Independent player guide

Plan every spawn.

Verified guides, beta-captured weapon prices, and a budget planner for WARDOGS.

A tactical team reviews a field map before deploying

Players: 100
Teams: 3
Starting cash: $10,000
Early Access: Sep 10

Start with a decision

Choose your next move.

WARDOGS Field Manual puts first-match guidance, budget decisions, and evidence labels in one place. Plan the next spawn, then check the build and source attached to each gameplay claim.

First 10 minutes

Enter the zone, understand the objective, and support your team from the first deployment.

Open field note

Protect your cash

Use a conservative first spawn and keep enough of your starting balance for the next life.

Open field note

Price a spawn

Check the $10,000 budget before deployment with captured weapon prices and your own gear costs.

Open field note

Spawn budget

Price the next deployment.

Start with the confirmed $10,000 balance. Add a captured weapon price and the costs you have observed for the rest of the kit.

Open the full loadout guide

Loadout planner

Primary weapon

Ammunition

Protection

Medical

Utility

$0 total

$10,000 remaining

$10,000 starting cash

Evidence method

Read the label before the claim.

Official source: Published by Steam, Team17, or BULKHEAD.
In-game observed: Seen directly in a named game build.
Community capture: Recorded by players and labelled with its build.
Not verified: Unknown or conflicting information we do not present as fact.

Current help

Troubleshoot before you redeploy.

Field questions

What players ask first.

What is WARDOGS?

WARDOGS is a large-scale tactical FPS for up to 100 players across three competing teams.

When does WARDOGS enter Early Access?

Steam Early Access begins on 10 September 2026.

How much cash does a new player start with?

A player begins with $10,000, and purchases for a life come out of that balance.

Does WARDOGS support controllers?

Official channels mention gamepad support, but accessible first-party text does not clearly define its scope. Check Steam for the current status.

Is this an official WARDOGS site?

This is an independent fan guide and is not affiliated with BULKHEAD or Team17.