The long wait is nearly over. Bulkhead’s multiplayer FPS Wardogs hits Steam Early Access on Thursday, Sept. 10, and the studio has finally confirmed the exact release time.
It took a while, but the team has locked in a launch window of 12 p.m. EDT. That means players in some parts of the world will actually be jumping in on Friday, Sept. 11. The update came on Sept. 10 itself, with Bulkhead confirming the precise hour.
Here is the full breakdown of when Wardogs goes live in your time zone.
The exact Wardogs release schedule
Bulkhead confirmed the release time after a period of uncertainty. The game will unlock simultaneously across the globe, so no region gets an early head start. The schedule covers seven time zones, from the west coast of North America to the east coast of Australia.
| Time zone | Local time |
|---|---|
| PDT (West Coast North America) | 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 10 |
| EDT (East Coast North America) | 12 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10 |
| BRT (Brazil) | 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10 |
| BST (United Kingdom) | 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10 |
| CEST (Western Europe) | 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10 |
| JST (Japan) | 1 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11 |
| AEST (East Coast Australia) | 2 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11 |
The game has already been through multiple successful beta periods and closed playtests. Demand is high, and the servers will likely feel it on day one.
Preloading Wardogs on Steam
If you have pre-ordered Wardogs, you can start preloading right now. Just open your Steam library, find the game, and select the install option. The installation size is 42.27 GB, so check your drive space before you commit.
Preloading means you will be ready to play the moment the servers go live, but be prepared for potential hiccups. The first beta weekend offered a taste of what to expect, and the strain of so many players connecting at once caused some issues. It is probably wise to expect a similar scramble at launch.
Time zone notes for international players
The simultaneous unlock means the date shifts for players in the Pacific region. Japan and the east coast of Australia will see the game go live on Friday morning local time, even though the launch moment is identical everywhere else. That is worth factoring into your plans if you are staying up to catch the opening rush.
For players in Brazil, the 1 p.m. BRT slot lands neatly in the early afternoon, which makes for a convenient lunch break launch. Western Europe gets a 6 p.m. CEST start, just after the typical workday ends. The United Kingdom sits at 5 p.m. BST, and the west coast of North America gets the earliest slot at 9 a.m. PDT.
The 12 p.m. EDT anchor time means the east coast of North America is the reference point for every other region. If you are in a time zone not listed above, you can work backward from that fixed moment to calculate your own local unlock window.
Getting ready for launch day
The installation size of 42.27 GB is substantial, so starting the preload now is the smart move. Once the download finishes, the game sits in your library waiting for the servers to open. The preload does not let you play early, but it does remove the last barrier between you and the action when the clock hits 12 p.m. EDT.
The first beta weekend showed what happens when a large crowd tries to connect at once. Potential hiccups are possible under the strain of so many people trying to play at the same time.
Set your alarms, clear your calendar, and make sure your download is ready. The servers open at 12 p.m. EDT on Thursday, and the sniper rifles will be out in force. Your preload is the difference between joining the fight immediately and staring at a progress bar while everyone else gets the first shots in.
Source: polygon.com
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