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World of Tanks: HEAT is a single player and multiplayer tactical shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Wargaming Group Limited and was released on May 26, 2026. It received negative reviews from players.

Discover World of Tanks: HEAT on the official PlayStation website. A free-to-play 10v10 tactical shooter where hero-enhanced tanks clash in explosive, fast-paced combat.

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34%Audience ScoreBased on 428 reviews
gameplay26 positive mentions
grinding15 negative mentions

  • Fast-paced and fun arcade-style tank gameplay with unique hero abilities that add variety and excitement.
  • Good graphics and sound design, with smooth performance on a range of hardware setups.
  • Free-to-play nature allows players to try it easily, with potential for future content and improvements.
  • Severe and frequent crashing issues, often occurring multiple times per match, making the game nearly unplayable in its current state.
  • Extremely grindy progression and economy system requiring hundreds of matches or real money to unlock new tanks or agents.
  • Lack of meaningful game modes, poor matchmaking, limited content compared to earlier test phases, and frustrating random game mode/map assignments.
  • gameplay

    89 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    29% positive mentions, 62% neutral mentions, 9% negative mentions

    Gameplay is generally described as fast-paced, dynamic, and arcade-style, offering a refreshing take on tank combat with fun mechanics and engaging fights. However, many users criticize the gameplay for becoming repetitive, shallow, and lacking strategic depth, compounded by frequent crashes and problematic monetization mechanics that disrupt the experience. While some appreciate the smoother, more accessible gameplay compared to classic tank games, others feel the current iteration has downgraded in complexity and variety.

    • “Fast-paced arcade tank combat mixed with hero abilities makes matches feel chaotic in a fun way instead of the usual 'peek corner or stay in a bush for 10 minutes' gameplay loop.”
    • “Once the servers stabilize and you actually get into a match, the core gameplay loop is nothing short of phenomenal.”
    • “The gameplay is incredibly dynamic and genuinely fun to play!”
    • “The game feels more refreshing than World of Tanks with its arcade-style gameplay, but after a few matches, it already starts feeling empty and repetitive.”
    • “Since then they did nothing but remove features and ruin the gameplay loop and all potential for it to be successful.”
    • “Tank games are war games, it's part of the company's name, yet they somehow managed to make a tank game that has 0 strategy to its gameplay.”
  • optimization

    40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 47% neutral mentions, 20% negative mentions

    Optimization in the game is mixed, with many users reporting generally smooth and high frame rates even on mid-range PCs, but frequent crashes and occasional sudden freezes remain common issues. While performance appears stable for some, others experience significant lag, severe frame drops, and instability, particularly on older or less powerful hardware. Overall, optimization shows potential but requires improvements in crash stability and consistent performance to enhance reliability.

    • “Overall, the game stayed very stable performance-wise for me, running around 240–290 fps throughout the evening, especially at the start of matches.”
    • “Optimization is great, I can play with a mid computer at max graphics and it goes like a plane at 60-70 fps. The only thing lacking here is crash control, this game has crashed over 4 times in my 10 matches and I've heard worse from other people.”
    • “The performance is great though, smooth 144 fps (RX 9060 XT 8GB, Ryzen 5-5600) with no crashes or bugs at all.”
    • “I can run it at max graphics with 200 fps, no stuttering or frame drops, and then out of nowhere the game freezes and crashes.”
    • “Has potential, but personally think that it has horrible optimization as I had a smoother experience in the closed beta with similar specs, although I did play on a laptop. With my laptop's specs, I don't think it should be an issue. I have it installed on an external HDD; however, I also don't think it should be this bad due to me also having it installed on another internal HDD on my PC when I played the closed beta.”
    • “Game crashes every 10 min, tried to install via both Steam and Wargaming game centre, pathetic performance on both platforms.”
  • graphics

    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    47% positive mentions, 43% neutral mentions, 10% negative mentions

    The graphics are widely praised for their high quality, polished visuals, and impressive effects, running smoothly even on mid to low-spec PCs. However, some users report occasional crashes and stability issues linked to graphics settings. Overall, the game delivers a visually engaging experience comparable to top-tier shooters, though technical hiccups may impact enjoyment.

    • “The visuals, effects, and overall presentation are surprisingly polished.”
    • “Graphic is top-notch, gun sounds and explosions are nice, maps and environment are beautifully detailed.”
    • “Beautiful graphics, high-quality sound, dynamic and engaging gameplay.”
    • “Horrible graphics, horrible performance, it crashes every 20 minutes, and most of all, the gameplay is not fun at all.”
    • “Crash issue seems to be caused by dynamic resolution in graphic settings.”
    • “This game feels like Battlefield 2042 graphically.”
  • monetization

    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    19% positive mentions, 62% neutral mentions, 19% negative mentions

    The monetization system is widely criticized for feeling overly aggressive and cash-grab oriented, with concerns about heavy grind and pay-to-win mechanics similar to other Wargaming titles. While some missions and the battle pass offer free progression, the overall model leans heavily on microtransactions and creates frustration over the pace and fairness of unlocking content. Players worry the monetization strategy may hinder long-term enjoyment and sustainability.

    • “The grind to get Ember is not that bad because it's just some missions and you get her with the battle pass.”
    • “And honestly, no monetization pressure in a Wargaming game is nice to see. Hope the in-game progression won’t be as hardcore as in WoT.”
    • “As far as microtransactions go, it follows a model where all you can buy are cosmetics and booster related effects.”
    • “Microtransactions in this game are the next level of greed: either spend big or grind for like 200 matches for a new tank and agent, same as WoT.”
    • “There are a lot of weird monetization quirks that make it feel like a cash grab.”
    • “The monetization system is also kinda trash. The grind to get Ember is not that bad because it's just some missions and you get her with the battle pass, but each game only gives around 1.5-2k of the free-to-play currency. Knowing Wargaming and their monetization methods, this aims at a bad place.”
  • grinding

    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game is widely criticized for its excessive grinding requirements, with costly in-game currency demands making progression slow and frustrating, especially for free-to-play players. Many reviewers highlight the reliance on microtransactions and battlepasses to bypass the grind, alongside poor balance and frequent crashes, resulting in a negative overall experience.

    • “Grinding in this game for free-to-play players is a hell, and it couldn't get worse.”
    • “You have about half the agents and tanks to start, and you have to unlock them over time through grinding. Upgrading a tank takes even longer; you may need more than a month of grinding to get a single tank maxed out, even if you play constantly.”
    • “If every tank is priced like this, you're looking at thousands of hours of grinding or hundreds of dollars.”
  • stability

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game suffers from frequent crashes, freezes, and severe stability issues, including random FPS drops and input lag, making it largely unplayable in its current state. Despite some minor optimization improvements, persistent bugs, glitches, and server problems continue to undermine the overall experience.

    • “The game is plagued by server issues, crashes, bugs, and glitches that need to be resolved.”
    • “The game freezes and crashes at random moments, even with weak starting vehicles.”
    • “Game crashes while casting ult and reconnecting just freezes the game in a top-down view.”
  • story

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    14% positive mentions, 43% neutral mentions, 43% negative mentions

    The game lacks a meaningful story, with players noting its absence and focusing instead on repetitive missions and grind-heavy progression. The narrative element is minimal or nonexistent, leading to a less engaging overall experience.

    • “No story.”
    • “3.5/10. Honestly, the story should be scrapped and the battle pass is a joke. There are barely any missions to gain the credits you need for each agent.”
    • “In the tutorial, the boss literally despawned and I couldn't finish the mission.”
  • humor

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor is praised for its hilariously rancid vibe, adding a uniquely funny tone to the game. Players particularly enjoy the comedic elements within the free-to-play experience, enhancing overall enjoyment.

    • “Hilariously rancid vibes, I love it.”
    • “Funny side fact: I had zero (yes, zero) crashes during the closed beta which I played for about 20 hours.”
    • “Funny action free-to-play experience.”
  • emotional

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Users express a mix of frustration and nostalgia regarding the game's emotional impact, lamenting the shift to manual reward collection while recalling past excitement that motivated them to keep playing.

    • “Long time ago a game made me feel this excited to come back and play more.”
  • character development

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    Character development features well-designed skills tailored to gameplay roles, but some users find the character designs lacking in originality and personality.

    • “The character designs and skills are well thought out for the positions you play.”
    • “Character design is very bland (I don't want this ghost hound, I want my leopard uncle to start another world war).”
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2h Median play time
2h Average play time
1-2h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 3 analyzed playthroughs
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World of Tanks: HEAT is a tactical shooter game with science fiction theme. Common tags for World of Tanks: HEAT include free to play, 3D, third person, class-based, tanks and others.

World of Tanks: HEAT is available on PC, PlayStation 5 and Windows.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing World of Tanks: HEAT.

World of Tanks: HEAT was released on May 26, 2026.

World of Tanks: HEAT was developed by Wargaming Group Limited.

World of Tanks: HEAT has received negative reviews from players. Most players liked World of Tanks: HEAT for its gameplay but disliked it for its monetization.

World of Tanks: HEAT is a single player game with multiplayer support.

Similar games include GUNDAM EVOLUTION, War Robots: Frontiers, Nine to Five, Crucible Beta, SMITE 2 and others.