Everything about access in one place: when it launches, how people got into the tests, and what a pre-order actually buys you. Updated after every announcement.
| Route | What you get | Guaranteed? |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-order (Standard or Supporter Edition) | the game from launch day on 10 September, plus guaranteed entry to every closed test before it | yes |
| Steam Playtest request (free) | a chance at a test slot — the «Request Access» button on the Steam page | no, it is a lottery |
Steam prices are regional. In the Ukrainian store the two editions cost ₴829 and ₴1,029; the Supporter Edition adds cosmetics only.
For: guaranteed entry to every test before launch, and the game from the first minute on 10 September. Against: launch is two weeks away — you can wait for reviews and the first patches. We do not advise buying any game blind: watch a playtest stream and decide for yourself. If you are unsure, wishlist it on Steam and wait for release.
Open the WARDOGS page on Steam.
Find the «WARDOGS Playtest» block and press «Request Access».
Wait for a Steam email or notification — access goes out in waves before each test. We post about every wave on the channel.
| Dates | 21–23 August 2026 (ended 24 August at 02:00 UTC) |
| NDA | none — streaming and recording were allowed |
| Peak player count | 105,774 on Steam · around 200,000 viewers on Twitch |
| Problems | server queues on the first day (roughly 2 hours) |
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