Foxhole News

Welcome to our first update of the year. Now that we're back in the swing of things, expect us to return to our monthly update schedule. In the next two updates (Trench Warfare Part 2 & 3), we will be wrapping up the work that began with Update 32. After that we will be moving on to focus on other parts of the game like logistics. You can see our near term roadmap below.

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As we continue to expand on the Bunker/Trench system, we're adding two new Garrison structures (AI defenses).

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The Howitzer Garrison is the first AI based artillery in the game. However, it behaves differently from other defensive structures. While it has a very far detection range, it will only perform reaction fire to aggressors. It's designed to keep a Bunker safe from solo or small raiding parties attempting to attack with heavy ranged weapons like Mortars.



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The MG Garrison is the Bunker equivalent of the Pillbox. It has a narrow field of view, but is capable of dishing out sustained rapid fire in a single direction.




The new Trench Connector structure allows for a lot more flexibility when building Trench lines. It can resize itself dynamically to connect two Trench / Bunkers, allowing more organic looking Trench networks to be built. Check out the results in the screenshot below.




This new facility enables the Storm Cannon to fire across entire region borders in the world. It also extends the range of the artillery by 33%, allowing it to reach distant targets on the battlefield.




There other improvements, changes, and bug fixes in this update. Read the full release notes for the details.

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For a detailed video walkthrough on all the changes in Update 33, watch this video from community member I Saw A Bear:

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Trench Warfare introduces a whole new base building game that lets you create intricate defensive lines of trenches, bunkers, and underground bases.

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MODULAR TRENCH SYSTEM
Combat Engineers have been given a new tool, the Shovel, which allows fully functional trenches to be built in the world. Trenches are made up of individual segments that snap together to form larger trench networks. There is no limit so one can built a trench line across an entire region!



CUSTOM BUNKERS
Players can now design their own underground bunker networks that can be customized with different shapes, sizes, and upgrades. They can also be modified with Doorways and Firing Ports. Bunkers can also connect seamlessly to trenches, forming the ultimate fortification!



BASE MODIFICATIONS
Both Trenches and Bunkers can be customized further with modifications. For example, Trenches can be modified with Barbed Wire to slow down invading enemies, or Bridges to allow vehicles to pass over from above. Bunkers may be upgraded with garrisons, such as this Rifle emplacements and massive Anti-Tank Guns. There's more modifications to discover and more to come in future updates!



WALL & SANDBAG CONSTRUCTION SET
Engineers also have access to a redesigned set of Walls, Sandbag Walls, and Gates. There are three tiers of Walls and Gates, as well as straight and curved variants for Sandbags. All of these pieces are modular and can now snap to one another with ease.




Trench Warfare introduces a new super weapon to Foxhole, the Storm Cannon. The Storm Cannon is a heavy class artillery. Constructed from the foundations of large bunker bases, it can unleash devastating firepower on distant enemy targets. This weapon requires immense manpower to build and a firing crew to load 300mm shells into it's ammunition chamber.



ENGINE ROOMS
This massive weapon must be powered by nearby engine rooms, connected with player assembled pipe networks. Engine rooms are also used to power other structures in the underground base, such as AT gun turrets and garrisoned emplacements.




Trench Warfare expands on the role of the medic with new features, mechanics, and content.



AMBULANCE
Medics now have their own dedicated vehicle, the Ambulance, which is used to transport medical equipment and to deliver incapacitated soldiers to hospitals in the back line.



HOSPITALS
Hospitals are where incapacitated soldiers recover, which results in more player spawns being available at the front line. There are two Hospital types, the Field Hospital, which can be built anywhere, and Town Hospitals which exist in urban areas.



MEDIC EQUIPMENT
New equipment is now available for Medics. Blood Plasma is the resource now used to revive wounded players with Trauma Kits, while bandages are required to heal players using the First Aid Kit. All medic equipment is now visible on the actual player, allowing medics to be properly identified on the battlefield.




New weapons have been added. The Light Machine Gun and Machine Gun are now available, with the new Heavy Deployable Machine Gun and Infantry Support Gun arriving in January's update.




Old Bunkers left behind from past wars are can now be found across the war torn world. They will act as world bases outside of towns, providing intelligence, garrisons, and equipment stockpiles. The structures themselves serve as fortified positions from where players can take cover and defend themselves against approaching enemy forces.




The Colonial and Warden Home Regions have been redesigned from the ground up with new visuals and a new layout that supports more players.




Besides the features shown above, there are tons of other improvements, features, and tweaks packed into this update. Here's a few more highlights of what's new in Trench Warfare:

• Portable Concrete Mixer structure has been added!
  
• All equipment is now visible on the player character model (Fuel cans, Satchel Charges, etc)
  
• Many weapon sound effects have been redesigned
  
• Squad user interface has received several quality of life improvements
  
• HUD now shows structure statistics, including the builder, health, etc
  
• Frame rate has been improved overall, but especially when playing near region borders
  
• Interior lighting of structures has been improved
  
• Wounded timer has been increased, but players are now given an option to give up early
  
• View range of all small arms weapons has been increased and unified
  

There other improvements, changes, and bug fixes in this update. Read the full release notes for the details.

Don't forget to follow the Foxhole Youtube Channel and Twitter Feed for the latest news on upcoming updates.


For a detailed video walkthrough on all the changes in Trench Warfare, watch this video from community member I Saw A Bear:

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Consider this update as the prelude to the big Winter Update that's coming in December. We've added some features here to test the waters for bigger things coming in the next update. To find out what's coming in the Winter Update, be sure to tune into our Devstream next Tuesday, November 19th on Twitch.




The Squad system has received a major overhaul that includes many new features. There is now a dedicated UI for Squad Management which can be used to manage Squad members across any region. Squads can now be named, support voice chat, and Squad members are uniquely coloured on the HUD.

There is also a new Squad Leader functionality. Squad Leaders have a unique colour designation on the HUD and there is also a special marker on the compass that will always point to the leader if he/she is nearby.

For a full list of new Squad features, please read the release notes.




The new cover and suppression system is designed to make combat more tactical and encourage more teamwork in general, but specifically to make cover more valuable in the game in preparation for some new base building features coming in the Winter Update.

When a player is behind cover now, they will receive a chance to mitigate incoming gunfire and their aim will also steady much faster than if they were out in the open. Players can also be suppressed by nearby gunfire, which will negate the bonuses given by cover and will also make steadying aim slower for players that are out of cover.

A shield icon will appear on your HUD when you are cover and it will being to turn red when you are getting suppressed.

For more details on the cover and suppression system, please read the release notes.




There other improvements, changes, and bug fixes in this update. Read the full release notes for the details.

Don't forget to follow the Foxhole Youtube Channel and Twitter Feed for the latest news on upcoming updates.


For a detailed video walkthrough on all the changes in Update 29, watch this video from community member I Saw A Bear:

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If you are enjoying these updates, please take the time to leave us a review on Steam. Thanks.


Foxhole's annual Halloween event is back and better than ever. This year's event includes some big changes including multiple Undead classes, Undead Bases, World Conquest metagame, and a Bipedal Mechanized Vehicle (aka Mech).



To get started with event, please read our Dead Harvest guide. Remember that Dead Harvest is a fun sandbox event that is meant to be wild and unpredictable. Expect the unexpected.


Dead Harvest takes place in World Conquest this year. The Undead have returned and their objective is to corrupt as many Forts across the world. They act as a third faction in the war that can attack both the Colonials and the Wardens.




CURSED FORTS
The Undead have bases this year in the form of Cursed Forts. Once a Fort is destroyed by the Undead, they can be used as spawn locations. If enough Forts become cursed, the Undead can bring forth the Endless Night, which prevents the living from winning the war.



TOTEMS
The living can produce Totems at Factories to protect themselves from the Undead curse. Once equipped, the wearer will be immune from conversion in an Undead.



WARDS
The living have setup ancient Wards at critical towns in the world, which protect the area with a large barrier. Any Undead that passes through the barrier is instantly killed.




The Undead can now evolve into 3 distinct classes. Each Undead class can level up through 10 tiers and can evolve once they reach max level.



CURSED
The Cursed are merciless undead creatures that grow in strength and number with each soul they consume.



THE AVARTACH
Faster than other undead, it would be wise to fear the Avartach. If you blink you might miss the moment this horrid beast tears into your flesh.



BALOR SPAWN
Evil incarnate, a single Balor Spawn has the ability to stop a tank in its tracks. Imagine what an army of them could do?




The living have dug up an ancient weapon used to fend off the Undead: The Centurion. This bipedal mechanized vehicle is capable of shredding through hordes of Undead, cleansing the world of Caiva.



The Centurion is equipped with 2 independent machine guns and a frontal gun turret. It requires a crew of 5 to operate: a driver, 2 MG operators, 1 gun turret operator, and a commander.




High level logistics players can now colour code their Shipping Containers for more organization. Choose from seven different colours!




There other improvements, changes, and bug fixes in this update. Read the full release notes for the details.

Don't forget to follow the Foxhole Youtube Channel and Twitter Feed for the latest news on upcoming updates.


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