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BULKHEAD · 100-Player Tactical FPS
WARDOGS
Guides, weapon meta, loadouts, and maps for WARDOGS — the three-faction, 100-player tactical shooter where every bullet is bought with cash and every death costs you.
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100
Players Per Server
6
Class Tracks
Sep 10
Early Access 2026
What Is WARDOGS?
WARDOGS is a large-scale tactical FPS from UK developer BULKHEAD, published by Team17 and launching into Steam Early Access on September 10, 2026. Up to 100 players across three mercenary factions — Lonestar, Manticore, and Valkyra — battle for a massive King of the Hill-style Control Zone, with the first team to 100 points taking the match.
What sets WARDOGS apart is its persistent cash economy: every weapon, magazine, bandage, and vehicle is bought with cash that carries over between matches. Combined with Tarkov-style ammo management, six class progression tracks, combined-arms vehicle warfare, and buildable forward operating bases, every life becomes a risk-versus-reward decision. New to the game? Start with our WARDOGS Beginner's Guide covering the Control Zone, tower codes, starter loadouts, and how to keep your bankroll growing.
Latest WARDOGS Guides
Strategies, loadouts, and mechanics explained for beta and Early Access
WARDOGS Beginner's Guide: How to Play, Win & Make Money
Control Zone scoring, tower codes, your first $10,000 loadout, classes, vehicles, building, and the money game - everything you need before your first match.
WARDOGS Weapon Tier List
The current weapon meta ranked by TTK, cost efficiency, and role - updated every balance patch.
WARDOGS Tools & Resources
Databases, calculators, and interactive tools in development for Early Access
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Weapon Stats & Tier List
Full weapon database with damage, fire rate, TTK, and cost - ranked into an always-current meta tier list.
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Loadout Builder
Plan your kit before you deploy: budget tracking, weight totals, and shareable loadout builds.
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Interactive Map
Control Zones, towers, settlements, and landmarks on a filterable interactive map.
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TTK & Armor Calculator
Model time-to-kill for any weapon, ammo type, and armor combination before you spend a dollar.
WARDOGS FAQ
Quick answers about BULKHEAD's tactical shooter
When does WARDOGS release?
WARDOGS enters Steam Early Access on September 10, 2026 at $39.99 for the standard edition. Closed beta weekends run before launch, and pre-ordering guarantees beta access.
Is WARDOGS like Battlefield?
It shares Battlefield's large-scale combined-arms battles, but adds three-team warfare, a persistent cash economy where gear carries real cost, Tarkov-style magazine management, and buildable FOBs. It plays slower and more deliberately than Battlefield - rushing in Call of Duty-style usually ends badly.
How does a match of WARDOGS work?
Three factions of ~33 players fight for the Control Zone. Whichever team has the most players inside when the score tick fills earns a point; first to 100 wins. A smaller moving Hot Zone makes players count double, and hackable towers let teams drag the Hot Zone to fortified positions.
Are there classes in WARDOGS?
There are no locked classes. Six progression tracks - Assault, Medic, Support, Recon, Driver, and Pilot - unlock new gear as you earn XP with related actions, but you can freely mix equipment from any track. See our beginner's guide for the full breakdown.