Bulkhead, the studio building the tactical shooter WARDOGS, is running a clip contest that pays out real money. Record a memorable in-game moment, share it publicly, and the single best entry earns its creator $100,000 in real cash. The other 99 clips in the top 100 each receive $100,000 in in-game cash instead.
Quick answer: Post a WARDOGS clip (max two minutes) on X, YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram with the hashtag #WARDOGS100K and tag @WARDOGS, then fill out the submission form on the official contest site before 23:59 BST on October 8.
How to enter the WARDOGS $100K clip contest
Entry has two required parts. Posting the clip publicly is not enough on its own, because the team needs your contact details to reach a winner. You must complete both the public post and the form.
You can enter as many clips as you want, as long as each one follows the same posting and submission steps. Country restrictions apply, so check the contest terms and conditions to confirm your eligibility before entering.
Prizes and how the top 100 pays out
Bulkhead will reveal the top 100 clips after the contest closes. Only the number one featured clip pays in real money, while everyone else in the ranking is rewarded inside the game.
| Placement | Reward |
|---|---|
| #1 featured clip | $100,000 in real cash |
| 99 runners-up (top 100) | $100,000 in in-game cash each |
The studio has framed the prize pool as a direct payout to players rather than a paid marketing push, saying it would rather change a player’s life than spend the money on advertising.
What the judges score
A judging panel selects the winners against a fixed set of criteria. Clips that combine these elements in a way that feels distinct to WARDOGS score highest.
| Criterion | What it rewards |
|---|---|
| Teamwork | Use of team play and communication |
| Decision making | Unique player choices in the sandbox battlefield |
| All out warfare | Action and chaos found only in WARDOGS |
| Creativity | Standout execution, entertainment, or gameplay |
| ONLY IN WARDOGS factor | Blends the above into something that defines the game |
When you submit, you also pick a category for the clip, including ONLY IN WARDOGS, Absolute Cinema, Jackpot Moment, Heroic Play, Epic Fail, Funny Moment, Pure Skill, and Other / Misc.
Deadline and key dates
The submission window and the game’s rollout run close together, so the timing matters if you want playable content to clip.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Second Closed Beta ends | September 6, 2026 |
| Early access launch | September 10, 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23:59 BST, October 8, 2026 |
| Winners announced | October 15, 2026 (or shortly after) |
Note: The second Closed Beta is live now, and Twitch drops are running alongside it. You can pick up WARDOGS on its Steam store page to start recording your own moments.
To confirm your entry is valid, make sure both parts are done: the clip is public with #WARDOGS100K and an @WARDOGS tag, and the same clip is logged through the form with your Steam-linked email. A post without the form, or a form without a live post, leaves you out of the running.
