WARDOGS server hosting compared: BisectHosting vs QONZER vs xREALM
Nobody can self-host WARDOGS. BULKHEAD keeps the server code and licenses it to a short list of hosts tested with players since April 2026: BisectHosting, QONZER and xREALM at launch, with more "in the pipeline". You rent a 60, 80 or 100-slot server from one of them, and your server shows up in the in-game browser like any other.
The three approved hosts
| Host | Based | Model | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| BisectHosting | US, 21 locations worldwide | Monthly, per-slot tier | Widest region choice, 24/7 live chat, strong control panel |
| QONZER | UK | Monthly, dedicated CPU threads on Ryzen 9 bare metal | UK/EU communities that want the lowest ping and no slot fees |
| xREALM | Germany | Pay-per-hour, server off when empty | Groups that play a few evenings a week and don't want a monthly bill |
Prices are set by each host and moved during pre-orders; check the live page. Expect the 100-slot tier to sit in the same bracket as a large Arma Reforger or Squad server.
What you get as an admin at launch
- Map and mode selection (three maps, three variants each at launch).
- Player list with online status, kills, deaths, cash and faction, plus kick and ban, through the host's panel.
- Region and server name as shown in the browser.
- Not yet: live RCON commands, custom rules, mods. BULKHEAD has said "more control over time" and that an RCON tool is being built, without a date.
Picking one
- UK or EU players, one community: QONZER. Bare metal in the UK and no per-slot pricing means a 100-slot server costs the same as a 60.
- Global community or want US + EU servers under one panel: BisectHosting. More locations than anyone and the most mature support.
- A group of mates, not a 24/7 community: xREALM's hourly billing. A server that runs 15 hours a week costs a fraction of a monthly one.
Before you rent
- Decide the region by where your players are, not where you are. 40 ms is fine; 120 ms isn't.
- Get the 80-slot tier unless you already have 60+ regulars. An empty 100-slot server reads as dead in the browser; a 70/80 one reads as busy.
- Name it something searchable. The browser has a text filter; "UK | Beak Mode | Rotating maps" beats "Server 3".
- Have the Discord ready before launch. Community servers live or die on the Discord, not the box.
Self-hosting, honestly
There's no server file to download. Anything claiming to offer a WARDOGS dedicated server download outside the approved hosts is wrong or worse. If BULKHEAD ever releases it, this page will say so first.
FAQ
Can I run a WARDOGS server on my own machine?
No. BULKHEAD does not release the server build; only approved hosting partners have it. There is no SteamCMD or Docker server.
How many players per server?
Tiers of 60, 80 and 100 players from the approved hosts. Official servers run 100.
What can a server owner change at launch?
Map and mode selection, plus kicking and banning through the host panel. BULKHEAD says an RCON tool for live admin is in development.
Can I charge for VIP slots?
BULKHEAD hasn't published rules on server monetisation as of launch. Until they do, assume you can't sell reserved slots or perks.
Sick of full servers and queues?
Rent your own WARDOGS server from an approved host and play with your mates on your rules. UK/EU: QONZER (bare metal, no slot fees). Anywhere else: BisectHosting (21 locations). Casual group: xREALM (pay by the hour). Full comparison.