running July 16-27, the Battle Pass Special Chapter: FAR CRY introduces the M-VII-Y heavy tank with a 3D style, five Far Cry characters with voice packs, and themed 2D styles. Players can earn rewards through stages and special missions.
Wargaming released World of Tanks: HEAT in May, a standalone title that adds hero shooter mechanics to the tank combat formula. The game features Agents with roles and abilities, aiming for faster-paced, action-oriented gameplay while retaining tactical depth. Product director Artyom Yantsevich explained the design philosophy in an interview with Denfaminicogamer.
Wargaming launched Season 1 'Lost Eden' for the free-to-play tank hero shooter 'World of Tanks: HEAT' on July 1. The season adds a new agent, Flaire, who specializes in decoy and stealth tactics, a desert map called New Eden Agricultural Complex, and updated battle passes. A quality-of-life update is planned for mid-July.
Wargaming released 'World of Tanks: HEAT' on May 26 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Lead game designer Stefan Horvath told Automaton the game targets a new generation with agent-based abilities and faster combat, a deliberate departure from the original 'World of Tanks'. He acknowledged harsh player feedback on vehicle unlock times and monetization, noting the studio temporarily increased credit earnings to address progression complaints.
Wargaming released World of Tanks: Heat on May 26, a free-to-play third-person shooter that combines tank combat with hero shooter abilities. The game features 10v10 battles across four objective-based modes, eight agents with unique skills, and a long time-to-kill that rewards positioning over aim.
Wargaming Japan released 'World of Tanks: HEAT' on May 26 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The free-to-play title replaces the traditional class system with three agent roles-Defender, Attacker, Sniper-and adds respawns, abilities, and faster pacing while retaining the original's armor and ricochet mechanics.