Season 3 will also bring the first urban map, Limited Mode, and a new progression system.
BULKHEAD and publisher Team17 have partnered with Movember to support men's health through War Dogs' new Tactical ’Stache DLC. The DLC launches on the evening of November 12 alongside the third season of this 100-player tactical FPS, priced at $2 / £2 / €2. 100% of the net proceeds from the DLC will be donated to Movember to support its work in mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer.
Watch the Season 3 trailer:
Season 3 Content Overview
In addition to the Movember collaboration, Season 3 will introduce Sabatulo—War Dogs' first urban map. Narrow streets, towering buildings, and destructible environments will offer more possibilities for urban combat. Key locations on the map include the Central Hospital, swimming pool, power station, and river embankment. Players can advance room by room, engage in firefights across streets, or occupy high ground to overlook the entire city.
This update will also introduce Limited Mode. In this mode, the Quartermaster Store only offers equipment typically available during the early and mid-season phases. Items such as hollow-point ammunition, armor-piercing rounds, Tier 3 and 4 armor, and attack vehicles will not be available for purchase, reducing players' access to powerful late-game gear. Progression and cash are shared between different modes, allowing players to switch freely without starting from scratch.
Season 3 will also adjust how gear is unlocked. With the new Multi-Track Unlocks system, general equipment such as armor, backpacks, tactical vests, and parachutes can be unlocked through any class's progression path. Players can focus more on their favorite classes while gradually acquiring necessary gear.
A new catch-up mechanism will also provide increasing XP bonuses for lower-level players and extend Quartermaster Store discount periods as the season progresses. These adjustments aim to help players with less playtime or those joining mid-season unlock gear to compete against more powerful items.
BULKHEAD plans to adjust the season length to approximately three months, adopting a slower early-game progression pace similar to Season 1. Longer seasons will give players more time to achieve personal growth goals and fully utilize unlocked gear before the next progress reset; it also allows the development team more time to prepare subsequent updates.
Other changes include weapon and vehicle balance adjustments, improved parachute controls, increased team cooperation rewards, and additional community server features. Players will be able to favorite community servers. This update also includes performance optimizations, fixes for server crashes, and improvements to controller controls.
War Dogs Season 3 goes live on the evening of November 12. The update is scheduled to begin rolling out at 21:00 Beijing Time on November 12, with an expected maintenance downtime of approximately 2 hours. The Movember 2026 Tactical ’Stache DLC will launch simultaneously with the update, priced at $2 / £2 / €2.
Watch the Movember collaboration trailer:
Since 2003, the Movember community has raised over AUD 1.8 billion and provided more than 1,320 grants for men's health projects. Through research, promoting healthy lifestyles, and improving access to support services, Movember helps men and those around them identify health issues earlier and take timely action.
After purchasing the Movember 2026 Tactical ’Stache DLC, players simply need to play War Dogs in November to grow a mustache on their character. The longer you play, the thicker the mustache becomes—starting from slightly comical lip fuzz and gradually growing into a majestic style worthy of leading a squad into battle.
Players will also receive a permanent Movember 2026 scoreboard badge, which can be used year-round to show support. The Tactical ’Stache appearance is only equippable in November, but the badge can be used permanently.
This collaboration also aims to encourage the War Dogs community to care for their teammates and actively discuss men's health, extending the teamwork emphasized in the game beyond the battlefield. Funds raised will support Movember's men's health projects.
Joe Brammer, CEO of BULKHEAD, said:
"Whether coordinating attacks in-game or joking around with teammates via proximity chat, having reliable partners is a key part of the War Dogs experience. We also hope players look out for each other outside the game."
"Movember gives our community a chance to support an important cause together. Grow a fun mustache, check in on your teammates, and raise funds for men's health while enjoying the game."
Tom D’Souza, Global Head of Innovation at Movember, said:
"Although Tactical ’Stache is just a small mustache, it can make a big impact. To get men the health support they need, we first need to connect with them in environments where they feel comfortable; for many, playing games with friends is exactly that kind of environment."
"War Dogs players already know how to support each other, making the game community an ideal space for discussing and supporting men's health. We hope players equip this mustache, support their squads, and use it as an opportunity to care for each other both in and out of the game."
"Every sale of Tactical ’Stache helps Movember change the future of men's health."
About Movember
Movember is the leading global charity movement for men's health, dedicated to driving change in men's health.
Since 2003, the Movember community has raised over AUD 1.8 billion and funded more than 1,320 projects covering mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer.
Movember works with community members and professional partners to reshape the future of men's health by driving innovative research and expanding the reach of evidence-based programs, addressing the complex challenges facing men, boys, and society today.
About BULKHEAD
BULKHEAD is a video game development studio based in Derby, UK, dedicated to making its mark in the FPS genre. Founded in 2015 by a group of friends, the studio started by creating critically acclaimed indie games like The Turing Test and Battalion 1944, and has since evolved into a team focused on large-scale multiplayer experiences, with its latest title being War Dogs.
Recently, a new consortium consisting of SMG, everplay, and Hiro Capital acquired BULKHEAD from Tencent. BULKHEAD's latest title, War Dogs, is published by Team17.
About Team17
Founded in 1990, Team17 is a leading game developer, publisher, and creative partner dedicated to collaborating with developers worldwide. As part of everplay Group plc, Team17 boasts over 140 games, showcasing the rich creativity and unique charm of independent gaming.
Team17's award-winning and nominated own brands include Hell Let Loose, Golf With Your Friends, The Escapists, and the classic Worms series; additionally, Team17 publishes partner titles such as Date Everythinggj, DREDGE, and the Overcooked series.
