Wargaming has kicked off a beta for World of Tanks Blitz, a new mobile game that brings the World of Tanks franchise to your phones.

“World of Tanks Blitz Closed Beta will get us one step closer to building an online gaming universe, persistently available on a variety of platforms,” said Andrei Ryabovol, Director of Global Operations at Wargaming. “We think that's a great goal, and we'll be working on ways to make the tank combat experience on tablets and smartphones even more engaging, based on the feedback we receive.”

The World of Tanks Blitz Closed Beta will be available on most iPad tablets. Android and iOS smartphone compatibility will be added in the upcoming months. Built specifically for mobile devices, the game will offer seven-on-seven action in dynamic PvP combat sessions. Closed Beta participants will be able to choose from an impressive roster of over 100 iconic military machines from USA, Germany, and USSR. The array of vehicles in World of Tanks Blitz will include light, medium, and heavy tanks, as well as tank destroyers.

Right now, it looks like the closed beta offering is for iOS users only. You can sign up for your chance to join the beta by heading over to the World of Tanks Blitz website.