Wardogs is an upcoming multiplayer first-person shooter from British developer Bulkhead and publisher Team17, entering early access on 10 September 2026 after a closed beta on 22 August. This military simulation (MilSim) pits 100 players across three teams fighting for a 2x2 km control zone on a massive 256-square-kilometre map, featuring a unique "HotZone" mechanic and a wager system where players bet in-game money—all without battle passes or microtransactions. Development began after Tencent rejected the initial pitch for being too small, prompting Bulkhead to partner with Team17 and build the game on Unreal Engine 5. Upon launch, it topped Steam charts, directly competing with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, and amassed over 1 million wishlists and 500,000 closed beta players. The developers even released a tongue-in-cheek "Ten Reasons Not to Buy Wardogs" video to manage expectations, while testers praised its performance and optimization.