WARDOGS Season 2 Is Now Live

Bulkhead has released update 0.2, the first major update for tactical shooter WARDOGS, officially kicking off Season 2. The patch brings four new weapons and four vehicles, Molotov cocktails, rainy weather, and an experimental Wager Vendor that will let players bet on their own performance later in the season.The arsenal now includes the TCX-SPR assault rifle, M14 marksman rifle, PP-19 Bizon submachine gun, and Evo-3 Ultra light machine gun. The garages have gained the light Wolf-110 off-roader, an armed version fitted with an M2 Browning machine gun, the T-72B3 tank, and the Flakpanzer Gepard self-propelled anti-aircraft vehicle. The tank now unlocks at driver level 20, while helicopter fans are out of luck. Rain is more than just a visual effect. It reduces visibility and engagement distances, while thunder synchronized across the entire server can mask footsteps. The new Molotov is also nearly useless in a downpour.Bulkhead considers the Wager Vendor its boldest addition, although it won't become available until later in Season 2. Players will be able to choose objectives, such as getting kills in the hot zone, set how many deaths they can afford, and stake in-game cash. The more conditions they combine in a single bet, the higher the potential payout and the risk. The developers openly warn that this is an experimental feature.The balance has also been reworked. The infrared rangefinder now runs on batteries, while the super-heavy helmet muffles sound, limits visibility, and fogs up when you sprint. XP requirements have been eased, with level 20 now enough to unlock the medic's medical kit and much more.The blue team was mocked and avoided throughout Season 1, with players sitting in lobbies rather than joining the blues. Bulkhead calls its response a "social experiment." Uniform colors have been toned down, spawn points on the Bakurani map have been moved, and Lonestar victories will grant bonus cash and XP throughout the season. Any team trailing second place by at least 40 points gets a 20% vendor discount. Switching to the leading team mid-match has also become harder, as players who change sides must wait 15 minutes.WARDOGS sold more than 3 million copies in its first month of Early Access and has been nominated for Best Early Access Game at the Golden Joystick Awards 2026.