WARDOGS Update Time — Season 3
The next WARDOGS update is Season 3 on Thursday, November 12, 2026 — a full economy wipe plus new Limited Mode servers. BULKHEAD confirmed the date on Steam on October 23 and again in a PCGamesN interview on October 25.
Quick answer: the WARDOGS Season 3 update lands Thursday, November 12, 2026. BULKHEAD has published the date but not the exact unlock time — expect servers to go down for maintenance during European morning hours, as with previous season launches. Watch the official WARDOGS Steam news feed or Discord on the day for the maintenance window.
What the Season 3 update resets
The wipe is the point — Season 2's boosted progression let players hit Tier 4 armor and MBTs within days, so BULKHEAD moved Season 3 forward for a proper fresh start.
| Progress | At the wipe |
|---|---|
| WARDOGS Cash | Resets — leftover Cash auto-converts to Gold Bars (rate not yet published) |
| XP / progression | Resets — everyone restarts the grind |
| Gold Bars | Carries over |
| Cosmetics & skins | Carries over — gold skin availability extended to compensate for the shorter season |
New in Season 3: Limited Mode servers
The headline addition — formerly called "Primitive" servers.
Early-to-midgame gear only
High-rank armor, power weapons and top-tier vehicles — tanks, artillery — are stripped out entirely.
Why it exists
Season 2's fast progression meant the wipe never really landed. Limited servers keep matches tactical instead of gear-gated — a workaround until the 1.0 balance arrives.
Optional, not forced
Standard servers still run the full arsenal; Limited Mode is a separate queue for players who want the scrappy early-game meta.
Season timeline & new cadence
| Season | Run | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | Sept – Oct 2026 | ~35 days |
| Season 2 | Oct 15 – Nov 12, 2026 | 28 days (cut short) |
| Season 3 | Nov 12, 2026 – ~mid-Feb 2027 | ~3 months |
What to do before November 12
- 1Enjoy the endgame toys now
Tanks, Tier 4 armor and power weapons all go away at the wipe — use them while the servers still allow it.
- 2Don't hoard Cash blindly
Leftover Cash converts to Gold Bars, but the conversion rate isn't published — if the rate is poor, spending Cash now is the better play.
- 3Grab gold skins while they're up
BULKHEAD extended their availability because Season 2 was short — the window closes with the update.
- 4Decide your day-one queue
Limited Mode will be the crowded, level playing field at launch; standard servers return to full-loot chaos either way.
FAQ
What time does the WARDOGS update go live on November 12?
No exact hour has been published. BULKHEAD confirms maintenance windows on Steam and Discord close to launch — past season flips happened during European morning hours.
Will WARDOGS servers be down for the update?
Expect a maintenance window around the season flip — wipe patches typically take servers offline for a few hours before the new season opens.
Do I lose everything in the Season 3 wipe?
Cash and XP reset. Gold Bars, cosmetics and skins carry over, and remaining Cash auto-converts to Gold Bars at a rate BULKHEAD hasn't published yet.
What are Limited Mode servers?
Optional servers restricted to early-to-midgame gear — no high-rank armor, power weapons or heavy vehicles. Previously called "Primitive" servers in dev posts.