WARDOGS entered Steam Early Access on September 10, 2026. The developers announced Season 02 for October 15, 2026. This page separates confirmed facts from guesses. Information is from the Steam news feed, checked on October 9, 2026.
Key takeaways
- Season 02 date: October 15, 2026 (announced by the developers).
- It is described as a larger content update with new map conditions, equipment and balance changes.
- The game passed 3 million copies sold on September 26.
- Many details are not announced yet.
Confirmed so far
A September 22 Steam post teased Season 02 for October 15. A later post said more details would follow. An October 2 hotfix disabled IR Rangefinders until Season 02, when they will need batteries.
Recent patches
| Date | Update |
|---|---|
| Sep 10 | Launch stability hotfix to fix queues and failed joins |
| Sep 14 | Patch 0.11: separate Community and Official server browsers |
| Sep 30 | Update 0.1.2: Windows 11 crash fix, exploit fixes, new Deploy flow |
| Oct 2 | Hotfixes: security and stability, CIWS balance, IR goggles change |
The developers also say players who abuse repeatable exploits risk permanent bans.
Rumors and open questions
Press articles expect seasonal progression and a rotating equipment pool, but these were not confirmed in the posts we read. Ideas like warm-up periods or priority queues are speculation. Third-party roadmaps list fighter jets, new maps and a Black Market, but they give no dates. The developers have said they will not publish a dated roadmap.
What to do before Season 02
- Update the game.
- Spend or plan your cash, since a seasonal structure with economy resets has been mentioned.
- Watch the Steam news for patch notes.
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