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WARDOGS Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Concurrent Player Peak (Beta) | 162,488 CCU |
| Map Size | 256 Square Kilometers |
| Lobby Size | 100 Players |
| Faction Count | 3 (Lonestar, Valkyra, Manticore) |
| Starting Economy | $10,000 Starting Bankroll |
WARDOGS System Requirements
1080p
tune Minimum – Low Preset, DLSS Performance
tune Recommended – Medium Preset, DLSS Quality
1440p
tune Recommended – High Preset, Native or DLSS Quality
2160p
tune Ultra – Ultra Preset, DLSS Balanced
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memory Intel Core i7-12700H
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US $1349
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memory CPU: Intel Core i7-12700H (Score: 900)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (Score: 6600) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR4-3200MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, DLSS Performance).
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developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 140W
storage 16GB DDR5-5200MHz
US $999
Model: Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core i9-13900H (Score: 1058)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Score: 6700) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-5200MHz
save Storage: 512GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, DLSS Performance).
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developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 140W
storage 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
US $1749
Model: Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)
memory CPU: Intel Core i9-14900HX (Score: 1200)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Score: 6700) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
save Storage: 2000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, DLSS Performance).
memory Intel Core i9-12900H
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 150W
storage 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
US $1397
Model: Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core i9-12900H (Score: 1030)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (Score: 7100) @ 150W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, DLSS Performance).
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developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 75W
storage 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
US $645
Model: HP Victus 15 with RTX 3050 and i5 12th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core i5-12450H (Score: 628)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (Score: 7220) @ 75W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, DLSS Performance).
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developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti 80W
storage 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
US $710
Model: Acer Nitro 5 with RTX 3050 Ti and i5 12th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core i5-12500H (Score: 633)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti (Score: 7220) @ 80W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
save Storage: 512GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, DLSS Performance).
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developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 75W
storage 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
US $799
Model: ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS (Score: 1655)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (Score: 7220) @ 75W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, DLSS Performance).
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developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 140W
storage 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
US $1299
Model: ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (Score: 880)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (Score: 7448) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, DLSS Performance).
memory AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 100W
storage 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
US $1489
Model: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 Ultra with RTX 3080 and Ryzen 9
memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS (Score: 820)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (Score: 7904) @ 100W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, DLSS Performance).
memory Intel Core i7-13620H
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
storage 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
US $1350
Model: MSI Katana 15 with RTX 4070
memory CPU: Intel Core i7-13620H (Score: 843)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Score: 8700)
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, DLSS Performance).
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Core Requirements
- desktop_windowsOperating System: Windows 10 / 11 64-bit
Strict hardware-level Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) implementation requires Secure Boot and TPM 2.0. Linux and Steam Deck environments are currently blocked from official servers.
- memoryDirectX: DirectX 12 Ultimate
Required for Unreal Engine 5's Nanite virtualized geometry and Lumen lighting systems.
- save_altStorage Note: 50 GB NVMe SSD
High-speed SSD required to prevent stuttering while streaming high-resolution environment assets across the 256-square-kilometer map.
settings_applications Optimization Notes:
Upscaling: Native support for NVIDIA DLSS 4.5, Ray Reconstruction, and Dynamic Multi Frame Generation.
Key Settings: Lowering Global Illumination and Physics Quality significantly improves CPU headroom during heavy artillery barrages.
WARDOGS: Map Size and Regions
WARDOGS: Post-Launch Content / DLC
WARDOGS: Skills & Upgrades Overview
WARDOGS: Game Editions
WARDOGS: Cross-Platform / Crossplay
WARDOGS: Top 5 Weapons (Subjective/Iconic)
The T
21 Assault Rifle ($
Rank #2
legendary among the player base; it is the absolute most cost-effective fully automatic weapon, dominating the early game economy.
Rank #3
The AMR 50 Sniper Rifle ($8,
pinnacle of anti
materiel devastation; while cripplingly expensive and extremely heavy, it can disable light vehicles in a single shot.
Rank #5
The M249 SAW ($3,
Rank #6
staple for the Support class, offering terrifying suppressive capabilities necessary for locking down the Hot Zone.
The RPG
7 ($2,
Rank #8
represents the ultimate equalizer, allowing a cheap infantry unit to completely annihilate a multi-million dollar armored push if deployed correctly.
Rank #9
The Bushmaster M17S ($
Rank #10
free starting rifle for the Lonestar faction; despite being restricted to semi-automatic fire, its absolute zero financial risk makes it the most utilized weapon for bankrupt players trying to rebuild their economy.
WARDOGS: Specific Game Elements
Explore in-depth equipment, cast, combat mechanics, and world collectibles documented for WARDOGS:
WARDOGS Weapons
Peak anti-materiel ordnance costing an exorbitant $8,800. Carries a massive weight penalty but destroys light armor instantly.
A free starting rifle for the Lonestar faction, restricted to semi/burst fire. Vital for players recovering from bankruptcy.
Costing $3,200, this LMG provides extreme suppressive fire capability necessary for the Support class to lock down objectives.
A $2,000 explosive launcher essential for infantry pushing heavily fortified FOBs or defending against mechanized armor assaults.
Costing $600 with a 750 RPM fire rate, it is the most cost-effective full-auto upgrade heavily utilized in the early game economy.
WARDOGS Vehicles
An $8,000 specialized armored unit designed to clear the skies of enemy gunships and transport helicopters.
A massive $14,000 main battle tank requiring Wardog Level 35, devastating to enemy infantry lines but highly reliant on mechanical support.
A nimble, unarmored helicopter primarily used as an aerial taxi to quickly deploy squads directly onto the Hot Zone.
Costing $6,000, this heavily armored truck is essential for surviving ambushes while delivering supply pallets to FOBs.
WARDOGS Characters
Private Military Contractor Faction
A massive PMC grounded in Texas-tough grit, acting as the corporate, westernized side of the conflict.
Shadow Army Faction
The wealthy, highly westernized shadow army of the Kingdom of Persia, operating deniable black-ops.
Restorationist Army Faction
An ideological and military force dedicated to returning the Soviet People's Republic to global dominance.
workspace_premium Top 3 Characters
Lonestar (The Blue Faction)
Representing the ultimate privatization of war. Lonestar is a massively funded, Texas-based Private Military Contractor. They act with ruthless corporate efficiency, utilizing Western military hardware and projecting a gritty, rugged aesthetic.
Valkyra (The Red Faction)
An ideological juggernaut representing a timeline where the Soviet Union never fell. Operating as the vanguard of the 'Soviet People's Republic', they field brutalist, heavy-hitting weaponry and seek to restore their iron-fisted dominance over Eastern Europe.
Manticore (The Green Faction)
The highly trained, incredibly wealthy shadow army of the Kingdom of Persia. Stemming from a reality where the 1979 Iranian Revolution never happened, Manticore utilizes advanced, westernized black-ops tactics to secure the invaluable PV-1 resources for their sovereign monarch, acting as a highly lethal wildcard.
WARDOGS Missions / Objectives
Objective: Maintain a higher numerical infantry presence inside the 2x2 kilometer territory to accumulate 100 points for the faction.
Objective: Locate and occupy the yellow micro-objective circle to generate double capture points and double cash payouts.
Objective: Assault the map's towers, retrieve sequential code digits, and input them to forcefully drag the Hot Zone to a strategic location.
workspace_premium Top 3 Missions/Objectives
The Control Zone Capture
The macro-objective of every match. A massive 2x2 kilometer territory where factions earn points simply by maintaining overwhelming infantry presence. Reaching 100 points wins the game, forcing massive combined-arms clashes.
Dominating the Hot Zone
A micro-objective embedded within the Control Zone. Designated by a yellow circle, physically standing in this highly lethal area counts a player as two bodies for macro-capture purposes while generating double the standard cash payout, making it the most blood-soaked objective on the map.
FOB Construction and Logistics
A dynamic, player-driven mission. Support engineers must purchase a $2,500 FOB kit, establish a perimeter, and rely on transport drivers to deliver Build, Ammo, Fuel, and Mechanical supplies. Successfully building an impregnable base with a Drill Rig forces the enemy to assault your fortified position.
WARDOGS Collectibles
Location/Use: Converted via the in-game market from excess standard cash.
Location/Use: Hacked from the 11 Communication Towers scattered across Kolchia.
workspace_premium Top 3 Collectibles
Gold Bars
The ultimate economic collectible. Players who amass massive fortunes can convert standard cash into Gold Bars on a fluctuating market. These bars are hoarded because they are speculated to survive the brutal seasonal server wipes, offering veteran players a highly coveted baseline of wealth.
Communication Tower Terminals
Scattered across the 11 map towers, these interactive terminals are critical operational collectibles. Hacking them requires significant time and provides sequential code digits. Collecting all the digits allows a squad to rewrite the game's parameters, forcefully dragging the Hot Zone to their location.
PV
1 Resource Nodes: Dispersed throughout the industrial sectors, these highly volatile elements tie directly into the alternate-history lore. Securing them provides massive faction-wide points and cash infusions, serving as miniature, highly contested flashpoints outside of the main Control Zone.
WARDOGS Armor
Focus/Stats: Basic upper torso protection against low-caliber FMJ rounds. Minimal movement penalty.
Focus/Stats: Maximum chest protection against Armor Piercing rounds. Imposes up to a 20% sprint speed penalty. Completely ignores lower extremity damage.
WARDOGS Clothing / Appearance
Options: A massive $15,000 inventory upgrade maximizing the grid slots available for carrying loose ammo and medical supplies.
Options: Includes the Valkyra A-91, Lonestar Bushmaster, Manticore KH-2002, and Littlebird Taxi visual overrides.
WARDOGS: Other Features & Info
- labelMultiplayer ModesUnlike modern shooters that fragment their player base across dozens of niche playlists, WARDOGS focuses its entire community into a singular, masterfully designed game mode.Every match is a massive 100-player combined-arms tug-of-war. The server is evenly split into three 33-player factions that battle simultaneously for territorial dominance over a shifting 2x2 kilometer Control Zone.Points tick upward based on the sheer volume of infantry a faction maintains inside the zone, pushing the server toward a 100-point victory condition.Within this mode lies the Hot Zone mechanic, a chaotic micro-objective that provides double capture points and double cash generation for any soldier brave enough to stand inside it.Additionally, the game features a highly unique integrated Wager System, allowing players to actively gamble their hard-earned in-game cash on the overarching outcome of the match or specific tactical engagements, effectively turning the warzone into a high-stakes betting parlor.
- labelUser InterfaceThe User Interface in WARDOGS is highly utilitarian, designed to simulate the complex logistical management of a military quartermaster.When a player dies, they are presented with the Deployment screen, which functions as a high-stakes financial market.The UI forces players to play 'inventory tetris', managing grid spaces in their purchased backpacks.Every magazine must be manually accounted for; players can buy cheap loose ammunition boxes to save cash, but the UI requires them to manually drag and drop rounds into empty magazines during combat downtime.Purchasing attachments via the UI is equally granular—optics, suppressors, and foregrips must be bought individually and snapped onto weapon models.The HUD during live gameplay is intentionally minimalist to maintain immersion, lacking traditional mini-maps or excessive enemy spotting icons.Instead, players rely on physical rangefinders, compass bearings, and localized pings to navigate the massive terrain and communicate enemy armor movements.
- labelSound and MusicAudio engineering is considered a foundational tactical pillar in WARDOGS, heavily utilizing the Steam Audio SDK to render an incredibly realistic soundscape.The game features highly advanced spatial acoustic rendering, meaning that gunfire, distant artillery explosions, and the roar of a tank engine are subject to complex distance-based fading and environmental occlusion.If an enemy fires a weapon inside a concrete bunker, the sound naturally muffles and echoes differently than a shot taken in an open forest.More importantly, communication is handled via a robust proximity Voice Over IP (VOIP) system alongside secure squad radio channels.Enemy players can hear your proximity chat if they are close enough, leading to tense, immersive standoffs and organic psychological warfare.The criticality of the audio design was proven during the beta when a temporary VOIP outage entirely collapsed player coordination, transforming strategic combined-arms assaults into chaotic, uncoordinated skirmishes.
- labelGraphics and VisualsBuilt natively on Unreal Engine 5, WARDOGS pushes the absolute boundaries of large-scale visual fidelity in multiplayer shooters.The game utilizes Nanite virtualized geometry to render the massive 256-square-kilometer environment of Kolchia with zero visible draw-distance pop-in, allowing snipers to genuinely engage targets at extreme ranges.The true star of the visual presentation is the dynamic, physicalized destruction engine.Heavy armored vehicles like the L2A6 tank realistically crush rural fences and tear through light structures, while explosive ordnance from RPGs and C4 charges can systematically level apartment blocks, permanently altering the map's geometry and sightlines.To manage the immense computational load of rendering 100 players, massive explosions, and dynamic lighting via Lumen, the game natively supports NVIDIA DLSS 4.5, Ray Reconstruction, and Frame Generation.Aesthetically, the three factions feature distinct visual motifs, with Lonestar sporting PMC tactical gear, Valkyra using heavy Soviet-era brutalist armor, and Manticore employing sleek, westernized spec-ops aesthetics.
- labelAccessibility FeaturesDue to its hardcore, MilSim-inspired design and uncompromising security architecture, WARDOGS presents a steep barrier to entry regarding traditional accessibility.The strict Secure Boot and TPM mandates prevent users on alternative operating systems from playing entirely.However, mechanically, the game offers a unique form of gameplay accessibility by decentralizing twitch-reflex gunplay.Players who struggle with the hyper-fast aiming required in arcade shooters can absolutely dominate the game's economy and leaderboards by embracing logistical roles.Operating as a dedicated Pilot ferrying troops, driving a Ural supply truck to deliver construction materials to a Forward Operating Base, or utilizing the Support class to construct defensive sandbags and heavy machine-gun emplacements generates massive amounts of XP and cash.The game fundamentally rewards strategic planning, spatial awareness, and consistent communication, allowing diverse player archetypes to contribute meaningfully to the faction's victory without ever firing a bullet at an enemy combatant.
- labelStory and SettingWARDOGS operates within an incredibly rich, alternate-history lore universe that provides narrative context for the endless bloodshed.The theater of operations is Kolchia, a massive 256-square-kilometer region of derelict industrial mountains located in Eastern Europe.The environment was meticulously designed based on reference trips to the Republic of Georgia, resulting in a stark, brutalist aesthetic.The conflict centers around three massive factions fighting a proxy war over 'PV-1', a mysterious and highly volatile resource that has fueled global conflict for decades.The lore diverges from reality by positing that the Soviet Union never collapsed, resulting in the Valkyra faction acting as a massively funded restorationist army.Concurrently, the 1979 Iranian Revolution never occurred, giving rise to Manticore, the wealthy shadow army of a westernized Persian monarchy.These state actors clash directly with Lonestar, a brutal Texas-based private military contractor, creating a uniquely tense atmospheric identity for the game's brutal combat loop.
- labelTop 3 Mounts/CompanionsIn the modern theater of WARDOGS, highly complex military vehicles serve as the player's 'mounts', requiring immense skill and financial investment to operate.looks_one Rank #1
The MH
6 Littlebird: The quintessential aerial mount. Nimble, extremely fast, and completely unarmored, it serves as the game's ultimate taxi service, allowing highly skilled pilots to thread the needle through city streets to drop infantry directly onto the Hot Zone.
looks_two Rank #2The Ural Defender
The logistical backbone of the war effort. Costing $6,000 and requiring Driver Level 30, this heavily armored transport truck is vital for surviving ambushes while ferrying crucial construction pallets to Forward Operating Bases.
looks_3 Rank #3The L2A6 Main Battle Tank
The apex predator of the battlefield. Requiring a massive $14,000 investment and a Wardog Level of 35, deploying this beast requires a dedicated crew and constant logistical support from mechanics. If properly supported, it can single-handedly shatter an enemy faction's defensive line.