This is the launch-week list, updated live from 17:00 UK on 10 September. Each row has a status: Confirmed (reproduced or acknowledged by BULKHEAD), Reported (several players, not reproduced here), Fixed (patched, with the patch date). Last update: 9 September, day before launch, seeded from the open beta.
Open issues
| Issue | Status | Workaround |
|---|---|---|
| "Can't fetch game data" / can't join any server | Confirmed (18:30) | Not enough servers for the crowd; retry one region or wait. Details |
| Login queue at launch, positions #86 to #100,000 | Confirmed (17:05, 10 Sep) | Stay in it; relaunching sends you to the back. Details |
| "Access denied" / "Limited access mode restricted" kicks you from the front of the queue to the back | Confirmed (17:05) | Backend auth under load, not a ban. Retry once, accept the position |
| Incorrect bans on login | Acknowledged by BULKHEAD (pinned, 17:09) | Wait for the fix; do not rebuy |
| Launch error WD-L014-xxxx | Reported (17:05) | Backend; wait and relaunch |
| Preloaded but Steam shows a fresh download | Reported (17:00) | Steam is decrypting ~45 GB into the game folder, not redownloading; let it finish |
| Server browser empty with multiple regions selected | Confirmed (beta) | Select one region, refresh. Details |
| Shader compilation hangs or crashes at the same point | Confirmed (beta) | Disable HAGS, clear shader cache. Details |
| Silent exit at launch with overlays running | Confirmed (beta) | Disable Discord/Steam/NVIDIA overlays, Afterburner. Details |
| EAC "service not running" after antivirus update | Reported | Repair EAC from game folder, whitelist. Details |
| Proximity voice default volume very low | Reported | Raise the proximity slider to 70–80%. Details |
| Controller: some actions unbound, no aim assist confirmed | Confirmed (BULKHEAD: "limited") | Bind manually, use gyro via Steam Input. Details |
| Helicopter control on pad | Reported | Fly with mouse and keyboard |
| "Joining server" hangs when the server fills during load | Confirmed (beta) | Back out, join a server with 5+ free slots |
| Out-of-video-memory crashes on 8 GB cards at 1440p High | Reported | Textures Medium |
| Crashes on Intel 13th/14th-gen with decompression errors | Reported (platform-wide, not WARDOGS-specific) | Latest BIOS microcode, cap P-core turbo |
| Steam Deck / Linux won't launch | Confirmed | Unsupported: kernel EAC not enabled for Proton |
Fixed
Nothing yet. Patches will be listed here with the date and what changed.
Acknowledged by BULKHEAD
- Controller support is "limited" and will improve through Early Access.
- Server owners get map and mode selection at launch; an RCON tool for live administration is in development.
- Server code will not be released publicly; hosting stays with approved partners.
- Price rises at full release; Early Access is planned for 12–24 months.
Report format that gets read
One line of what happened, one line of what you expected, your GPU/CPU/RAM, and the last Fatal, Error or Assertion line from %LOCALAPPDATA%\WARDOGS\Saved\Logs\WARDOGS.log. Screenshots of the error dialog help; screenshots of the whole desktop don't.
FAQ
Where do I report a WARDOGS bug?
The Steam discussions board for WARDOGS and BULKHEAD's Discord. Include your log line from %LOCALAPPDATA%\WARDOGS\Saved\Logs.
How often is this page updated?
Every day through launch week, and whenever a patch changes something on it.
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