30,000 people line up 24 hours early to play the final Wardogs closed beta, developer responds: ‘YOU PEOPLE ARE CRAZY’
Wardogs, a 100-player military simulation FPS from developer Bulkhead, generated unprecedented pre-launch enthusiasm when 30,000 players queued 24 hours in advance for the game’s final closed beta. The beta, scheduled for September 3-6 before the game’s early access release, triggered such massive demand that developer Joe Brammer responded on social media with ‘YOU PEOPLE ARE CRAZY,’ expressing surprise at the fervent anticipation.
The overwhelming turnout reflects the significant buzz surrounding Wardogs, which has accumulated over one million wishlists on Steam—far exceeding Bulkhead’s initial expectations. The developer had originally planned to announce the beta as a surprise reveal during an upcoming FPS Games Show livestream but decided to announce it preemptively after fans began speculating based on cryptic teasers.
Confusion arose among the gaming community, with many believing Bulkhead was planning to launch a fully open beta accessible to anyone. Game director Joe Brammer clarified on social media that the beta access is limited to players who pre-order the game. The intense demand and early queue formation demonstrate strong consumer interest in the military simulation title ahead of its early access launch.