WARDOGS FAQ
All Questions
What is WARDOGS?
WARDOGS is a tactical all-out warfare FPS from BULKHEAD, published by Team17. One hundred players split across three teams fight for control of a randomised 2x2 km Control Zone inside a 256 km² map, and the first team to 100 points wins. It enters Steam Early Access on September 10, 2026.
When does WARDOGS come out?
WARDOGS launches into Steam Early Access on September 10, 2026. Pre-orders opened on August 11, 2026 and granted access to the Closed Beta weekends before launch.
Is WARDOGS free to play?
No. WARDOGS is a paid Early Access title at $39.99 USD on Steam. BULKHEAD has committed to no monetisation during Early Access apart from the optional Supporter Edition, and says in-game cash and gold bars will never be sold.
Is this the same as the War Dogs movie or WarDogs: Red's Return?
No. WARDOGS (2026) is BULKHEAD's 100-player FPS. War Dogs (2016) is a Todd Phillips film about arms dealers, and WarDogs: Red's Return is a separate, much cheaper action game on Steam. Searching the game name will surface all three.
How many players are in a WARDOGS match?
One hundred players, split across three teams: LONESTAR, VALKYRA and MANTICORE. Squad size within a team is unlimited.
How many weapons does WARDOGS have?
Published counts disagree: 33, 35 and 37 have all appeared in guides and community posts during August 2026, and BULKHEAD has not confirmed a figure in writing. The categories are consistent though — assault rifles, SMGs, LMGs, shotguns, marksman rifles, snipers, sidearms, launchers and bows.
What are the towers for and what is the tower code?
Each Control Zone holds two to five towers. Capturing one at the console on its second floor gives your team one digit of a code; entering the complete code moves the Hot Zone to that tower. The code is generated per match, so there is no fixed number to look up.
Does beta progress carry over into Early Access?
No. Asked directly whether progression would carry from the beta into Early Access, developer Joe Brammer answered no. Beta progression was also deliberately compressed so testers could reach the whole sandbox in a weekend, so Early Access unlocks will be slower.
Is WARDOGS on PS5, Xbox or Steam Deck?
PC only at Early Access launch. No console version has been announced, and Linux/Proton support is explicitly not committed for launch. The full platform breakdown with sources is on the platforms page.
Does WARDOGS have controller support?
Partial controller support is planned for Early Access launch, with partial aim assist — BULKHEAD's own wording. HOTAS flight sticks work for helicopters, and mouse pilots should enable rotary vehicle mouse control in settings.
What does error 1147405308 mean?
It means the client could not authenticate with online services. During the betas it usually meant beta access had not propagated to your account yet, or the login queue was saturated. Restarting Steam completely and verifying game files are the first two checks.
Which anti-cheat does WARDOGS use?
BULKHEAD has not published a written statement. Community reporting from the September 2026 betas points to Elytra Anti-Cheat, the system used by ARC Raiders and The Finals; earlier builds were associated with Easy Anti-Cheat, and players have asked about the Anybrain behavioural layer. Expect a kernel-level component either way.
Where is the official WARDOGS Discord?
The official Discord is linked from the Steam store page, and BULKHEAD also runs a community signup site at community.wardogs.com. Both are on our official links page along with the developer's YouTube channel and the Team17 support address.
What was the $100K announcement about?
At the FPS Games Show on September 3, 2026, BULKHEAD revealed a $100,000 clip contest funded from the marketing budget. The build-up drew criticism for over-promising, and the studio posted a public apology the following day. Clips are submitted at wardogs100k.com or tagged #WARDOGS100K.
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