Warhounds Wiki: Combat, Classes and Campaign Guides

Latest Updates and 2026 Roadmap

Major Update 1.0.2 (September 24, 2026) is the latest numbered patch. The latest live update is Hotfix #8 (October 8, 2026), checked on November 5, 2026. Hotfix #8 offers an optional Steam startup workaround for shader compilation; it is not a permanent fix. The October 2 experimental Unstable branch is a separate test.

The October 21 official announcement confirms PS5 and Xbox Series X|S for a planned end-of-2026 launch; both store pages now accept wishlists, but the console versions are not released. The August roadmap targeted December for consoles and Sea of Pirates DLC. Modding tools remain planned around the first anniversary; dates may change.

How a Warhounds Campaign Works

Prepare your squad, complete a tactical mission, then return to managing the company. The Steam store says missions usually take about 25 to 40 minutes. A developer estimated 30–35 hours for a story speedrun and about 75 hours to build and hire everything; these are estimates, and your campaign may take more or less time.

Check Your Shot Before Moving

Check the attack preview, cover, elevation and firing angle before spending an action. Drones, scanners, smoke and optical camouflage offer more options for spotting threats and moving through danger. The Overwatch guide shows how to set the cone and confirm the action, with separate notes on reaction-fire rules that still need testing.

How RNG Affects Your Shots

Warhounds still has random hit and damage results. The Steam description says “less fake RNG,” and an official pre-release guide explains how the game shows the factors affecting a shot. Use that information to choose a better position, and keep a backup action ready in case the attack misses.

Five Classes and Ten Veterans

Warhounds has five combat classes: Assault, Specialist, Sniper, Machine Gunner and Grenadier. Its ten unique veterans have their own backgrounds, personalities and interactions during missions and aboard the helicopter. Compare each soldier’s skills and equipment with the mission objective when choosing your squad.

Manage Your Mobile Base Between Missions

Between contracts, check injuries, recruit soldiers, choose upgrades and manage your equipment and funds. Leave the company ready for the next job: a costly purchase or a wounded soldier can change which missions your squad can handle. The base and recruitment guides help you plan construction, hiring and recovery.

Choose a Squad for Each Mission

Warhounds includes combat contracts, intelligence gathering, covert operations, rescues and missions with allied squads. Read the objective before choosing the team and loadout. Bring tools for the difficult part of the job, whether that is reaching a target, surviving a fight or getting everyone to extraction.

About This Warhounds Wiki

This independent fan guide uses official announcements, store information and our own gameplay screenshots. Dates and version notes help you check whether a guide matches your game. Future plans and untested details are labeled, and you can report a correction through the link below.