Wardogs Sells 2 Million Copies in 5 Days as Early Access Shooter Blows Up on Steam

Wardogs, a tactical first-person shooter, has achieved remarkable success by selling 2 million copies within just five days of its release on Steam. The game, which entered early access on September 10, garnered an impressive peak of 428,666 concurrent players and quickly became one of the most-played titles on the platform. Bulkhead, the game's developer, expressed gratitude on social media, stating that they are "beyond humbled" by the overwhelming support they have received. The company revealed that they sold 1 million copies on day one and 1.25 million by day two.

Following initial concerns regarding launch issues, user reviews have shifted to 'Very Positive.' The growing popularity of the game has led to the emergence of various gameplay clips on social media, although there is a perception that players may avoid the Lonestar faction due to a belief that it attracts the worst players and results in more losses.

Bulkhead has disclosed plans to keep Wardogs in early access for a period of 1-2 years, dedicating this time to expanding content, refining systems, and refining balance. The company emphasizes that they do not wish for the game to remain in early access indefinitely, as they plan to enhance various aspects of the game based on player feedback. When the full version of Wardogs is eventually released, Bulkhead expects the price to increase to reflect the more comprehensive experience.

The early access version allows players to acquire the game at a lower price while actively participating in its development. Bulkhead is committed to introducing more maps, weapons, vehicles, and gameplay variety upon the full release. Their primary focus now is to develop deeper progression systems, strengthen the seasonal meta game, and implement additional features that reward players for their time and impact on matches, whether through combat, support, or logistics.

Beyond these improvements, Bulkhead aims to introduce new vehicle types, expanded weapon categories, and additional objective variations to further enrich the core Wardogs experience. Throughout both early access and beyond, the company's priority remains focused on enhancing balance, performance, and stability.