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World of Tanks

Team-based tank combat mixing arcade action with tactical positioning

Wargaming Group Limited · Released Apr 28, 2021

ActionMassively MultiplayerSimulationFree To Play

Reviews trending down: 65% positive in the last 30 days vs 80% overall Third-party account required AI-generated content disclosed

Reviews
Very Positive
80% of 112K
Recent reviews
Mixed
65% of 720 in 30 days
Players
2,947
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
2 days ago
Nov 5, 2026
Minimum PC
GeForce GTX 660
8 GB RAM · 120 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 80/100 (critic reviews)

What is World of Tanks?

A free-to-play multiplayer action game centered on armored combat across destructible battlefields. In the core 15-on-15 mode, you drive one of five vehicle classes, take positions, ambush opponents, and target weak points; other modes include 7-on-7 battles, 30-on-30 large-map battles, and battle royale. Research unlocks higher-tier vehicles, while crews, equipment, and modifications adjust performance.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy deliberate combat where positioning outweighs reflexes
  • +you like coordinating in team-based online matches
  • +you want several PvP modes at different team scales

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer solo campaigns over online PvP matches
  • −you want realistic simulation rather than arcade tank combat

What players say

80% of 111,980 reviews are positive · 65% of 720 in the last 30 days

Players praise the vehicle variety, graphics and sound, and tactical depth. They frequently complain about aggressive monetization, premium vehicles perceived as pay-to-win, a slow free progression grind, lopsided matchmaking, and heavy reliance on random outcomes.

Players over time

▼ -6% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 11,151 players on Sep 21, 2026.

Show the data
DayPlayers
Nov 7, 20262,947
Nov 6, 20262,294
Nov 5, 20262,276
Nov 4, 20262,383
Nov 3, 20262,244
Nov 2, 20262,397
Nov 1, 20263,299
Oct 31, 20263,096
Oct 30, 20262,357
Oct 29, 20262,277
Oct 28, 20262,326
Oct 27, 20262,335
Oct 26, 20262,302
Oct 25, 20263,071
Oct 24, 20262,865
Oct 23, 20262,468
Oct 22, 20262,503
Oct 21, 20262,509
Oct 20, 20262,523
Oct 18, 20263,368
Oct 17, 20263,362
Oct 16, 20262,829
Oct 15, 20260
Oct 14, 20261,909
Oct 13, 20262,246
Oct 11, 20263,093
Oct 10, 20262,805
Oct 9, 20262,447
Oct 8, 20262,313
Oct 7, 20262,517
Oct 6, 20262,527
Oct 4, 20263,131
Oct 3, 20263,125
Oct 2, 20262,758
Oct 1, 20262,643
Sep 30, 20262,509
Sep 29, 20262,522
Sep 27, 20263,166
Sep 26, 20262,965
Sep 25, 20262,705
Sep 24, 20262,523
Sep 23, 20265,802
Sep 23, 20262,772
Sep 22, 20262,830
Sep 21, 202611,151

Screenshots and trailer

World of Tanks screenshot 1

World of Tanks system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 660, 8 GB RAM, 120 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit only)
Processor
Intel Core i5-3330 / AMD FX-6300
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 / AMD Radeon R9 270, 1280x768 screen resolution
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
120 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Recommended

OS
Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit only)
Processor
Intel Core i3-9100F / AMD Ryzen 3 3100
Graphics
Nvidia GTX 1650 / AMD Radeon RX 580
Memory
16 GB RAM
Storage
120 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Does World of Tanks have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP online; MMO. There is no single-player mode.

Does World of Tanks run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Default controller config not fully functional
  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Third-party account
Wargaming.net (Supports Linking to Steam Account)
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
60
Steam features
Family Sharing, Trading cards, In-app purchases
Languages
Full audio: English, French, German, Czech, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Spanish - Latin America, Turkish, Ukrainian, Simplified Chinese. Text only: Italian, Dutch, Finnish, Hungarian, Romanian, Swedish, Traditional Chinese.

Does World of Tanks use AI-generated content?

Yes. The developers disclose AI-generated content on the game's Steam page:

Generative AI is used only during development for minor, replaceable elements like textures or icons. All core assets and code base are created entirely by Wargaming’s artists and developers.

The statement mentions: Art

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Nov 6, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

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