The chaotic co-op space adventure expands with a galaxy of new content and limited-time discounts on Steam and PlayStation
PARIS – May 20, 2026 – Today Focus Entertainment and Hutlihut Games are celebrating the release of “MaximumCalamity,” the biggest update yet for Void Crew — the co-op space adventure crowned Best Multiplayer Game at the Unity Awards 2025. Available now on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, the Maximum Calamityupdate arrives alongside big discounts of 50% off on PC and 40% off on PlayStation. Brace yourselves, crewmates… and try not to panic!
Experience more ways to die across the galaxy!
Maximum Calamity introduces a host of new threats, including terrifying Black Holes capable of pulling ships – and unsuspecting players – into the void. The bravest spacefighters will also face a wave of brand-new enemies, including the deceptively beautiful Space Voidfish, deadly Hydra, explosive Void Bombs, and highly dangerous Drifter Mines.
To help counter these overwhelming dangers, players can count on powerful new weapons, including the Bestower Flak Cannon and the Absolver Lance. Solo players will also benefit from major upgrades, with expanded systems and new B.R.A.I.N. weapons designed to enhance survivability and combat effectiveness.
Community-requested features and new Supporter’s Pack DLC
The update also brings a range of highly requested community features and improvements, including new objectives and mission types such as Fleet Battles, Distress Calls, Secondary Objectives, and the Remnant Armory – delivering larger-scale encounters and even more opportunities for co-op chaos.
For the most dedicated Void Crew fans, mod support and user-generated content have also been significantly expanded on Steam. The Maximum Calamity update empowers modders with new tools to create in-game assets and further enhance ship customization possibilities.
Last but not least, Void Crew has introduced the new “Calamity Supporter’s Pack,” an epic DLC packed with exclusive cosmetics for players looking to stay dangerously stylish, while also showing support for the game and its developers. The “Calamity Supporter’s Pack” is available today on Steam for $12.99, and will arrive soon on consoles.
Void Crew is available on Steam with a 50% discount and PlayStation 5 with a 40% discount for a limited time. It is also playable on Xbox Series X|S.
Created by the founders of Coatsink, EdCorp will develop and publish original and licensed projects, reveals first game signing, GARBAGE COUNTRY
NEWCASTLE ENGLAND, – 20 May, 2026 – Former Coatsink founders and shareholders Eddie Beardsmore, Tom Beardsmore, Paul Crabb and Simon Launder have formed EdCorp, a new developer and indie publisher, with funding available for independent projects across the globe! EdCorp will fund, market and develop original and licensed IP/co-dev projects across PC and console. The team is dedicated to supporting small, creatively driven teams that can bring new experiences to players worldwide and will do so with a variety of funding options, including up to 75% revenue share for developers after costs.
EdCorp’s mission is simple: to create and publish games that showcase the passion and creativity of their developers, and that inspire players. A founding team with a proven track-record in the industry, EdCorp builds on the team’s legacy at Coatsink, where they helped grow a small indie studio into one of the North East’s leading game developers and publishers. Collectively, these founders have worked on globally recognised titles including Jurassic World Aftermath, Batman: Arkham Shadow (Co-Dev), Gang Beasts (Co-Dev), Kingdom Two Crowns (Co-Dev), as well as published the biggest Mil-Sim VR game to-date, Onward, plus indie hits like PHOGS! and ISLANDERS.
EdCorp is soliciting game pitches and currently has three titles signed to publishing deals, the first being GARBAGE COUNTRY, from Noio developer Thomas van den Berg. Thomas is a celebrated developer who created Cloud Gardens and Kingdom.
A post-apocalyptic exploration sim, GARBAGE COUNTRY tasks players with a road trip across a vast landscape. Part cosy driving game, tower defence and survival scavenging, GARBAGE COUNTRY brings these diverse gameplay elements together into one charming adventure.
“EdCorp is about getting back to what we love most: working with talented people to make games that bring joy to players” said Tom Beardsmore, CEO and Co-Founder of EdCorp. “We want to build something that feels genuine and fun again. We believe the downturn in the industry in recent years has cast a large shadow over independent developers’ and their creative ambitions. It is our job to help rekindle that ambition and bring creative, inspiring projects to players.”
Wishlist GARBAGE COUNTRY on Steam. Keep up to date with all things EdCorp Expo at www.EdCorp.games.
About EdCorp EdCorp is an indie game publisher and developer built around people, not corporate processes. We’re here to break away from the traditional publishing model – no egos, no bureaucracy, just passionate people that care about making great games for players, because we’re players too. We partner with small, ambitious teams to bring bold ideas to life without compromising their vision. We move fast, stay hands-on, and build alongside developers.
PARIS – May 20, 2026 – Independent studios Rever Games and Radical Theory are thrilled to announce that Clockfall will officially launch into Steam Early Access on May 28, 2026. To help players prepare for the upcoming release, the teams have today unveiled a brand-new Gameplay Overview Trailer, offering a deep dive into this unique hybrid title where time is the ultimate currency.
A Crucial Dilemma: From Power-Ups to Buying Time
In Clockfall, players are plunged into the heart of an infinite nightmare. To break this relentless time loop, they must crawl through lethal dungeons, slay fearsome enemies, and bring down colossal bosses.
However, brute force alone will never be enough. In this world, time is the most precious resource, and the clock is constantly ticking. Players must optimize every single move to reach the depths of the dungeon before their time runs out, forcing them into heart-wrenching choices to survive:
Invest in their immediate build by upgrading combat stats, unlocking new weapons, or mastering powerful spells.
Sacrifice their current progress to literally “buy” themselves more time.
A Dual-Rhythm Gameplay: From Dungeon Crawling to Village Defense
Clockfall’s core identity lies in its unique dual rhythm. The adrenaline of the dungeon crawl directly feeds into the intensity of village defense mechanics. Everything scavenged during runs – resources, upgrades, etc. – must be used to fortify your hero and your settlement against enemy waves that grow larger and more ruthless over time.
By successfully holding the line during invasion phases, players earn greater permanent upgrades to grow stronger with each run, master the loop, and ultimately escape this nightmare.
Master the clock. Break the loop. Launching May 28 on Steam Early Access. Coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in 2027.
ABOUT CLOCKFALL
MASTER THE CLOCK, BREAK THE LOOP
Your village has fallen, razed by the hordes of Destiny. But its downfall is only the beginning. A mystical clock now looms amidst the ruins, forcing you to relive the massacres from the past in a relentless loop. In these dreams, time is short and always runs out. Will you seize this cycle to defy fate and save your kin?
The clock is ticking. Fight through the dungeons of your memories before time runs out. Danger is everywhere: prepare for fast-paced, visceral combat against the servants of Destiny. Master the land to optimize your runs, gather resources, and unlock powerful weapons, spells, and lethal defenses to protect your village from the coming invasion.
As you get stronger, dive back into the fight against Destiny and defend your village once more. Your survival – measured in time – will unlock permanent time bonuses OR devastating powers.
Time is your ultimate resource, but your hero’s lethality is just as vital. Every choice matters: forge your character and sharpen your strategy. You must strike a balance between gaining time and boosting your firepower. Master the synergy between dungeon crawling and village defense to finally break the loop and save your kin.
KEY FEATURES
Experience a unique hybrid of dungeon crawler and action-RPG, featuring intense village defense phases
Time is your ultimate resource. Master the clock and bend it to your will to survive both the dungeons’ depths and the village invasions
Engage in visceral, fast-paced combat blending steel and magic, where roguelite elements constantly shift the rules and balancing
Deep character progression and evolution directly shape your playstyle and overarching strategy
Explore, learn, adapt, die, and repeat – master the synergy between dungeon crawling and village defense to finally break the loop
ABOUT REVER GAMES
Rever Games is a Swiss independent studio built on a foundation of deep industry experience. Based in Zug, we are a veteran indie team, combining the creative agility of an independent boutique with the rigorous standards of seasoned developers. Our mission is to create high-impact entertainment that values the player’s time. By leveraging decades of collective experience, we skip the typical “indie growing pains” to focus on what matters: technical excellence, polished mechanics, and bold artistic vision. Currently developing Clockfall using Unreal Engine 5, Rever Games represents the next wave of Swiss game development, where professional maturity meets unfiltered creative passion.
ABOUT RADICAL THEORY
Radical Theory is a group that provides fair, transparent, and AAA-quality solutions for solo-devs and independent studios—as well as publishers! While you focus on creating amazing games, we handle funding, production, tech. & porting solutions, business strategy, communication, creative marketing, media buying, and PR/influencers. Whether you need a full-service partner for PC and consoles, a white-label/shadow partner for self-publishing, or tailor-made one-shot services, we’re your single point of contact to turn your game concept into a global bestseller. https://www.radical-theory.com
The acclaimed fantasy strategy game Driftland: The Magic Revival is coming to consoles soon. Developed by Polish studio Star Drifters, it blends RTS, 4X strategy, and god game mechanics. It launches on Xbox Series X|S on May 22, followed by a PlayStation 5 release on June 12. The game is already available on PC.
Driftland: The Magic Revival was created by Star Drifters, an independent Polish studio behind games like Danger Scavenger and First Dwarf. The game first came out on PC and now has a 73% positive rating on Steam, based on more than 1,400 reviews. It also received a Metascore of 76 out of 100. Ultimate Games S.A. is responsible for bringing the game to consoles and publishing it.
Move the heavens and rule the world!
Driftland: The Magic Revival is a fantasy strategy game that blends RTS, 4X, and god game elements. Its story unfolds in a world torn apart by a mage war, leaving the continents as floating islands.
You play as a powerful mage who can move, connect, and reshape the floating islands. You begin with one castle and a small area, aiming to grow your territory into a thriving empire.
In the game, you set main goals for your units, and they act on their own to achieve them. You can also recruit heroes who ride creatures like dragons into battle.
There are four different factions to choose from, each with its own traits and playstyle. To succeed, you need to manage resources like food, gold, raw materials, and mana. You can play through a story campaign or try custom skirmishes.
Driftland: The Magic Revival – Key Features:
Strategy set in a fantasy world
A blend of RTS, 4X, and god game elements
Move and reshape flying islands
A deep magic system
Multiple game modes
Driftland: The Magic Revival launches on Xbox Series X|S on May 22 and arrives on PlayStation 5 on June 12.
Premium Creature Pack Debuts With Burrowbuck Alongside a Free Venomous Web-Evolution for Broodmother’s Children in TLC Update
SEATTLE, WA – MAY 19, 2026 – Studio Wildcard today announced the launch of Fantastic Tames Season 1, a premium creature pack for ARK: Survival Ascended available on PC Steam & Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Fantastic Tames Season 1 introduces fresh ways for Survivors to dominate the battlefield, outmaneuver rivals, and adapt to ever-changing threats with a trio of extraordinary creatures forged from ARK’s most mystical anomalies.
With Season 1, today players gain immediate access to the Burrowbuck, a swift and elusive rabbit-like tame who can create underground ‘burrows’ within which players can build bases, along with highly agile jumping and ambushing abilities for guerilla warfare. Two additional Fantastic Tames in Season 1 will be arriving later this year:
Cerberax (Q3 2026) – A towering three-headed frontline beast designed for coordinated multi-rider combat, where each head delivers devastating elemental attacks that can chain together into destructive combo abilities.
Enigmasaur (Q4 2026) – A mysterious shape-shifting entity capable of mimicking nearby creatures and stealing their unique abilities, allowing Survivors to adapt to nearly any situation through deception and disguise.
Skittish but clever, the Burrowbuck is an elusive creature that is quick to vanish when threatened, kicking up blinding dirt before it tunnels away underground.
Also launching alongside the Burrowbuck today is the Araneo TLC Update, a free creature enhancement voted into development by the ARK community during Extra Life 2025 charity livestream. The reworked Araneo spider is now a versatile tactical mount featuring updated hunting mechanics and tactical web abilities which make it a dangerous ambush predator. No longer content to skitter at ground level, these overgrown spiders have begun claiming the high ground, using web-lines to traverse elevated terrain then dropping down from above to wrap up unsuspecting prey in webbing before subduing them with a venomous bite.
The revamped Araneo descends from shadows with enhanced mobility, tactical webbing abilities, and a deadly new role as ARK’s ultimate ambush predator.
Fantastic Tames Season 1 is available beginning today for $9.99 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Epic Games Store and Steam PC.
ARK: Survival Ascended includes access to all of ARK’s worlds, including Scorched Earth, Aberration, Extinction, ARK Genesis Part 1 and Part 2. Available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC and Steam, players will create a Survivor, form a tribe, and then tame, train, breed & ride dinosaurs within a living ecosystem.
For the latest updates, join the ARK Survivor’s conversation on Discord, follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, subscribe to us on YouTube, visit our website at playark.com and watch us tame ‘n train leviathan dinosaurs on Twitch.TV.
ABOUT STUDIO WILDCARD Since revealing its flagship game ARK: Survival Evolved in 2015, Studio Wildcard has tirelessly strived to bring its dinosaur-filled vision to the masses. With millions of players worldwide, the team has delivered an amazing amount of new content and leveraged cutting-edge technology to keep fans engaged. With a transmedia universe, the ARK story can be discovered on all gaming platforms, within spin-off titles, and now as an epic narrative featuring a star-studded cast in ARK: The Animated Series on Paramount+. www.studiowildcard.com
Watford Hive, Segmentum Solar, 020.026.M3 – Publisher Wired Productions and developer Caged Element are unleashing Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks onto PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on midnight! Engines are roaring, bullets are flying, and the WAAAGH! is louder than ever as Orks across the galaxy smash the accelerator and charge straight into total mayhem.
Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks now supports cross-play across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC platforms, throwing players into one gigantic high-speed race packed with boostin’, shootin’, and glorious destruction. No matter where you are playing, all da gitz join the same WAAAGH!
Tune into Warhammer 40,000 Skulls tomorrow for the launch trailer reveal!
Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks is a high-octane combat racing game where players pilot Ork-built buggies and recently, added Deffkoptas, through explosive multiplayer mayhem. Combining over-the-top weapons, outrageous Orky energy, and relentless speed, it delivers a thundering mix of racing and destruction set in the brutal Warhammer universe.
Key Features:
Multiple Chaotic Game Modes including Deff Rally, Kill Konvoy and Custom Rally
Authentic Warhammer 40,000 worlds and vehicles
Real-Time Co-Op Building and community features
The Orkiest Game EVER
Fast, Brutal, Kunning Combat
Extensive Customization Options
A robust creation mode allowing you to build new levels in real time with your friends
Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks will be available tonight midnight locally on PlayStation 5,Xbox Series X|S and out now on Steam. With a 20% launch discount on console new Freeks can join the speedwaaagh for $19.99 / £15.99
Following the digital release, in partnership with PM Studios, Wired Productions is also unleashing an exclusive physical retail edition of Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks for PlayStation 5 on July 16th, 2026. Same engines, same chaos, now crashing onto store shelves worldwide in full-throttle Orky glory.
Physical copies will be available at participating retailers globally, for more information please check out Wired Productions site.
About GAMES WORKSHOP
Games Workshop® Group PLC (LSE:GAW.L), based in Nottingham, UK, produces the best fantasy miniatures in the world. Games Workshop designs, manufactures, retails, and distributes its range of Warhammer®: Age of Sigmar® and Warhammer® 40,000® games, miniatures, novels, and model kits through more than 553 of its own stores (branded Games Workshop® or Warhammer®), the www.warhammer.com web store and independent retail channels in more than 50 countries worldwide. More information about Games Workshop and its other related
Historical-political deduction game from Paintbucket Games and the bpb sheds light on the Federal Republic of Germany in the 1970s
May 20, 2026 – The Federal Agency for Civic Education (bpb) and the award-winning Berlin-based development studio Paintbucket Games are happy to announce their new project, SOKO 1977: Anti-Terror Task Force. This historical-political deduction game with roguelike elements transports players to the Federal Republic of Germany in the 1970s – a time of political tensions, social upheaval, and escalating conflicts.
In SOKO 1977, players take charge of a special police task force during a state of emergency. They must uncover terrorist networks, identify suspects, and coordinate operations. Under time pressure and with limited information, players must carefully evaluate clues and weigh the risks. Procedurally generated elements create a new investigative story with different challenges in every playthrough. The game condenses fictionalized, plausible scenarios based on real historical events into an intense setting where every decision has consequences.
In addition to operational police work, social and interpersonal dynamics also play an important role: Players face critical questions from the press, conduct interrogations, interact with their team, and actively shape public perception of their work – all while pressure from politics, society, and the media continues to mount. At the same time, SOKO 1977 repeatedly raises key questions: How far can the state go to ensure the safety of its citizens? Which measures are legitimate, and where are the limits of action under the rule of law?
The game is being developed on behalf of the Federal Agency for Civic Education and is based on extensive historical research and expert consultation with historians specializing in contemporary and police history. It is not a retelling of real history, but rather uses fictionalized, historically plausible scenarios to encourage discussion about government action, democracy, and extremism.
SOKO 1977: Anti-Terror Task Force will be released on Steam in early 2027. More information is available on the official website.
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About Paintbucket Games
Paintbucket Games is a multi-award-winning indie studio based in Berlin, founded in 2018 by former AAA developers Jörg Friedrich and Sebastian St. Schulz. The studio’s goal is to create games that explore political themes, memory culture, and socially sensitive topics while leaving a lasting impression. Following the award-winning debut title Through the Darkest of Times, in which players coordinate a civilian resistance group in Nazi-era Berlin, the studio developed The Darkest Files, which explores the legal investigation of Nazi crimes in postwar Germany. For The Darkest Files, Paintbucket Games received the German Computergame Award 2026 for “Best German Game” and “Best Serious Game.” The team is currently working on SOKO 1977: Anti-Terror Task Force as well as other projects.
About the Federal Agency for Civic Education/bpb
The work done by the Federal Agency for Civic Education (Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung/bpb) centers on promoting awareness for democracy and participation in politics. It takes on topical and historical subjects by issuing publications, by organizing seminars, events, study trips, exhibitions and competitions, by providing extension training for journalists and by offering films and online products. The broad range of educational activities provided by the bpb is designed to motivate people and enable them to give critical thought to political and social issues and play an active part in political life.
Open the Genesis Configuration and wield the might of Hell
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – May 20, 2026 – From the beginning of the Hellraiser saga, fans have come to fear the Lament Configuration: the legendary puzzle box that summons Hell’s demonic beings of torment: Pinhead and the Cenobites. But in today’s new gameplay trailer for Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival, the survival-horror action game coming this year to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam from Saber Interactive and Boss Team Games, you’ll witness the awesome power of a totally new box that’s yours to command: the Genesis Configuration!
The Genesis Configuration is a mighty tool for both combat and puzzles in Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival. Outside of combat, players can use the Genesis Configuration to transform parts of the Labyrinth to open paths forward. Manipulating the box will also be invaluable for solving puzzles in the world of mortals.
But the full power of the Genesis Configuration comes alive in combat. Banish your enemies with gruesome executions to gather their Suffering and unleash a variety of abilities with the Genesis Configuration. Use Telekinesis to launch saw blades, rail spikes and more at enemies to maim and dismember them. Wield Pyrokinesis to absorb incandescent fire to burn away foes and the environment. And summon forth the iconic Hell Chains to tear your opponents apart without mercy.
You’ll need these dark gifts to survive the battle against Hell’s armies that awaits in Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival! Descend into the darkest depths of the underworld to rescue your love from the depraved clutches of the Cenobites in a terrifying new story in the Hellraiser universe. Face your deepest fears against deviant monsters, cultists and creatures with the infernal powers of the Genesis Configuration puzzle box and an arsenal of earthly weapons.
Pre-order one of two special Collector’s Editions of Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival featuring a variety of exclusive, licensed collectibles at hellraiser.bossteamgames.com.
Saber Interactive is a worldwide publisher and developer consisting of 15 studios in the Americas and Europe. Creating games for all major platforms based on original and licensed IPs, Saber’s titles include Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, Jurassic Park: Survival, Turok: Origins, World War Z, SnowRunner, Expeditions: A MudRunner Game, A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead and RoadCraft. Founded in 2001, Saber is known for two decades of development partnerships with leading developers and publishers, including producing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for Nintendo Switch, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Crysis Remastered, and many others. Learn more at https://saber.games.
About Boss Team Games
Boss Team Games, LLC is focused on crafting unforgettable experiences across console, PC, mobile, and VR platforms. The company has worked with top entertainment companies to bring iconic characters and franchises to life such as Evil Dead: The Game, Cobra Kai: Card Fighter, and the RetroRealms series featuring Halloween and Ash vs Evil Dead. Stay connected with Boss Team Games on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @bossteamgames for the latest updates or visit the company website at bossteamgames.com.
Hellraiser™ and The Hellbound Heart titles, characters, settings, protected marks, plot lines, and themes are exclusively licensed for video games to Lament GameCo, LLC by Clive Barker and Park Avenue Entertainment, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Sydney, Australia, May 20th, 2026: Get ready to trade paint, wreck friendships, and send half-cars flying across the track! A massive new content update for Wreckfest is available now, bringing new vehicles, a brand-new racing venue, expanded tuning options, gameplay improvements, and major upgrades to vehicle physics and destruction systems.
The update introduces three new vehicles, including a ridiculous new half-car complete with a ragdoll driver, alongside two new iconic European cars, the “Stahlwagen” and the “Valken”. Players can also tear through a brand-new US-based racing venue featuring three layouts: a full tarmac racing circuit, a contact-racing sprint track, and a high-speed oval built for absolute chaos. Seven new Challenge events have also been added.
For the first time, Wreckfest now features an in-depth tuning system, allowing players to customise brakes, suspension, gearing, steering, differential settings, and more. Tuning setups can be saved into presets and loaded later, even in multiplayer lobbies.
The update also delivers major improvements to visual damage and collision physics thanks to upgrades to the simulation engine, alongside improved tyre simulation, more realistic tarmac handling, refined gameplay damage systems, and expanded scoring mechanics with new multi-tier impact ratings and spin scores.
A brand-new “Suicide Racing” game mode joins the carnage on the new oval track, while AI behaviour, online functionality, UI systems, performance optimisation, audio mixing, and stability have all received substantial improvements and refinements across the board.
Highlights of Content Update #7 include:
New half-car with ragdoll driver
Two additional new vehicles
New US racing venue “More Raceway” with three layouts
7 new Challenge events
First version of the new tuning system
Major visual damage and physics upgrades
New Suicide Racing game mode
Expanded scoring mechanics and gameplay improvements
AI, online, UI, rendering, and audio improvements
Performance optimisation and stability fixes
THQ Nordic Content Creator Program
We love to collaborate with content creators from all over the world. If you are interested in Wreckfest 2 (or our other games), please check out our content creator program and be among the first to play and show the game(s): https://creators.thqnordic.com/ [creators.thqnordic.com]
About Wreckfest 2
Ascend to the throne of full-contact racing by breaking the rules – and everything else – on your way to victory! Developer Bugbear went all out, rebuilding its true-to-life physics simulation engine to take full advantage of modern hardware. Wreckfest 2 features even higher crash fidelity, more intricate component damage simulation and many more improvements across the board!
Get ready to witness the absolute best-in-class car destruction and truly epic moments of chaos, all with the signature vehicle handling from Wreckfest!
Features:
Unmatched racing experience
Brace yourself for the most phenomenal full-contact racing action with no rules, just jaw dropping moments of chaos and destruction, powered by the overhauled physics engine. Race in intense head-to-head fights on courses featuring high-speed circuits, crazy courses with obstacles & jumps, intersections and oncoming traffic, or go for demolition domination in derby mode.
– More and more tracks & arenas will be added during the Early Access phase –
Awesome & customisable cars
Forget pristine supercars: Our cars are old, dented and patched together. Each of them tells a story, and you can tell your own by customizing your ride. Over the course of early access, more and more customization options will be added to the game. They will not only unlock your creative desires, but also contain new armor and component types that support certain playstyles.
– Later during Early Access, you can also share your designs with other racers and wreckers! –
Fully revamped game modes
Launching into early access with the base game modes of Racing, Derby and multiplayer mode. During the Early Access phase, we will add a completely revamped career mode that adapts to your individual playstyle and guides you on your journey to become a true champion! For online racers there will be new skill-based matchmaking system and server queues coming as well!
Challenges
Another highlight during the Early Access phase will be special challenges, putting you behind the steering wheel of unconventional vehicles that were definitely never supposed to end up on a racetrack! Various bite-sized scenarios will keep you hooked as you battle for the highest scores.
Mod Support
During the Early Access phase, mod support will be added so you can really mess with this game by installing various mods from the Steam Workshop.
Wargaming’s new standalone tactical vehicle shooter arrives on PC and consoles
May 20, 2026 — The battlefield is about to erupt! World of Tanks: HEAT, a new standalone free-to-play tactical vehicle shooter, launches on May 26. Set in an alternate post-WWII era, HEAT delivers a faster, more dynamic take on armored warfare driven by team-based combat.
Check out the official launch date announcement cinematic trailer directed by Ilya Naishuller (Hardcore Henry, Nobody) and featuring music by his band, Biting Elbows
World of Tanks: HEAT will be available across PC (Wargaming Game Center and Steam), Steam Deck, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and NVIDIA GeForce NOW, supporting full cross-platform play and progression.
HEAT is built from the ground up on a new proprietary engine developed in-house by Wargaming. This technology delivers modern visuals and immersive environments while enabling fast, responsive gameplay optimized for smooth performance across a wide range of hardware.
At launch, players can expect:
Eight Agents: Three battlefield roles — Defender, Assault, and Marksman. Each Agent commands a lethal two-vehicle roster, with each vehicle tailored to its role in combat.
Fifteen vehicles: Every vehicle supports a different playstyle and can be fully customized through modules and equipment. Whether holding the frontline or striking from a distance, there’s a tank that is ready for the job.
Eight maps: The battlefields span a wide range of biomes, settings, and visual styles, each designed to support multiple playstyles across game modes.
Four PvP modes: Hardpoint, Control, Kill Confirmed, and Conquest are available.
With launch just a week away, players can prepare now by joining the community and wishlisting the game ahead of release – https://wotheat.com.
About World of Tanks: HEAT
World of Tanks: HEAT is a cross-platform, free-to-play tactical vehicle shooter where players command hero-enhanced tanks in fast-paced battles. The game takes place within an alternative timeline after WWII, with players battling using specialized tech. Built on Wargaming’s proprietary engine, the game delivers stunning graphics and dynamic gameplay.
Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has grown to become one of the leaders in the gaming industry. Millions of players enjoy Wargaming’s titles across all major gaming platforms. Our flagship products include hit free-to-play franchises – World of Tanks and World of Warships.
