Warhounds FAQ
Current Warhounds answers for Major Update 1.0.2, Steam/Epic, saves, controls, languages, consoles, mods, cheats, AI portraits, and Sparta 2035.
What is the latest Warhounds patch or update?
Warhounds launched as version 1.0. The latest numbered patch and latest official game update are both Major Update 1.0.2, released September 24, 2026; its developer-listed scope is campaign progression rebalance, Exoskeleton armor, rookie class selection, four new localizations, character customization, quality-of-life improvements, and developer-listed fixes. A listed fix is not proof that every related edge case is resolved.
See numbered patches and hotfixes separatelyHow do you unlock the Recon Drone in Warhounds?
Since Patch 1.0.1, the Recon Drone contract is no longer required. Build the Workshop and the Recon Drone becomes available immediately. The patch note does not document its slot use, range, duration, or every mission interaction.
Separate Recon and Hunter Drone factsWhat kind of game is Warhounds?
Warhounds is a single-player turn-based tactical strategy game set in East Africa in 2035. It combines squad combat, a strategic map, contracts, factions, and mobile-base management.
When and where was Warhounds released?
Warhounds released on Steam for Windows PC on August 11, 2026. Its official Epic Games Store listing followed on August 13. The game is currently single-player on both PC storefronts; this wiki does not assume that cloud saves, achievements, or save compatibility are identical between stores.
Check platforms and requirementsIs Warhounds on the Epic Games Store?
Yes. An official Epic Games Store product page is live for the Windows PC version, with an August 13, 2026 release date. Epic-specific cloud-save support and cross-store save compatibility have not been verified, so the Steam Cloud result should not be applied to the Epic build.
Compare the PC storefront evidenceHow long is the Warhounds campaign?
A developer described 15 story missions and 200+ optional locations divided across nine mission types, with locations repeating after the pool is exhausted. A separate pre-release estimate gave 30–35 hours for a story speedrun and about 75 hours to build and hire everything. These are developer descriptions, not measured completion averages.
See story and optional mission scopeDoes Warhounds have multiplayer or co-op?
No current multiplayer or co-op mode is advertised. The Steam and Epic store listings present Warhounds as a single-player game. That describes the current release, not a promise that multiplayer can never be announced later.
Check the current platform statusIs Warhounds available in Simplified Chinese?
Yes. Patch #2 released on September 7, 2026 and added Simplified Chinese for both the interface and subtitles. Steam currently lists Simplified Chinese with interface and subtitle support, but not full audio.
See the current language support tableIs Warhounds coming to consoles?
Yes, as a future plan. The August 27 official roadmap says Xbox and PlayStation are currently planned for December 2026. No console release is live yet, and this wiki does not narrow those platform names to a specific hardware generation without newer official evidence.
See the December 2026 roadmap planWhat is on the Warhounds 2026 roadmap?
The September roadmap milestones have shipped: Simplified Chinese arrived September 7 as Patch #2, and Major Update 1.0.2 released September 24. Sea of Pirates plus Xbox and PlayStation remain planned for December 2026, with modding tools planned around the first anniversary. Future plans and dates may change.
Read the full dated roadmapIs Warhounds available on Mac?
The current official storefronts list Windows, not macOS. A developer said in February 2026 that a Mac version was planned but gave no date. Treat that as an older intention until an official Mac store page, requirements table, or release announcement appears.
See the dated Mac and console plansDoes Warhounds have cheats, console commands, or a trainer?
No official cheat-code list or developer-console documentation was found in the first-party material checked on August 26, 2026. Third-party provider checks have their own dates: Cheat Happens was listed as active for Steam when checked August 26, 2026; WeMod鈥檚 Warhounds page was rechecked September 15, 2026 and currently lists a Steam trainer with 14 cheats. WeMod says its desktop app is Windows-only, but this is a provider listing, not a wiki test or compatibility/safety guarantee. This wiki links only to original status pages and does not host trainer binaries, mirrors, or unknown Cheat Engine tables.
Read the trainer safety notesDoes Warhounds support mods or Steam Workshop?
No official Steam Workshop, SDK, or downloadable mod tools are confirmed as live on September 28, 2026. Community file-based modding exists, while the August 27 official roadmap separately plans modding tools around the game's first anniversary. A future official-tool plan is not current Workshop support.
Separate current modding from the official future planDoes Warhounds support controllers or Steam Deck?
The current Steam store checked on September 28, 2026 advertises Full Controller Support and marks Steam Deck compatibility as Playable, not Verified. Major Update 1.0.2 also lists Steam Deck layout fixes. Those platform labels and release-note fixes still do not prove complete menu navigation, prompt accuracy, device coverage, or Deck performance across a full campaign.
See the dated controller and Deck statusCan I remap Warhounds keyboard controls?
A launch-day developer reply said key remapping did not make the release build and was planned for a later update. Patch 1.0.1 added a gamepad layout but did not announce key remapping, so check the current Controls menu rather than treating those as the same feature.
Check keybind and controller evidenceCan you save during missions?
Yes, depending on the save option. A post-launch developer answer describes saving whenever you want except during the first tutorial missions, saving only at mission start and finish, or Ironman with one save updated each turn. Exact menu names, mid-campaign switching, and achievement effects were not documented.
Check the Free Save evidence boundaryWhere is the Warhounds save file location?
Steam Cloud configuration points to %USERPROFILE%/AppData/LocalLow/EverPlay/Warhounds/Save and an *.mdb file pattern. Confirm the folder by matching file timestamps after saving and closing the game, then copy the whole directory before restoring, modding, or testing a trainer.
Open, back up, and restore the save folderHow much storage does Warhounds require?
The current Steam minimum and recommended requirements both list 85 GB of available storage. Leave extra free space for downloading, unpacking, patches, and platform caches.
Compare the full system requirementsDoes Warhounds support Steam Cloud?
Yes. Steam lists Steam Cloud as a current feature, but synchronization is not a substitute for a separate dated backup before testing mods, trainers, or a new patch.
Read the save and Steam Cloud notesDoes Warhounds have character creation?
Warhounds includes customizable recruits, and the developer has shown an appearance editor that updates a recruit’s portrait. That is not evidence of a fully custom story protagonist or of every possible appearance option.
Understand veterans and recruitsDid Warhounds remove AI-generated portraits?
The developer said the announcement, playtest, and demo used temporary AI-generated character portraits. The replacement system renders portraits from each in-game 3D character model with dedicated lighting; customized recruits receive an updated portrait. That announcement directly covers portraits, not an independent audit of every retail asset.
Read the official portrait-change timelineIs Warhounds the same game as Sparta 2035?
The developer describes Warhounds as the international version of Sparta 2035, with dialogue and characters localized for a worldwide audience and some story changes. It is not presented as an unrelated sequel. Sparta screenshots or data still should not be used as proof of Warhounds 1.0 values.
Compare the two versions carefullyDoes Warhounds have a Metacritic score?
This wiki did not verify a reliable Warhounds Metascore or OpenCritic aggregate during its August 22 research pass, so it does not publish an invented score. The dated Steam customer-review snapshot is available in the review page and will change as more reviews arrive.
Read the evidence-based reviewDoes Warhounds have romance?
A developer said veterans can have relationship interactions but that those relationships are not necessarily romantic. That is not confirmation of a player-controlled romance system, romance routes, or gameplay bonuses. Current retail events and effects still need direct campaign evidence.
See what is confirmed about veteransHow large is the roster?
Official materials describe five combat classes and ten unique veterans. Veterans have their own backgrounds, personalities, mission comments, and interactions aboard the helicopter.
How long does a mission take?
The Steam store describes missions as focused tactical operations that typically take about 25 to 40 minutes.
Does Warhounds have no random outcomes?
No. The store says ‘less fake RNG,’ while an official shooting explainer still documents probabilistic hit and damage outcomes. Exact retail formulas should be checked in the current game.
Is this the official Warhounds website?
No. Warhounds Wiki is an independent fan-made guide and is not affiliated with the developer or publisher. Official game and Steam links are provided separately.