Bulkhead announced that the first-person tactical shooter War Dogs surpassed 2 million sales just five days after launching on Steam Early Access. Released on September 10, the game reached a peak concurrent player count of 428,666 on Steam.
War Dogs sold 1 million copies on its first day, rising to 1.25 million by the second day, and surpassing the 2 million mark by the fifth day. Bulkhead thanked players on social media, stating that the team initially created a game they wanted to play with friends, and they are delighted to see players experiencing it with their own friends.
After initial complaints triggered by launch issues, the game's reviews have improved. Clips showcasing various humorous moments in War Dogs have gone viral online (players even deliberately avoid the Lonestar faction, believing it attracts the lowest-skilled players and results in the most losses).
Bulkhead expects the Early Access phase of War Dogs to last one to two years, with console versions planned for release in 2028. The team stated that the specific development timeline may still be adjusted based on production progress and community feedback, during which time they will expand content, improve systems, and continue balancing.
Future update plans include new maps, weapons, vehicles, and gameplay changes, with vehicle types expanding to include fighter jets. The team is also preparing to refine the progression system, seasonal content, and combat reward mechanisms, ensuring that contributions in combat, support, and logistics are all appropriately rewarded.
The full release will expand upon the Early Access version with more content and higher polish, and the game's price is planned to increase at that time. The Bulkhead development team stated that they will always prioritize improving game balance, optimization, and stability.