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Wardogs Hits 3M Sales Amid DDoS Attacks and Cheating Issues

Wardogs Hits 3M Sales Amid DDoS Attacks and Cheating Issues

First seen 28 Sep 2026, 19:09 UTC • •

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ThreatCluster •September 28, 2026 at 20:08 UTC
  • •Wardogs has sold over 3 million copies in early access on Steam.
  • •The development team is facing DDoS attacks and cheating issues, leading to mandatory leave.
  • •CEO John Brammer emphasizes the need for a reset and plans for future updates.

Bulkhead Interactive's tactical FPS, Wardogs, has sold over three million copies since its early access launch on Steam. The game's success has been marred by significant challenges, including ongoing DDoS attacks and cheating issues, which have overwhelmed the development team. CEO John Brammer announced that many developers are on mandatory leave to recover from the intense workload. He acknowledged the mental and physical exhaustion faced by the team and emphasized the need for a reset. Despite these challenges, Brammer remains optimistic about the game's future and plans for updates. The studio is preparing for Season 2, with more information to be revealed soon. The game has received 54,000 “Very Positive” reviews on Steam, indicating strong player support. Console versions are not expected until 2028, making the PC sales particularly notable.

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2026-09-28
Wardogs reaches 3 million sales
Bulkhead Interactive's Wardogs has sold over three million copies since its early access launch, garnering significant player engagement.
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2026-09-28
Developers take mandatory leave
CEO John Brammer announced that many developers are on mandatory leave due to overwhelming workload and exhaustion from DDoS attacks and cheating issues.
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