Wardogs Beta: Start Times, Schedule, and How to Play Guide

Following a series of strictly private playtests, Bulkhead is finally opening the gates to the public for its anticipated tactical shooter, Wardogs. With additional reveals scheduled for the upcoming FPS Games Show, this testing window serves as the premiere opportunity to experience the gameplay firsthand. Below, you will find the complete schedule of regional start and end times, alongside instructions on how to secure guaranteed access.

Wardogs Beta Start Times by Time Zone

The Wardogs beta officially kicks off on Friday, August 21, at 1:00 p.m. EDT. Here is when servers go live across various global regions:

• West Coast US (PDT): 10:00 a.m. – Friday, Aug. 21
• East Coast US (EDT): 1:00 p.m. – Friday, Aug. 21
• Brazil (BRT): 2:00 p.m. – Friday, Aug. 21
• United Kingdom (BST): 6:00 p.m. – Friday, Aug. 21
• Central Europe (CEST): 7:00 p.m. – Friday, Aug. 21
• Japan (JST): 2:00 a.m. – Saturday, Aug. 22
• Australia (AEST): 3:00 a.m. – Saturday, Aug. 22

The testing session concludes on Monday, August 24, at 10:00 p.m. EDT (and early morning on August 25 for select international territories):

• West Coast US (PDT): 7:00 p.m. – Monday, Aug. 24
• East Coast US (EDT): 10:00 p.m. – Monday, Aug. 24
• Brazil (BRT): 11:00 p.m. – Monday, Aug. 24
• United Kingdom (BST): 3:00 a.m. – Tuesday, Aug. 25
• Central Europe (CEST): 4:00 a.m. – Tuesday, Aug. 25
• Japan (JST): 11:00 a.m. – Tuesday, Aug. 25
• Australia (AEST): 12:00 p.m. – Tuesday, Aug. 25

How to Join the Wardogs Beta

The most straightforward method to secure instant entry is by pre-purchasing Wardogs on Steam. The game carries an Early Access price tag of $39.99; however, the development team has established a risk-free pre-order policy, allowing participants to request a full refund if the beta fails to meet their expectations.

Prospective players can alternatively sign up for the free playtest queue directly through Steam without buying upfront. However, according to Bulkhead CEO Joe Brammer, massive pre-order volume means that players in the free signup queue will only be invited incrementally later during the weekend as server capacity permits. Therefore, pre-ordering remains the only surefire way to dive into the action immediately upon launch.

Source: Polygon