Guides
Guides
Beginner walkthroughs, farming routes, fixes, and system explainers for WARDOGS.
WARDOGS Artillery Guide: The SPH-2 and Indirect Fire
WARDOGS SPH-2 self-propelled howitzer — what is confirmed about artillery, how indirect fire fits the Control Zone mode, and what the community is still testing.
WARDOGS Beginner Guide: Factions, Control Zone, and Your First Hours
WARDOGS explained for new players — 100 players, three factions, Control Zone scoring, no fixed classes, and what the September 2026 wipe means for you.
WARDOGS Best Settings & FPS: What Is Actually Confirmed
WARDOGS settings guide — the confirmed issues (no DLSS at launch, settings not saving) and honest performance advice without invented config values.
WARDOGS Cargo & Logistics Guide: Trade Runs, Trucks, and the Supply Game
WARDOGS logistics — Ural trade runs for 1-2k XP, truck variants, and why supply lines decide Control Zone matches. Community-reported numbers with sources.
WARDOGS Driver XP Leveling: Why APCs Are the Only Real Answer
Driver XP in WARDOGS is broken toward one vehicle class — the community reports APC driving as the only effective source, with Ural trade runs as the backup grind at 1-2k XP.
WARDOGS Drones Guide: Kamikaze and Anti-Vehicle Drones
WARDOGS drones — kamikaze drones and the Stingray anti-vehicle drone, what is confirmed and what the community is still testing.
WARDOGS FOB & Building Guide: What Is Confirmed About Base Building
Building is a core pillar of WARDOGS, but FOB costs, build limits, and placement rules are still unverified — the confirmed picture plus what the community is still testing.
WARDOGS Helicopter Guide: Costs, Kill Rewards, and the AA Problem
Havoc costs $18k and pays $1,500 per kill; CRAM deletes helicopters in 0.5s and SAMs fire through terrain — the community-reported state of WARDOGS helicopters, plus HOTAS issues.
WARDOGS on Linux, Proton & Steam Deck: Officially Unsupported
WARDOGS does not support Linux or Proton — and that includes Steam Deck. The official statement, why kernel anti-cheat is the blocker, and your real options.
WARDOGS Revive & Looting: Why Teammates Can Strip Your Body for Free
WARDOGS looting mechanics — downed teammates\
WARDOGS Money Farming Guide: Ural Trade Runs and the Real Grind
The community-reported ways to earn money and XP in WARDOGS — Ural trade runs at 1-2k XP per run, APC driver XP, and what the $1.5M pack thread is about.
WARDOGS Mortar Guide: What We Know (and What Nobody Has Confirmed Yet)
The mortar is confirmed in WARDOGS, but damage, reload, ammo limits, and unlock rules are still unverified — here is the honest state of mortar data and how to help fill it in.
WARDOGS Season 1 Patch & Wipe Tracker
WARDOGS Season 1 timeline — every confirmed wipe, patch, and balance change in one place, newest first.
WARDOGS on PS5 & Xbox: The 2028 Console Window Explained
WARDOGS is PC-only until 2028. What the developers confirmed about the console release and what PlayStation players can do now.
WARDOGS Release Date: Early Access, Console, and What Is Next
WARDOGS released into Steam Early Access on 2026-09-10. Console versions are confirmed for 2028. The full timeline.
WARDOGS Server Status & Regions: Queues, Outages, and Region Locks
WARDOGS server situation explained — launch queues with thousands of replies, Russian-server demand, the China region lock, and where to check real status.
WARDOGS Squads & Teams: How Grouping Actually Works
How teams work in WARDOGS — 100 players across three factions, no classes, and the state of the squad/grouping system per the 322-reply community thread.
WARDOGS System Requirements: What Your PC Needs
WARDOGS PC system requirements — official Steam specs plus community-reported performance reality for the 100-player military MMO.
WARDOGS Price: What It Costs and What You Get
WARDOGS costs $39.99 on Steam in Early Access. What the price includes, whether it will change at 1.0, and the Supporter Pack DLC.
WARDOGS WD-L020 Crash Fix: Uninstall Windows Update KB5124010
WARDOGS error WD-L020 is caused by a conflict with Windows update KB5124010 — the official fix is to uninstall that update. Step-by-step instructions inside.
WARDOGS Wipes & Progression Explained: Season 1 and What Resets
WARDOGS wipes all progression — the first full wipe hit 2026-09-25 15:00 UTC, opening Season 1. What that means for your unlocks, money, and grind.