World of Tanks: HEAT Closed Beta Test Beginning April 16

Casey ScheldApril 9, 2026

Kicking off April 16, players can see what Wargaming’s World of Tanks: HEAT has in store as part of its Closed Beta Test.

The wait is over.
HEAT opens the Closed Beta servers April 16–20! 🔥

The World of Tanks: HEAT Closed Beta is your first chance to jump into the current build, test the game, share feedback, and post your clips.
Watch the video and sign up for a chance to join…
— World of Tanks: HEAT (@wot_heat) April 9, 2026

The following modes will be available during the World of Tanks: HEAT Closed Beta Test:

Hardpoint (5v5) – Capture, defend, and hold a rolling series of dynamically changing bases.
Control (5v5) – Capture and hold a single zone.
Kill Confirmed (5v5) – Destroy enemies and grab their tokens, or grab your allies’ dropped tokens to deny the other team points.
Conquest (10v10) – Large teams and multiple capture zones make for a sprawling, dynamic war zone.

Running through April 20, the Closed Beta Test for World of Tanks: HEAT will be available for the PC (via both Steam and the Wargaming Game Center), Steam Deck, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nvidia GeForce NOW.

Learn more about the Closed Beta with the trailer below:

HEAT Closed Beta Starts April 16. Enlist Now!

Note that progress will be reset after the World of Tanks: HEAT Closed Beta Test ends.

One can sign up for the Closed Beta Test via its official website.

In Conquest holding bases isn't enough.
Conquest introduces events that can shift the momentum of a match.
👉 A bombing run clears a held base, creating a recapture window for extra points.
👉 A kill streak creates a sudden scoring race with an immediate reward for the winner.… pic.twitter.com/PdHS7b808C
— World of Tanks: HEAT (@wot_heat) April 3, 2026

For those feeling social, be sure to follow the official Twitter/X, Twitch, and TikTok social media channels.

An official Discord channel is also available for those looking to join the conversation.

Source: Press Release

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