WarDogs does not yet have a confirmed release date, but the game is currently expected to launch on PC following its official reveal later in 2026. Below, we break down everything known so far about the WarDogs release window, supported platforms, gameplay details, trailers, and the latest updates from the developers.
Inspired by Arma 3’s community-made King of the Hill mod and set in the “derelict industrial mountains of Eastern Europe,” Wardogs pits up to 100 players across three teams in a fight for control zones and cash. Teamplay is central to long-term success, while a destructible battlefield promises a hefty dose of chaos.
Wardogs Release Date
Wardogs’ full version doesn’t currently have a set release date; however, publisher Team17 and developer Bulkhead have confirmed it is slated to enter Steam Early Access sometime in 2026.
- Wardogs release date: 2026 (Steam Early Access)
The first-person shooter will spend between 12 and 24 months in early access, depending on player feedback.
Wardogs Gameplay
Wardogs’ multiplayer matches unfold over its sprawling 256km² map, with three teams duking it out for control of “a randomized 2x2km central ‘Control Zone’“. The team with the most players within the control zone earns points. Whoever reaches 100 points first wins the match.
Teams can also chase a smaller, moving hot zone that grants double cash and points, having the potential to swing the match in their favor.
As straightforward as it sounds, Wardogs’ gameplay has plenty more depth to it. Most notably, our efforts are powered by a robust cash system that will require us to carefully weigh our decisions on the battlefield.
“Each life, you purchase a custom loadout from a wide selection of weapons, gear, utility items, and vehicles to help your team win the match,” the developer explains.
“Every teamplay action in the Control Zone rewards cash from reviving squadmates, transporting friendlies to the zone, or controlling the objective.”
Spending cash at the right time and in the right way can turn battles around, according to the developer.
Although teamplay is instrumental to winning matches, Wardogs supports a variety of playstyles. Fighting as an effective squad is guaranteed to yield results, but a lone sniper covering other soldiers from afar could prove just as important in certain situations.
Hanging back to fortify or repair structures gives allies a place to retreat, while supporting operations with vehicles like helicopters and tanks can also make a difference.
The studio’s proprietary War Dynamics Framework is built on Unreal Engine, enabling both destruction and base building, adding another layer of variables to its battles.
Furthermore, proximity chat will also support us in communicating with our team as we move across the map.
The developer has also explained that Wardogs will feature no battlepass, egregious skins, or pay-to-win elements. Cosmetics will be earned by playing.
Furthermore, the title will also not rely on skill-based matchmaking to set up lobbies, opting instead for the tried and tested method of the server browser.
Since supporting up to 100 players raised questions about one team always having an extra soldier on the ground or in the air, the developer has confirmed that server admins can set custom limits.
When compared to other multiplayer-focused first-person shooters, the developer places Wardogs somewhere between Battlefield 6 and Arma III, which suggests the shooter aims to balance its arcade and hardcore elements, blending friction that generates challenge with the polish seen in other bigger projects.
Wardogs Story
Given its multiplayer focus, Wardogs does not appear to have a major focus on narrative. It certainly hasn’t been at the forefront of details shared so far about the multiplayer first-person shooter.
We may get some snippets that establish the context for its conflict, but this looks very much like a game that prefers to shoot first and ask questions never.
Wardogs Price & Platforms
- Wardogs will release on PC via Steam
Wardogs’ price has yet to be announced, but we should learn more in the lead-up to its early access release.
Wardogs System Requirements
Wardogs’ system requirements have been shared ahead of its early access launch, but it’s unclear whether or not they might change as development progresses. Check them out below:
Minimum:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel® Core i5 8600, AMD Ryzen 5 3500
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1660, Radeon RX 590
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 30 GB available space
- Additional Notes: 1080p Low @ 60fps+
Recommended:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 11
- Processor: Intel® Core i7 12700k, AMD Ryzen 7 5700x
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia RTX 3070, AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 40 GB available space
- Additional Notes: 1440p Medium @ 70fps+ or 4k Medium @ 60fps+
Wardogs Trailers
Past Wardogs Coverage
Our Wardogs coverage will continue beyond launch with guides, evergreens, and more. Check out our other articles on the game below:
| News/Coverage | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| Console Release | March 4, 2026 |
| Weapons list | March 20, 2026 |
| Metagame | April 8, 2026 |
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