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WARDOGS is an all-out warfare FPS where one hundred players are split across three teams! Read on to learn about its release date, what platforms it's coming to, and its announcement history.
WARDOGS Release Date and Time
Released in Early Access on September 10, 2026
WARDOGS launched into Early Access for PC via Steam on September 10, 2026. The game is not available for console, though developer BULKHEAD confirmed, per a Polygon report, that PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions are planned for 2028, without a more specific date attached yet.
Standard Edition is priced at $39.99, alongside a Supporter Edition at $49.99 which includes cosmetic content: 3 Starter Weapon Camos, Valkyra Branded A-91 Rifle Camo, Lonestar Branded Bushmaster Camo, Manticore Branded KH-2002 Camo, Littlebird Helicopter 'Taxi' Camo, Supporter Icon on scoreboard (can be hidden in settings), Grenade Bobblehead, and the Helmet Bobblehead. BULKHEAD has said it expects Early Access to last between 12 and 24 months, and has committed to no in-game monetization beyond the Supporter Edition during that period.
According to Steam, WARDOGS Early Access launched on September 10, 2026 16:00 UTC. Refer to the timetable below to find out when WARDOGS came to Steam in your region.
| Region | Local Release Time | ||||
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| United States (ET) | Thursday, September 10, 2026, 12:00 PM | ||||
| United States (PT) | Thursday, September 10, 2026, 9:00 AM | ||||
| United Kingdom | Thursday, September 10, 2026, 5:00 PM | ||||
| Central Europe | Thursday, September 10, 2026, 6:00 PM | ||||
| New Zealand | Friday, September 11, 2026, 4:00 AM | ||||
| Australian East Coast | Friday, September 11, 2026, 2:00 AM | ||||
| Australian West Coast | Friday, September 11, 2026, 12:00 AM | ||||
| Japan | Friday, September 11, 2026, 1:00 AM | ||||
| Philippines | Friday, September 11, 2026, 12:00 AM | ||||
| South Africa | Thursday, September 10, 2026, 6:00 PM | ||||
| Brazil | Thursday, September 10, 2026, 1:00 PM | ||||
| Universal Time (UTC) | Thursday, September 10, 2026, 4:00 PM | ||||
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| $39.99, $49.99 (Supporter Edition) |
Closed Beta Ran from August 21 to 23, 2026
Ahead of its Early Access launch, WARDOGS held a Closed Beta from August 21 to August 23, 2026. Players who pre-ordered the game received guaranteed access to the Closed Beta, with a limited number of invited players selected through sign-ups for the playtest. BULKHEAD confirmed the beta drew nearly half a million players across its run.
WARDOGS Overview
WARDOGS is a tactical multiplayer FPS title by BULKHEAD and published by Team17, slated for an Early Access release on September 10, 2026 for PC via Steam. The game is set in the mountainous regions of Eastern Europe and sees up to 100 players across three teams engaging in tactical gunplay and vehicular combat centered on a randomized Control Zone.
Is WARDOGS on Xbox Game Pass?
No, WARDOGS has not been announced for Xbox Game Pass.
Is WARDOGS on PS Plus?
No, WARDOGS has not been announced for PS Plus.
Is WARDOGS on Nintendo Switch Online?
No, WARDOGS has not been announced for Nintendo Switch Online.
Announcement History
2026
September 12, 2026 | Console Versions Confirmed for 2028
BULKHEAD confirmed, per a Polygon report, that WARDOGS will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in 2028, without a specific release date attached.
September 10-12, 2026 | Early Access Launch and Server Issues
WARDOGS launched into Steam Early Access on September 10, 2026, selling 1.25 million copies in 24 hours and peaking at over 365,000 concurrent players. Severe server queues and disconnects initially dropped the game's Steam reviews to Mixed,
before hotfixes helped the rating recover to Very Positive.
September 6, 2026 | Beta Concludes Ahead of Early Access
BULKHEAD announced the end of the Closed Beta testing period on X, confirming the game remained on track for its September 10 Early Access launch.
September 2, 2026
WARDOGS announces the second and final Closed Beta test starting September 3, 2026, right after the FPS Games Show.
August 21-23, 2026 | Closed Beta
The final major pre-launch beta took place on August 21-23, 2026, focused on server scaling and stability ahead of their early access launch.
August 14, 2026 | One Million Wishlists on Steam
WARDOGS reaches one million wishlists on Steam.
August 12, 2026 | Early Access Release Date and Pre-Order Announcement
BULKHEAD confirmed that WARDOGS is entering Steam Early Access on September 10, 2026 for PC via Steam. Pre-orders also opened on this day and guarantee access to the next Closed Beta.
June 7, 2026 | Second Trailer
A second trailer for WARDOGS was just released at the Future Games Show 2026. The trailer showcases more gameplay footage, including the 100-player multiplayer modes.
February 15, 2026 | First Trailer
WARDOGS was announced by developer BULKHEAD and publisher Team17, alongside the release of the game’s reveal trailer. The game promises a 100-player tactical FPS experience with a unique loadout system.
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