WARDOGS Release Date — Early Access & 1.0
WARDOGS enters Steam Early Access on September 10, 2026 at 16:00 UTC, priced at $39.99. This page covers the launch time, editions, what changes at launch versus beta, and the 1.0 roadmap.
Early Access Launch
- Date: Thursday, Sep 10, 2026.
- Time: 16:00 UTC (SteamDB listing; BULKHEAD has not officially confirmed the exact hour — check the Steam store countdown).
- Platform: PC via Steam only. No console versions at EA.
- Price: $39.99 / €39.99 / £36.99 standard; Supporter Edition $49.99 / €50 / £45.99.
What Changes at Launch vs Beta
- Progression is slower: the tank is now locked behind a high Driver level.
- Launch content: 37 weapons, 21 vehicles, 3 maps with variations, 112+ attachments.
- Wipes: progress may reset during Early Access as systems change — expect resets when big updates land.
- Anti-cheat: Easy Anti-Cheat (kernel-level) is active.
1.0 Roadmap
- Early Access duration: roughly 12–24 months.
- Planned additions: more maps, weapons and vehicles, deeper progression, a seasonal meta game, fighter jets, and new objective types.
- Full release: expected late 2027 to 2028, with a price increase at 1.0.
- Consoles: a full multi-platform release is planned after PC Early Access.
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