Early Access · 10 Sep 2026
WARDOGS Wiki
One hundred players. Three teams. One 2x2km Control Zone, and cash that follows you from match to match. Here is how to read the battlefield before you spend a dollar of it.
Quick start
New to the Control Zone?
Recent updates
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WARDOGS Patch Notes and Update History
Every WARDOGS build in order - what shipped, what changed, and what it means for your loadout. Updated after each Early Access patch from 10 September 2026.
factions
WARDOGS Factions: LONESTAR, VALKYRA and MANTICORE
The three WARDOGS factions explained - who LONESTAR, VALKYRA and MANTICORE are, what they represent, and what your faction choice actually changes in a match.
tools
WARDOGS Early Access Countdown
Live countdown to the WARDOGS Steam Early Access launch on 10 September 2026, plus the full timeline from reveal to release and what unlocks on the day.
tools
Can I Run WARDOGS? PC Requirements Checker
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS and see whether your PC clears the WARDOGS minimum or recommended spec. Runs entirely in your browser, nothing stored.
vehicles
WARDOGS Vehicles Guide: Tanks, Helicopters and APCs
Every vehicle class confirmed for WARDOGS - ATVs, APCs, tanks, helicopters and civilian vehicles - what each one does for your team, and when it is a waste of cash.
guides
WARDOGS Beginner Guide: How to Play, Win and Earn
How WARDOGS actually works - three teams, one Control Zone, and a cash balance that follows you between matches. Everything a new player needs on day one.
Explore
The three systems that decide every WARDOGS match
Your first match, step by step
What to do in the ten minutes after you spawn
- Step 1
Spend a fraction of your $10,000 — the rest carries over
- Step 2
Ride with a squad instead of walking; transport pays
- Step 3
Fight inside the Hot Zone — double cash, double zone score
- Step 4
Revive and spot; teamplay is paid, not just praised
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Where cash comes from
Five earning actions, one multiplier
Objective work
Holding and contesting the Control Zone
Revives
Picking teammates up instead of stepping over them
Transport
Driving squadmates to the fight
Spotting
Marking targets your team then kills
Kills
One earner among five, not the whole economy
Hot Zone
Doubles what every action above pays
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Build history
Every WARDOGS build so far, and what comes next
- 2026
Reveal
BULKHEAD and Team17 announce WARDOGS
- Aug 2026
Closed Alpha
First hands-on test weekend
- Ended
Closed Beta Weekend
21-23 August, pre-order access
- 10 Sep 2026
Steam Early Access
Launch at $39.99 / GBP 36.99 / EUR 39.99
- Planned
Early Access window
12-24 months, driven by player feedback
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Learn the map before it learns you
This wiki is rebuilt after every WARDOGS build. Bookmark it and check back after each patch.