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Bloober Team Has 7 Games in Active Development
Bloober Team has announced several leadership changes, appointing new heads for studio production, publishing, and business development. The studio currently has seven games in active development, with five being co-developed under the Black Mirror Games label. CEO Piotr Babieno emphasized a strategy of sustainable development and long-term stability, aiming for a balance between ambition and responsibility without reckless growth or layoffs.
MMO Week in Review: EQ Legends’ beta, Ashes of Creation’s drama
This week's MMO news roundup covers the upcoming closed beta for EverQuest Legends and ongoing legal drama surrounding Ashes of Creation. Several other titles like AdventureQuest Worlds Infinity, Dune Awakening, and Temtem Pioneers also saw significant updates or funding news.
World of Warships Legends heads to PC May 4, World of Tanks Heat enters closed beta April 16
World of Warships: Legends is launching on PC on May 5th, offering cross-platform progression with console and mobile versions. Additionally, World of Tanks: Heat, an arcade-style tank game, will enter closed beta on April 16th. The article also mentions updates for World of Warships and an anniversary event for World of Tanks.
World of Tanks: HEAT Closed Beta Test Beginning April 16
Wargaming has announced that the Closed Beta Test for World of Tanks: HEAT will commence on April 16 and run until April 20. The beta will be available on PC, Steam Deck, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nvidia GeForce NOW, featuring multiple game modes including Hardpoint, Control, Kill Confirmed, and Conquest.
World of Tanks: HEAT Closed Beta Launches April 16
Wargaming announced that World of Tanks: HEAT, a new free-to-play tactical vehicle shooter, will have its closed beta from April 16 to April 20 on PC, Steam Deck, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nvidia GeForce NOW. The game is set in an alternate post-WWII era and features hero-enhanced tanks with unique abilities and cross-platform play.
World of Tanks: Heat Closed Beta Begins April 16 Across PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam Deck
Wargaming announced that the closed beta for World of Tanks: Heat, a new standalone free-to-play tactical vehicle shooter, will run from April 16 to April 20. The beta will be available on PC, Steam Deck, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nvidia GeForce Now, featuring new tanks, Agents, and four PvP modes. The game is being developed with full cross-play and cross-progression in mind.
World of Tanks: HEAT closed beta test set for April 16 to 20
Wargaming will host a closed beta test for World of Tanks from April 16 to 20. This test is for the free-to-play tactical vehicle shooter.
World of Tanks: HEAT is Opening Its Doors For A Limited Closed Beta Run Next Week
Wargaming has announced a limited closed beta for its upcoming free-to-play multiplayer title, World of Tanks: HEAT. The beta will run from April 16 to April 20, 2026, and will be available on PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S. Registrations are currently open, and the game will feature various tanks, maps, and gameplay modes.
Launch Date for World of Warships: Legends on PC Revealed, as April Update Arrives in World of Warships
Wargaming announced that World of Warships: Legends will launch on PC on May 4th, 2026, available on Steam, Microsoft Store, and Xbox Game Pass with full cross-progression. The latest update for World of Warships, version 15.3, is also live, introducing the Tier IX German destroyer ZH-1 to the Dockyard, two new event passes, and the eighth wave of Azur Lane content.
World of Warships’ 2026 roadmap says Wargaming had to rebuild the majority of its team post-2022
Wargaming's World of Warships development team underwent significant restructuring after exiting Russia and Belarus in 2022, leading to the rehiring of two-thirds of its staff and a shift in priorities. The studio's 2026 roadmap focuses on improving core mechanics, quality-of-life features, and content production while rebuilding lost experience.
Wargaming Console and PC Titles to Get In-Game Benefits with Xbox Game Pass
Wargaming is introducing exclusive in-game benefits for Xbox Game Pass subscribers across its free-to-play titles on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. These benefits will be added over the next 12 months to games including World of Warships, World of Tanks Modern Armor, and World of Tanks Blitz.
Wargaming Console and PC Titles to Get In-Game Benefits with Xbox Game Pass
Wargaming is introducing exclusive in-game benefits for Xbox Game Pass subscribers across its free-to-play titles on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. These benefits will be added over the next 12 months to games including World of Warships, World of Tanks Modern Armor, and World of Tanks Blitz.
Wargaming Console and PC Titles to Get In-Game Benefits with Xbox Game Pass
Wargaming is offering in-game benefits for its free-to-play titles to Xbox Game Pass subscribers across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. Starting April 9 with World of Warships, these benefits will extend to World of Warships: Legends, World of Tanks Modern Armor, World of Tanks Blitz, and the upcoming World of Tanks: Heat over the next year.
Game Pass Is Adding A New Bonus Soon
Microsoft is adding new perks for Wargaming's free-to-play titles to Xbox Game Pass subscribers over the next 12 months. These bonuses will be available for games like World of Warships, World of Tanks: Modern Armor, and World of Tanks Blitz across PC and Xbox platforms, starting April 9 with World of Warships.
Diva Agency Launches New Creator And Community Division Dedicated To Fan Engagement, Creator Partnerships And Community Building
Diva Agency has launched a new Creator and Community engagement division to focus on fan engagement and influencer marketing for its entertainment clients. The new team, led by Charlotte Willis, aims to build authentic connections between brands and their audiences across online niches. This expansion follows a significant growth year for Diva's PR and Comms business.
Inside the Maps and Modes Shaping HEAT’s Combat
Wargaming has released a new video detailing the maps and game modes for their upcoming title, World of Tanks: HEAT. The video showcases how diverse environments and four distinct combat modes, including Conquest, Hardpoint, Control, and Kill Confirmed, are designed to offer dynamic and unpredictable player experiences. The game is a cross-platform, free-to-play tactical vehicle shooter set in an alternate post-WWII timeline.
Respect Is Earned. Battle Pass Special: Mafia Takes Over World of Tanks
World of Tanks is launching a special in-game event called 'Battle Pass Special: Mafia' from March 19 to March 29, inspired by 2K's Mafia franchise. Players can recruit iconic characters from Mafia: Definitive Edition as commanders, unlock themed rewards, and acquire the new Tier IX Italian medium tank, the Predatore.
World Of Tanks Is Crossing Over With Mafia For Some Reason
World of Tanks is collaborating with the Mafia franchise for a limited-time "Battle Pass Special: Mafia" event from March 19-29. The crossover introduces Mafia-themed content, including the "Predatore" tank and characters like Tommy Angelo and Don Ennio Salieri. This event marks an unusual timing given the Mafia series' next installment is slated for 2025.
World of Warships celebrates the Yamato with the help of heavy metal band Sabaton
World of Warships is collaborating with the Swedish heavy metal band Sabaton to celebrate the Japanese battleship Yamato in Update 15.2. Players can unlock a special cosmetic for the Yamato and earn Sabaton's lead singer Joakim Brodén as a commander. The update also includes the return of several operations and a new Battle of Cape Matapan event pass.
World of Warships and metal band Sabaton are coming together with a new song about a battleship. Yep, tell me about it
World of Warships has announced a new collaboration with the Swedish heavy metal band Sabaton, featuring a new song titled 'Yamato' inspired by the Japanese battleship. The in-game event 'The Legend of Sabaton' Collection will introduce themed cosmetics, containers, and Sabaton's vocalist Joakim Brodén as a playable commander. This partnership continues a previous collaboration between the game and the band, building on their shared interest in historical storytelling.
