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WARDOGS Garners 1 Million Wishlists Nearly A Month Ahead of Early Access Launch
The multiplayer shooter WARDOGS has achieved one million wishlists nearly a month before its early access launch on September 10th for PC. Developer Bulkhead thanked the community for the milestone, noting that the game will feature 50v50 battles and that pricing may increase as content is added.
Shooter Climbing Steam Charts Lists 10 Reasons Not To Buy It
Developer Bulkhead is marketing its upcoming hardcore FPS, Wardogs, with a video listing 10 reasons why players should not buy it, including its high early-access price, lack of content, and the studio's previous game, Battalion: 1944. Despite this unconventional approach, Wardogs is climbing Steam's top-seller charts ahead of its September 10 early access release on PC.
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Wardogs, a military shooter from developer Bulkhead, is set to launch in Early Access on September 10. The developers have released a video outlining ten reasons not to buy the game, citing initial content limitations, a focus on bug fixing, and potential player attrition. They also note that performance may not support 4K at 240fps due to the game's large-scale battles.
WARDOGS Early Access Begins on September 10; Developer Outlines Why You Shouldn’t Buy In
The tactical FPS WARDOGS will enter Early Access on September 10th, with developer Bulkhead being transparent about pricing and content expectations. The game will launch at $39.99 during Early Access, increasing to $49.99 before the final 1.0 release at $59.99. Preorders receive access to a Closed Beta Weekend starting August 21st.
Hardcore FPS immediately becomes Steam top seller as devs list '10 reasons not to buy' it
The tactical FPS Wardogs, developed by Bulkhead, has become Steam's top-selling premium game ahead of its early access launch on September 10. The developers have released a video detailing '10 reasons not to buy' the game, transparently addressing concerns about early access content, pricing, player count fluctuations, and the studio's past project, Battalion 1944.
Believe the hype for Wardogs, possibly the next great multiplayer FPS
Wardogs, an upcoming multiplayer FPS from Bulkhead, shows significant promise with its unique blend of milsim and extraction shooter elements. The game features a robust in-game economy where players earn and spend currency for gear, creating a strong incentive for survival and teamwork. Entering early access in September, Wardogs aims to strike a balance between approachable gunplay and deeper logistical gameplay.
Much-wishlisted 100-player shooter Wardogs gets an early access release date and promises refunds for anyone unhappy with the closed beta
The multiplayer shooter Wardogs, developed by Bulkhead, will launch on Steam Early Access on September 10th. The game will be priced at $40 during early access, with plans to increase to $60 at full release. A closed beta will be available from August 21st-23rd, and players are offered refunds if they are unhappy after participating.
First-ever Wardogs stream ends in a Twitch ban. The reason? A rogue, flying dildo
Wardogs developer Bulkhead received a one-day ban from Twitch during their first-ever stream after a developer launched a dildo at a colleague. The incident, dubbed 'Dildogate' by the developer, violated Twitch's Community Guidelines regarding sexual content. Wardogs is a tactical FPS set to launch in 2026.
FPS devs put two bullets in Steam's dumbest debate and move up Wardogs release date: "Player numbers will undoubtedly decline significantly," but that "will not deter us"
First-person shooter Wardogs is launching in Steam Early Access earlier than expected this summer. Developer Bulkhead stated their goal is to build a sustainable community of 3,000 to 5,000 players, acknowledging that player numbers will likely decline after the initial release but asserting this will not deter them. The studio is pushing the release forward due to positive internal testing feedback and optimization.
WARDOGS is bringing back a wager-like feature from Black Ops as part of its meta game systems
WARDOGS, an upcoming tactical shooter from Bulkhead, is introducing a wager-like meta game system inspired by Call of Duty: Black Ops. This system allows players to bet on in-game outcomes within large 100-player servers, with potential rewards for successful wagers. The game will also feature other progression systems, including a trade-in system for in-game currency and the ability to create higher-tier weapons.
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The article discusses Tencent's high investment threshold for games, noting that Bulkhead's strategy did not align with this approach. It also briefly mentions Games Done Quick's journey.
"They wouldn't look at any game that was less than £50 million" Why Tencent's all-in strategy didn't suit Bulkhead
Bulkhead, a studio acquired by Tencent via Splash Damage, found the parent company's demand for games with budgets over £50 million unsuited to their development style. Despite initial success with Battalion 1944 and pitching the PC shooter Wardogs, Tencent's scale led to Bulkhead spinning out into a new holding company, Super Media Group, with Team17 and Hiro Capital. The studio is now focused on Wardogs, aiming for a sustainable player base rather than massive AAA success.
