Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about WARDOGS.
What is WARDOGS?
WARDOGS is a combined-arms warfare FPS by Bulkhead, published by Team17: 100 players in three teams fight over randomized 2×2 km control zones set in derelict industrial mountains of Eastern Europe. Every life, you buy your loadout with cash that persists between matches. It enters Early Access on September 10, 2026 at $39.99 on Steam.
Is WARDOGS free to play?
No. WARDOGS is a paid game: $39.99 at Early Access launch, with a $49.99 Supporter Edition, and the developer has stated the price rises to $59.99 at the 1.0 release. No free-to-play mode has been announced.
Is WARDOGS coming to PS5, Xbox or Game Pass?
The developer's launch-day trailer on September 10, 2026 says WARDOGS is coming to consoles in 2028 — but no platform is named, no date is given, and Game Pass and crossplay remain unannounced. Early Access is PC via Steam only today. Our console and crossplay status page tracks the details and is updated the moment anything is confirmed.
Does WARDOGS have anti-cheat?
Yes — the WARDOGS Steam store page registers a kernel-level anti-cheat named Elytra. If the game fails to launch or you see an anti-cheat error, our fixes guide walks the safe repair ladder: verify game files, repair the anti-cheat component through Steam, and check firewall and antivirus rules.
What makes WARDOGS different from other shooters?
The bank. Cash persists between matches, every death costs you a repurchase, and surviving to the late-match tick refunds 90% of your loadout cost — so every engagement is a budget decision, not just a gunfight. 37 weapons and 21 vehicles are confirmed for Early Access.