How to play WARDOGS
The game is out. Here is how to buy it, what it costs, how refunds work and which tests ran before launch. Updated after every announcement.
How to buy WARDOGS
| Edition | What you get | Price (Ukrainian store) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | the full game and every Early Access update | ₴829 |
| Supporter Edition | the same plus cosmetics; no in-game advantage | ₴1,029 |
There is no free access: the application-based tests ended before launch. Steam prices are regional — check the store page for yours.
Is it worth buying now?
This is Early Access: balance and in-game prices will move with patches (we keep a change log), and system requirements may still shift. The risk is small: Steam refunds any game with under two hours played within 14 days of purchase. How many people are playing right now is on the statistics page; whether the servers are up is on server status.
Buy and get started
Open the WARDOGS page on Steam and press “Add to Cart”.
Pick an edition: Standard or Supporter Edition — the difference is cosmetics only.
After payment the game appears in your library. The download is about 50 GB; if your PC is borderline, check the system requirements first.
Language is set in Steam: Library → WARDOGS → Properties → Language. Interface and subtitles come in 14 languages; voice-over is English only.
The tests before release
| When | What it was | Players |
|---|---|---|
| 21–23 August | closed beta for pre-orders and applicants · no NDA · queues on day one | 105,774 on Steam · ~200,000 viewers on Twitch |
| 2 September | stress test of the login queue and servers · 17:00 UTC | the queue reached 15,313 |
| 3–6 September | 62-hour beta; open to everyone without an application from the night of 6 September | 244,671 · our sampling every 10 min |
| 10 September | Steam Early Access launch | live statistics |
Frequently asked
How do I buy WARDOGS?
On Steam: Standard ₴829, Supporter Edition ₴1,029 in the Ukrainian store (cosmetics only). After payment the game is in your library; the download is about 50 GB. Steam prices are regional — check your own store page.
Is there free access to WARDOGS?
No. Only the pre-release tests were free, and they are over. The game is paid, in Steam Early Access since 10 September 2026.
Is WARDOGS worth buying now?
It is Early Access: balance and prices will move with patches, and requirements may still shift. The risk is small — Steam refunds any game with under two hours played within 14 days. Player count and server status are on this site right now.
How does the Supporter Edition differ from Standard?
Cosmetics only. The Supporter Edition costs more, but it changes nothing in gameplay and gives no in-game advantage.
Can I refund WARDOGS?
Yes, under Steam's rules: with under two hours played and within 14 days of purchase, a refund goes through Steam Support with no reason required.
What tests ran before the WARDOGS release?
A closed beta on 21-23 August (peak 105,774 players on Steam, no NDA), a stress test on 2 September and a beta on 3-6 September — 62 hours straight, open to everyone from the night of 6 September; its peak by our 10-minute sampling was 244,671 players.