Wardogs devs rush to fix XP exploit allowing players to quickly unlock tanks and stomp competition on Season 2’s first day

Wardogs’ Season 2 launch exposed an XP exploit that let players unlock tanks within hours, giving them a major advantage over players who had not progressed far enough to obtain anti-tank equipment. Developer Bulkhead quickly patched the progression bug and the exploit, while acknowledging that changes intended to improve the game had caused problems.

The exploit involved driving just outside the HQ, dropping off pallets and returning, with faster Driver XP gains accelerating progress. Bulkhead also removed cash and XP bonuses for the blue team; technical designer Mark Tadros said fewer than 1,000 of the most extreme exploit users would receive 24-hour bans. Community reactions were mixed, including disappointment among players who missed the brief opportunity.