Much-wishlisted 100-player shooter Wardogs gets an early access release date and promises refunds for anyone unhappy with the closed beta
Wardogs, an ambitious large-scale first-person shooter from developer Bulkhead (known for Battalion 1944 and The Turing Test), has announced its Steam Early Access launch date of September 10, 2026. The $39.99 game will arrive following successful closed testing that generated nearly one million wishlists on Steam.
Pre-orders are currently live and guarantee access to a closed beta running August 21-23. Notably, the developer is offering refunds to any players who are dissatisfied after playing the beta, demonstrating confidence in the game’s reception.
The positive reception has continued since the recent closed alpha (August 7-9), with content creators praising the game’s accessibility and potential. Streamers have highlighted the game’s “wow moments” and pick-up-and-play format, with some noting that its air mechanics in particular exceed those of comparable titles like Battlefield 6. The game has drawn comparisons to Battlefield due to its large-scale, 100-player format, though it distinguishes itself through its pick-up-and-play approach rather than hardcore realism focus.
Published in partnership with Team 17, Wardogs represents a significant release for the studio and comes at a time when community engagement during development has clearly resonated with players, as evidenced by the substantial wishlist numbers.