Free to play · strategy video game
World of Tanks Blitz
By Wargaming, released 1 Jan 2016
- Microsoft Windows
- macOS
- Windows 7
What it is
World of Tanks Blitz is a free-to-play, team-based tank action game from Wargaming. Battles pit two teams of seven against each other, with rounds described as lasting up to seven minutes. Players can win by eliminating the opposing team or capturing and controlling bases. Tanks have different battlefield roles: heavy vehicles lead and absorb damage, light tanks scout and flank, mediums can shift between roles, and tank destroyers attack from range. The game includes hundreds of tanks, maps, modes and events, as well as equipment, consumables and crew skills for tuning vehicles. It supports multiplayer, PvP, co-op and cross-platform multiplayer. The store description names PC, Mac, iOS, Android and Nintendo Switch for cross-platform play; Steam lists Windows and macOS. Steam also lists in-app purchases. Its Steam genres include Action, Massively Multiplayer, Simulation, Strategy and Free To Play.
What players like, and what they don't
- Free to play.
- Seven-versus-seven battles are listed.
- Solo play and co-op are supported.
- Vehicle equipment, consumables and crew skills are listed.
- Cross-platform multiplayer is listed.
- Steam lists in-app purchases.
- Steam platform listing names Windows and macOS.
Who it suits
It suits players who want short team tank battles, either solo or with a friend, and those interested in vehicle roles and progression. Cross-platform play is described for PC, Mac, iOS, Android and Nintendo Switch.
World of Tanks Blitz pairs short team battles with tank roles and vehicle progression. It is a free-to-play option, with in-app purchases listed on Steam.
