We're giving you two extra days You might've caught this on yesterday evening's livestream, but here's the official confirmation: the Closed Beta is running until Wednesday, 22 April 2026, 06:00 UTC.
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changedWe're giving you two extra daysYou might've caught this on yesterday evening's livestream, but here's the official confirmation: the Closed Beta is running until Wednesday, 22 April 2026, 06:00 UTC. Our Steam launch hit some technical turbulence earlier in the week, and we want to make sure you all get proper time on the battlefield before the Closed Beta finishes.
changedYour feedback shapes what comes nextThe Beta isn't just for the fun games (though there's plenty of that). We genuinely want to hear from you: what lands, what doesn't, what needs a tweak. Please take 5 minutes of your time to let us know! → Take the CBT survey
changedCreators Contest Week 4: HEAT UnleashedThe final week of our Creators Contest is live right now, and it's all about the Beta. Create something cool, share it on Instagram, TikTok or Youtube and send us the link. You'll also find additional assets, clips and artwork on the contest page that you can use to spice up your creation.
changedCreators Contest Week 4: HEAT UnleashedTheme: HEAT: Unleashed. Gameplay, cinematics, edits, memes, chaos, precision. If it feels like HEAT, it counts.
changedCreators Contest Week 4: HEAT UnleashedHave a great weekend, we'll see you on the battlefield. The HEAT Team
World of Tanks: HEAT changes
changedYou might've caught this on yesterday evening's livestream, but here's the official confirmation: the Closed Beta is running until Wednesday, 22 April 2026, 06:00 UTC. Our Steam launch hit some technical turbulence earlier in the week, and we want to make sure you all get proper time on the battlefield before the Closed Beta finishes.
changedThe Beta isn't just for the fun games (though there's plenty of that). We genuinely want to hear from you: what lands, what doesn't, what needs a tweak. Please take 5 minutes of your time to let us know! → Take the CBT survey
changedThe final week of our Creators Contest is live right now, and it's all about the Beta. Create something cool, share it on Instagram, TikTok or Youtube and send us the link. You'll also find additional assets, clips and artwork on the contest page that you can use to spice up your creation.
changedTheme: HEAT: Unleashed. Gameplay, cinematics, edits, memes, chaos, precision. If it feels like HEAT, it counts.
changedHave a great weekend, we'll see you on the battlefield. The HEAT Team
We're giving you two extra days
You might've caught this on yesterday evening's livestream, but here's the official confirmation: the Closed Beta is running until Wednesday, 22 April 2026, 06:00 UTC. Our Steam launch hit some technical turbulence earlier in the week, and we want to make sure you all get proper time on the battlefield before the Closed Beta finishes.
Your feedback shapes what comes next
The Beta isn't just for the fun games (though there's plenty of that). We genuinely want to hear from you: what lands, what doesn't, what needs a tweak. Please take 5 minutes of your time to let us know! →Take the CBT survey
Creators Contest Week 4: HEAT Unleashed
The final week of our Creators Contest is live right now, and it's all about the Beta. Create something cool, share it on Instagram, TikTok or Youtube and send us the link. You'll also find additional assets, clips and artwork on the contest page that you can use to spice up your creation.
Theme: HEAT: Unleashed. Gameplay, cinematics, edits, memes, chaos, precision. If it feels like HEAT, it counts.
Dates: 16–26 April
Prize pool: $2,500 total: $500 for 1st, cash prizes down to 25th place
