Wardogs Season 3 brings an urban map, Limited Mode, and a 185,000-account ban wave

Wardogs Season 3 is set to release on November 12th, bringing a host of new features including a fresh urban map, Limited Mode, and a ban wave affecting 185,000 accounts. Bulkhead, the game's developer, announced these updates earlier this week, with the aim of rekindling the sense of shared discovery and achievement that defined the game when it launched in Early Access.

The new map will emphasize close-quarters combat, while Limited Mode offers a more level playing field by limiting access to certain weapons, ammunition, armor, and vehicles. The exact restrictions are yet to be confirmed but will likely include only FMJ ammunition, a Tier 2 armor cap, and a reduced selection of attack vehicles, making the game closer to the early-to-mid-game experience.

Season lengths are also expanding, with each season now spanning three months, allowing players more time to progress towards their goals before each wipe and giving the development team additional time to prepare future updates. Bulkhead CEO Joe Brammer emphasized that longer seasons will provide players with more opportunities to reach their goals and a more satisfying progression experience.

Additionally, Bulkhead has employed machine learning to bolster its anti-cheat measures, analyzing 187 million hours of gameplay data to identify and ban exploiters, real-money traders, and gold-farming networks permanently. Players can expect further layers of anti-cheat enhancements as well as a player trust score system set to launch in 2027.

Bulkhead CEO Joe Brammer reiterates that protecting fair players is crucial for the game's development and future plans, with bigger metagame changes, including a new progression system, anticipated in 2027.