Wargaming has revealed World of Tanks: HEAT Season 2: Fire and Ash. Look, it brings a fresh batch of new operatives, three tanks, a volcanic map, massive 20v20 battles, and a brand new battle pass.

The defensive operative Gambit specialises in holding the front line and punishing overly aggressive enemies. Gambit weakens tanks that deal damage, shining brightest in close-quarters combat, and packs a passive skill called 'Reverberation' that disables tank abilities. With the ultimate skill 'Iron Curtain', Gambit deploys defense drones to temporarily boost nearby allies' health and hand out defensive buffs.

Gambit commands two distinct tanks. The M60A3E2 temporarily improves defense and track durability with energy armour plates, and uses a high-pressure explosive emitter to blast nearby foes with powerful shockwaves, trading safety for heavier damage. Meanwhile, the T-72SH scrambles enemy targeting systems with a disturbance magnetic field generator and disrupts nearby foes with a Tesla disc, dealing pulse damage. Both tanks can be earned completely free through the battle pass.

Ember's second tank, the M1150 ABV, also joins the fray. It is a close-combat tank built around a flamethrower, using linear charges and incendiary launchers to deal hefty damage at medium range.

A brand new map, 'Inferno One', makes its debut. Set in a fictional Iceland, it was once a thriving village before a massive volcanic eruption turned it into a warzone. With lava constantly flowing in, safe zones keep shifting, forcing you to adapt your strategy on the fly as the molten threat creeps closer.

A fresh 20v20 Conquest mode is now live. It shares the same rules as the traditional 10v10 Conquest, but doubles the player count up to 40 tankers fighting on a single map. You will need to capture five bases simultaneously, and unlimited respawns mean you can jump right back into the scrap. Early in the season, it will run only during weekend peak hours, with plans to expand as the season rolls on.

The battle pass runs for the entire duration of the season, and all rewards can be unlocked for free simply by playing normally. If you fancy picking and choosing your rewards in any order you like, you can grab the Premium Battle Pass for 1,000 HEAT coins.

Starting from Season 2, any uncompleted battle passes can still be progressed even after the season ends, allowing you to snag every single reward. Plus, the premium perks of a purchased battle pass will carry over straight into the next season.

You can check out all the fine details over at the official World of Tanks: HEAT website.