A large-scale military game from BULKHEAD, published by Team17, in which a hundred players split into three teams and fight over one randomised Control Zone. Each player starts with $10,000 to spend on their own equipment, and the first team to 100 points wins.

When does WARDOGS come out?

WARDOGS is now available in Steam Early Access on Windows PC. Steam records 10 September 2026; the announced unlock was 16:00 UTC, or 11 September at 00:00 SGT (UTC+8).

How much does WARDOGS cost?

$39.99 USD on Steam at Early Access. BULKHEAD has said the price will rise as the game leaves Early Access, but has not published what it will rise to.

Is WARDOGS free to play?

No. It is a paid game at $39.99 USD, with no free-to-play version announced.

Is WARDOGS on PS5 or Xbox?

Not yet. Team17 names PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, and BULKHEAD’s launch trailer gives a 2028 window without an exact date. The current release is on Windows PC via Steam and GeForce NOW.

How big is the WARDOGS map?

256 km² in total, with a 2 x 2 km Control Zone that is randomised each match. BULKHEAD stated both figures in its “Top Questions” announcement of 18 February 2026.

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Read off one official frameConfirmed

Helicopter cockpit above wooded hills at sunset, with three team scores at bottom left, a compass above, and cash figures at top right. — Full official gameplay frame, including the HUD. © BULKHEAD / Team17. Steam screenshot gallery, captured 2026-09-08. Check the live page — it is the authority, not this crop.

What this frame shows

01Bottom left — three team scores in blue, red and green, each with that team’s player count beside it.
02Top centre — the compass shows a heading of 253° west. The cockpit and landscape show this is a helicopter view.
03Top right — a cash change of −$24,215 beside a $93,635 balance. These are the values in this frame, not equipment prices.

Early Access: Available now · Steam + GeForce NOW
Price: $39.99 USD
Match: 100 players
Win at: 100 points
Starting balance: $10,000 once, at the start

WARDOGS GUIDES: WHAT’S HOLDING YOU UP?

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RELOAD & AMMO

Why is my magazine empty?

Swap magazines. Refill them. Know the difference.

CASH & LOADOUTS

What can I afford?

Work out your kit budget before you deploy.

XP & UNLOCKS

How do I unlock gear?

Find the progression track behind your next buy.

VEHICLES & LOGISTICS

How do I move my squad?

Get oriented on transport and team support.

THE OBJECTIVE

How does the zone score?

Understand the fight your team needs to win.

PC REQUIREMENTS

Can my PC run it?

Compare your hardware with the official specs.

EARLY ACCESS LIVEAvailable now on Steam · Windows PC

Launch status & official updates

Official first-person WARDOGS gameplay looking across the battlefield

FIRST TIME IN WARDOGS?

YOUR FIRST WARDOGS MATCH.
A PLACE TO START.

The objective, your first deployment, and the systems worth understanding.

OPEN THE BEGINNER GUIDE

ON THE RADAR: WARDOGS NEWS

All updates

SEASON 02 · LIVE 15 OCT

Back for Season 2? Start with what changed

New weapons and vehicles, rain, the progression reset and the launch-day corrections.

SEASON 02 · OFFICIAL PATCH NOTES

Check your kit prices and unlocks before buying

Four new guns, T-72B3 and Gepard, faster role XP and the published balance changes.

21 OCT · REGIONAL-CONTROL NOTICE

175 maximum server ping rollout announced

BULKHEAD announced stricter regional controls; completion and cross-region party exceptions remain unstated.

UPDATED 15 Oct 2026

WARDOGS is live in Steam Early Access

Season 02 recovery, earlier service incidents and launch history.

UPDATED 10 Oct 2026

WARDOGS has launched in Early Access

Released on Steam: price, timing and Early Access scope.

Official announcements, with sources and dates.

PLAN THE
NEXT LIFE.

An expensive kit is a choice. See how many full kits you can afford while keeping a reserve.

Understand the cash economy

Your cash$Cost per kit$Keep in reserve$

4FULL KITS
WITH YOUR BUDGET

You keep $2,000 after buying 4 kits.

Example amounts. Enter your vendor total. Future earnings and unlock fees are not included.

Game basics and official HUD reference

What is actually confirmed about WARDOGS

Steam + Team17, read 2026-09-11

DeveloperBULKHEADPublisher stated

PublisherTeam17Publisher stated

Early AccessReleased · 10 September 2026Publisher stated

Price$39.99 USDPublisher stated

Current accessSteam (Windows) · GeForce NOWPublisher stated

Match size100 players / 3 teamsPublisher stated

Control Zone2 × 2 km, randomisedPublisher stated

Total map256 km²Publisher stated

Beta reference

The database includes recorded beta weapon prices, ammunition and equipment. Damage and recoil have not been measured by this site. Check the build and source before planning a purchase. Browse the database

Read the board

Illustrative score example — not a live match

08845 IN ZONE

06326 IN ZONE

09136 IN ZONE

Three teams, one zone. The big number is points toward 100; the small one is how many of that team are inside the boundary right now. They move independently — the team with the most bodies is often not the team that is winning.

Control

Valkyra

A faction, not a place. BULKHEAD’s own Supporter Pack listing brands a camo for VALKYRA, LONESTAR and MANTICORE — three factions, three teams — so the CONTROL line names who holds the zone rather than where it is. That last step is our reading; BULKHEAD has not stated it.

Publisher stated

Common WARDOGS questions

Publisher-stated, checked 2026-09-08

What is WARDOGS?: A large-scale military game from BULKHEAD, published by Team17, in which a hundred players split into three teams and fight over one randomised Control Zone. Each player starts with $10,000 to spend on their own equipment, and the first team to 100 points wins.
When does WARDOGS come out?: WARDOGS is now available in Steam Early Access on Windows PC. Steam records 10 September 2026; the announced unlock was 16:00 UTC, or 11 September at 00:00 SGT (UTC+8).
How much does WARDOGS cost?: $39.99 USD on Steam at Early Access. BULKHEAD has said the price will rise as the game leaves Early Access, but has not published what it will rise to.
Is WARDOGS free to play?: No. It is a paid game at $39.99 USD, with no free-to-play version announced.
Is WARDOGS on PS5 or Xbox?: Not yet. Team17 names PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, and BULKHEAD’s launch trailer gives a 2028 window without an exact date. The current release is on Windows PC via Steam and GeForce NOW.
How big is the WARDOGS map?: 256 km² in total, with a 2 x 2 km Control Zone that is randomised each match. BULKHEAD stated both figures in its “Top Questions” announcement of 18 February 2026.

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