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Wargaming Sets World of Tanks 2.0 Launch and Announces Standalone Spinoff ‘HEAT’ at Gamescom

Wargaming casts the free overhaul as a new foundation for the MMO, signaling a shift toward cross-platform, hero‑tank experiences.

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Overview

  • World of Tanks 2.0 rolls out free on September 1 in APAC and September 3 in EU/NA for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and the Wargaming Game Center.
  • The update debuts 16 Tier XI vehicles at launch and opens with Operation Boiling Point, a story-driven PvE introduction on the new Scandinavian map Nordskar.
  • Core systems are rebuilt with a redesigned hangar, UI and matchmaking upgrades, an audio refresh, and a large-scale rebalance affecting hundreds of existing tanks.
  • Wargaming also unveiled World of Tanks: HEAT, a standalone free-to-play 10v10 tactical shooter with Agents, deep tank customization, and modes including Kill Confirmed, Domination, and Conquest.
  • HEAT launches on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC with cross-play and cross-progression, supports Steam Deck, uses a new proprietary engine, and has no release date yet; monetization is described as “free-to-win” with cosmetics, battle passes, and time-savers.