World of Tanks is Wargaming’s free-to-play online tank game. Teams of armoured vehicles fight in PvP battles, and the way you play changes a lot with the vehicle type and role you choose. Besides regular PvP there are competitive and clan modes and special PvE and PvPvE events. It suits players who like tactical, positioning-heavy combat rather than twitch shooting.
Where to download
- Steam: World of Tanks is free on Steam. Steam notes that it uses a Wargaming.net account, which you can link to your Steam account.
- worldoftanks.com: Wargaming’s official site offers the game through Wargaming’s own launcher.
Steam lists Windows as the only platform.
Costs and random items
The game is free to play. Steam lists in-app purchases and a large number of paid DLC packs. Both the ESRB and PEGI descriptors on the Steam page mention “In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items)”, which is worth knowing if a child is playing.
Ratings
Steam shows ESRB T (Teen) for mild violence and language, with users interacting online, and PEGI 12 for language and in-game purchases that include random items.
Minimum PC requirements
| Component | Minimum (Steam) |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 / 11, 64-bit only |
| CPU | Intel Core i5-3330 / AMD FX-6300 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 / AMD Radeon R9 270, 1280×768 screen resolution |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 120 GB |
The 120 GB storage figure is large for a tank game, so check free space before you start the download.
Mods, cheats and safety
Unofficial mods and “cheat” packs circulate widely for World of Tanks. Cheats and modifications that give an unfair advantage break the publisher’s rules and can lead to penalties on the account. Download the game only from Steam or worldoftanks.com and be careful with mod packs from unknown sites, which can carry malware.
Questions
Is World of Tanks free?
Yes. Playing is free; premium items and DLC are optional purchases.
Can I use my existing Wargaming account on Steam?
Steam says the game uses a Wargaming.net account that supports linking to Steam.
Is there a Mac version?
Steam lists Windows only.
