Wargaming Unveils Foundations Series for World of Tanks: HEAT
Wargaming has launched its new Foundations series with an in-depth exploration of World of Tanks: HEAT, the upcoming free-to-play tactical shooter coming to consoles and PC. The inaugural episode titled The Source of HEAT offers players the most comprehensive look yet at the game’s alternative-history universe, elite Agents, and unique armored warfare mechanics.
A Fresh Take on Post-WWII Armored Combat
The game transports players to an alternate Cold War reality where global powers continue developing experimental military technology after World War II. According to Wargaming’s official materials, this timeline features escalating conflicts where elite High Efficiency Armored Teams (HEAT) serve as the last barrier against total global war. These agents operate across diverse battlefields described as “the final obstacle between peace and total war.”
With an enormous capacity for evolution and completely customizable, these machines will adapt to your playing style. / ASSIGNED
Central to the gameplay are the customizable tanks that serve as direct extensions of player strategy. Wargaming emphasizes that these vehicles offer unprecedented personalization options, adapting to individual playstyles through extensive modification systems. Players will reportedly influence both visual design and combat performance, with progression systems affecting tactical capabilities on dynamic battlefields.
Tactical Game Modes Revealed
The Foundations series details four distinct battle formats designed around specific tactical objectives:
Conquest (10 vs 10) – Teams capture and defend strategic zones across expansive maps, requiring coordinated area control tactics.
Kill Confirmed (5 vs 5) – A high-intensity mode where collecting dog tags from fallen opponents and allies determines victory, adding risk-reward dynamics to elimination gameplay.
Hardpoint (5 vs 5) – Teams compete to control a rotating objective point that changes location throughout the match, testing adaptability and map awareness.
Control (5 vs 5) – Round-based matches where sustained zone control under enemy pressure determines success, emphasizing team coordination and defensive strategies.
Multiplatform Accessibility with Cross-Play Support
Wargaming confirms World of Tanks: HEAT will launch simultaneously on PC (via Wargaming Game Center and Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, with full Steam Deck compatibility. The developer emphasizes cross-platform functionality, enabling players across all systems to compete together with shared progression – a standard increasingly expected in modern multiplayer titles according to 2023 industry reports from Newzoo.
The game builds upon Wargaming’s decade-long expertise in armored combat simulations, first established with the original World of Tanks in 2010 which boasts over 160 million registered players worldwide. This new direction into faster-paced tactical shooters represents a strategic expansion while maintaining the company’s signature focus on historical-inspired vehicle combat.
View the official The Source of HEAT introductory video below:
Release Strategy and Development Vision
While no specific launch date has been announced, industry analysts note Wargaming’s established pattern of extended beta testing periods for major titles. The simultaneous multiplatform release strategy mirrors successful approaches seen in titles like Warframe and Destiny 2, which according to SuperData reports have demonstrated 30-45% higher player retention with cross-save functionality.
As the first entry in the Foundations series, this deep dive establishes Wargaming’s commitment to transparent development communication – a practice increasingly valued by players according to 2023 ESA consumer research showing 68% of gamers prefer developers who regularly share design insights.
Source: Diario de Mallorca
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