What the Wardogs Ping Cap Means for Your Squad
The change splits the Wardogs community along regional lines and puts pressure on Bulkhead to deliver a real anti-cheat fix fast. For players, cross-region sessions may be off the table until a permanā¦
The change splits the Wardogs community along regional lines and puts pressure on Bulkhead to deliver a real anti-cheat fix fast. For players, cross-region sessions may be off the table until a permanā¦
Key points - Bulkhead is region locking Wardogs multiplayer by capping maximum ping at 175. - The studio says the goal is protecting the largest amount of players from cheating-prone regions. - Players in Asia and cross-region friend groups have criticized the change, with some requesting refunds. - CEO Joe Brammer called the ping-based solution a quick fix, not a permanent one. - Brammer said tracking where players are actually based is complicated by VPNs.
Timeline - Recently: Bulkhead announces region locking via a 175ms ping cap in Wardogs. - After the announcement: Players in Asia and cross-region groups push back, some asking for refunds. - In response: CEO Joe Brammer says a permanent global solution is in development.
FAQ
Q: How does Wardogs region locking actually work? A: It limits maximum ping to 175, filtering out players from distant regions with unstable connections. Bulkhead says this also cuts down on cheating.
Q: Can I still play Wardogs with friends in other regions? A: Possibly not, depending on your ping. Players with international friend groups have reported being blocked, and some are requesting refunds.
Q: Is the region lock permanent? A: No. CEO Joe Brammer called it a quick fix and said the team is working on a longer-term solution for global players, though no timeline was given.
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