Wardogs Sells 2 Million Copies in 5 Days as Early Access Shooter Blows Up on Steam
WARDOGS, a tactical first-person shooter from developer Bulkhead, has achieved extraordinary commercial success following its early access launch on Steam. The game sold 2 million copies within its first five to seven days, establishing itself as one of the platform’s breakout hits.
The game launched on September 10 and demonstrated remarkable sales velocity, selling 1 million copies on its first day alone, with 1.25 million units sold by day two. The momentum continued, reaching the 2 million milestone shortly after. The title achieved a peak of 428,666 concurrent players and topped Steam’s weekly active user charts, becoming one of the most-played games on the platform.
Despite initial launch issues that temporarily affected player experience, WARDOGS recovered well with user reviews quickly transitioning to “Very Positive” status. The development team acknowledged the remarkable reception, stating they “made a game we wanted to play with friends” and expressing gratitude at watching the community embrace it.
Bulkhead and publisher Team 17 have already outlined their roadmap for the game’s continued development during early access and beyond, signaling commitment to long-term support. These sales figures position WARDOGS among the most successful early access launches in Steam history, demonstrating strong player appetite for tactical first-person shooter gameplay.