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WARDOGS Wiki & Guide
WARDOGS is an up-to-100-player tactical FPS from BULKHEAD and Team17, built around three-team Control Zone warfare, combined arms, building, destruction, and a persistent cash economy.
- Early Access
- Sep 10, 2026 Confirmed
- Closed Beta
- Aug 21–23 Confirmed
- Match Size
- Up to 100 Three teams
- Platform
- Windows PC Steam
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What is WARDOGS?
The verified game format, Control Zone, cash economy, vehicles, building, and destruction.
Open overview →02Release & Beta
Separate the September Early Access date from the still-unannounced version 1.0 release.
Check timeline →03How it plays
Three teams, a randomized Control Zone, persistent cash, and combined-arms warfare.
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Release status
Release Date
WARDOGS enters Steam Early Access on September 10, 2026. See the confirmed Beta timeline and what remains unknown about the full 1.0 release.Testing access
Beta & Playtest
WARDOGS Closed Beta runs August 21–23, 2026. Learn how pre-order access and Steam Playtest requests work, with confirmed and unknown conditions.Platform status
Platforms
WARDOGS is confirmed for Windows PC on Steam. Check the latest official status for PS5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, macOS, Linux, and crossplay.Price check
Price
WARDOGS costs $39.99 for the Standard Edition and $49.99 for the Supporter Edition on the US Steam store, checked August 20, 2026.Game overview
Game Overview
WARDOGS is a 100-player, three-team tactical all-out warfare FPS with Control Zones, combined arms, building, destruction, and persistent cash.How it plays
Gameplay
Learn how WARDOGS gameplay works: 100 players, three teams, Control Zone scoring, persistent cash, vehicles, building, destruction, and teamwork.Technology
Game Engine
WARDOGS uses Unreal Engine 5 with BULKHEAD's proprietary War Dynamics Framework for large-scale warfare, vehicles, weapons, and persistence.Player data
Player Count
WARDOGS supports up to 100 players across three teams. Live concurrent-player data is not yet available before Steam Early Access.Official PC specifications
System Requirements
Official WARDOGS PC requirements: Windows 10, 16 GB RAM, GTX 1660 or RX 590 minimum, with 50 GB storage. See full recommended specs.Verified destinations
Community
Find verified official WARDOGS links for Steam, Discord, X, the community portal, BULKHEAD, Team17, Twitch, and YouTube.Latest verified status
Closed BetaAug 21–23Early AccessSep 10
The August 21–23 Closed Beta and September 10 Steam Early Access date remain unchanged in the official sources checked August 20.
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What is WARDOGS?
WARDOGS is a large-scale tactical all-out warfare FPS developed by BULKHEAD and published by Team17. It combines up-to-100-player combat with vehicles, building, destruction, and a persistent cash economy.
When does WARDOGS release?
WARDOGS is scheduled to enter Steam Early Access on September 10, 2026. A version 1.0 full-release date has not been announced.
Is there a WARDOGS Beta?
Yes. A Closed Beta is scheduled for August 21–23, 2026. Steam pre-orders receive guaranteed access, while limited additional access may be available through Steam Playtest.
What platforms is WARDOGS on?
The currently confirmed platform is Windows PC via Steam. Console releases have not been formally announced.
How many players does WARDOGS support?
The currently described match format supports up to 100 players across three teams.
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