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Early access FPS Wardogs recounts a challenging first day of operation and marks 2M in box sales
The early access launch of Bulkhead's online multiplayer FPS Wardogs experienced significant issues, including queue problems and false ban waves, documented in a video of its first day. Despite these launch day challenges, the game has sold 2 million copies and reached over 420,000 concurrent players on Steam.
Wardogs lead says the studio won't hire people who decry crunch on social media
Joe Brammer, CEO of Bulkhead, stated that the studio will not hire individuals who express anti-crunch sentiments on social media, as they are seen as a poor fit for the company's work culture. Brammer acknowledged that crunch can occur and emphasized that developers who work hard and contribute to successful projects are financially rewarded through bonuses and stock ownership.
Team17 owner Everplay increases shareholding in Wardogs dev Bulkhead, touts strong FY26 results
Everplay, the owner of Team17, has increased its shareholding in Wardogs developer Bulkhead following the game's success since its early access launch. Despite a reported decrease in revenue and profit for Everplay in the first half of FY26, the company anticipates strong full-year results, driven by the outperformance of Wardogs and Hell Let Loose: Vietnam. Everplay also noted significant growth in its subsidiary StoryToys.
WARDOGS Hits 2 Million Sales in Five Days
Bulkhead's military simulation game WARDOGS has sold two million copies in its first five days of early access. The game has seen a surge in positive reviews on Steam, with players praising it as a balance between realism and arcade action. The developers plan to add more content over the next one to two years and are targeting Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 releases.
Wardogs players are actively avoiding one team in particular: 'They are literally the dumbest people on the…
Players in the game Wardogs are actively avoiding selecting the 'Lonestar' (Blue) team, leading to significant delays in matches. This phenomenon, which began in the game's betas, has persisted post-launch, with the community and even developers acknowledging the Blue team's negative reputation. Theories for this include potential disadvantages in camouflage and starting position, or it being a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Wardogs Devs Are Watching Economy Cheaters Like Hawks
Developer Bulkhead is implementing strict anti-cheating and exploit policies for its popular early access game, Wardogs. The studio announced that players caught farming money or experience through exploits will face temporary or permanent bans, with specific penalties outlined for different offenses. Bulkhead is open to feedback on the policy's severity.
Wardogs devs are "d*** heads," according to Wardogs devs feeling sorry for prioritizing streamers in the…
Wardogs developer Bulkhead has apologized for prioritizing streamers in game queues during its early access launch, admitting they were "dick heads." Despite the controversy and long queue times for regular players, the game maintains a "Very Positive" rating on Steam, with CEO Joe Brammer defending the decision as a smart move for entertainment value.
Wardogs Players Really Want You To Close The Doors … Or Else
Players of the PC game Wardogs are expressing frustration over teammates not closing doors and gates at Forward Operating Bases (FOBs), which can lead to enemy incursions and team losses. The community is discussing potential solutions, including auto-closing doors or in-game rewards for closing them, highlighting a significant teamwork issue within the game.
Wardogs Patch Notes – Scheduled Maintenance And Patch 0.11
Wardogs developer Bulkhead has released patch notes detailing improvements to the server browser experience, including new filtering options and persistent server IDs. The update also addresses economy abuse with strict penalties for exploiters, including permanent bans for XP farming. The developer apologized for past neglect of community servers and outlined upcoming features like server favoriting.
Server Queues Temper Wardogs’ Huge Early Access Debut
Wardogs achieved over one million copies sold and 350,000 concurrent players on Steam during its early access launch. However, significant server queues impacted the player experience. The game is currently PC-only, with PlayStation 5 and Xbox versions planned for 2028.
UK studio Bulkhead's Wardogs sells over a million copies and tops 350,000 concurrent players on launch day
Bulkhead's new tactical shooter, Wardogs, has achieved over one million copies sold and surpassed 350,000 concurrent players on its launch day into Steam Early Access. Despite server congestion, the studio's CEO expressed gratitude and emphasized ongoing development and player feedback for future improvements.
Wardogs dev reflects on the FPS game's messy Steam takeover: "We either fix the queue now or we're f***ed"
Massive multiplayer shooter Wardogs experienced a chaotic launch on Steam, with over 365,000 concurrent players overwhelming the servers and causing issues with anticheat bans. Developer Bulkhead, led by figures like Howard Philpott and James Tatum-Dean, worked quickly to deploy a hotfix that resolved the login queue problems. Despite initial setbacks, the game achieved over 1.5 million sales and an 83% Steam review average.
Wardogs sold over 1 million copies in its first 24 hours, making its launch a bright spot in an otherwise tough year for…
Wardogs has achieved a strong launch, selling 1.25 million copies within its first 24 hours. Despite initial server issues that led to negative reviews, the multiplayer FPS developed by Bulkhead is highlighted as a success in a year that has seen other competitive shooters struggle. The game's flexible approach to gameplay and its unique in-game economy are cited as key factors in its strong performance.
When will Wardogs come to PS5 or Xbox Series X?
Wardogs, currently available in early access on PC via Steam, is planned for release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, but not until 2028. Developer Bulkhead is prioritizing the PC early access period, which is expected to last one to two years and will include new content and system expansions.
New FPS Wardogs makes Steam explode with 340,000 peak players, then explodes on Steam after the servers break and…
The new first-person shooter Wardogs experienced massive player queues and server issues upon entering early access, leading to significant review-bombing on Steam. Despite reaching a peak of over 340,000 concurrent players, many customers expressed frustration with the inability to play the game, though developer Bulkhead and publisher Team 17 deny preferential treatment for streamers.
Bribing medics to revive me first in Wardogs is one of my favorite shooter mechanics in ages
The shooter Wardogs features a unique mechanic where players can bribe medics to prioritize their revival, a system the author finds highly engaging and a favorite among shooter mechanics. This bribe system, along with other economic incentives, creates a fittingly nihilistic approach to warfare where profit drives actions, making each life an investment. Despite a shaky launch with many players, the game's economy system is seen as a smart way to incentivize battlefield roles, with potential for growth during its early access period.
1,25 miljoner sålda ex för Wardogs det första dygnet
The tactical shooter Wardogs has sold 1.25 million copies in its first day of early access. Despite strong sales, the game has received a 'Mixed' rating on Steam due to issues such as network errors, lack of colorblind options, and anti-cheat problems with Proton.
Wardogs PC keybindings & controls
This guide details the PC keybindings and controls for the military shooter Wardogs. It covers actions for movement, combat, vehicles, and UI elements, and notes that the game is also planned for console release.
WARDOGS Crosses 1 Million Sales and Nearly Peaks at 338,000 Steam Players While Servers Buckle
Bulkhead's new first-person tactical shooter WARDOGS has achieved over one million sales within hours of its PC early access launch, peaking at nearly 338,000 concurrent players on Steam. Despite server issues causing "Mixed" user reviews, the studio is encouraged by the strong player reception and plans to continue developing the game for PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5.
Wardogs sets 2028 console release window
BULKHEAD has announced that the military shooter Wardogs, currently in Early Access on PC, will be released on consoles in 2028. The announcement was made via a trailer reminiscent of Halo 3's "Believe" campaign, celebrating the game's launch on Steam.
