Tactical Shooter Wardogs Sells Two Million Copies in Five Days on Steam
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Bulkhead's tactical shooter Wardogs has sold two million copies in five days on Steam, hitting massive concurrent player numbers and charting an early access roadmap for the next two years.
Bulkhead has an unexpected breakout hit on its hands after tactical first-person shooter Wardogs moved two million copies during its first five days in Steam Early Access, according to a report by IGN South Africa. The game hit a staggering peak of 428,666 concurrent players shortly after launch, pulling in one million copies on day one alone. User reviews have climbed to Very Positive as early technical hurdles get sorted out, and the game is already dominating social feeds with viral clips and community drama, including players actively dodging the Lonestar faction due to its unfortunate reputation.
The studio plans to keep Wardogs in early access for one to two years before a full launch, which will likely bring a price increase alongside a broader and more polished feature set. Upcoming roadmap priorities include deeper progression systems, a stronger seasonal meta game, and major sandbox expansions featuring fighter jets, new vehicles, and expanded weapon categories. Console players will have to wait a bit longer, with a full console release currently targeted for 2028.
For a game built around squad play and tactical coordination, this kind of explosive early momentum is a massive win for Bulkhead. The real test will be how the studio handles community expectations and balances deep logistical gameplay as the player base matures over the next couple of years. Early adopters are getting a cheaper entry point and a direct say in how the meta shapes up, making this one of the most closely watched early access projects on PC right now.
Tags: PC Gaming, Steam, FPS, Early Access
Original article: IGN South Africa