The Front News

[p]We’ll be performing maintenance for Version 1.5.2 on November 12, 2025, between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM UTC.
If the update takes longer than expected, servers will reopen as soon as everything is stable. Thanks for sticking with us and for all your support.[/p][p]We’re also working on several additional issues reported by players. Those fixes are already being prioritized and will roll out in future updates.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]Bug Fixes[/h3][p]Standard Mode[/p]

1. [p]Fixed an issue where anti-tank missiles couldn’t lock onto certain vehicles.[/p]
2. [p]Fixed an issue where some modular vehicles couldn’t be placed correctly after being equipped with resource-collection tools.[/p]
3. [p]Fixed an issue where the model of a modular vehicle boss didn’t disappear after being defeated.[/p]
4. [p]Fixed abnormal point consumption when exchanging items in the Horde instance.[/p]
5. [p]Fixed an issue where workbenches couldn’t access items stored in nearby containers during crafting.[/p]
6. [p]Fixed an issue where pressing ESC after opening account storage in the lobby made the lobby buttons disappear.[/p]
7. [p]Fixed an issue that caused dropped items to disappear unexpectedly.[/p]
8. [p]Fixed an issue where projectiles fired from modular vehicles weren’t being intercepted by defensive structures.[/p]
9. [p]Fixed an issue on Dedicated Server where characters could occasionally fall through the ground.[/p]

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[p][/p][p]We’ll be performing maintenance for Version 1.5.1 on November 6, 2025, between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM UTC.
If the update takes longer than expected, servers will reopen as soon as everything is stable. Thanks for your patience and continued support.[/p][p]We’re also investigating several additional issues reported by players. Those fixes are already in progress and will be addressed in upcoming updates.[/p][p]To maintain stable server performance and deliver a smoother gameplay experience, the maximum player count on official servers will be capped at 40 after this maintenance.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]Optimizations[/h3][p]Standard Mode[/p]

1. [p]Improved server performance: vehicles now enter a sleep state when no players are nearby, and character models of long-offline players will be hidden.[/p]
2. [p]Modular vehicles will now be automatically attacked when entering the range of enemy defense structures.[/p]
3. [p]Players logging in or out within enemy defense range will now be automatically targeted.[/p]
4. [p]Added a warning prompt to help prevent accidental beacon dismantling.[/p]
5. [p]Loot from destroyed vehicles will now persist for 30 minutes before disappearing.[/p]
6. [p]Updated background music for the Horde instance.[/p]

[hr][/hr][h3]Bug Fixes[/h3][p]Standard Mode[/p]

1. [p]Fixed an issue preventing storage from being placed on foundations.[/p]
2. [p]Fixed several known bugs that could cause server crashes.[/p]
3. [p]Fixed an issue where crafting recipes using materials stored in containers could fail.[/p]
4. [p]Fixed an issue where closing the Skin Warehouse in the lobby with the ESC key caused interface errors.[/p]
5. [p]Fixed incorrect teleport locations in certain instances.[/p]
6. [p]Fixed a bug in Dedicated Server where vehicles would sink underground when placed.[/p]
7. [p]Fixed an issue in Solo/Hosted Game where non-host players fell through the ground upon respawning after the host entered a Horde instance.[/p]

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[p][/p][p]Calling all creators! To celebrate the full release of The Front, we’re launching a 45-day UGC Creator Event with weekly rewards for participating content creators.[/p][p] [/p][p]Event Duration:[/p][p]Starts: With the full release of The Front,  October 30 (UTC)[/p][p]Ends: 45 days after launch, November 14(UTC)[/p][p]Rewards are calculated and distributed every Wednesday, based on the previous week’s data.[/p][p] [/p][p]How to Participate:[/p][p]Any creator with an active channel on YouTube, TikTok, or Twitch can join![/p][p]Your content must relate to The Front’s full release (e.g., news, updates, gameplay, or reviews).[/p][p] [/p][p]To join:[/p][p]1.Contact @Wickthesniper on Discord.[/p][p]2.Submit your video link or stream screenshots.[/p][p]3.Verify your creator identity (via email or by linking your channel to Discord).[/p][p] [/p][p]Eligible Content:[/p][p]YouTube videos or shorts[/p][p]TikTok short videos[/p][p]Twitch livestreams of The Front[/p][p] [/p][p]Rewards:[/p][p] [/p][p]For Video Creators (YouTube / TikTok)[/p][p]Requirements:[/p][p]Long videos: ≥10 minutes[/p][p]Short videos: ≥30 seconds[/p][p]Must be dedicated to The Front[/p][p] [/p][p]For Streamers (Twitch)[/p][p]During any weekly period (Wednesday–Wednesday):[/p][p]Stream The Front for 40+ hours total,[/p][p]Stream at least 3+ hours on 5 different days,[/p][p]Receive a $20 Steam Gift Card.[/p][p] [/p][p]Join the community[/p][p][/p][p]For submissions & updates: https://discord.com/invite/K4fE6hpaPs[/p][p][/p][p]We can’t wait to see your amazing creations — let’s build The Front together![/p]

[h3]We’re thrilled to announce that The Front will officially launch its Full Release on October 30 (UTC)![/h3][p]To thank everyone for your continued support, we’ve prepared two special community events, with Steam Gift Cards up for grabs![/p][hr][/hr][h3]Event 1: Steam Review Giveaway[/h3][p]After the full release, share your thoughts by posting a detailed and relevant review about your gameplay experience on The Front’s Steam Store page.[/p][p]For every 20 valid reviews, 1 lucky player will be randomly selected to receive a $10 Steam Gift Card![/p][p]Event ends: December 1, 2025, 00:00 (UTC)[/p][p]Winners announced: December 3, 2025, 10:00 (UTC)[/p][p](Please check the event announcements channel on our Discord.)[/p][p] [/p][p]Notes:[/p]

• [p]Reviews from accounts with less than 2 hours of playtime[/p]
• [p]Reviews posted after a refund[/p]
• [p]Reviews unrelated to the game[/p]

[p]will not be counted for the giveaway.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p] [/p][h3]Event 2: Social Media Repost Giveaway[/h3][p]Repost the Full Release Announcement Post from The Front’s official Facebook or X (Twitter) accounts![/p][p]We’ll randomly select 2 players from each platform, and each winner will receive a $20 Steam Gift Card.[/p][p]Event ends: November 16, 2025, 00:00 (UTC)[/p][p]Winners announced: November 17, 2025, 10:00 (UTC)[/p][p](Please check the event announcements channel on Discord.)[/p][p]Prizes will be sent via private message from The Front’s official Steam Developer, Facebook, or X (Twitter) accounts, so please keep your DMs open![/p][p] [/p][p]Thank you all for your amazing support![/p][p]We can’t wait to fight alongside you again in the full version of The Front![/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p]Join the community[/p][p]For submissions & updates: https://discord.com/invite/K4fE6hpaPs[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]The Front 1.0 is out now!
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[p]On October 30, 2025, the open-world sandbox game The Front, known for its unique military theme, in-depth vehicle customization, and hardcore survival gameplay, officially launched its Steam 1.0 version worldwide, kicking off with a 15% launch discount for two weeks. This 1.0 update marks a major overhaul of the game’s late-game PVE content and core creative mechanics, promising players a more challenging, inventive, and combat-driven post-apocalyptic survival experience.
[/p][h3]Major Update: Vehicle Innovation and Zombie Horde Challenges[/h3][p]The 1.0 release further strengthens The Front’s “militarized sandbox” identity, with all new content designed to enhance the strategic depth of vehicle combat and the thrill of battle.
[/p][h3]1.    Post-Apocalyptic Vehicle Campaign: Introducing the Zombie Horde Missions[/h3][p]The all-new Zombie Horde missions are the highlight of the 1.0 update, offering an advanced PVE challenge that encourages players to engage in mobile combat with their vehicles.[/p]

• [p]The Thrill of Steel Crushing: The Zombie Horde missions feature numerous destructible objects, allowing players to experience unmatched physics-based destruction and satisfying crowd-clearing action while driving heavy vehicles through hordes of zombies.[/p]
• [p]Smarter zombies: The AI of the mission-specific mutants has been greatly enhanced, adding new behaviors such as jumping onto and clinging to vehicles. This forces players to keep moving and use vehicle defenses strategically, making combat more unpredictable.[/p]
• [p]Two ultimate challenges: Two high-difficulty bosses have been added to the Zombie Horde missions, serving as the ultimate targets for players seeking top-tier equipment and technology.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]2.   Specialized Vehicle Arsenal and Functional Upgrades[/h3][p]The Front’s signature vehicle assembly system receives a comprehensive expansion in the 1.0 release, with new functions and components that give players greater military engineering capabilities:[/p]

• [p]Activation of specialized weapon systems: New weapons such as the flamethrower, toxin sprayer, and arc gun are introduced. These provide players with area control and sustained damage options, greatly expanding tactical possibilities for vehicle firepower.[/p]
• [p]Multi-functional operations: New vehicle attachments such as saws, ore shovels, and harvesters allow vehicles to efficiently gather resources while remaining combat-capable. Additionally, new armor components like spiked wheels and wheel blades enable “meat grinder” style crushing of zombie hordes.[/p]
• [p]Team collaboration and customization: The vehicle assembly platform now supports squad permissions, encouraging teammates to participate together in vehicle design and construction. In addition, a new paint system lets players personalize their vehicles, making them not only powerful but also stylish.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Core Gameplay Recap: Define Your Path of Resistance[/h3][p]Beyond the new content in the 1.0 release, The Front, as a hardcore sandbox survival game, continues to focus on core elements that players value: survival challenges, creative freedom, and both PVP and PVE combat.[/p]

• [p]Exploration and technological progression: As remnants of the resistance, players must explore ruins and gather resources in a post-apocalyptic wasteland filled with mutants, imperial forces, raiders, and rebels. They advance from primitive tools to futuristic military technology, working toward a mission that can reshape history.[/p]
• [p]Sandbox construction and trap-based defense: The game offers hundreds of building components, allowing players to construct defensive bases without terrain limitations. The robust trap and tower defense system lets players set up integrated sensor, trigger, and damage networks to effectively fend off special mutants such as bomb-wielding maniacs and stealth assassins.[/p]
• [p]Multi-faction combat (PVP/PVE): The game’s core battlegrounds feature clashes between players and between players and various NPC factions. The new NPC outpost system and dynamic reward-looting mechanics further simulate intense PVP offense and defense scenarios, testing players’ tactical execution.[/p]

[p][/p][p]The 1.0 release is not just a version update, but a full realization of our ‘militarized sandbox survival’ vision. We want players to be more than survivors—they should be engineers and tacticians of the apocalypse. With these major additions, we believe October 30 will deliver an unprecedented post-apocalyptic warfare experience for players.[/p][p] [/p][p]About The Front The Front is an open-world survival and construction game with a war theme. Players take on the role of a remnant resistance fighter, exploring, building, and developing technology while relying on a highly flexible vehicle assembly system. In a wasteland filled with raiders, mutant zombies, and imperial forces, they face multiple threats and strive to complete a mission that could reshape the course of history.[/p]