# WARDOGS Field Notes > Official-source answers for WARDOGS players: server status, login error fixes, patch notes, Secure Boot, consoles, the core rules and the Early Access roadmap. Page: https://wardogsfieldnotes.com/ WARDOGS Field Notes is an independent fan-made guide. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by BULKHEAD or Team17. Every factual page lists the official sources it is based on and the date it was checked. ## About WARDOGS WARDOGS is a tactical all-out warfare FPS developed by BULKHEAD and published by Team17, now in Steam Early Access. Up to 100 players split across three teams fight over a randomized Control Zone, and the cash you earn through teamwork carries over from match to match. This independent guide only states what BULKHEAD has published and shows a check date on every page. ## Key facts - Developer: BULKHEAD - Publisher: Team17 - Platform: Windows PC (consoles planned for 2028) - Price: $39.99 on Steam (Early Access) - Match size: Up to 100 players, 3 teams - Guide checked: October 1, 2026 ## Quick answers **Is WARDOGS on PS5 or Xbox?** Not yet. WARDOGS is currently a Windows PC game in Steam Early Access. BULKHEAD has announced that it is coming to consoles in 2028. **Does WARDOGS require Secure Boot or TPM?** Not currently. BULKHEAD says it may add that requirement later and will announce it before it takes effect. **How long will WARDOGS stay in Early Access?** The developer expects around one to two years, and says the exact length may change. **Is this an official WARDOGS site?** No. This is an independent fan-made guide and is not affiliated with BULKHEAD or Team17. **When does WARDOGS Season 2 start?** October 15, 2026, according to BULKHEAD's official Season 02 Teaser on Steam. The announcement gives a date but no start time. **Does WARDOGS progress reset each season?** BULKHEAD says that at the end of a season, cash and XP progression reset, with cash converted into Gold Bars, while Gold Bars and cosmetics stay on your account. It has not yet published a Season 2 notice listing exactly what resets. ## Guides ### Guides - [How to Play WARDOGS: Rules, Cash and Your First Match](https://wardogsfieldnotes.com/guides/how-to-play.md): A beginner guide to WARDOGS based on official sources: how Control Zone scoring works, how cash and roles work, and what to expect in your first match. - [Is WARDOGS on PS5 or Xbox? Console Release Date Explained](https://wardogsfieldnotes.com/guides/console.md): WARDOGS is PC-only in Steam Early Access today. Here is what BULKHEAD has officially said about the console release in 2028 and about controller support. - [WARDOGS Factions: Lonestar, Valkyra and Manticore Explained](https://wardogsfieldnotes.com/guides/factions.md): Meet the three WARDOGS factions, Lonestar, Valkyra and Manticore, and the Kolchia setting they fight over, using BULKHEAD's official descriptions. - [WARDOGS Weapon Tier List: Rank All 33 Guns Yourself](https://wardogsfieldnotes.com/guides/weapon-tier-list.md): Build your own WARDOGS weapon tier list. Rank all 33 guns into S to D tiers, filter by weapon class, and download your ranking as an image to share. ### Help & Fixes - [WARDOGS Server Status: Where to Check Outages and Queues](https://wardogsfieldnotes.com/help/server-status.md): How to check whether WARDOGS servers are down, where BULKHEAD posts maintenance and fixes, and what went wrong with the launch login queue. - [WARDOGS Error 1147405308: What We Know and What to Try](https://wardogsfieldnotes.com/help/error-1147405308.md): Seeing WARDOGS error 1147405308 or "failed to authenticate"? What BULKHEAD has confirmed, the WD-L020 crash fixed in Update 0.1.2, and safe steps to try. - [Does WARDOGS Require Secure Boot, TPM or Support Linux?](https://wardogsfieldnotes.com/help/secure-boot.md): BULKHEAD's official position on Secure Boot, TPM and Linux or Proton support for WARDOGS, plus how its anti-cheat and ban system work. ### Updates & Roadmap - [WARDOGS Roadmap: Early Access Plans, Consoles & Pricing](https://wardogsfieldnotes.com/updates/roadmap.md): What BULKHEAD has officially confirmed about the WARDOGS Early Access roadmap: the one to two year timeline, planned content, consoles in 2028 and pricing. - [WARDOGS Patch Notes: Season 2 Update 0.2.0 Explained](https://wardogsfieldnotes.com/updates/patch-notes.md): A plain-English summary of the WARDOGS Season 2 patch notes (Update 0.2.0): new weapons, vehicles, rain, damage and price changes, plus earlier official updates. - [WARDOGS Next Wipe: No Reset Yet, Season 3 Planned Earlier](https://wardogsfieldnotes.com/updates/wipe.md): When is the next WARDOGS wipe? No quick Season 2 reset: BULKHEAD plans to bring Season 3 forward instead. What resets, what you keep, what is unconfirmed.