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Wardogs beta end date
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The gist
Wardogs closed beta ends September 6 at 8am UTC. Early Access launches September 10.
Background
Wardogs is a 100-player military FPS developed by Bulkhead, set to enter Early Access on September 10, 2026. The closed beta runs from September 3 to 6, serving as a final test before launch. The game has over a million wishlists on Steam, and a previous playtest drew nearly 500,000 players.
How it unfolded
- Sep 1, 2026Bulkhead announced a surprise second closed beta starting September 3, ahead of the FPS Games Show.
- Sep 2, 2026PC Gamer reported that 30,000 people lined up 24 hours early to play the beta, prompting a developer response.
- Sep 3, 2026 19:00 UTCThe closed beta began, with Twitch Drops campaign also starting.
- Sep 6, 2026 08:00 UTCThe closed beta is scheduled to end at 8am UTC.
Who’s saying what
- Developer
- Bulkhead called the early line-up 'crazy' and emphasized the beta is a real test to break systems.
- Players
- Players showed high enthusiasm, with 30,000 lining up early and a previous playtest attracting nearly 500,000.
Still unverified
Console release details are unconfirmed; community speculation suggests a possible launch with full 1.0 release, but no official timeline.