Players encountering difficulties with deploying their parachute in the recently released game Wardogs can find a solution through specific in-game and configuration adjustments. These issues stem from either not owning a parachute or a bug that unbinds the default control input.
To address the ownership problem, players must first purchase a parachute from an equipment vendor. Navigating to the gear tab within the vendor interface will present available parachute options. While a basic parachute can be acquired early on, it lacks manual control, potentially leaving players vulnerable during descents. A more advantageous option, the Sport Parachute, becomes available at level 35 and costs $500. This upgraded parachute allows for controlled movement during descent, making it a worthwhile investment.
For those who have a parachute equipped but still face deployment problems, the issue likely lies with a bug that unbinds the parachute control. The default key for parachute deployment is the spacebar. This can become unbound if players reassign the spacebar to another function, such as ascending their helicopter, a common practice recommended in other game guides.
To fix the unbinded control, players should follow these precise steps. First, completely close the Wardogs application, ensuring it is not running in the background. Next, press the Windows key and 'R' simultaneously to open the Run dialog box. In this box, paste the following path: %LOCALAPPDATA%\Wardogs\Saved\Config\WindowsClient. This action will open the game's configuration folder. Inside this folder, locate and open the file named "GameUserSettings.ini" using a text editor like Notepad. Towards the end of this file, players will find a line resembling ((TagName="Input.NamedActions.Player.DeployParachute"), (PrimaryKey=(bIsCustom=True))). This line needs to be modified. Players should change it to read ((TagName="Input.NamedActions.Player.DeployParachute"), (PrimaryKey=(Key=SpaceBar,bIsCustom=True))). After saving the modified file and exiting the text editor, restart Wardogs. This procedure should rebind the spacebar to the parachute deployment function, resolving the deployment issue.
The developers of Wardogs have acknowledged this parachute deployment bug and indicated plans for a fix. While it was intended to be resolved prior to the early access launch on September 10, players have continued to report the problem. The outlined manual steps offer an immediate solution for players affected by this bug, allowing them to resume normal gameplay.