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WARDOGS Playtest History & Access

The September WARDOGS Playtest has ended. Find the current Steam Early Access game and understand why old invitations and test-client instructions differ.

9/14/2026 WARDOGS Field Guide Last updated: 9/14/2026 2 min read

FAQ

Is the September beta still open?
No. Its published window ended September 6. WARDOGS subsequently launched in paid Steam Early Access on September 10.
Do I need an old Playtest invitation to play?
The current Steam Early Access game is a separate access route. Use the purchased WARDOGS application, not the expired beta instructions.

Source snapshot: Public WARDOGS Field Guide, reviewed September 14, 2026. Official announcements and historical community test-build data are distinct; prices, availability and planned features may change.

Playtest timeline

  • Sep 3 — Closed Beta 2: Historical test opened at 19:00 UTC.

  • Sep 5–6 — Open phase and beta end: Opened to everyone September 5; published end September 6 at 08:00 UTC.

  • Sep 10 — Steam Early Access released: Paid access through the WARDOGS game, not the old Playtest client.

Current access: use the Early Access game

WARDOGS is available on Steam following its September 10 Early Access launch. The September beta is over. Old invitations, pre-order access promises and the test client are not instructions for joining the paid game now.

Why this historical page remains

The final beta opened to everyone on September 5 and its published window ended September 6 at 08:00 UTC. This page preserves that chronology for older links and returning players.

Future tests may have separate rules, but this archive does not announce a new test. Check official announcements for any new invitation; purchasing the current game and registering interest in future testing are different actions.

Sources and references

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