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World of Tanks: what the vendor states
World of Tanks is one of the free-to-play desktop games we describe in this category. This page separates what the vendor’s own material states from what it does not, so you can look at the game with clear expectations. It is a description, not a recommendation.
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Quick answer
- What it is: an online multiplayer tank action game, per the vendor.
- Platform: desktop — Windows, Mac and Linux.
- Cost to start: free entry; you create and activate an account (a single opt-in).
- Who publishes this page: Corvus Digital, an independent resource — not the game’s maker.
What the vendor’s material states
The following comes from the description supplied by the game’s affiliate programme. We present it as the vendor’s own statements, attributed as such, because we have not independently verified them. According to that material, World of Tanks is a long-running online multiplayer tank action game with more than 160 million registered players worldwide. Players take part in team battles against other players from around the world. The description credits the game with modern graphics produced by its Core engine, destructible objects in the environment, 30 maps remade in high definition, and a new soundtrack.
On the practical side, the vendor states that the game is played on desktop computers — Windows, Mac and Linux — and that starting involves a single sign-up: you create an account and activate it, then log in and play. That is the whole of the entry requirement as described.
| Detail | As stated by the vendor |
|---|---|
| Type | Online multiplayer tank action game |
| Platforms | Desktop: Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Getting started | Create and activate an account (single opt-in), then log in |
| Stated player base | More than 160 million registered players worldwide (vendor’s figure) |
| Stated features | Core engine graphics, destructible objects, 30 HD maps, new soundtrack |
What is not stated
Being clear about the limits of the information matters as much as the information itself. The vendor’s description does not state a price for any optional in-game purchases, and we make no claim about what the game costs beyond free entry. It does not state a classification or an age suitability, and we do not assign one — see the note below. The player figure and the technical claims are the vendor’s and are not independently verified here. If a detail you care about is not in the vendor’s material, the right place to confirm it is the vendor’s own website, which you can reach through the link on this page.
How it fits the general guidance on this site
World of Tanks is a free-to-play online game, so the general points elsewhere on this site apply to it in the ordinary way. Because it uses an account, the habits in staying safe online — a unique password and two-factor sign-in where offered — are worth setting up when you register. Because free-to-play games commonly offer optional purchases, our guide to how free-to-play works is useful for keeping any spending deliberate. And if you ever make a purchase that does not work as described, your consumer rights apply.
On classification and suitability
We do not state a classification or age rating for this game. Classification of computer games in Australia is a matter for the Australian Classification Board. To check the classification and consumer advice for World of Tanks, search for it at classification.gov.au. Our classification guide explains how to read what you find there.
Looking at it for yourself
If you would like to see the game and decide for yourself, the link below goes to the vendor’s website, where you can read its own description and, if you choose, create an account. We suggest reading the vendor’s current terms and any information about optional purchases before you sign up, and turning on two-factor sign-in if it is offered.
Visit the World of Tanks website
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Questions worth asking before you sign up
Because the vendor’s summary is short, a few questions are worth answering on the vendor’s own site before you commit. None of these has a single right answer; they are simply the points that decide whether a free-to-play game suits you.
- What are the system requirements? The vendor lists desktop support for Windows, Mac and Linux, but a specific machine still needs to meet the game’s stated requirements to run well. Check these on the vendor’s site against your own computer.
- What can you buy, and how? Free entry is stated, but the vendor’s material does not set out the optional purchases. If in-game spending matters to you, look for the vendor’s own information on premium accounts, currency and any randomised items before you start.
- What does account activation involve? The sign-up is described as a single opt-in — create and activate an account. Confirm what activation requires (usually confirming an email) so you can complete it from a device you trust.
- What are the current terms? Vendor terms change. Read the vendor’s own terms and privacy information, which govern your relationship with them, not ours.
Why our description is deliberately limited
You may notice this page says less than a typical write-up of a game. That is on purpose. We describe only what the vendor states and attribute it to the vendor, and we do not add player counts, review scores, comparisons of “best” features, or spending figures that we cannot source. Where the vendor’s material is silent, we say so rather than fill the gap. This is the same standard we apply across the site, and it is set out in our editorial method. If you want a fuller, first-hand impression of the game, the vendor’s own website and the game itself are the place to form it.