World of Tanks Blitz

World of Tanks Blitz

Released Nov 2016

Blow off steam and tank turrets in a free-to-play online 7v7 tank shooter! Drive hundreds of tanks, from museum classics to "did-that-ever-exist?" specials, in quick 5 to 7-minute brawls packed with metal mayhem. Play solo or team up with a friend and enjoy smooth action even on modest hardware!

77% positive · 154K reviews
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Released, ongoing live service game
High confidence
Live Service
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Released, ongoing live service game
High confidence
Live Service

Where to get it

Free on Steam

Evaluation

World of Tanks Blitz is a free-to-play online multiplayer tank game that has been continuously operated since its Steam launch on November 9, 2016. The game is built around an ongoing live service structure featuring rotating limited-time modes, seasonal events, and Operations with free and Premium Pass reward tracks — all hallmarks of a game designed to keep players engaged indefinitely. Developer activity through August 2026 confirms the game remains very much active. On August 21, 2026, the developer posted anniversary loyalty rewards for players who have been with the game since before June 2026, with redemption running through September 20, 2026. In June 2026, the game celebrated its 12th birthday with a summer-long event cycle, and a November 2025 developer post explicitly stated "there's much more to come" heading into 2026. The December 2025 update introduced an entirely new researchable Hybrid Nation tech tree branch. Feature updates in February, April, and July 2026 added matchmaking improvements, a new Total Domination mode, interface upgrades, map reworks, and expanded Gun Marks to additional vehicle tiers — a system the developer had confirmed would roll out to more tiers over time in an earlier post. The store description itself highlights "modes and events" ensuring "there's always something new." There is no indication from the developer that this service is slowing down or winding down. The most recent communication (August 21, 2026) is promoting ongoing in-game events.
Evidence
Developer post promoting 12th anniversary loyalty gifts for players, claimable through September 20, 2026, confirming active ongoing event operations.
news post · Aug 21, 2026 source development ongoing
high
Developer celebrates WoT Blitz's 12th birthday with a summer-long event cycle including Fortune-Teller Machines, birthday gifts, and a Dozen Summers event, teasing more gifts in August.
news post · Jun 26, 2026 source development ongoing
high

Content

15 of 15 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Publisher
Wargaming Group Limited
Achievements
—
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP

About this game

World of Tanks Blitz is a team-based tank action game that throws you into rapid brawls that rage for mere minutes and let you trade shells and tense tactics with players worldwide. Hundreds of tanks, dozens of maps, chunky progression, and a whole bunch of modes and events mean there’s always something new to break. The game features seamless cross-platform multiplayer on PC, Mac, iOS, Android, and Nintendo Switch.

7 allies, 7 opponents, and 7 minutes (tops) to find out whose nerves are made of stronger steel—a perfect setup for a glorious victory. Winning is simple: wipe out the enemy team or use your tactical wit to capture and control bases. Ideal for a quick break, a long evening, or “just one more” battle that magically becomes 5, 10, 99...

 

Proper history-book machines share the Garage with prototypes recreated from doodles on a napkin by some secret engineer, and full-on imaginary machines from alternative universes and collabs.

Each tank has its own stats, quirks, and battlefield role. Heavies soak up damage and lead the charge. Light tanks zip around to spot, flank, and generally annoy the enemy team (sometimes wiping half of it in the right hands). Mediums flex between both, while tank destroyers sit in the back, judge everyone, and delete HP from a distance.

 

Get bigger tanks. Mount bigger guns. Or go faster, sneakier, and snipier if that’s your thing. Tune your favorite ride with equipment, consumables, and crew skills—everything you need to roll into the next battle stronger and meaner. It’s an MMO, after all! Then slap on camo, avatars, and other visual touches so everyone knows exactly who just turned their shiny tank into a smoking wreck!

 

Right. Right? Create a platoon and roll out with a friend, or join a clan to find people to chat with, theorycraft, rant about the devs (we heard that!), and take your game to the next level. Test yourself in Ranked Battles and official tournaments against tougher opponents and earn awesome rewards. And if you want to practice tactics, run scrims, or simply drive in circles and shoot each other “for science,” training rooms are there for that!

 

PC, Mac, iOS, Android, Nintendo Switch—it’s all one big battlefield, and everyone fights in the same arenas. Your game account is available across devices, with your progress saved. So, think you’re a keyboard-and-mouse pro? Sure—just don’t say that too loud near the iPad tanker (no, seriously, don’t). Or be ready to prove your point… and if it gets spicy, give us a shout—we may even stream it.

 

WoT Blitz is built to run on a wide range of hardware—from gaming PCs and Macs to much more… humble machines. Yes, you can probably play it on your granny’s PC (the one that’s “still new” and “totally fine”). Which also means your buddy won’t have an excuse not to play with you THIS time—Blitz runs just fine on their “work laptop,” too.

Download for free, pick a tank, blow off some steam (and maybe a turret or two), and see if you can make the enemy team hit that Garage button just a little faster than you do!

Last evaluated Aug 27, 2026
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