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The Front Temporary Maintenance Notice (1/4/2024)

After the 1.0.21 patch update, we disabled the splash damage of devastator auto gun. We have received many feedback on this adjustment.It created a huge impact on the game experience, and we are deeply sorry for this.

We planned to perform a maintenance on 7:00 - 8:00 Jan 4 UTC to reverse this adjustment. There could be delays on the actual time due to unexpected technical issues. Thank you for your support!

We will be more careful with your suggestions and feedback in the following patch updates, and try our best to living up to your expectations!

The Front 1.0.21 patch notes (1/3/2024)

We will have an update for patch 1.0.21 on 07:00-08:00 Jan 3 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]
  • Added ‘News’ button in the game lobby, it will show you the latest announcement


[h2]Optimizations[/h2]
All servers
  • Cancel the splash damage of "Devastator" Auto Gun

Dedicated Servers
  • Cancel the ‘NEW’ server tag in the server list

Solo/Hosted
  • When the distance between players and host reaches maximum, players will be forced to move towards the host’s location
  • Unable to use sleeping bags or beds to revive


[h2]Bugs Fixed[/h2]
All servers
  • Wrong description of some items
  • Logging truck are not working properly in some area
  • Wood Double Door assets are not correct
  • Armed followers will attack through player’s constructions
  • Loot bags dropped during the supply receive have wrong duration
  • Sound effects of "Devastator" Auto Gun
  • Sound effects of some followers
  • Some guns will have reduced durability after repair
  • Wolfs attack animation
  • Some other known issues are causing server crash

Solo/hosted
  • Can not craft in work benches with sufficient materials

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