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'We F***ed Up' — Wardogs Boss Admits Season 2 Hasn't Gone Particularly Well
The developer of Wardogs, Bulkhead, has admitted that the game's second season has not performed well, with the studio head stating, "We f***ed up." This candid admission highlights significant issues with the recent season's launch.
"We f***ed up:" Bulkhead admits Wardogs Season 2 "got a few things wrong"
Developer Bulkhead has admitted to making mistakes with Wardogs Season 2, particularly regarding the Blue Team bonus and Driver progression exploits. CEO Joe Brammer acknowledged these issues, stating they "fucked up" and have since removed the bonus and are implementing fixes for the exploits, including temporary bans for some players. A mid-season update will also introduce 'limited mode servers' to recapture the early-to-midgame experience.
Wardogs devs rush to fix XP exploit allowing players to quickly unlock tanks and stomp competition on Season 2's first day
Wardogs developers Bulkhead and Team17 have fixed an exploit that allowed players to quickly unlock tanks on the first day of Season 2. The exploit involved earning excessive XP through a progression bug, which has now been patched. Players who abused the exploit extensively will receive 24-hour bans, while the developers acknowledged mistakes and addressed other balance issues.
Everything New In Wardogs Season 2
Wardogs is launching Season 2 with significant updates including new weapons, vehicles, and a revamped progression system. The update introduces a "Blue Team Bribery" system to encourage players to join the less popular Lonestar faction, new weather effects like rain that impact gameplay, and adjustments to weapon damage and building costs. Players can also expect changes to team killing penalties, team switching consequences, and an experimental Wager Vendor for risk-reward objectives.
Blue Team Only Wins 15% of Its Wardogs Games — We Asked a Color Psychologist Why
A color psychologist was consulted to explain why the 'Blue Team' in the game Wardogs only achieves a 15% win rate. The analysis delves into potential psychological factors influencing team performance.
WARDOGS Studio Boss Discusses Loadouts, Wants Players to Continue Experimenting With Weapons
Joe Brammer, studio boss at Bulkhead Studios, discussed the upcoming loadout system for WARDOGS, explaining that it will be an unlockable feature tied to the in-game economy. This approach aims to encourage players to continue experimenting with various weapons rather than settling on a single preferred setup. The studio also revealed that WARDOGS has generated nearly $100 million in revenue since its Early Access launch on PC.
Wardogs is getting loadouts, CEO confirms, but the devs want you to "keep trying different weapons rather than…
Wardogs developer Bulkhead, through CEO Joe Brammer, has confirmed that custom loadouts are coming to the game. The feature was intentionally withheld to encourage players and the development team to experiment with a wider variety of weapons for better testing and data collection. Loadouts will be an unlockable feature within the game's meta-progression.
When does Wardogs Season 2 start?
Wardogs Season 2 is set to launch on October 15, 2026, bringing a progression reset for classes and ranks, alongside new weapons, vehicles, and gameplay changes. The update will also feature an experimental faction balance for the Blue team, including cosmetic adjustments and bonus multipliers for the Lonestar faction.
Wardogs Season 2 adds new items, rainy weather, and rewards a faction shift with more XP and game cash
Wardogs Season 2, launching October 15th, introduces new items, rainy weather affecting visibility and sound, and four new weapons and vehicles. To address faction imbalance, players joining the Lonestar faction will receive in-game cash and XP bonuses, while the losing faction gets a vendor discount.
Aream & Co: Games industry M&A generates $57.8 bn in Q3, including EA's $55bn leveraged buyout
Investment bank Aream & Co reported that the games industry saw 54 M&A transactions totaling $57.8 billion in Q3, including Electronic Arts' $55 billion buyout. Public market revenue increased significantly, while console segment revenue experienced its steepest drop in two years across all platforms.
Wardogs snackar om vad som kommer i säsong 2 den 15 oktober
The war game Wardogs, which sold 1.25 million copies in its first day of early access, will receive its second season on October 15th. The update includes four new weapons, four new vehicles, new buildable structures, and the addition of rain as a weather effect that impacts visibility and sound. A new betting system for in-game actions and balancing improvements are also part of the update.
Steam hits new all-time high of over 43 million concurrent users just 7 months after its last record as Wardogs and…
Steam, Valve's digital storefront, has achieved a new all-time record with over 43 million concurrent users in October 2026, surpassing its previous record from March of the same year. This growth is attributed to the diverse game library, including live-service titles like Wardogs and Deadlock, and the increasing popularity of PC gaming.
Steam Hits New Milestone of Over 43 Million Concurrent Users
Steam, the PC-exclusive digital distribution platform, has set a new record with over 43.5 million concurrent users. This milestone surpasses its previous record set earlier this year. The platform has seen consistent growth, particularly since the COVID-19 lockdowns, with Valve's hardware efforts like the Steam Deck potentially contributing to its sustained user base.
WARDOGS Season 2 Adds 4 New Weapons and Vehicles, Rain, and the Ability to Bet on Yourself
WARDOGS Season 2, launching October 15th, introduces four new weapons, four new vehicles including tanks and anti-air, and three new FOB structures. The update also adds a dynamic rain weather system that affects visibility and sound, and an experimental 'Wager Vendor' for self-imposed challenges. The military sim shooter is currently in early access on PC and has sold over three million copies.
WARDOGS Season 2 Adds Weapons and Vehicles | Invision Game Community
BULKHEAD and Team17 are launching Season 2 for their tactical FPS WARDOGS on October 15, following its successful Steam Early Access debut. The update introduces new weapons, vehicles, buildable structures, and a rain weather system. It also includes significant combat and faction balance changes based on player feedback, alongside an experimental in-game wagering system.
Wardogs' blue team is a laughing stock, and it turns out there are some valid reasons for it
The blue team in Wardogs suffers from a lower win rate due to factors like higher visibility, spawn issues, and negative player sentiment creating a self-fulfilling prophecy. Developer Bulkhead plans to implement changes in Season 2, including spawn tweaks and in-game bonuses for the blue team, to improve its performance and perception.
Wardogs Season 2 adds new weapons, vehicles, and new features
Wardogs is launching its second season next week, introducing four new weapons, three new vehicles including a T-72B3 tank, and new vehicle build options. The update also adds an Experimental Wager Vendor feature for a risk-and-reward dynamic and a rain weather condition that affects visuals and audio. Season 2 begins on October 15, 2026.
Wardogs will bribe players with cash and XP to pick Blue team in Season 2
Bulkhead is introducing cash and XP bonuses for players choosing the Blue team in Wardogs' upcoming Season 2 to address its consistently lower win rate. CEO Joe Brammer acknowledged the need to boost the team's popularity, which has led players to avoid it. The update also includes new guns, vehicles, and rainy weather, alongside the game's first progression wipe.
Wardogs season 2 deepens the sandbox shooter's capitalist hell by letting you bet cash on your own performance
Wardogs season 2 introduces a new gambling system where players can bet in-game cash on their performance, alongside other additions like new weapons, vehicles, and building options. The update also addresses the 'blue team's' lower win rates with cosmetic changes and bonuses.
Wardogs' New Rain System Will Have a Major Effect on Gameplay in Season 2
Wardogs developer Bulkhead has revealed that the upcoming Season 2 will introduce a new rain system that is expected to significantly impact gameplay. The details suggest weather effects will play a more crucial role in player experience.