WARDOGS is an upcoming tactical military shooter that may be particularly exciting for fans of Battlefield and ARMA. In 2 new videos, the developers showcase new gameplay and emphasize that it does not feature the modes that many players find annoying these days.
What kind of game is WARDOGS? The military shooter is set to be released in 2026 and focuses on tactical gameplay with 100 players simultaneously. 3 teams fight on a large map for control of a zone. Points are awarded for this, and with 100 points, a team wins.
To expand the genre, players will be able to build bases with teammates, and across individual matches, they can collect money through various actions to spend on new weapons and gear. During the Future Games Show 2026, a trailer was shown, and longer gameplay was also released.
You can watch the trailer here:
WARDOGS is not interested in current shooter trends
What can be seen in the new gameplay trailer? In the new trailer, developer Bulkhead presents several aspects of the gameplay. The combat on the ground is shown with various weapons, as well as the defense of bases that can be developed by the players themselves, according to the Steam page . This sequence also puts the voice chat in focus, showcasing solo and team gameplay. Additionally, vehicles such as tanks and helicopters can be seen, which players can control themselves, much like in Battlefield.
A key emphasis in the trailer is also on what WARDOGS is not. With the words no Battle Royale
and no Extraction Shooter
, it distances itself from current shooter trends that likely annoy many fans of the genre.
Recently, new information about the Extraction mode DMZ was announced for the upcoming COD: Modern Warfare 4, and Battlefield 6 also has its own Battle Royale mode, REDSEC, which was supposed to compete with COD: Warzone. In contrast, WARDOGS focuses on its own King of the Hill
mode but still implements a broad progression system based on the money earned.
How is the trailer received by the community? Under the YouTube trailer, it is particularly well-received that the game does not want to be either a Battle Royale or an Extraction Shooter. For user @planetsec9, for example, this is already a selling point. He compares the game to BattleBit, but with realistic graphics. Alleged playtesters are also voicing their opinions in the comments and praising the gameplay.
Alongside the gameplay trailer, the developers also released a 35-minute YouTube video from the pre-alpha, showcasing direct gameplay without cuts – if you want to see more of the direct gameplay.
The developers have not yet announced a precise release date, but the game has reportedly been in development for over 3 years and is set to be released in Early Access in 2026. The genre giant Call of Duty is also making a return in 2026: Activision announces Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and shows why the competition from Battlefield 6 was important
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