The September open-beta window has ended. Paid Early Access is available on Steam. As of September 13, no new test window has been announced.
What happened to Beta 02?
The September 1 announcement described a closed beta with guaranteed access for preorders and invitations delivered in batches. On September 5, BULKHEAD changed that test to an open beta.
The updated announcement said it would end Sunday at 08:00 UTC: September 6, 2026. Older invitation instructions describe that past window, not a test that is still running.
How to play the current game
The paid Early Access product is WARDOGS on Steam, app 1867240. Check the product in your library and the current store listing. A separate Playtest entry or an old invitation does not, by itself, establish ownership of the paid game.
If Steam reports a missing executable, record which library entry is launching. The troubleshooting page explains why historical Playtest reports should not automatically be applied to the current release.
Where to look for future tests
Start with the latest official announcements. FirstLook remains linked by the official FAQ as a community signup service, but the signup page has also carried older Pre-Alpha wording.
Community signup lets you register interest in future tests; it does not guarantee immediate access. Check official announcements for new test dates.