World of Tanks: HEAT Closed Beta Test Beginning April 16

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 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.
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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