World of Tanks: HEAT

 PC
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. The Outerhaven
    Jun 22, 2026
    80
    World of Tanks: HEAT is a bold reinvention of a franchise that many players probably didn't expect to see move in this direction. Turning World of Tanks into a hero shooter could have easily felt forced, but Wargaming has managed to create something that feels surprisingly natural once you're actually in a match.
  2. Digital Chumps
    Jun 9, 2026
    78
    World of Tanks: HEAT from developer Wargaming Group Limited is a good F2P game that offers fun modes, good customization, and a short stint of good MP matches. While the vanilla version of this game isn’t quite packed with a huge variety of modes, it still is a good way to have some dumb fun.
  3. HardZone
    Jun 3, 2026
    76
    World of Tanks: HEAT successfully reimagines Wargaming’s classic tank warfare as a faster, more accessible tactical vehicle shooter. Its Agents, abilities and objective-based modes give the formula a welcome hero-shooter edge, although its long-term appeal will depend on balance, progression and post-launch support.
  5. MMORPG.com
    Jun 11, 2026
    70
    World of Tanks: Heat is a solid entry in the WoT franchise. The free-to-play model with premium paid options is a great way to bring new players into the fold and won’t risk pricing people out by costing an arm and a leg just to get started. With lots of agents and tanks to unlock and upgrade, World of Tanks: Heat is a well that will not run dry any time soon.
  6. IGN Deutschland
    Jun 10, 2026
    60
    World of Tanks: Heat stands out as a stylish tank shooter featuring hero classes that add depth and variety. However, the team-based gameplay across the various modes constantly oscillates between slow and tactical pursuit and fast-paced action, without ever fully committing to either.
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  1. 3DJuegos
    Jun 28, 2026
    World of Tanks: HEAT doesn’t reinvent anything, but it clearly understands what it wants to be: an accessible, fast-paced arcade tank multiplayer game with a hero-shooter twist. It works much better when you accept it as a lighter, more direct experience.