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Dev Responses to some of the game issues (1/2/2024)

We understand that providing a smooth gaming experience is the most basic, so next, the production team will make every effort to fix problems and optimize the gaming experience to make up for the shortcomings of the early access version, in addition to maintaining the development of content features such as vehicle modifications, planting genetics gameplay, and MOD editing tools.

We will carry out the following optimization and improvement, if you have other issues feedback or views, you can comment and leave a message or tell us in discord.gg/playthefront


[h2]Issues are being focused on[/h2]
  • Shotgun damage does not decrease with distance.
  • The protection time seen in binoculars does not match the actual time.
  • Scrolling up and down in the chat box does not allow you to see the history of sent messages.
  • Mouse will move out of the client interface
  • In Solo/Host games, the problem of revive in the same place.
  • In Solo/Host games, the number of crafting materials does not match.
  • In Solo/Host games, the truck will slide after being placed.


* The above are only some of the issues, more can be found in the update announcement.

[h2]January Game Tuning Plan[/h2]
  • Characters can gain experience no matter how far away they are from the workbench; at the same time, team members within 100 meters of the workbench can also gain experience sharing.
  • Add client-side announcements, so that you can view the latest patch notes in game.
  • Adaptation of ultra-wide screens and other resolutions.
  • Significantly shortened the effective time of beacon after the placement.
  • Increased damage to helicopters from anti-aircraft guns.
  • Add a shortcut key to close or open the chat box.
  • Adjusted the logic of remote control C4.
  • Removed 5 workbenches and integrated their technology recipes into other workbenches.
  • Add in-game voice chat system.
  • Welders can repair base vehicles
  • Vertical ladders can be placed on pillars.
  • Stone arrows can be crafted in the workbench.
  • With the help of follower talents, advanced furnaces can smelt faster.
  • A search bar will be added to the backpack
  • Corn can also be used to make alcohol


[h2]More improvements will be made, including:[/h2]
  • Server performance
  • Graphics optimization
  • Numerical rationality optimization
  • Sound effects optimization
  • NPC animations and AI behavior optimization.


For the systematic optimization of the above blocks, we will introduce the improvement measures in the future

The Front New Servers Announcement (12/30 - 1/1)

Happy new year! We are going to open 6 new PVP servers to celebrate!

After the little poll we did earlier in the Discord, we made some changes to the new servers: 3x gathering rate + 30-day wipe. If you have further suggestions please leave a message in our Discord.

The Front Temporary Maintenance Notice (12/28/2023)

We will have a temporary maintenance on all servers during 07:00 - 08:00 Dec 28 UTC. Maintenance time could be postponed due to unexpected technical issues. Please be advised. Thank you for your understanding!

[h2]Bugs Fixed[/h2]
All Servers
  • Follower's talent are causing server crashes

The Front Temporary Maintenance Notice (12/27/2023)

We will have a temporary maintenance on all servers during 12:00 - 13:00 Dec 27 UTC. Maintenance time could be postponed due to unexpected technical issues. Please be advised. Thank you for your understanding!

[h2]Bugs Fixed[/h2]
All Servers
  • Pack Reclaimer are causing server crashes

The Front 1.0.20 patch notes (12/27/2023)

We will have an update for patch 1.0.20 on 07:00-09:00 Dec 27 UTC. Sorry for the inconvenience and maintenance time could be postponed due to unexpected technical issues. Thank you for your understanding and support!

[h2]New Content[/h2]
  • Follower’s talent gameplay
  • You can check the number of talents of untamed NPCs, but not the attributes
  • To unlock the follower’s talent attributes, it needs to reach certain levels
  • Only newly tamed NPCs will have the new talents


[h2]Optimization[/h2]
All servers
  • Adjust the gear defense value, when the overall value exceeds 1000, the exceeding defense effect will decrease a bit
  • Better art assets in some scenes


Dedicated servers
  • When creating servers, the minimum squad member could be set to 1


Solo/hosted
  • When creating servers, the minimum squad member could be set to 1
  • Added tips for all parameters when create a solo/hosted game


[h2]Bugs fixed[/h2]
  • Non-squad members can put constructions at the edge of beacon range
  • Couplers could be permanently damaged by EMP grenades
  • Wrong defense level for Warhammers, and "Annihilator" Sniper Rifle can cause damages to it
  • Imperial tanks and helicopter NPCs will not return fire when attacked by defense constructions
  • Defense constructions and followers will target non-squad members on PVE servers
  • Some NPCs will not attack targets at a very close range
  • Patrol sergeant will not return to base when it killed the target at a distance
  • Quake Brute will stuck during the supply receive run sometimes
  • Melee attacks can not deal damages under certain circumstances
  • Talent Plant Enthusiast is not working correctly
  • Christmas snowman has a refresh bug sometimes
  • Some translation errors
  • Some stuck points on the map
  • Some wrong resources type displayed on the map
  • Some wrong sound effects in certain scenes
  • Known issues are causing server crashes