Yes—most players can bypass the WARDOGS tutorial by leaving it like a live match. There is no documented, dedicated Skip button. Instead, open the pause menu, wait for Leave Match to appear, select it, and return to the main menu. This is a player-reported workaround rather than a feature that BULKHEAD has formally guaranteed, so the option may not appear immediately on every system.
How to skip the WARDOGS tutorial
Use this sequence when you want to reach a normal server without completing the onboarding match:
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- Launch WARDOGS and enter the tutorial.
- Press Esc to open the pause menu.
- Stop moving and wait approximately 15–30 seconds. The leave option may take a moment to load.
- Select Leave Match when it appears.
- Confirm that you want to leave if the game displays a confirmation prompt.
- After returning to the main menu, join a normal server.
The key detail is to remain still while the pause menu is open. Moving around or immediately closing the menu can prevent the option from appearing on the first attempt.
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Leave Match appears in the pause menu after the tutorial has finished loading. It is not presented as “Skip Tutorial,” which is why players can miss it. If you opened the menu as soon as the tutorial started, wait with the menu open for the full 15–30-second window before looking for the command.
If Leave Match does not appear
- Let the tutorial finish loading completely.
- Close the pause menu.
- Open it again once with Esc.
- Do not move, then wait another 15–30 seconds.
If the session is frozen or the game crashes, treat that as a stability problem rather than evidence that the workaround failed. Restart the game and try the sequence again after the tutorial loads.
Should you leave or complete the tutorial?
Leaving is quickest for an experienced player who only wants to reach a live server. Completing the tutorial is the safer choice for a first-time player, or anyone who wants the game’s onboarding instructions and the normal completion record.
| Option | Time to a live server | Progress and achievement certainty | Onboarding access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leave the tutorial | Usually faster once Leave Match appears | Less certain; reported to affect tutorial achievement credit | You can still access Learn to Play from the main menu, according to a player walkthrough |
| Complete the tutorial | Slower | Safest option when completion or achievement credit matters | Full guided introduction before joining normal play |
The available player reports do not establish every possible reward or completion-flag consequence, so do not assume that leaving grants the same credit as finishing the match.
Why WARDOGS may show the tutorial again
A different PC may ask you to run the tutorial again, even if you previously left it or completed it elsewhere. That behavior is reported by players and may reflect how the game stores tutorial state on a particular installation or machine. If the prompt returns, repeat the leave sequence or complete the tutorial once on that PC if you want the most reliable onboarding and achievement result.
What happens to the “This is WARDOGS” achievement?
Leaving the tutorial can mean you do not receive the This is WARDOGS achievement. Complete the tutorial if that achievement is important to you. Skipping is therefore best treated as a convenience option, not a guaranteed substitute for finishing the introductory match.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Is this an official skip feature?
No dedicated Skip button has been documented. Current player-facing walkthroughs describe the Esc-and-Leave-Match method as reported behavior, while noting that BULKHEAD has not guaranteed it as an official, permanent option. Menu labels or timing could change in a future update. If the command disappears after an update, check whether the tutorial has fully loaded, reopen the pause menu once, and try again before assuming the feature has been removed.
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- Retro Bakurani graphic featuring gaming most iconic tower, a helicopter and vintage sunset styling for fans of tactical gaming and military-inspired artwork. Support your teammates and fellow wardogs with this design.
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Quick decision guide
- Already know the basics: wait for Leave Match and join a normal server.
- New to WARDOGS: complete the tutorial or use Learn to Play after leaving.
- Want the achievement: finish the tutorial rather than leaving it.
- Button missing: allow loading to finish, close and reopen the pause menu, then wait without moving.
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