The Wardogs 0.1.2 update implements a zero-tolerance policy against exploiters alongside a critical fix for a common Windows 11 crash. This update marks a transition to stricter enforcement of fair play standards.
Technical Stability and Crash Fixes
The Wardogs Development Team has resolved the WD-L020 crash issue, which was specifically triggered by the Windows 11 update KB5124010. This fix ensures that players on updated Windows 11 systems can maintain stability without the software conflicts previously reported.
Exploit Enforcement and Fair Play
Update 0.1.2 introduces several server-side changes to prevent progress manipulation and unfair advantages. Players caught repeatedly abusing unintended exploits or participating in Real Money Trading (RMT) now face permanent bans without an initial warning.
- Server-Authoritative Revives: Revive action validity checks are now handled entirely by the server. This change is designed to prevent map-wide revive exploits that bypassed distance requirements.
- Schematic Rewards: To prevent progression exploits, destroying a newly placed schematic no longer grants the full reward.
Combat and Vehicle Adjustments
Balance changes in this update focus on vehicle interactions and fixing unintended damage scaling. A fix addresses the Havoc vehicle, which was taking unintended extra damage from 20mm and 30mm cannon fire. This fix restores the intended armor durability for the Havoc against these specific calibers.
General combat restrictions have also been applied to vehicle occupants. Players in enclosed vehicle seats can no longer use grenades, smoke grenades, or C4 while inside the vehicle.
UI and Server Administration
The update introduces a redesigned DEPLOY selection flow. This menu update allows players to filter their search by specific server types, including:
- Official Servers
- Community Servers
- Infantry Mode
- Low-Level Servers
For those managing private environments, community server admins now have access to improved tools. This includes the ability to configure scheduled restarts using UTC time and the option to restrict RCON access through an “AllowedHosts” security list. Detailed technical information can be found in the Official Wardogs Patch Notes on Steam.
