WARDOGS FAQ: Price, Platforms, Early Access and PC Requirements

Answers come from Bulkhead’s Steam store page and Steam posts. Where a press outlet is the source, it is named.

Is WARDOGS on PS5 or Xbox?

Not yet. WARDOGS is a Steam Early Access game for Windows PC. Bulkhead’s launch trailer post on September 10 says the game is coming to consoles in 2028. It doesn’t name specific consoles, so PS5 and Xbox versions haven’t been confirmed by name.

How much does it cost?

$39.99 on Steam in the US during Early Access. In its Early Access Q&A, Bulkhead says the game is priced lower during Early Access and that it may raise the price as content, systems and polish are added, closer to full release. No date or new price has been announced.

How long will it be in Early Access?

Bulkhead expects around one to two years and says it doesn’t want to stay in Early Access for long, though the exact length may change. The full version is planned to add more maps, weapons and vehicles (including fighter jets), expanded weapon categories, more objective variations, deeper progression and a stronger seasonal meta game. Content arrives in seasons: Season 1 started at launch and Season 2 on October 15.

How many players are in a match?

Up to 100 players, split into three teams. Teams fight over randomized 2x2 km Control Zones inside bigger maps. Whichever team has more players in the zone scores, and the first team to 100 points takes the match. Everyone starts with $10,000, buys a loadout each life, and keeps cash from match to match.

Can you play it on Linux or Steam Deck?

Not officially. The Steam store lists Windows as the only platform, with no Linux or Mac requirements. GamingOnLinux reported on September 5 that the developers clarified Linux support through Proton would not be available at launch but may come later. Bulkhead hasn’t made a Steam Deck statement in its Steam posts.

Does it support Steam Family Sharing?

No. PCGamesN reported on September 19 that Bulkhead turned off Steam Family Sharing amid discussions about cheating countermeasures, with Bulkhead’s CEO calling the $40 price tag “the best anti-cheat”.

What are the PC requirements?

From the Steam store page (64-bit Windows required):

	Minimum	Recommended
OS	Windows 10	Windows 11
Processor	Intel Core i5 8600 / AMD Ryzen 5 3500	Intel Core i7 12700K / AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
Memory	16 GB RAM	16 GB RAM
Graphics	Nvidia GTX 1660 / AMD Radeon RX 590	Nvidia RTX 3070 / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
Network	Broadband internet	Broadband internet
Storage	50 GB	50 GB
Target	1080p Low at 60 fps (upscaled)	1440p Medium at 70+ fps (native) or 4K Medium at 60+ fps (upscaled)

What languages does it support?

Steam lists 14 supported languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish (Spain), Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Polish, Turkish and Ukrainian. Only English has full audio.

Does it work with a controller?

Bulkhead’s patch notes include controller work: update 0.1.2 added gamepad support to the Deploy screen, and Season 2 added an aim assist strength slider (Settings > Controller > Advanced; 0 turns it off) plus new button bindings.

How many copies has it sold?

Date	Milestone (Bulkhead)
Sep 11, 2026	1.25 million copies sold
Sep 12	Thanked players for 400,000 peak concurrent users
Sep 15	2 million copies sold
Sep 26	3 million copies sold, in just over two weeks

For today’s numbers, see the WARDOGS player count.

Can you play on community servers?

Yes. The server browser has separate Official and Community lists, and the Deploy screen lets you pick Official, Community, Infantry Mode or Low-Level servers. Bulkhead named three approved hosting partners for community servers: QONZER, BisectHosting and xREALM. On official servers, it asks players to report cheaters with the in-game report tool.

What hasn’t been announced yet?

• Console details: which consoles, and an exact 2028 date.
• Full release date and price: only the one-to-two-year Early Access estimate and the plan to raise the price.
• Linux, Proton or Steam Deck support: no official timeline.
• Family Sharing: no word on whether it will return.

More guides are on the WARDOGS hub, including the Season 3 outlook.