WARDOGS - TOP QUESTIONS

[p]It's been just under two weeks since we revealed our in-development Tactical All Out Warfare FPS, WARDOGS, which yielded a MASSIVE response from the FPS community. Including over 200,000 wishlists right here on Steam! 🔥 We've had plenty of questions, so we want to clarify things head-on![/p][p][/p][p]This isn't a Battle Royale.[/p][p]This isn't another Extraction FPS.[/p][p][/p][p]So what is it then? Our developers went on camera to address this very topic! 👇[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]In the above video, we explain the core game mode of WARDOGS. Inspired by King of the Hill, three teams fight for control of a randomized 2x2km ‘Control Zone’ within a 256km² map. The team with the most players within the Control Zone earns points - the first team to reach 100 points wins the match. The variables in zone location and individual player tactics mean no match ever plays out the same.[/p][p][/p][p]Additionally, below are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about WARDOGS:[/p][p][/p][h3]// WHAT IS WARDOGS?[/h3][p]WARDOGS is a Tactical All Out Warfare FPS, where 100 players, split across 3 teams, fight over one 'Control Zone'. Set in the derelict industrial mountains of Eastern Europe, on a large-scale, destructible battlefield. Teamwork pays, and cash is king. 👑[/p][p][/p][h3]// THE MODE[/h3][p]Inspired by 'King of the Hill', three teams fight to seize a randomised 2x2km 'Control Zone' within a large-scale 256km² map. The team with the most players in the zone earns points; first team to reach 100 points win the match. No two matches will be the same.[/p][p][/p][h3]// PERSISTENT CASH SYSTEM[/h3][p]Build your loadout by purchasing weapons, gear, utilities & vehicles. Earn cash in the zone via teamplay actions. Revives, transport, kills, spotting, and MORE! Teamplay isn't encouraged, it's rewarded. 💵[/p][p][/p][h3]// THE HOT ZONE[/h3][p]Maximise profit in the 'Hot Zone', a shifting sub-zone within the larger 'Control Zone'. Players count as double towards their player count, leading to match-swinging potential. The 'Hot Zone' also yields DOUBLE CASH![/p][p][/p][h3]// SPENDING CASH[/h3][p]Cash earned persists in your account from match to match. Save it or spend big on better weapons, gear, equipment and vehicles. Alternatively, exchange your cash profits for GOLD BARS - the endgame currency used to obtain cosmetic unlocks in the GOLD MARKET.[/p][p][/p][h3]// ROLES[/h3][p]Roles are totally player-defined.[/p][p]Purchase specialist items to build your perfect loadout to earn XP across 6 progression tracks. From Medic to Pilot, create a loadout that suits your playstyle, either for fun or to min/max your return on investment every life.[/p][p][/p][h3]// THREE TEAMS[/h3][p]🟦 LONESTAR: The heavy-hitters in the Western paramilitary world.[/p][p]🟥 VALKYRA: Aims to return the Soviet People's Republic to greatness.[/p][p]🟩 MANTICORE: The Kingdom of Persia, Tehran’s shadow army.[/p][p]Who will you fight for...?[/p][p][/p][h3]// SQUAD SIZES[/h3][p]Unlimited! 🔥[/p][p]No friend is left behind. Squadding up provides additional UI, communication tools, and vehicle locking for better coordination.[/p][p][/p][h3]// MILSIM? ARCADE?[/h3][p]WARDOGS is a hardcore shooter that doesn't forget it's a game. Aiming to balance gameplay depth and accessibility. Every decision matters. From moment-to-moment gunfights to Progression Unlocks. Cash raises the stakes. Play YOUR way.[/p][p][/p][h3]// SETTING[/h3][p]Set in war-torn 'Kolchia', WARDOGS centers on the fight for PV-1, a rare resource fuelling decades of Eurasian conflict. 'Kolchia' features multiple locations and POIs, offering varied, grounded militaristic gameplay.[/p][p][/p][h3]// PROXIMITY CHAT?[/h3][p]YES! 🔊 Proximity chat makes the sandbox 100% player-driven. Coordinate with teammates, chat with your squad, or even construct loudspeakers to blast faction propaganda at your enemies...[/p][p][/p][h3]// GAME ENGINE?[/h3][p]Our custom 'WAR DYNAMICS FRAMEWORK' enhances UE5 to handle high-density 100-player All Out Warfare! As avid FPS fans ourselves, we’re heavily conscious of performance & input latency being a major factor in the feel of the game.[/p][p][/p][h3]// MONESTISATION?[/h3][p]No Battlepass. No Pay to Win.[/p][p]No Nikki Minaj Skins. No Bullshit.[/p][p]Earn cosmetics by playing.[/p][p]WARDOGS is a Tactical All Out Warfare FPS that doesn't forget it's a game![/p][p][/p][h3]// EARLY ACCESS CONTENT[/h3][p]The Early Access version of WARDOGS is fully playable and represents the game's core vision.[/p][p]▫️ 100-Player, 3-Team large-scale combat.[/p][p]▫️ Persistent Cash & XP Rewards.[/p][p]▫️ Grounded Gunplay & Vehicles.[/p][p]▫️ Destruction & Build Mechanics.[/p][p]And MUCH MORE! 👀[/p][p][/p][h3]// PLAYTEST WHEN?[/h3][p]We have a long road to Steam Early Access, so playtests aren't in the immediate future. Spots aren't guaranteed, but we’ll keep you informed and involved throughout development.[/p][p]Sign up via FirstLook for future playtests! 👇 And wishlist here on Steam! 🔥[/p][p]community.wardogs.com/signup/community[/p][p][/p][p][/p]