If you have landed here from a search, you are probably either new to WARDOGS or looking for people to play it with. This page explains who we are, what we do and how to get involved.
The short version
The 84th Wardogs Community is a UK-based group of friends and squadmates who play WARDOGS together. We are not a serious milsim unit. There are no drill sessions, no mandatory attendance and no rank-barking. We play, we help each other improve, and we try to keep it fun.
The tone is friendly, welcoming and decent. Banter is fine. Bigotry is not. That is more or less the entire rulebook in spirit.
A quick word on the game
WARDOGS is a modern-warfare FPS from BULKHEAD. It offers a 100-player, three-team experience, and the game mode, inspired by King of the Hill, has the three teams fight for control of randomised 2x2km Control Zones within larger maps. There is online multiplayer with proximity voice chat, which is a big part of why playing with a friendly group matters.
Steam Early Access opened on 10 September 2026. BULKHEAD also confirmed that PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions are heading to consoles in 2028. The game is still developing quickly. Season 2 went live on 15 October as Update 0.2.0, and it is the largest set of patch notes so far, with four weapons, four vehicles, three buildables, rain, a damage and armour pass and a full reprice of the vendor and unlock tracks. Because things change so often, a community that keeps track of the changes for you is genuinely useful.
What the 84th offers
The Discord server
The Discord is the heart of the community. It is where most of the day-to-day activity happens:
- Squad nights. Organised sessions where you can drop in and play as part of a squad.
- LFG (looking for group). Post when you want to play and find people who are online and keen.
- XP ranks. Chatting and taking part in the server earns XP and ranks, which is a light-hearted way to see who has been around.
- Clip of the week. Members share their best, funniest and most chaotic moments, and the community picks a favourite.
- Giveaways. Run from time to time for members.
You can join at 84wardogs.com/discord.
The website
This site, 84wardogs.com, is where we keep the longer-form material:
- Guides. Practical, plain-English articles on weapons, kit, tactics, maps and modes. We write them for newer and intermediate players, so you will not need to wade through jargon.
- A new players' guide. If you have just installed the game, start with your first hour, step by step.
- Patch notes. Summaries of what has changed, so you do not have to read every line yourself. Our Season 2 guide is a good example.
- A leaderboard.
- A loadout builder. Use it to plan a kit before you spend in-game cash on it.
Short-form video
We also post short videos on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook. Expect clips, quick tips and the occasional bit of nonsense from our matches.
Who it is for
You do not need to be good, and you do not need to play every night. The community suits:
- Complete beginners who want someone to explain the basics and play a few matches alongside them.
- Intermediate players who want to try a different role, test a new loadout or find a reliable squad.
- Solo players who find 100-player matches a bit overwhelming on their own.
- Anyone in the UK or Europe who would rather play at sociable hours with people on a similar schedule.
Why squadding up helps in WARDOGS
WARDOGS rewards teamwork more than many shooters do. It has roles, vehicles, logistics and building, and a lot of what makes a match go well comes down to people doing different jobs at the same time. A lone player can still enjoy it, but a squad that talks to each other tends to find the game much easier to read.
A few practical things a squad gives you:
- Someone to share roles with. One person can build and supply, another can heal, another can scout. You do not each need to do everything.
- Voice you can rely on. With proximity chat, it helps to have teammates you already know by voice.
- A safer place to experiment. Trying a new weapon or role is easier when your squad is relaxed about it.
- A reason to keep going. Having people to play with makes the early learning curve less frustrating.
What to expect when you join
- Say hello. A short introduction is plenty. Mention your platform, your rough experience and when you usually play.
- Look at the LFG channel or the next squad night. Joining a squad is the quickest way to get your bearings.
- Ask questions. Nobody expects you to know everything, and most of us asked the same things when we started.
- Share a clip. If something funny or impressive happens, post it. Clip of the week is open to everyone.
Community expectations
We keep this simple.
- Be decent. Friendly competitiveness and banter are welcome.
- No bigotry. Discrimination or abuse aimed at other people is not tolerated.
- Be patient with newer players. Everyone was a beginner once, and the game is complicated.
- Take losses lightly. In a three-team, 100-player game, plenty of rounds will go wrong in entertaining ways.
Getting started
If you are brand new, read the new player guide first, then work out which role suits you with the loadout builder. When you are ready to play with other people, join the Discord, post in LFG and come along to a squad night.
We will see you in the next match.