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BULKHEAD published an "11th reason not to buy" video for WARDOGS ahead of its September 11 early access launch. The reason is cheaters. The developer says cheaters will inevitably appear and advises players who cannot accept that to skip the game. It outlined four anti-cheat methods and pledged strict bans, including re-banning accounts that rebuy after a ban. WARDOGS enters early access on Steam on September 11.
Publisher Team17 and developer BULKHEAD announced on September 2 that the second closed beta test for the 100-player military FPS WARDOGS will begin at 3:00 AM JST on September 4. This will be the final test before the game's early access release on September 11 on PC via Steam. The test runs until 5:00 PM JST on September 6, according to 4Gamer.net, though other sources list the end time as September 5. The beta is scheduled to start in conjunction with the FPS Games Show broadcast event, which begins at 18:00 UTC on September 3. The first closed beta, held from August 22 to 24, drew over 100,000 concurrent players on Steam and surpassed 1 million wishlist registrations. Participation is guaranteed for pre-order purchasers, while other players can apply via the Steam store page for a lottery-based access grant. The test aims to check server scaling, Twitch Drops, DLC, VoIP, and login queues, with the developers calling on participants to 'break our systems.' A 'big announcement' is also teased for the FPS Games Show.
BULKHEAD's large-scale FPS 'WARDOGS' drew a peak of over 105,000 concurrent players on Steam during its playtest, according to the unofficial database SteamDB. The closed beta ran from August 22 to 24, Japan time, and publisher Team17 reported approximately 500,000 unique participants. The playtest also ranked first in Twitch viewership for two consecutive nights. About 3% of players experienced crashes at launch or during gameplay, a level the development team called unacceptable, and fixing crashes and voice chat issues will be a top priority before early access. 'WARDOGS' supports up to 100 players across three teams on a 256-square-kilometer map, battling for randomly generated control zones. Each player starts with $10,000 to buy weapons and vehicles, with funds carried over between matches. Early access is scheduled for September 11 on PC via Steam, priced at 4,980 yen, with plans to raise the price as content is added. A proprietary Twitch show called 'FPS Game Show' is set for September 3, with a major announcement teased.
BULKHEAD and Team17 started the closed beta for WARDOGS on August 22, running until August 24 at 11:00 JST. SteamDB recorded over 90,000 concurrent players, and login queues formed immediately after the test opened. The developer had planned to hold back access-request slots until the late weekend to test server stability. Early access begins September 11 at 4,980 yen, with Japanese support planned.
BULKHEAD, the developer of WARDOGS, announced THE FPS GAMES SHOW, a new information program for the FPS genre airing September 4 at 3:00 a.m. JST on Twitch. The free-to-join broadcast will cover 16 new and old FPS titles, including four unreleased games. A simultaneous Steam event will feature sales, free play, and demos.
BULKHEAD has made WARDOGS playtest installation files available ahead of the closed beta running August 21 to 23. The tactical FPS supports up to 100 players split into three factions. Pre-order customers are guaranteed access, and additional beta sign-up players will be added later in the weekend. Early access is expected September 11.
Team17 announced that the Steam wishlist count for BULKHEAD's FPS WARDOGS has surpassed 1 million. The game gained attention after a candid video titled '10 Reasons Not to Buy' discussed its Early Access state, lack of content, and potential player decline. Early Access launches September 10 on Steam.
BULKHEAD, the studio behind the upcoming 100-player FPS WARDOGS, posted a video titled "10 Reasons Not to Buy 'WARDOGS'" on August 12. The video lists early access content limits, price, expected player decline, and the studio's own history with Battalion 1944 as reasons to wait. The unusual approach is drawing positive reception for its honesty.
Publisher Team17 and developer BULKHEAD released a new video for the online multiplayer FPS WARDOGS, detailing stages set in Georgia and performance targets. The game aims for 60fps on a combination of i5-8600 and GTX 1660, includes a 'Potato' mode for low-end PCs, and an 'Overkill' preset for high-end systems. Early access on Steam, with Japanese support, is planned within 2026.
Team17 released a gameplay trailer for WARDOGS, a 100-player online FPS from developer BULKHEAD, during the Future Games Show: Summer Showcase 2026. The trailer shows infantry combat, tank assaults, and helicopter support. The game is not a battle royale or extraction shooter but a tactical total war. Early access on PC via Steam is planned for 2026.