The curtains have officially closed on the WARDOGS beta test, wrapping up at 08:00 UTC this morning, Sunday, September 6, 2026. What started as an exclusive testing phase turned into a massive community celebration when developers unexpectedly transitioned the closed beta into an open beta last night, opening the floodgates for players worldwide.
This strategic shift catalyzed a historic player turnout, driving a staggering peak player count of 245,118 concurrent users. The sudden influx not only stress-tested the server infrastructure under real-world pressure but also generated immense community momentum heading into the final stretch before release.
The Final Countdown to Launch
With the servers now offline, anticipation has reached a fever pitch across the community. Players are already looking ahead to the official release date scheduled for September 10, 2026, at 19:00 UTC.
Community Clip Contest: Win Big Before Release
To help pass the time while servers are down, the development team has launched an official community content contest boasting a massive $100,000 prize pool.
- How to enter: Capture your most exhilarating moments, funny glitches, or high-skill plays from the beta weekend.
- Submission link: Upload your highlights directly at wardogs100k.com.
- Social sharing: Share your clips across social media using the official hashtag #WARDOGS100k to join the conversation and engage with fellow community members.