The Front News

We have completed the maintenance work of version 1.0.8 update for the Alpha Test Server on October 24, 2023 at 3:00 UTC.

In order to check the stability of the upcoming versions of the game, we have decided to open the Alpha Test servers for players. You can enter the Alpha Test by following procedures.


1. Exit Steam, restart.
2. Right click The Front in your Steam Library, and choose properties.
3. Choose Betas-Beta Participation- Alpha test official server.
4. Update your game, and choose [Alphatest] to start the game.

And you can help us by submitting your feed back via discord or submit a ticket in-game.
https://discord.com/channels/1061915520703668265/1164777396931657728
https://thefront.zohodesk.com/portal/en/home

After the check on these following adjustments, we will update the version to all servers.


1. Added a new parameter for the maximum distance allowed from the host when creating a solo/hosted games.


1. Squad leader's name will be moved to the top of the squad member list when the squad leader is transferred.
2. Vehicles can be started directly by W and D keys.
3. Optimized the default position order when entering the vehicle.


1. Adjusted that followers can no longer cause damages to concrete and higher level buildings.


1. Adjusted that the building replacement function can no longer be used when placing electric appliances.


1. Fixed the problem of wrong building permissions after beacon transfer (players who had this problem before the update need to perform the beacon transfer again after the update).
2. Fixed the problem of wrong level requirements of "Woodpecker" AA Rocket Launcher.
3. Fixed the problem that the "Woodpecker" AA Rocket Launcher cannot track the target correctly and the C key cannot be used to switch the target.
4. Fixed the problem that PVP server characters cannot be harmed under certain circumstances after going offline.
5. Fixed the problem that the Creature Lure may have an abnormal spawn location when receiving supplies.
6. Fixed the problem that the attack direction of helicopters rocket launchers may have a trajectory shift.


1. Fixed the some wrong translations of certain items.


1. Fixed the problem that the special effects of vehicle bullets will remain in the scene and cause client lag.
2. Fixed the problem of server save data loss caused by closing the server when the server is not starting correctly.
3. Fixed some known issues that caused the server to crash.

In order to check the stablility of the newest version. We decide to open two Alpha Test servers. These servers will be long-term, capped at 80 and PVP, Official server + Dedicated server.

How to enter:

1. Exit Steam, restart.
2. Right click The Front in your Steam Library, choose properties.
3. Choose Betas-Beta Participation- Alpha test official server.
4. Update your game, and choose [Alphatest] to start the game.

We will also add a channel in discord to collect all the bugs and feedback for the Alpha test servers.
discord.gg/playthefront

Our development team is sparing no effort to improve the game based on your feedback and your suggestions. To that end, we will be taking servers down for maintenance on 10/20 from 07:00-08:00 UTC. The servers will go live again when maintenance is complete. Thank you for your support.

To improve The Front’s gaming experience, we have made the following updates:

Added:
1. Key Binding function
2. Solo/host server and dedicated server will have a 4 hour auto-save backup function


Optimizations:
1. Optimized "Hummingbird" AA Gun and "Fishing Net" AA Gun ‘s visual effects
2. Optimized the sound effect of the mining machine located in the desert
3. Removed the ‘enable anti cheat’ option in the solo/host server creation, and it will remain open in default

Fixes:
1. Fixed empty server list problem caused by account buffering
2. Fixed wrong tips when placing some constructions with no variations
3. Fixed water pipes and cables will decay within beacon’s protection range
4. Fixed wrong electricity load for the batteries
5. Fixed followers might disappear in the solo/host game
6. Fixed some wrong translations
7. Fixed sometimes you can not move around in the tank turret
8. Fixed some inventory drops from the constructions will show empty after it stacks over a certain amount
9. Fixed after death, character’s inventory bag might combined with other enemy's loot bag

We will be taking servers down for maintenance on 10/18 from 07:00-08:00 UTC. The servers will go live again when maintenance is complete. Thank you for your support.

To improve The Front’s gaming experience, we have made the following updates:

Optimizations:
1. Adjusted duration of raids triggered by receiving supplies from a beacon
2. Reduced HP of monsters in Lv. 51+ raids triggered by receiving supplies from a beacon
3. Increased temperature at which heat-based status effects are triggered
4. Increased the Heat RES of metal armor
5. Increased shotgun damage
6. Reduced interval at which Mineshafts and Oil Wells produce resources
7. Increased the range at which you can interact with gates

Fixes:
1. Fixed abnormal collision issues caused by open windows
2. Fixed abnormal wire/pipe connection issues caused when multiple members of a squad would try to connect them at the same time
3. Fixed issue in which only one server would be displayed in the server list when multiple dedicated servers were hosted on the same physical machine
4. Fixed some in-game sound effect errors
5. Fixed issue in which players would not be able to respawn normally due to a bed or sleeping bag being destroyed
6. Fixed abnormal NPC pathing errors caused by structures obstructing their paths
7. Fixed issue in which animal corpses would fall through the ground in some areas
8. Fixed issue in which players would not be able to respawn when a Solo/Hosted game disconnected
9. Fixed missing text issue
10. Fixed abnormal crosshair that would result when firing the "Hummingbird" AA Gun
11. Fixed protection time error that would occur when upgrading a beacon
12. Fixed issue in which an erroneous prompt saying a server was full would appear when connection to a server was lost

Since we have rolled back the game version yesterday, the original planned update will be carried out at this time: October 16, 2023, from 07:00 to 08:00 UTC. If we are unable to complete the maintenance within the expected time frame, the server opening time will be postponed. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your support.

To provide a better gaming experience, we have implemented the following updates:

Optimizations:
1. Improved server connection latency.

Fixed:

1. Fixed some issues that were causing server crashes.

Upcoming Version Updates:

1. Increased the power output of Solar Generators and Wind Generator.
2. Optimized the tips for changing building variations.
3. Fixed an issue where, when using a single physical machine to run multiple sets of dedicated servers, only one set of the servers was displayed in the server list.
4. Fixed a collision issue with windows when they were in the open state.