Wardogs enters into Steam Early Access on September 10, 2026 for a reasonable price of $39.99. If you don't want to wait a month to spend money, Bulkhead and publisher Team17 say that Wardogs is available for pre-purchase right now.
In addition, there will be a closed beta taking place from August 21 - 23. This beta will give a bunch of players an opportunity to try out Wardogs ahead of its Early Access release. Players will get to "put its large-scale warfare, severs and core systems through their paces."
Bulkhead marked today's good news with a video that showcases "10 reasons not to buy Wardogs." There is also a new gameplay trailer included below.
At the centre of WARDOGS is the high-stakes Control Zone, where 100 players split across three rival teams fight to take control, secure cash and survive long enough to bank it.
WARDOGS combines tactical gunplay, combined-arms combat, construction, destruction and large-scale team play. Every death, vehicle purchase, journey and decision has a consequence, with every outcome reflected in the player’s account balance.
Cash is not simply a score. It determines the risks players can take, the equipment and vehicles available to them and how much they stand to lose.
At Early Access launch, players will fight across three maps, each featuring three different variations, alongside a mix of infantry and vehicle combat. Local voice chat can also be heard across all three teams, creating unpredictable encounters between allies and enemies throughout each match.
WARDOGS will enter Early Access at $39.99 USD. Rather than charging the planned full-release price before every major feature has been delivered, BULKHEAD is introducing a stepped pricing model designed to reward players who support the game earlier in development.
During Early Access, the development team will prioritise stability, performance, balancing, bug fixes and the most important points raised by the community. BULKHEAD will also continue working towards the wider meta game and long-term systems planned for the full 1.0 release.
The studio has committed to having no in-game monetisation during Early Access, with the sole exception of an optional Supporters Edition containing cosmetic items for players who want to show additional support for the project. In-game cash, gold bars and status-based camouflage will not be available for purchase.
The Closed Beta Weekend begins on 21 August and concludes on 23 August. Access is guaranteed with every Steam pre-order.
WARDOGS combines tactical gunplay, combined-arms combat, construction, destruction and large-scale team play. Every death, vehicle purchase, journey and decision has a consequence, with every outcome reflected in the player’s account balance.
Cash is not simply a score. It determines the risks players can take, the equipment and vehicles available to them and how much they stand to lose.
At Early Access launch, players will fight across three maps, each featuring three different variations, alongside a mix of infantry and vehicle combat. Local voice chat can also be heard across all three teams, creating unpredictable encounters between allies and enemies throughout each match.
WARDOGS will enter Early Access at $39.99 USD. Rather than charging the planned full-release price before every major feature has been delivered, BULKHEAD is introducing a stepped pricing model designed to reward players who support the game earlier in development.
During Early Access, the development team will prioritise stability, performance, balancing, bug fixes and the most important points raised by the community. BULKHEAD will also continue working towards the wider meta game and long-term systems planned for the full 1.0 release.
The studio has committed to having no in-game monetisation during Early Access, with the sole exception of an optional Supporters Edition containing cosmetic items for players who want to show additional support for the project. In-game cash, gold bars and status-based camouflage will not be available for purchase.
The Closed Beta Weekend begins on 21 August and concludes on 23 August. Access is guaranteed with every Steam pre-order.
