- Early pre-alpha cash
- Does not carry to the full game
- Reason given
- Active development and ongoing changes
- Every future test
- Check its own official terms
- Last checked
- August 9, 2026
The official carryover answer
The pinned developer FAQ is direct: cash earned during early pre-alpha playtests will not carry over to the full game because WARDOGS remains in active development and is subject to changes.
The important boundaries are cash, early pre-alpha playtests, and the full game. The statement does not define how every future alpha, beta, or Early Access progression system will be handled.
Why narrow wording is useful
Pre-release tests often have different goals. Economy values, account data, and progression can change as systems are tested. A notice for one phase should not be reused as the terms for another phase unless the developer repeats or expands it.
Before joining a later test:
- read its official access notice;
- check whether it names cash, XP, unlocks, or account progress separately;
- save any wording that affects your expectations;
- assume nothing beyond the categories the notice actually covers.
Confirmed
- Early pre-alpha cash will not carry to the full game
- Active development and change are the stated reason
Not confirmed
- A universal wipe policy for every future test
- Carryover behavior for every progression category
- A permanent account-reset schedule
- Compensation for test balances or unlocks
Follow the current test notice
The official signup dashboard, Steam page, and developer announcements are the correct places for current terms. This page will keep the early pre-alpha answer dated rather than quietly rewriting it into a broader promise.
Frequently asked questions
01Does WARDOGS playtest cash carry into the full game?
No. The developer FAQ says cash earned during early pre-alpha playtests will not carry over to the full game.
02Will every future WARDOGS test wipe progress?
That is not confirmed. The current official answer is specifically about cash from early pre-alpha playtests.
03Why does early test progress reset?
The developer says the game is in active development and subject to changes.
04Does the answer cover every progression system?
No. The official wording specifically names cash, so broader progression should be checked against the notice for each future test.
Official sources
These are the first-party sources used for the claims on this page. Pre-release details can change; the page records its last source review above.
- 01WARDOGS FAQ ↗BULKHEAD developer account · Developer FAQ
- 02WARDOGS on Steam ↗BULKHEAD / Team17 · Official store