When did WARDOGS release?

WARDOGS launched into Steam Early Access on Windows PC on September 10, 2026, at $39.99.

Is WARDOGS coming to PS5 and Xbox?

Consoles are officially announced for 2028 in the launch trailer, but specific platforms (PS5, Xbox, Switch 2) have not been named.

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WARDOGS Release Dates & Platform Timeline

Verified against official announcements, September 2026

WARDOGS by BULKHEAD (published by Team17) is live in Steam Early Access, with consoles officially on the horizon for 2028. Here's exactly what's confirmed, what isn't, and what to watch.

Confirmed Timeline

Date	Event	Status
2026	Closed alpha → closed beta waves (NDA lifted, beta went open)	Completed
Sept 3, 2026	Closed Beta 02 — Ozeti map joins rotation	Completed
Sept 10, 2026	Steam Early Access launch — Windows PC, $39.99, Bakurani + Ozeti	Live
Season 1	Current season; patch 0.11 latest (server browser, maintenance windows)	Ongoing
TBA	Zestafona map, full 1.0	Announced, undated
2028	Console versions	Announced (window only)

Consoles: What's Actually Confirmed

The official launch trailer announces consoles for 2028 — that's the whole confirmed statement. PS5 and Xbox are plausible but not individually named; no day, month, cross-play, cross-progression, controller scheme, editions or pricing are confirmed.

What would make it real: a platform-specific store page, a publisher press release, an age rating filing, or an official FAQ entry naming PS5/Xbox. Until one of those exists, "2028 consoles" is the accurate sentence.

Early Access Facts

Price: $39.99, one edition (plus a Supporter Edition tier).
Platform: Windows PC via Steam only.
Sales: over 1.25 million copies sold in the first wave (reported).
Post-launch cadence: stability hotfixes immediately after launch; Season 1 changelog ongoing; dedicated servers expanded to third-party hosts.

Should You Buy Now or Wait?

Buy now if you want the Season 1 experience and don't mind balance/price changes between patches. Wait if you want consoles, a fixed economy, or the third map — there's no announced date for any of those. Either way, start with the beginner guide so your first $10,000 survives contact with the enemy.

FAQ

When did WARDOGS release?: Steam Early Access, September 10, 2026 — Windows PC, $39.99.
Is WARDOGS on PS5 or Xbox?: Not yet. Consoles are announced for 2028 without naming platforms. PS5 and Xbox specifically remain unconfirmed.
When is 1.0?: No date. Early Access roadmap items (Zestafona map, metagame systems like the Gold Market) are announced without dates.
Will progress wipe at 1.0?: Wipe rules for the transition haven't been confirmed. Watch official patch notes before investing heavily in endgame currencies.

Sources: official launch trailer (console window), Steam listing (price/platform/date), BULKHEAD announcements and Season 1 patch notes.