WARDOGS Release Date: Early Access, Console, and What Is Next
Updated 2026-09-25
The quick answer
- PC (Steam) Early Access: released 2026-09-10 — available now, $39.99
- Console (PS5/Xbox): confirmed for 2028 by the developers
- Linux/Proton: officially unsupported — see the Linux & Steam Deck page
Timeline
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-10 | Steam Early Access launch |
| 2026-09-25 | First full progression wipe — Season 1 begins |
| 2028 | Console release (officially confirmed window) |
What Early Access means here
WARDOGS is a live MMO under active balance passes: weapon stats, unlock levels, and economy numbers shift between patches and seasons. That is why every number on this site carries a report date — and why the Season 1 patch tracker exists.
Sources
- Steam community FAQ thread: official FAQ — release structure, console 2028
- Steam thread (official): progression wipe announcement
As of 2026-09-25, Season 1 post-wipe.
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