World of Tanks vs. World of Tanks Blitz

It is quite normal that different games of the same genre compete with each other. Just like Warzone or Apex Legends with Fortnite. This rivalry often occurs between different developers, benefiting the gaming community. That’s not the case with today’s rivalry. The relationship between World of Tanks and World of Tanks Blitz is more of a bittersweet brother-sister relationship than a rivalry.

You fight against other players on huge maps with hundreds of tanks that you want. You can make improvements, discover new models and access premium features with in-game currency. And it’s also free to play.

Both games developed by Wargaming match these descriptions. So why are there two different games when they are both playable on PC? Is World of Tanks better than Blitz? We will now answer these and many other questions here.

Which is Better: WOT or WOT Blitz?

Although there is no clear answer to this question, we can begin to talk about what exactly the two games are. After all, they are both almost the same games from a distance.

World of Tanks is the original “tank warfare” game that was released in 2010. It can be played on PC, Playstation 4 and Xbox One. It is completely free to play and hosts hundreds of vehicles of different nationalities.

World of Tanks Blitz, or Blitz for short, is a practical version of the main game. Although it was originally released for mobile devices, it has since built its own community of players. You can play it for free on almost all platforms, including PC and Nintendo Switch.

Features	World of Tanks	World of Tanks Blitz
Number of Players in Battles	15 per team – 30 in total	7 per team – 15 in total
Total Number of Tanks	600+	400+
Types of Vehicles	5 – Light, Medium, Heavy, Tank Destroyers and Artilleries	4 – Light, Medium, Heavy and Tank Destroyers
Total Maps (can vary)	53	18

World of Tanks vs World of Tanks Blitz

The gameplay experience of the two games differs from each other. After reading the following comparisons, you can decide which one is better for you.

Is World of Tanks Blitz more popular than WOT?

Since the original World of Tanks was released in 2010, it’s been with players longer than Blitz. Also, with its release on Steam, World of Tanks has surpassed 160 million players.

With WOT Blitz available on all mobile devices, the player community is growing very quickly. According to Andrey Ryabovol, Wargaming’s product manager, Blitz has more than 137 million players in total.

At the moment, World of Tanks is more popular than Blitz, but that might change soon.

Is World of Tanks Blitz a good game?

WOT Blitz is a pretty good game with its unique mechanics and community. Hundreds of tanks, XP system, in-game store, fast and practical gameplay make it a great alternative.

What you need to know before playing World of Tanks Blitz:

Unlike the original game, there are teams of seven players each.
More than 400 tank alternatives from a total of eight nationalities.
Number of active players with an average of one million per day.
Faster and shorter matches.
Relatively small maps.

You can play Blitz not only on mobile, but on almost any platform, including PC and Nintendo Switch.

Is World of Tanks still active?

Although World of Tanks was only released in 2010, it still has more than 300,000 daily active players. In addition, the developers continue to offer updates and events.

With the release of WOT Blitz, it is normal for many players to think that the original World of Tanks is being abandoned. But this is not the case at all. Although games are rare nowadays to remain active for more than 12 years, World of Tanks is stronger than ever.

Here are some reasons to play World of Tanks in 2022:

New and improved mechanics: Many good mechanics that will captivate you, including Crew and Equipment Systems. Not to mention hundreds of tanks and upgrades from many nations.
Ranked Mode: In this mode, added back to the game with new updates, you’ll be able to win great prizes and fight against other players.
In-game Events: Halloween or Christmas… World of Tanks has great special events almost every month and rewards you can earn by participating in them.
Perfected Gameplay: The ever-evolving gameplay, especially compared to its first release, has now become almost perfect. Playing WOT feels better than ever.

Can you link World of Tanks and World of Tanks Blitz?

You cannot link your game accounts that you have already created with other information. Your World of Tanks and WOT Blitz accounts are separate.

However, you can use your Wargaming.net ID account to log in to all games on PC. The games you can log in to with the same account are World of Tanks, World of Tanks Blitz, World of Warplanes, and World of Warships.

All the items you own in the games you log in to with your Wargaming.net ID are different from each other. Thus, using common information does not mean that you have a universal inventory.

It is not possible to link your World of Tanks console accounts with your PC account. This is because Xbox’s online features work through Xbox Live Gold – Playstation’s online features work through Playstation Network. Your Wargaming.net ID is useless here.

Is WoT Blitz pay to win?

World of Tanks Blitz is a free-to-play game, just like the original WOT. Even though you can give other players an edge by spending real money, it’s certain limits. It’s not enough to be strong or have the best tank, you also need to know how to play.

One of the best things developers do is to give free-to-play players great gifts with in-game events. This way you can keep improving without having to spend real money.

Focus on the characteristics of the tanks you’ve, how to best use them and how to support your teammates. This way you’ll even be able to outperform paid players.

Does World of Tanks Blitz have bots?

There are bots for an average of 500 matches for new players to get used to the mechanics and learn the game. The number of bots you encounter in the next matches should decrease depending on your performance and score during this period.

Unlike other online games on the market, this doesn’t happen in World of Tanks due to a lack of players. More than 300,000 players are active daily, but many are at a fairly high level. Therefore, new players don’t stand a chance against them.

Don’t look at this as something negative. Concentrate on learning the game. If you think Blitz matches are short, you can expect to meet real players very quickly.