All WARDOGS guides
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Guide
Getting started, tips and playing with friends
AI concept artHow to play WARDOGS: control zones decide the match, not kills. Learn scoring, Hot Zones, towers, in-match cash and what to buy in your first game.
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AI concept artWARDOGS tips that change your results: earn cash without kills, use the Hot Zone multiplier, protect your starting balance and stop taking every fight.
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AI concept artWARDOGS how to invite friends: the Steam join method lands you in the same server, team and squad. Plus fixes for locked squads and failed invites.
Read guideBeta & Playtests
Closed beta, playtest dates and beta keys
AI concept artWARDOGS closed beta explained: the Closed Beta 02 window, the two official ways in, whether progress carried over, and what happened to the Firing Range.
Read guideAI concept artWARDOGS playtest dates: the Closed Beta 02 window converted to UTC, PT, ET and BST, whether another test is scheduled, and how Request Access works.
Read guideAI concept artThere is no WARDOGS beta key to redeem. How access really worked via pre-order or Request Access, why Twitch Drops never granted entry, and key-seller risks.
Read guideRelease & Price
Early Access date and confirmed editions
AI concept artThe WARDOGS release date is 10 September 2026, but it is Steam Early Access, not 1.0. Price, platforms, how long Early Access runs and what is still unknown.
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AI concept artThe WARDOGS price is $39.99 standard or $49.99 Supporter Edition. What the extra $10 actually buys, regional pricing, and the Early Access monetisation promise.
Read guidePlatforms
PC, console status and crossplay
AI concept artWARDOGS PS5 status: the game is not on PlayStation. BULKHEAD confirmed console versions are planned but gave no date. What the developer actually said.
Read guideAI concept artWARDOGS crossplay does not exist yet: the game is PC-only and no cross-play or cross-progression policy has been announced. Plus what controller support exists.
Read guidePC Settings
System requirements and best settings
AI concept artWARDOGS system requirements: minimum GTX 1660 and i5-8600 with 16GB RAM, recommended RTX 3070 and i7-12700K, 50GB storage. Steam Deck and Linux status too.
Read guideAI concept artBest WARDOGS settings for FPS and clarity: what to turn off, DLSS and FSR tiers, mouse sensitivity starting values, and the separate vehicle turret slider.
Read guideCrash & Error Fixes
Crashes, launch failures and error codes
AI concept artWARDOGS crashing on launch or mid-match? Ordered fixes: Secure Boot, Easy Anti-Cheat, overlays, IME conflicts and the Windows KB5121003 driver problem.
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AI concept artWARDOGS error code 1147405308 means online authentication failed. Why it is usually server-side, what actually fixes it, and how the related codes fit in.
Read guideVehicles
Air, armour and helicopter controls
AI concept artWARDOGS vehicles are bought with in-match cash, not spawned on timers. The type list, known prices from $500 to $18,000, and the three separate unlock tracks.
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AI concept artWARDOGS helicopter controls: the default keybinds, collective on W and S, flight assist settings, the HOTAS trap that breaks input, and how to land cleanly.
Read guideWeapons & Classes
Arsenal, roles and progression tracks
AI concept artWARDOGS weapons guide: which guns community testing rates highest, what armour does to time-to-kill, why optics matter most, and the best starter rifle.
Read guideAI concept artWARDOGS classes explained: six progression tracks you own simultaneously, what each one does, how the 100 and 600 level caps work, and which to start with.
Read guidePlayer Stats
Steam charts and live player counts
AI concept artWARDOGS Steam charts explained: the playtest peaked at 219,762 concurrent players. Why the Playtest app is a separate listing and what counts as success.
Read guideAI concept artWARDOGS player count: the playtest peaked at 219,762 concurrent players, with 500,000+ beta participants. Where to check live numbers and what is healthy.
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