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WARDOGS
One hundred players. Three teams. One Control Zone. Learn the King-of-the-Hill rules, the persistent $10,000 cash economy, and how to rebuy a loadout every life—then spend where the hill needs you.
Your WARDOGS Journey
Your entry point: the core guides
WARDOGS How to Play
Learn the 100-player, three-team Control Zone loop from Steam and Team17.
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Join a three-team match with up to 100 players fighting one Control Zone.
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Put more friendlies inside the randomized 2x2 km zone than either rival team.
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Score until your team reaches 100 points; spend cash on each life loadout.
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Use teamplay actions—revives, transport, objective presence—to earn cash that persists.
WARDOGS Cash Economy
Every player starts with $10,000. Cash persists between matches, but each life requires a fresh loadout purchase.
$10k start
Official starting bank on Steam and Team17 pages.
Rebuy each life
Weapons, gear, utility, and vehicles are purchased per life.
Persistent cash
Account balance carries from match to match.
Teamplay pays
Revives, transport, and objective control reward cash.
WARDOGS Classes and Loadouts
Build a custom kit every life. Official copy emphasizes play-your-way freedom; treat playtest-only class lists as unverified.
Custom kits
Choose weapons, equipment, utility, and vehicles each life.
Light / Medium
Weight-tier language used by players; exact mobility taxes need EA client confirmation.
Play your way
No locked class screen in official marketing.
Unverified prices
Item costs change in EA; we do not invent a price sheet.
WARDOGS Control Zone and Maps
King-of-the-Hill Control Zones spawn as randomized 2x2 km areas inside larger maps.
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Locate the live Control Zone—location varies by match.
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Contest majority presence; the team with most players inside earns points.
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First team to 100 points wins the match.
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Expect three maps with three variations at Early Access launch per official press.
WARDOGS Vehicles and Building
Helicopters, tanks, FOBs, and demolitions appear in official Steam and Team17 copy.
Vehicles
Official examples include helicopters for ferry/supply and artillery tanks.
Building
Fortify chokepoints and build forward operating bases with teammates.
Destruction
Rocket and armor fire reshape apartment blocks and towns.
Logistics
Transport friendlies and supplies as a paid teamplay loop.
WARDOGS Hot Zone Cash
Official pages describe chasing the Hot Zone to earn double cash. Verify prompts in the live client.
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Identify when the Hot Zone is active in the live match UI.
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Official copy: Hot Zone presence can earn double cash.
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Balance double pay against third-team pressure—unverified tick rates stay unmarked.
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Bank value only if you can still rebuy after a wipe.
What is WARDOGS?
WARDOGS is a tactical all-out warfare FPS from BULKHEAD, published by Team17. Up to one hundred players split across three teams fight for randomized 2×2 km Control Zones on large, destructible maps.
Every player starts with $10,000. Each life you buy a custom loadout of weapons, gear, utility, and vehicles. Teamplay actions pay cash, cash persists between matches, and the first team to 100 Control Zone points wins.
At a glance
WARDOGS Beginner First Match
A first-session checklist: confirm client version, read the live zone, buy a rebuyable kit, stick with friendlies.
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Note the client build; Alpha/Beta prices may not match EA.
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Read the live Control Zone and starting bank in-game.
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Buy one coherent job kit and keep cash for a second life.
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Rotate with teammates; prioritize zone presence over vanity frags.
WARDOGS Early Access FAQ
EA date, price, monetization stance, and feedback channels from official sources.
EA date
Steam Early Access planned Sep 10, 2026.
Price
EA pre-purchase listed at $39.99 USD on Steam.
Monetization
Official press: no buying in-game cash/gold during EA; optional Supporter cosmetics only.
Feedback
Developers invite feedback via Steam, Discord, X, and YouTube.
Latest guides
EA-current short guides sourced from Steam and official pages.
WARDOGS Factions: Understanding the Three-Team Warfare
Dive into the core of WARDOGS gameplay by understanding the three rival factions, their objectives, and how teamplay drives success in this tactical FPS.
WARDOGS Loadout Guide: Strategic Gear Choices for Survival and Success
Master your WARDOGS loadout. Learn how to strategically spend your starting cash, prioritize essential gear, and build a powerful arsenal for every life in this tactical FPS.
WARDOGS Medic: Healing, Reviving, and Maximizing Team Play
Discover the WARDOGS medic role, focusing on healing, reviving teammates, and earning persistent cash through vital support actions on the battlefield.
WARDOGS Sniping: Master the Ghillie Suit and Long-Range Tactics
Learn how to effectively use sniping tactics in WARDOGS, including ghillie suit deployment and leveraging the persistent cash metagame for optimal loadouts.
WARDOGS Weapons: Your Guide to Tactical Loadouts and Persistent Cash
Explore the wide selection of WARDOGS weapons, equipment, and vehicles. Learn how to build your loadout, earn cash, and dominate the battlefield in this All-Out Warfare FPS.
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How to Play, Economy, Classes, Maps, Vehicles, FAQ.
How to Play
100-player, three-team Control Zone basics and first-match loops.
Economy
Starting $10k, persistent cash, rebuy every life, and Hot Zone notes.
Classes & Loadouts
Custom kits each life; verified freedom of play—no invented price sheets.
Maps & Control Zone
Randomized Control Zones, scoring to 100, and EA map roster notes.
Vehicles & Building
Combined arms, fortification, destruction, and logistics.
FAQ
Early Access date, price, Steam/Discord, beta, crossplay, and studio FAQ.
Settings & Fixes
Controller notes, crashes, error codes, and settings FAQ grounded in official EA guidance.
Frequently asked
Short answers. Full Early Access FAQ in the guides.
Ready to fight for the Control Zone?
Read short EA-current English guides sourced from Steam and official pages—then open WARDOGS on Steam when Early Access unlocks.