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WARDOGS - TOP QUESTIONS

WARDOGS · published 18 Feb 2026, 15:05 UTC

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It's been just under two weeks since we revealed our in-development Tactical All Out Warfare FPS, WARDOGS, which yielded a MASSIVE response from the FPS community. Including over 200,000 wishlists right here on Steam! 🔥 We've had plenty of questions, so we want to clarify things head-on!

This isn't a Battle Royale.

This isn't another Extraction FPS.

So what is it then? Our developers went on camera to address this very topic! 👇

In the above video, we explain the core game mode of WARDOGS. Inspired by King of the Hill, three teams fight for control of a randomized 2x2km ‘Control Zone’ within a 256km² map. The team with the most players within the Control Zone earns points - the first team to reach 100 points wins the match. The variables in zone location and individual player tactics mean no match ever plays out the same.

Additionally, below are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about WARDOGS:

// WHAT IS WARDOGS?

WARDOGS is a Tactical All Out Warfare FPS, where 100 players, split across 3 teams, fight over one 'Control Zone'. Set in the derelict industrial mountains of Eastern Europe, on a large-scale, destructible battlefield. Teamwork pays, and cash is king. 👑

// THE MODE

Inspired by 'King of the Hill', three teams fight to seize a randomised 2x2km 'Control Zone' within a large-scale 256km² map. The team with the most players in the zone earns points; first team to reach 100 points win the match. No two matches will be the same.

// PERSISTENT CASH SYSTEM

Build your loadout by purchasing weapons, gear, utilities & vehicles. Earn cash in the zone via teamplay actions. Revives, transport, kills, spotting, and MORE! Teamplay isn't encouraged, it's rewarded. 💵

// THE HOT ZONE

Maximise profit in the 'Hot Zone', a shifting sub-zone within the larger 'Control Zone'. Players count as double towards their player count, leading to match-swinging potential. The 'Hot Zone' also yields DOUBLE CASH!

// SPENDING CASH

Cash earned persists in your account from match to match. Save it or spend big on better weapons, gear, equipment and vehicles. Alternatively, exchange your cash profits for GOLD BARS - the endgame currency used to obtain cosmetic unlocks in the GOLD MARKET.

// ROLES

Roles are totally player-defined.

Purchase specialist items to build your perfect loadout to earn XP across 6 progression tracks. From Medic to Pilot, create a loadout that suits your playstyle, either for fun or to min/max your return on investment every life.

// THREE TEAMS

🟦 LONESTAR: The heavy-hitters in the Western paramilitary world.

🟥 VALKYRA: Aims to return the Soviet People's Republic to greatness.

🟩 MANTICORE: The Kingdom of Persia, Tehran’s shadow army.

Who will you fight for...?

// SQUAD SIZES

Unlimited! 🔥

No friend is left behind. Squadding up provides additional UI, communication tools, and vehicle locking for better coordination.

// MILSIM? ARCADE?

WARDOGS is a hardcore shooter that doesn't forget it's a game. Aiming to balance gameplay depth and accessibility. Every decision matters. From moment-to-moment gunfights to Progression Unlocks. Cash raises the stakes. Play YOUR way.

// SETTING

Set in war-torn 'Kolchia', WARDOGS centers on the fight for PV-1, a rare resource fuelling decades of Eurasian conflict. 'Kolchia' features multiple locations and POIs, offering varied, grounded militaristic gameplay.

// PROXIMITY CHAT?

YES! 🔊 Proximity chat makes the sandbox 100% player-driven. Coordinate with teammates, chat with your squad, or even construct loudspeakers to blast faction propaganda at your enemies...

// GAME ENGINE?

Our custom 'WAR DYNAMICS FRAMEWORK' enhances UE5 to handle high-density 100-player All Out Warfare! As avid FPS fans ourselves, we’re heavily conscious of performance & input latency being a major factor in the feel of the game.

// MONESTISATION?

No Battlepass. No Pay to Win.

No Nikki Minaj Skins. No Bullshit.

Earn cosmetics by playing.

WARDOGS is a Tactical All Out Warfare FPS that doesn't forget it's a game!

// EARLY ACCESS CONTENT

The Early Access version of WARDOGS is fully playable and represents the game's core vision.

▫️ 100-Player, 3-Team large-scale combat.

▫️ Persistent Cash & XP Rewards.

▫️ Grounded Gunplay & Vehicles.

▫️ Destruction & Build Mechanics.

And MUCH MORE! 👀

// PLAYTEST WHEN?

We have a long road to Steam Early Access, so playtests aren't in the immediate future. Spots aren't guaranteed, but we’ll keep you informed and involved throughout development.

Sign up via FirstLook for future playtests! 👇 And wishlist here on Steam! 🔥

community.wardogs.com/signup/community

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