Forefront news & patch notes

Fjord Conquest, some Quality of Life improvements, better water and post-processing for PCVR, an updated roadmap, and much more! Welcome to a new update for Forefront!

Find out more details in our Discord and read the full changelog below!

New Field Test Map | Fjord Conquest!

Our team is still hard at work crafting a brand-new map. To hold you over, we present a new field test map that was suggested quite a bit by our community, Fjord Conquest! Instead of pushing the enemy back or protecting your position surrounded by gorgeous frosty nature, conquer every snowy point and deplete enemy reinforcements until they’re forced to wave the white flag.

Quality of Life & More PCVR Enhancements!

Team balancing has finally made it into the game, together with a bunch of smaller things to tweak and improve user experience in Forefront. For example, the KLAV-6 has gotten another nerf at great request from our community, some UI polish makes Rush and Conquest objective notifications more readable, engineers will now see repair icons for vehicles, and much more. Discover all tweaks and improvements in the changelog below this post or in our Discord. Additionally, from improved water visuals, to SSAO, and Bloom. Even more PCVR Enhancements have made it into Forefront, all with options to disable and enable to your heart’s content. And great news, because we’re still not done and have a couple more enhancements in the works.

The Future of Forefront

In the main menu, players will also discover that the whiteboard has been updated with some features and content we have planned for future updates. Let us know what you are most excited about. As always, let us know what you think about the game, and the update in our Discord. We’re always looking forward to your feedback. Cheers, and see you in the game!

-TF

Changelog | v3.0.102

Featured

• Added **New Field Test Map**: Fjord Conquest

• Added **Better Water & Post-Processing** for PCVR (SSAO and Bloom)

• Added **Team Balancing**

• Added **Base Pico 4 Support**

General

• Updated the whiteboard in the main menu

• Added repair icon for Engineers on vehicles that dip below 50% of their HP

• Added magazine height slider to the setting to adjust its position on player body

• Added effect for a player to see if they themself are invincible

• Added invincibility getting removed once moving 5 meters (or more) from a player’s spawn position

• Improved systems regarding network bandwidth

• Improved CPU and Memory performance

• Fixed spawning under the map upon vehicle exit

• Fixed destroyed vehicles being able to push a player into objects

• Fixed reticle color settings reverting to default after each game session

• Fixed showing blood coming out of target when in reality not dealing any damage

• Fixed displaying the wrong character skin when getting revived after changing teams

• Fixed post-match server shutdown text appearing without the server shutting down

• Fixed unlocking DLC while in-game not refreshing the arsenal view

• Fixed being rewarded for an enemy’s point capture

• Fixed 4-digit friend code restriction resulting in not being able to add players with 5-digit friend codes

Weapons & Attachments

• Added granting XP for players who destroyed enemy C4

• Increased spread on the KLAV-6 by 100%

• Increased emission on iron sights, making them a bit easier to use

• Fixed jumpshotting being 100% accurate

• Fixed inaccurate rifle recoil alignment causing not being able to keep target in scope while racking

• Fixed player being able to equip the Early Access skin despite not owning it

• Fixed combat bow’s random offset for regular aiming

• Fixed combat bow position lock after releasing nocked arrow

• Fixed combat bow tracking loss

Gadgets & Perks

• C4 damage falloff now starts at 0 meters instead of 3

• C4 now deals 30 minimum damage instead of 20 at max range to compensate for its falloff starting immediately

• Added a green fresnel when a player gets stimmed

• Improved zipline placement

• Fixed nearly invisible drones over long distances

• Fixed drone offset when using head rotation

• Fixed false death state getting triggered by killing a player who was being stimmed

• Fixed still hearing the drone when in drone view upon loading into the next map

Vehicles

• Added vehicles taking damage over time when abandoned, pausing the vehicle self-destruction timer when player comes within proximity

• Fixed helicopter physical control regression

• Fixed APC machine gun not using the water splash effect when shooting water

• Fixed team-killing by exiting a vehicle before it runs over a teammate

• Fixed vehicle weapons firing while pressing trigger in the settings menu

Maps

• Tweaked timers for Rush maps so that attackers can no longer get to the objectives before the defenders can even get onto the point

• Fixed respawn beacon being deployable inside the light cage on Fjord resulting in trapped players

• Fixed out-of-bounds glitch near boat HQ on Paradise

• Fixed glitching through the deck floor on Clearwater

• Fixed invisible respawn beacon placement underwater on Clearwater

• Fixed APC floating on Point A that would fall down when a player entered on Siberia

• Fixed helicopters being able to fly under the map in Siberia

Training Grounds

• Fixed helicopter freezing midair when switching from pilot to passenger seat

UI

• Added UI polish to Rush and Conquest objective notifications

• Added better server sorting with best ping servers and servers with open spots displaying at the top of the server browser

• Added arrow buttons to cycle through sights in the sights color picker menu

• Improved in-game settings menu UI

• Fixed friendly APC not being green on the spawn map

• Fixed localization overflow in various places

We’re back with another update, soldiers! Oasis Rush, new map variants, a stim gun for medics, customizable scope and sight colors, enhanced terrain visuals for PCVR, and much more!

Find out more details in our Discord and read the full changelog below!

New Rush Field Test Map | Oasis Rush

While we’re still working and tinkering away on a fresh new map, our sandy desert map Oasis is getting its Rush makeover. Instead of conquering the dunes, you’ll either be pushing the enemy back and banning them from ever setting foot on that sand again, or you’ll stand your ground and refuse to give in to the enemy.

Medic Stim Gun | Juice Up Your Teammates!

It was about time! Medic players have been asking for a new toy, and today, we deliver. With the brand-new Stim Gun gadget, you give your teammates (or yourself) both a speed boost, and 50HP instantly, up to a max of 125HP, twenty-five more than the normal maximum amount. It also doesn’t replace the defibrillators, so you’ll have to make the choice if you want this, or the med kits.

Say Hello to Scope Color Configuration!

Scope color configuration was a popular community suggestion that is now available in the game’s comfort settings. Whether you want your sights and scopes to look a bit different or cooler, or you need this feature for accessibility reasons, you can customize both regular sights and scopes separately to your heart’s content!

New Map Variants Join The Battle

The sun has set on both APC Attack Paradise (Conquest) and Apache Attack Iceland, but a new dawn has arrived with APC Thunder on Siberia (Conquest), bringing the APC to the cold snowy mountains, and Iron Scout on Clearwater where Little Birds, AA tanks, and regular tanks will battle it out over Red Orpiment.

PCVR Enhancement | Levelling Up the Terrain

The terrain in Forefront has never looked better. You can now enable (or disable) the better looking terrain in the graphics settings on PC. Improved FX, like explosions for instance, have also been added to the game. This was another round of PCVR improvements, and we’re not done just yet.

We’ve taken a bit of time to let the team rest up after our very ambitious Early Access period, so we’re still working on putting our new roadmap together. More on that soon!

As always, let us know what you think about the game, and the update in our Discord. We’re always looking forward to your feedback.

Cheers, and see you in the game! -TF

Changelog | v2.0.77

Featured

• Added New Field Test Map: Oasis Rush

• Added New Map Variant: APC Thunder (Siberia Conquest)

• Added New Map Variant: Iron Scout (Clearwater)

• Added New Gadget for Medic: Stim Gun

• Added customizable sight and scope colors

• Added Better Terrain and Improved FX for PCVR

General

• Added screen shake with a slider in the comfort settings to tweak the intensity

• Added options to disable stick turning (on foot, vehicle, and turret) and crouching for players with stick drift issues

• Reduced needed network bandwidth to play

• Fixed Friends Service onboarding being a required step, allowing players to still get into the game when that system malfunctions

• Fixed sometimes not being able to spawn on teammates, even when out of combat

Weapons & Attachments

• Added bowstring pull haptics

• Added damage decrease when spamming the combat bow

• Improved arrow grabbing and seating for the combat bow

• Fixed Combat bow arrow briefly disappearing when dealing with high latency

• Fixed arm IK getting in the way of aiming when using the bow

• Fixed jitter in hold-breath mechanic

• Fixed Shotgun slug being grabbable even though no ammo is left

• Fixed weapons floating in the air while holding them far away from your body

• Fixed weapon position shifting drastically when letting go with the main hand

• Fixed weapon posing breaking when switching hands

• Fixed guns being tilted ever so slightly to the left

• Fixed canted sights facing the wrong way for left-handed players

• Fixed icon rendering issues in scopes

• Fixed rendering issues on the grenade launcher

Gadgets & Perks

• Added getting an assist when C4 attached to a drone kills

• Added an indication when the drone zap is out of range

• Fixed drone not getting destroyed after attached C4 explodes

• Fixed an issue where drones did not die correctly

• Fixed being able to clip into the humvee geometry with the drone

• Fixed not being able to put the drone back once you’ve grabbed it

• Fixed repair tool and drones doing damage through walls

• Fixed pressing jump while flying the drone, would make the character controlling it jump

• Fixed floating drone reticles left behind by destroyed drones

• Fixed character changing rotation after exiting the drone

• Fixed mines and claymores working in water

• Fixed an issue with the Combat Readiness perk where revived players couldn’t fire or interact with their weapon

Vehicles

• Added the ability for the entire team to spawn on the APC, not just the squad

• Added vehicle health status to Apache Helicopter gunner view

• Fixed an issue with the physical helicopter controls where the yaw rotation would accumulate an offset over time, forcing the player to oversteer to correct

• Added haptics to the throttle and pitch/roll joystick for the physical helicopter controls

• Fixed difficult gadget grabbing inside the Apache Helicopter as the gunner

• Fixed being able to enter vehicles shortly after releasing the drone

• Fixed APC inconsistent cannon damage to legs and arms

• Fixed being able to walk through vehicles for a few frames after respawning

• Fixed never disappearing heat warning

Maps

• Added lower drone ceiling on Tunnels

• Removed APC Attack and Apache Attack variants

• Reduced Tunnels Rush defenders spawn from 15 to 13 seconds

• Adjusted bounds on Clearwater, so players can no longer get to a spot where they can shoot directly into HQ

• Removed “Field Test” status from Siberia Conquest

• Fixed players getting into rocks on the third zone of Mauritania

Training Grounds

• Fixed Gunner control fade not working in Training Grounds

• Added a satisfying sound when hitting the targets in Training Grounds

• Fixed helicopters not getting destroyed when landing upside down on water in Training Grounds

• Fixed tank rotating slowly in Training Grounds when turning with left stick in gunner seat

• Fixed gray color filter not showing when dying in the Apache in Training Grounds

• Fixed drone one-shotting yellow targets in Training Grounds

• Fixed explosions on the shooting range targets not 100% working

• Fixed taking your headset off causing a period of lag in Training Grounds

UI

• Added “motion sensor destroyed” message

• Added Supporter Pack button in main menu

• Added “Server Shutdown” notification on the end-of-match screen if the server will shut down

• Added polish to the in-game settings menu

• Added UI for when friendlist is unavailable

• Added a notice popup asking if you really want to revert your game settings to default

• Improved onboarding UI

• Improved part and friend management UI to avoid accidental blockings

• Moved Flares UI to consistent position in all helicopters (next to the health bar)

• Fixed boats not being correctly rotated on the spawn map in Siberia Rush

• Fixed enemy vehicles being visible on the spawn map without being spotted

• Fixed Apache UI rendering in front of the map voting screen

• Fixed new unlock icons showing two versions of the same icon at the same time

• Fixed text alignment issues in the main menu

Audio

• Added arrow impact and whizz sound effects

• Added various sound optimizations

It is officially here! Not only can you conquer the new Clearwater map and visit the Training Grounds, you will also get to take your shot with a Combat Bow, test out the new drone, rock a field perk of your choice, let that dynamic light shine on PC, and much, MUCH more. Welcome, to Forefront 1.0!

Find out more details in our Discord and read the full changelog below!

New Conquest Map: Clearwater

Clearwater is a brand-new map for our Conquest mode. It has beautiful nature, and even an urban area that is slightly flooded.

O.R.E. discovered a Red Orpiment deposit under a lake in the nearby area, but to make it easier to extract, they opened the floodgates. Not only was a town flooded, but the local wildlife took a massive hit, too. The Coalition forces could not stand idly by and deployed troops in response. Which side will emerge victorious?

Combat Bow Takes Aim, Drone Takes Flight!

Let your enemies take an arrow to the knee with the Combat Bow, a new weapon Recon players will be able to unlock. Pull that string back and let the arrow find its target.

On the other hand, engineers have a new Drone gadget to deploy. Drones have many applications. Not only can they be used for spotting enemies or picking up and transporting medkits and ammo boxes, they’re also equipped with a zapper that can burst repair vehicles, instakill gadgets, or deal damage to players.

Introducing, Field Perks.

They have finally arrived. Every class gets four Field Perks to choose from, all of them unlockable through the class progression. Every Field Perk will enhance the gameplay of your chosen class. Give them a shot and discover which one works best to level up your play style.

• Assault: Munition Specialist, Grenadier, Demolisher, and Vanguard

• Engineer: Saboteur, Mechanic, Jump Starter, and Flak Jacket

• Medic: Field Medic, Healing Specialist, Combat Readiness, and Scavenger

• Recon: Iron Lungs, Thrifter, Executioner, and Field Scout

Now, what do they do, you ask? Get in-game and find out!

Open For Business: Training Grounds!

The Training Grounds lets players familiarize themselves with the game’s controls, movement, weapons, vehicles, gadgets, etc. without the interruptions of enemy fire or objectives. This island has everything you need to get to know Forefront, and to get some practice in with some of the vehicles, or on the firing range.

Dynamic Lighting for PC & More!

For the PCVR lovers among you, dynamic lighting is finally available and is enabled by default under the “Graphics” tab in the game’s settings. As the name suggests, this will make the lighting inside the game behave dynamically granting players, weapons, or any props and the environment as a whole, beautiful shadows. It makes the game feel more realistic and alive, and we can’t wait for you to try it out.

We had more PCVR Upgrades in mind like improved FX, but unfortunately, we couldn’t give them the polish they needed to make it into the 1.0 launch, so you can expect more enhancement in post-launch updates!

Aside from making things look prettier, we also implemented some highly requested features. For example, Helicopters now have physical controls to fly with! Not to worry, the old control scheme still works if you loved it. But for pilots who crave the full experience? Grab the joysticks and have at it!

Finally, we also polished up the audio, improved gun handling and grabbing, added Quick Play, and much more alongside a whole host of bug fixes.

What About The Future?

Thank you to everyone who supported the game through Early Access and with the Supporter Pack, and welcome to all the new players that will be joining the O.R.E. Mercenaries or the Coalition Forces. We’re more than happy to have you.

However, Forefront development does not stop here. We’ve got more plans to bring to fruition, and we’re in the process of crafting a new post-launch roadmap that we’ll reveal soon enough. The update cadence will likely be a bit slower than it was during Early Access to give the team a bit of a breather, but we’ve already got tons of awesome stuff in the works!

As always, let us know what you think about the game, and the update in our Discord. We’re always looking forward to your feedback. Cheers, and see you in the game! -TF

Changelog | v1.0.75

Featured

• Added **New Conquest Map**: Clearwater

• Added **New Weapon**: Combat Bow for Recon

• Added **New Gadget**: Drone for Engineer

• Added **Field Perks** for every class

• Added **Training Grounds** with practice range and vehicles

• Added **Dynamic Lighting** for PCVR

• Added **Physical Helicopter Controls**

General

• Updated progression thresholds across the board

• Added Quickplay (Rush Only, Conquest Only, and Mixed)

• Added subtle haptics for all successful grabs

• Added various performance optimizations

• Added various network bandwidth optimizations

• Added additional score sources (driver kill assists, vehicle spawns, beacon spawns, squad spawns, roadkills, multi kills, killing sprees, shutdowns, and paybacks)

• Players no longer get a spot assist when they already get a kill assist

• Players who get stuck in the “waiting for servers” will now be booted to the onboarding menu to see proper error messaging

• Fixed floating charm pins after dying

• Fixed privacy policy pop-up not getting shown

• Fixed getting shot through walls by Little Birds

Weapons, Gadgets, & Attachments

• Added accuracy penalty when jumping while shooting

• Added a Flash Hider Attachment to various guns

• Added a canted red dot sight to various guns

• Added cross-class attachment unlock progression for weapons

• Added descriptions to all attachments

• Added spread penalty to sniper rifles when fired one-handed

• Added spotting enemy capability to the motion sensor

• Revive XP now scales with the charge percentage

• Adjusted recoil roll and kickback for SMGs and ARs

• Increased Baretta damage so it takes one less shot to kill

• Improved Sniper scope shader to allow for both-eyes-open aiming

• Improved weapon from vest grabbing

• Improved gun handling in general

• Fixed Qilin missing the rear sight when using iron sights

• Fixed one bullet remaining in the chamber of an empty weapon upon regrabbing

• Fixed different fire rates when shooting one-handed

• Fixed unremovable magazines with completely empty weapons

• Fixed magazines snapping back to chest when reloading with high ping

• Fixed impact grenade not destroying destructibles

• Fixed respawn beacon floating after destroying environment underneath it

• Fixed grenades not blowing up respawn beacons

Vehicles

• Apache Attack Helicopter gunners can now enter and exit the gunner view to repair

• Improved helicopter landing to minimize flipping over or crashing

• Increased transport helicopter turret splash range and damage

• Increased max speed, acceleration, and brake strength for Zodiac and Jetskis

• Players' own equipment is now hidden while driving a vehicle in third person

• Fixed firing vehicle weapon or deploying flares when grabbing magazines or gadgetry

• Fixed helicopters not taking damage from explosions caused by the pilot

• Fixed Anti-Air Tank turret not being able to aim downward enough

• Fixed Anti-Air Tank turret not detecting players

• Fixed a small gap between the APC body and turret

• Fixed quad steering wheel snapping when spam grabbing

Maps

• Fixed holes in Mauritania terrain

• Fixed a few soft lock spots on Oasis

UI

• Added Compass to the weapon HUD

• Added closed window UI for the end-of-game screen

• Added a toggle in the settings for Dynamic Lighting

• Added “Executed” text instead of “revives ignored” text when killed by a Recon with the Executioner perk

• Fixed Loadout Menu displaying incorrect Class after leaving a match

• Fixed Anti-Air Tank and Humvee turret killcards not displaying properly

• Fixed overlap issue between spawn beacon and vehicles on mini map

• Fixed vehicle miniature not showing up on mini map

• Fixed Apache Attack Helicopter UI not being rendered in front of terrain

• Fixed reserve ammo text exceeding the text limit on resupply animation

• Fixed players occasionally getting 0 XP for long shots

• Fixed blue 'X' under a dead squad mate where it should be green

• Fixed UI fire rate numbers above 999

• Fixed overlapping icons under usernames

• Fixed hold breath vignette showing correctly on recordings

• Fixed localization overflow in Dutch

Audio

• Added sound cue when enabling a field perk

• Fixed defibrillators not being audible in certain scenarios

Prepare to defend or arm objectives on our brand-new Rush map Fjord, equip and throw the new Impact Grenade, rebind your keys, play in a different language, and sport your support for the game with Forefront’s Supporter Pack DLC. New update, available NOW! Find out more details in our Discord and read the full changelog below!

New Rush Map: Fjord!

Our Rush gamemode is getting some more love with a brand-new map. Welcome to Fjord as the war for Red Orpiment escalates! This snowy island is home to a secret base operated by the Orpiment Renewable Energy Group. As Coalition forces arrive to sweep the grounds, these once-quiet hills will soon turn red.

Introducing, the Impact Grenade!

The Assault class gets a new Impact Grenade to throw into the fight. As the name suggests, this grenade will explode on impact instead of rolling or bouncing off walls or surfaces. Your opponents, as well as certain destructible environments better watch out. Let us know what you think!

Show Your Support with the Supporter Pack DLC!

The Forefront Supporter Pack is filled with an exclusive selection of cosmetic rewards for players to represent their support inside the game. It offers an optional way for players to further support the team making one of their favorite games. Everything in this DLC pack is simply cosmetic and has no effect on gameplay. Purchasing this bundle supports the team behind Forefront and helps us continue development on more content as we not only approach our full release, but also what comes after. The Supporter Pack DLC includes:

• Three Weapon Charms: Bullet, ORE, and Coalition

• Two Weapon Patterns that work on every weapon: Topographic and Orpiment Fracture

• Scoreboard Supporter Icon

• "Special Support Unit" Killcard

• Discord Supporter Role through Account Linking

• Our Heartfelt Thanks and Gratitude for further supporting our game and studio

As always, let us know what you think about the game, and the update in our Discord. We’re always looking forward to your feedback. Cheers, and see you in the game! -TF

Changelog | Early Access - v0.25.60

Featured

• Added **New Rush Map**: Fjord

• Added **New Impact Grenade**

• Added **Key Binding Options** to customize your experience to your liking

• Added **Language Localization** for Dutch, French, German, Russian, Spanish, Japanese, and Chinese (Simplified), alongside English (US)

• Added a **Forefront Supporter Pack DLC**

General

• Added max duration and cooldown to Recon’s hold breath mechanic

• Added a shrinking vignette to visually indicate remaining breath for Recon’s hold breath mechanic

• Renamed “Sandbox” to “Training Grounds” to help align expectations

• Enabled new FrameSync feature on Quest for improved performance

• Transferred Early Access Condor skin to the new system

• Improved grabbing behavior for Valve Index controllers

• Fixed server crash leading to an incorrect kill count

• Fixed recentering during onboarding

• Fixed explosions being able to hit the same person multiple times

• Fixed server kicking you at the end of a match

• Fixed head collider being too big on the client side

Weapons, Gadgets, & Attachments

• Reduced KLAV6 damage at 50m+ from 25 to 20

• Fixed being able to look through walls in scope with sniper rifles

• Fixed bolt slide sound playing on shotguns even if bolt has not been pulled far enough

• Fixed vignette effect showing up for Recon for no reason

• Fixed vignette instantly showing after re-grabbing

• Fixed snapback of the last C4 explosive charge

Vehicles

• Added out-of-bounds vehicles now getting destroyed when timer runs out

• Added spread to APC to reduce effectiveness at long ranges

• Reduced projectile speed for APC, causing more drop over long distances

• Fixed blacked out health bars on Quads

• Fixed full red health bar showing for all vehicles on all maps

• Fixed sometimes not being able to exit a Humvee when driven into water

• Fixed spawn beacon not being clickable when joining a squad later

• Fixed the “set location” text sometimes getting in the way of the dot, making alignment difficult

Maps

• Fixed players being able to get out of the map on Tunnels

UI

• Fixed killcards sometimes showing a vehicle instead of a weapon

Audio

• Added Apache Attack Helicopter reload sounds

• Added breath in and out sounds to the hold breath feature for Recon

• Added more Party & progression sound effects

Prepare to arm or defend objectives on Tunnels Rush, put the new Motion Sensor to use, besiege opponents with the Grenade Launcher, and enjoy more performance optimizations and bug fixes. New update, available NOW!

Find out more details in our Discord (forefrontvr.com/discord) and read the full changelog below!

New Map Field Test: Tunnels Rush!

You asked for it, and here it is! Hop into the meat grinder that is Tunnels Rush. Arm or defend the objectives and push the enemy back, or stand your ground to win the match. Let us know what you think about this new map field test for our Rush gamemode!

Introducing, Two New Gadgets!

Two new gadgets have made it into the game! Assault players get the love they deserve by adding a Grenade Launcher to their arsenal, whereas Recon players will be able to sniff out any opponents that are coming for them with their brand-new Motion Sensor.

As always, let us know what you think about the game, and the update in our Discord (forefrontvr.com/discord). We’re always looking forward to your feedback. Cheers, and see you in the game!

-TF

Changelog | Early Access - v0.24.84

Featured

• Added New Map Field Test: Tunnels Rush

• Added New Gadget: Grenade Launcher for Assault

• Added New Gadget: Motion Sensor for Recon

General

• Added CPU and server performance optimizations

• Fixed haptic controller feedback not working correctly when playing on SteamVR using Steam Link

• Fixed the game not sending match data of all players that played in a match

• Fixed explosions killing people through indestructible walls/objects

Weapons & Attachments

• Added the ability for players to attach their C4 sticks back to the detonator

• Added smooth hand transition when releasing held breath while aiming the sniper

• Medkits now work in the water

• Mines no longer trigger when the last owner of the vehicle was a teammate

• Increased recoil for both the KLAV6 and MC-10

• Improved PTT-90 reload

• Improved zipline preview

• Fixed zipline grabbing sometimes bugging out

• Fixed Genesis-12 laser sight attachment unlock

• Fixed C4 sticks thrown on tank turrets hanging in the air after the tank turret moved

• Fixed variable scope not changing zoom anymore

• Fixed repair tool progress bar showing as empty

Vehicles

• Fixed Humvee horn not working

• Fixed Anti-Air turret not being able to aim downwards enough

• Fixed Anti-Air hitreg issues

• Fixed boat particle effects not updating correctly for all players

• Fixed getting stuck on water vehicles when trying to get off after it hit land and stopped moving

Maps

• Fixed being able to use the ATV to clip into walls on Tunnels

• Added vehicle spawn delay in Rush gamemode, so defenders can’t steal attacker vehicles while the next sector advances

• Fixed players getting under the map when exiting a jeep in the water on Paradise.

• Fixed a handful of texture distortions on Siberia

UI

• Added spawn beacon UI color changing depending on the beacon’s relation to the player (Green for Squad Member, Blue for teammate, Orange for a player’s own)

• Increased the minimum scale of the control point squares

• Fixed “mute self” button not updating the mic status

• Fixed attachment unlock counts being broken (showing 0/0 or 999/999)

• Fixed gear icon in the loadout menu showing for items that don't have attachments

• Fixed speaking icon on name tag not fading when aiming at it

Take on sandy dunes on a brand-new Conquest map, transport teammates and shred enemies with our new APC vehicle, and bathe in a bunch of bug fixes and balancing tweaks! AVAILABLE NOW!

Find out more details in our Discord and read the full changelog below!

Conquer the Desert | New Map: Oasis!

Be prepared to deploy to our newest Conquest map, Oasis, and traverse the sandy dunes and lush greenery by the rivers that cut through the land. Originally, the area was used for oil drilling, until red orpiment veins were discovered by accident. Naturally, O.R.E. swooped in and built a refinery on site, with the Coalition mounting an attack to prevent them from refining any more of the precious red ore. Will you be the one to own this desert?

Introducing, the APC | New Vehicle!

A new vehicle is thrown into the mix! The Armored Personnel Carrier, or APC for short, is perfect for navigating difficult terrain and water, transporting troops, and protecting them from the dangers of the battlefield. There is also an “APC Attack” Map Variant available for Paradise Conquest. Try it out, and let us know what you think!

Lastly, this update is paired with a small price increase. Forefront’s new price point moves from $22.99 to $24.99, starting today!

As always, let us know what you think about the game, and the update in our Discord. We’re always looking forward to your feedback. Cheers, and see you in the game! -TF

Changelog | Early Access - v0.23.141

Featured

• Added **New Map**: Oasis Conquest

• Added **New Vehicle**: APC (Armored Personnel Carrier)

• Added **Paradise Conquest** Map Variant with the new APC vehicle!

• Balancing changes to the Talon-92, helicopters, and guns across the board (more info below)

General

• Added a feature to make sure the game remembers your selected class when loading into a new map

• Added additional measures to improve server CPU performance

• Added network performance metrics to monitor server performance

• Made sure spawning on players outside combat zones is no longer possible

• Fixed players looking in the wrong direction when spawning on a teammate

• Fixed bomb haptic on rush playing for all teammates

• Fixed voice chat when in vehicle third person mode

• Fixed attackers not able to spawn during the moving objective period in Rush

• Fixed server start lagging when trying to physically press the horn on the quad

• (Potentially) Fixed guns fast firing

Weapons & Attachments

• Reduced horizontal recoil across the board, and slightly increased spread and vertical recoil to compensate

  • We made this change to make gun play more controlled and meaningful, making keeping your sights/reticles on target more manageable. This, without having players beam each other from across the map (which is where the spread increase comes in).

• Added better tracking to homing missiles from the Talon-92, now chasing the future position of the helicopter based on its velocity

• Improved accuracy over time of the homing missiles from the Talon-92 (they can now turn faster)

• Fixed issue where sometimes the Talon-92 would deal no damage on impact

• Reticle of Talon-92 and AA vehicle now gets red when locked on to a helicopter that deployed its flares

• Tweaked attachment unlock thresholds

• Reduced kickback on the Behemoth M50

• Fixed weapon jamming after putting it away (e.g. after parachuting)

• Fixed claymores sometimes not getting destroyed after exploding

• Fixed jitter when using a sniper scope with v-stock

• Fixed Claymores getting triggered by gadgets

• Fixed RPG projectile ricocheting off of allied players

• Fixed C4 clipping through Rush bomb pedestal, resulting in invisible C4

Vehicles

• Added pilot no longer being able to repair helicopters (they need a passenger to do it, or otherwise land and exit the vehicle to repair it themselves)

• Added empty vehicle icon when close to an empty vehicle

• Fixed squad members not seeing the transport helicopter button to spawn on

Maps

• People inside walls can no longer shoot and kill players (to tackle the bug abuse on Tunnels, fix for actually getting into the walls will follow)

• Added bullet impact effects to the green tarp fences prop on a variety of maps

• Changed fallback timer from 30 to 40 seconds on Paradise Rush

• Tightened the helicopter bounds for the first rush zone, closer to the spawn on Paradise Rush

• Tightened the attacker bounds on the last point of Mauritania

• Fixed reflection probe not showing when flying too high on Mauritania

• Fixed incorrect skybox texture being shown on Siberia Conquest

• Fixed some extra spots where vehicles can now drive on stairs on a variety of maps

• Fixed a zipline being inside geometry on Paradise

UI

• Added squad leaders now showing at the top of the personal and squad view

• Added player name UI to vehicles, only showing the main driver of that vehicle

• Added an indicator to the UI to show how many players occupy a vehicle

• Added missing haptics to UI elements

• Improved vehicle icons for UI to free up space

• Ammo icon now only displays when low on bullets, ignoring gadget supply

• Deploy menu no longer shows after match has ended

• Fixed tank HUD overlay

• Fixed not seeing the onboarding UI when leaving a server while in third person mode

• Fixed changing teams not changing the color of the new team’s vehicle on the map

• Fixed a bug that resulted in two main menu UIs showing

• Fixed icon above vehicle clipping with passenger/driver names

• Fixed intermittent flashing bomb UI on Rush

• (Potentially) Fixed revivable UI still appearing on dead bodies after switching class

Audio

• Added dial click sounds for the spawn beacon

• Added a respawn point selection sound

• Fixed flares back online sound also playing after re-entering the helicopter after the reload

Push the enemy back on Paradise Rush, take the Apache attack helicopter for a spin on a new Iceland Map Variant, see who bested you with the improved death recap, and enjoy a bunch of bug fixes!

Find out more details in our Discord and read the full changelog below!

Say Hello to Paradise Rush!

After Tunnels, which was another Conquest map, Rush is back in the form of an alternative version of Paradise! Push the enemy back, or defend your position against a tropical island backdrop. We’re eager to see what you all think of this one! And not to worry, more new maps are in development!

Introducing, the Iceland Map Variant!

The original Iceland Conquest map, does not have an attack helicopter available. Ever wonder what that would be like? You’re about to find out with this Map Variant of Iceland. An attack helicopter is waiting for a pilot at HQ! Map variants will remix existing maps with different vehicle configurations. The system has been set up to test on Iceland Conquest, but you can expect more to come. These maps could end up being timed exclusive.

Now… Who Killed Me?!

Get a better idea of who bested you in combat, from what location, and even which weapon they used to bring about your downfall. The new death recap even keeps a record as to how many times you and another player killed each other during a match! Aside from these features, this update also reverts our recent MC-10 changes, unlocks red dot sights from the get-go (you’ll still have to equip them though), lets you share your experience after a match with us, and packs tons of bug fixes. As always, let us know what you think about the game, and the update in our Discord. We’re always looking forward to your feedback. Cheers, and see you in the game! -TF

Changelog | Early Access - v0.22.77

Featured

• Added **Paradise Rush** Field Test Map

• Added Improved **Death Recap**: You will now know who killed you, from where, and with what weapons, vehicle, or gadgetry

• Added **Iceland Conquest** Map Variant: Experience the iconic map with Apache Attack Helicopters and anti-air vehicles!

General

• Added end of match game survey

• Added squad locking

• Added the ability for squad leaders to kick squad members and transfer leadership

• There can now only be one tank at a time on Siberia Rush and Paradise Rush

• Improved bandwidth performance

• Fixed palm tree leaves on Paradise and Tunnels having collision

• Fixed underwater respawn beacon placement exploit on Paradise

• Fixed being unable to resize window after alt+entering the game

• Fixed the 1 frame ragdoll glitch when dying

• Fixed v-stock causing jitter when using magnified scopes

Weapons & Attachments

• Reverted MC-10 changes

• Red dot sights now unlock by default (no longer need to unlock them)

• Added one-shot in the torso at ranges over 75 meters for the C-Tac Sniper Rifle

• Added pins dangling from grenades

• Added physical horn action for Humvees

• Improved defib rubbing

• Improved Behemoth M50reload handling

• Fixed bolt action sniper shots not hitting on server

• Fixed not being able to pull the sniper bolt with main hand

• Fixed commander voice lines playing the wrong line

Vehicles

• Transport Helicopter now takes 2 RPG rockets to be destroyed

• Vehicles from previous Rush objectives will explode when changing objective.

• Increased max tank cannon pitch angle (making it easier to aim a bit higher)

• Increased attack helicopter gunner splash radius

• Added a sound to let pilots know flares are back online

UI

• Added error messages to friends system to help identify issues

• Added 'leaving a review' reminder popup in the main menu

• Made overheat UI for turrets contextual (only shows up when heat is building up)

• Tweaked environment darkening when in menus

• Switched the Condor X7 Skin option from general to DLC in the options tab

• Fixed missing attachment icon for Variable Scope

• Fixed pointers rendering underneath certain menu settings

• Fixed party invites staying visible in certain cases

• Fixed incoming projectile lock-on UI in transport helicopter not being centered

• Fixed helicopter HUD heat bar not being centered

Audio

• Added headshot kill sound

• Fixed incoming rocket SFX cutoff

• Fixed outgoing friend requests playing incoming friend request SFX

Queue up with your party, blow up vehicles with the new anti-vehicle mines, take enemies by surprise by deploying the new claymore gadget, vote which map to play at end of match, and link your accounts for cross-progression between platforms! A brand-new Forefront update is AVAILABLE NOW! Find out more details in our Discord and read the full changelog below!

Introducing, Mines & Claymores!

Engineers, Medics, and Recons all get new toys to play with. Engineers will be able to cause vehicle destruction with their anti-vehicle mines. Put them on roads, or deploy them right before a tank is about to drive past you, and enjoy the fireworks. Recon and Medic players on the other hand will be able to protect their position or defend an objective by putting down their new claymore mines that will shred opponents to pieces! Which of these two are you looking most forward to using?

Squad Party Queuing is HERE!

A highly requested feature has finally arrived! Squad up with your friends in the main menu and join servers together. Gone are the days of coordinating which server to join, or joining on a friend and maybe not ending up on the same team or squad. Squad up, fight, and get that sweet win!

Link Your Accounts for Cross-Progression!

Last, but certainly not least, we’ve been hearing from many players who’d love to have cross-progression playing on both PC (Steam) and a standalone device (Meta or Pico). This is now possible by linking your accounts to each other! To link your accounts, go here, and follow the instructions. As always, let us know what you think about the game, and the update in our Discord. We’re always looking forward to your feedback. Cheers, and see you in the game! -TF

Changelog | Early Access - v0.21.153

Featured

• Added Anti-Vehicle Mines for Engineer

• Added Claymore for Recon and Medic

• Added Squad Party Queuing

• Added Account Linking for cross-progression between platforms

• Added end-of-match map voting

General

• Added higher resolution textures for PCVR

• Added more parachute control over horizontal momentum by moving the handles forwards and backwards

• Added more parachute control over descent rate by moving the handles up and down

• Added parachute tweaks so it slows down its descent more effectively when falling at higher speeds

• Added damage effect when taking fall damage

• Increased controller offset adjustment limit for Pico 4 Ultra

• Improved networking performance by more efficiently compressing data

• Fixed throwable objects disappearing midair before appearing on the ground

• Fixed players getting stuck at one of the smaller islands on Siberia

• Fixed some players on Steam not being able to open the scoreboard

Weapons & Attachments

• Added pins to grenades that arm when pulled out

Vehicles

• Added air control for quads and humvees

• Added taking damage over time before exploding for upside down vehicles

• Increased Zodiac speed to match jetskis

• Fixed Anti-Air Tank and Tank reticles moving around too much

UI

• Added “My Party UI” to the main menu

• Added various UI optimizations

• Added server report button

• Added new color and icon for dead players

• Added new and improved defib icon to show revivable players

• Fixed UI to say “Out of Revives” after having been revived three times

• Fixed player icons on deployment map being visible inside vehicles

Audio

• Fixed zipline noise continuously playing between map reloads

Our latest Forefront Early Access update (v0.20.93) introduces a brand-new Conquest map, the C-Tac sniper rifle, a variable scope, a bunch of sniper enhancements, and more. Let’s get into it. Find out more details in our Discord and read the full changelog below!

New Map: Welcome to Tunnels!

Under the weight of a mountain, geologists discovered a large red orpiment ore deposit. O.R.E. raced to claim the site and set up an operation, digging toward the deposit with a large TBM. The Coalition has shipped out their forces in response. Can they take control of the site and claim the red orpiment for themselves? Tunnels is a more close-quarters map for Conquest. As such, it is also light on vehicles, with only quads sticking around for the battle to come.

Aim, Hold Your Breath, Shoot!

This update introduces a new mechanic, specifically with the Recon class in mind. When taking aim with sniper rifles, you’ll be able to hold your breath to steady yourself before taking a shot. We can’t wait to see what epic shots you’ll be taking in the weeks ahead. We’re also launching a community event soon on Reddit revolving around sniping, more info on the Forefront Subreddit!

C-Tac Sniper, New Scope & Other Sniping Improvements.

We’ve increased the projectile velocity for sniper rifles across the board, reduced the recoil and kickback, and enhanced the visibility when using sniper scopes. Additionally, we’re bringing you the new C-Tac sniper rifle, along with a new variable scope to unlock for the Recon’s rifles.

Forefront Price Increase.

As we announced back when we originally launched in Early Access, the price point of Forefront will be moving up as we get closer to our full release and add more content and features to the game. These gradual price increases will always be paired with substantial updates like this one. Forefront’s new price point moves from $19.99 to $22.99, starting today! As always, let us know what you think about the game, and the update in our Discord. Your thoughts are always appreciated. Cheers, and see you in the game! -TF

Changelog | Early Access - v0.20.95

Featured

• Added New Map: Tunnels

• Added New Weapon: C-Tac Sniper Rifle

• Added New Attachment: Variable Scope for Sniper Rifles

• Added "Hold Breath" mechanic for Recon players

General

• Added a visible aura to spawn protected players

• Added custom username support, so this is no longer linked to platform account name (you can find an icon next to your username in the main menu, bottom left corner)

• Added support for 16 squads per team (in preparation for parties, so they will always join as same squad)

• Added LOD settings to the graphical tabs for PC

• Added a short time window before the respawn menu opens after dying, to make the death recap easier to see

• Tweaked ragdolls, now blasting further away when killed by defibs

• Improved a variety of features impacting network bandwidth

• Fixed looking into different direction when getting revived

• Fixed being able to revive players through walls

• Fixed static objects disappearing on the edges of the view

Weapons & Attachments

• Added repair tool dealing damage to enemy vehicles

• Spawn Beacons now take one shot to be destroyed

• Fixed muzzle flashes showing and gun noises playing randomly without firing

• Fixed HUD elements blocking Sniper scopes

• Barrett | Reduced damage falloff

• Barrett | Projectile speed increased from 630 to 900

• Dragunov | Reduced damage falloff

• Dragunov | Projectile speed increased from 530 to 750

• Dragunov | Rounds per minute increased from 150 to 200

Vehicles

• Added radar contact, radar lock, and incoming statuses to the helicopter HUD

• Added flare indication to helicopter HUD

• Fixed vehicles not being able to go on staircases

UI

• Added a visible aura to spawn protected players

• Added subtle black outer shadow around low health / ammo icons on teammates for visibility

• Improved kill line info in death recap

• Improved fading when aiming at more UI elements

• Fixed onboarding UI rendering in front of the pointers

• Fixed mic status indicator going missing from scoreboard

• Fixed shader warmup text being too close

• Fixed UI color mismatches

• Fixed stuttering name tags above player heads in vehicles

Audio

• Added outside reverb

• Added custom death scream sounds when shocking enemies with defibs

• Increased point-capturing sound volume

The front line just got louder, heavier, and colder. Our latest Forefront Early Access update (v0.18.97) introduces not one, but two new vehicles, and a brand-new map field test (Conquest Siberia)—alongside quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes. Let’s dive into what’s new. Find out more details in our Discord and read the full changelog below!

New Vehicles Enter the Fight!

The skies now belong to the Apache Attack Helicopter. Built for aggression, this air vehicle delivers devastating firepower and offers pilots and gunners a thrilling new way to control the battlefield from above. Whether you’re providing aerial support or raining down destruction on fortified positions, the Apache adds a whole new layer to the 16v16 combat of Forefront. To balance the scales, we’ve deployed a new Anti-Air Tank. Designed to counter flying threats, this land vehicle gives ground forces the tools they need to push back against helicopters and control the skies from below. Expect vehicle-on-vehicle combat to feel more tactical—and more intense—than ever before. You’ll be able to find these vehicles on both Paradise, and Conquest Siberia for the time being to test them out!

New Map Field Test: Conquest Siberia

Brace yourself for Conquest Siberia, the frosty new twist on the map you know and love from our Rush gamemode, is now available as a Conquest map, featuring the two new vehicles! Capture points in the harsh snowy environment and make the snow drink the blood of your opponents! And don’t you worry, brand-new maps are also in development, but those will have to wait a tad bit longer to make it into the game.

Quality-of-Life Improvements

Last, but not least, this update also brings a wide range of improvements aimed at making every match smoother and more rewarding. From smarter squad spawning, to the addition of speaker icons in the scoreboard, more ways to earn XP, adjusted early progression, and much more.

For all the details, read the full changelog below!

Price Increase in the New Year!

As we announced back when we originally launched in Early Access, the price point of Forefront will be moving up as we get closer to our full release. In January, you can expect the first price increase to take place, paired with another banger of an update. In other words, treat yourself for the Holidays and get in at $19.99 while you still can! As always, let us know what you think about the game, and the update in our Discord. Your thoughts are always appreciated. Cheers, and see you in the game! - TF

Changelog | Early Access - v0.18.97

Featured

• Added new air vehicle: **Apache Attack Helicopter**

• Added new land vehicle: **Anti-Air Tank**

• Added new map field test: **Conquest Siberia**

General

• Added not being able to spawn on a squad mate when they’re engaged in combat

• Added receiving XP for more actions (squad spawn, respawn beacon spawn, headshot kill, repair vehicles, passenger kill, squad wipes)

• Fixed spawn beacon not despawning upon team swap

• Fixed death recap turning blue when inside fog

• Fixed crouching speed when walking / running after jumping over an obstacle

• Fixed players being able to get under E on Iceland to bug abuse

• Fixed players being able to get inside trailer props to bug abuse

• Adjusted the first three progression levels of the other classes in line with Engineer

• Adjusted whiteboard roadmap in the main menu to reflect the current progress

• Adjusted vehicle spawns to account for new vehicles

Weapons & Attachments

• Added auto-completing the reload cycle after pulling the bolt all the way back on Snipers

• Fixed faster fire rate glitch on 50 cal vehicle mounted turrets

• Fixed accidental primary gun’s loaded magazine grabbing

• Fixed pump shotgun toggling laser sight with every pump action

Vehicles

• Added a horn sound to the quads and humvees

• Added player death screams

• Added all teammates being able to spawn on a transport helicopter (not only squad mates)

• Fixed players getting stuck in the ground after trading kills with tanks

• Fixed players getting stuck under the map after exiting vehicles

• Fixed vehicle vignette already being visible when running toward a parked vehicle

• Adjusted velocity momentum of flying vehicles

• Reduced little bird splash damage range by 25%

Audio

• Added war ambience sounds

• Added footstep surface sounds

• Fixed kill marker sound playing upon self-elimination

• Adjusted outside sounds for all maps

UI

• Added icons to the scoreboard to show who is speaking

• Fixed out of bounds square being visible for an entire match

• Improved miniature vehicle models on the map

• Changed the “Skip Revive” button to “Block Revives”

This week, Forefront is back with another juicy update, from killer highlights, killing enemies with defibs and repair tools, to improved hit indicators, the ability to skip revives, enhanced networking, bug fixes, and much more. Find out more details in our Discord and read the full changelog below!

Where Did I Get Killed From?

Ever wonder how you got eliminated by an opponent, or where you’re being shot from? This update brings you a variety of solutions. Not only have we added killer highlights to help you better understand where you got killed from, we’ve also improved our hit indicators and made them directional. This will give you a better chance at turning the tide in those split-second action moments.

Deadly Tools for Medics and Engineers

As per popular request from the community, get ready for Medics and Engineers to add to the chaos of the game. They will now be able to kill enemy players with their defibrillators and repair tools. Charge up those defibs to max to shock your opponent into oblivion, or drill home their skill issue as they die to your repair tool.

Vote Forefront for VR Game of the Year at the Steam Awards!

The Steam Awards are here! If Forefront has given you a taste of what large-scale VR combat can be, please consider nominating us for Best VR Game of the Year.

As always, let us know what you think about the game and the update in our Discord. Your thoughts are always appreciated. Cheers, and see you in the game! -TF

Changelog | Early Access - v0.17.70

Featured

• Added killer highlights

• Added a “skip revive” button when dead

• Made hit indicator directional and improved visuals.

• Engineers can now kill enemies with the repair tool

• Medics can now kill enemies with fully charged defibrillators

• Improved networking, which should result in less lag, stutters, etc. for a smoother experience

• Increased Friends Limit from 50 to 150 (And outgoing requests, and blocked players from 10 to 30)

• Added Content Camera settings for better recording on PCVR (FOV, Eye Rendering Mode, Eye offset, and smoothing)

General

• Players can now only be revived a maximum of three times per life

• Added left-handed gear swap option in the settings

• Added a “swap gadgets on shoulders” option to the settings

• Added haptic effects to scoreboard buttons

• Added haptics to rush bomb arming

• Added sand impact effects on Mauritania

• Added comfort settings (calibrate height, snap turn angle and smooth turn speed for both soldier and when in gunner seats, updated vignette settings, and a reset defaults button)

• Fixed “Out of Memory” Crashes (potentially)

• Fixed control point UI doing damage to helicopters

• Fixed weapons rendering through the deploy button

• Fixed players getting pushed under terrain / falling through the map in certain places

• Fixed being able to sprint while crouching, this is no longer possible now

• Fixed exploded points on Rush still showing up when joining the server later

• Dying out of bounds will now spawn a ragdoll, but it won’t be able to get a revive

Weapons & Attachments

• Added visualization (red light on the launcher will turn on when ready to fire) and audio cue to the RPG cooldown

• Adjusted RPG rocket trajectory

• Added new repair tool spark effect

• Fixed C4 damaging players through unbroken walls

• Fixed sniper bullet impacts not being visible for Recon class from a certain distance

• Players will now only be able to hear enemy spawn beacons

Vehicles

• Added hit confirmation to vehicle turrets

• Added water trails behind Zodiacs and Jetskis

• Changed a variety of vehicle spawn locations on Iceland and Siberia

• Fixed tank reticles

• Fixed helicopters freezing when pilots disconnect

• Fixed vehicles shooting themselves in certain angles

• Fixed being able to crouch and stand to shift height beyond the normal limit in vehicles

• Fixed bolt slide sound being played when grabbing certain weapons

UI

• Added Australian and South American servers

• Added server browser regions filter, of which the default setting is set to ping

• Added drop shadow to blue circle and green class icons above friendlies

• Added extra space for server names and overlay UI in the server browser

• Added informational pop-up if no VR headset is detected to play the game

• Added animated arrows to the deploy button once ready to spawn

• Added a nice graphic to the end of match UI when no new unlocks are available

• Fixed “My Soldier” UI not showing class level anymore + reverted to previous font sizes

• Fixed wrong class icon showing in scoreboard after respawning

• Fixed flickering repair UI when repairing a moving vehicle

• Fixed overlapping levelling up and out of bounds UI

• Improved all weapon, gadget, and attachment icons in the loadout menu

• Improved UI of unlockable attachments, now showing “X/10 kills” instead of “10 kills”

• All loadout buttons can now be pressed with your hands in VR as well as using the pointers

Hey everyone,

It’s been incredible seeing you take to the skies, seas, and battlefields of Forefront since our Early Access launch. From chaotic firefights to all-out vehicle warfare, your feedback and support have helped us shape the game into something truly special.

Now, we’d love your help once more — the Steam Awards are here, and we’re aiming for Best VR Game.

If Forefront has given you a taste of what large-scale VR combat can be, please consider nominating us. Every vote helps more players discover our game and fuels our drive to keep improving it.

Thank you for standing with us, — The Forefront Team

Today's patch is packed with bug fixes and quality of life improvements for you to enjoy. Dive in, explore what’s new, and find the detailed list of changes below! Update is available NOW. Let us know what you think!

General

- Added visual filter effect for when a player is out of bounds - Added error handling when being kicked from a server - Fixed Spawn Beacon icon location not updating (This caused players spawning elsewhere, instead of on the beacon.) - Fixed Spawn Beacon icon being invisible on the map - Fixed Ammo Box, not refilling last mag if there were still bullets in it - Improved status text on the Spawn Beacon - Improved the accuracy of other players' projectile visuals - Fixed missing tires on props in Mauritania - Fixed getting stuck in a black screen after a server closes - Fixed being able to respawn when the match was already over - Fixed spawning inside certain objects when spawning on a squad mate - Fixed an issue where the dead player filter does not show (creating occasions where players thought they weren’t dead, when they in fact were) - Fixed cases of players receiving fall damage when they should not have - Fixed the “joinable” friends status showing when this wasn’t a possibility - Fixed the cause of some “InvalidStoreAccount” issues in onboarding - Fixed not saving match stats when leaving and rejoining - Fixed various holes in map terrains - Fixed ghost handle for zipline being visible when dead - Fixed floating square element present in view after being out of bounds on the previous map

Weapons & Attachments

- Bullet tracers will now only be visible for every 3rd shot. (Showing tracers for every shot made adjusting your aim while hip-firing too powerful. This should put some of that power back into the scope attachments.) - Added awarding additional score / XP to sniper kills made across a distance over 50m (the further the shot, the more score / XP) - Adjusted scope positions for all guns - Fixed showing correct magazine size increases for extended mag attachments - Fixed laser sights going into rave mode when inside a helicopter - Fixed red dot being misaligned for the 2X scope - Fixed empty mags not appearing empty - Fixed floating bullets when enemies died holding the Drakon 63

Vehicles

- Added flipped vehicles exploding - Added vehicles being invincible until they move or someone shoots - Added cooldown time for colliding with destructible props in a tank - Fixed muzzle flash of transport helicopter guns not being attached to the gun - Fixed helicopters not exploding when impacting water

UI

- Added class icons to the scoreboard - Added the names of players to kill feed notifications - Added kill distance to kill feed with Sniper Rifles (when the distance is over 50m) - Added Class name to the Class specific levelling in the UI - Added rendering all unsupported text characters as “?” - Fixed menus rendering in front of objects instead of being inside of objects - Fixed Main UI menu sticking through the table below - Fixed platform profile picture not displaying in the friends list UI - Fixed Repair Tool UI being visible when driving in third person - Fixed onboarding steps, sometimes showing the wrong error code at a failed step - Fixed missing notification icons for new unlocks - Fixed friend code color and color tag in player name - Fixed Career Level, not updating in the scoreboard - Improved visibility of the “Accept” button for Friend Requests - Improved text readability on Quest 2

Audio

- Added Incoming Friend Request sound - Added sounds for selecting weapon attachments - Fixed muting being unreliable on PCVR

General

- The Talon-92 for the Engineer Class is now unlocked sooner - Fixed ping not showing inside the server browser - Fixed bad frame rate for the pilots / passengers inside the Transport Helicopter

Balancing

- Reduced repair tool speed of the pilot / driver of vehicles by 75% - Reduced repair tool speed after a damage hit - Increased AW-N Bullet Velocity by 55%

Welcome to Forefront Early Access!

You know what to do, everyone! Buy the game, gather your squad, pick your class, and make your weapons your own to carry the O.R.E. Mercenaries or the Coalition Forces to sweet VICTORY. Conquest on Iceland and Paradise, or Rush on Siberia and Mauritania? All of the above? The choice is yours.

Check out all the changes, along with what’s new since the Open Beta over in our Discord.

Forefront launches in Early Access at $19.99! However, the price will gradually increase leading up to the Full Release next year.

Early Access Exclusive | Golden Condor X7!

Get the game in Early Access and receive the special Golden Condor X7 gun skin (the weapon itself will still need to be unlocked through in-game progression)! See this as a thank you for supporting the game ahead of our Full Release later in 2026.

What Does the Future Hold?

As mentioned before, this is not our Full Release. There is so much more we want to do, and we can’t wait to see how the game grows and evolves throughout Early Access. Interested in some of what we’ve got planned? Take a look below or in the main menu!

See a bug? Report it! Have an awesome idea? Suggest it! You can find a channel for this in our Discord!

Without further ado, HOP ON FOREFRONT NOW!

What are you waiting for? Grab your squad, hop on, and tell us what you think!

On behalf of everyone at Triangle Factory, thank you for supporting our game. We hope you have a great time, and we aim to make Forefront the best it can be!

Cheers!

-TF

Tomorrow, the fight between the O.R.E. Mercenaries and the Coalition Forces begins across Iceland, Siberia, Mauritania, and Paradise. Get ready, because Forefront launches at 5PM CET in Early Access!

Today, enjoy our Early Access Launch Trailer, featuring looks at the new maps, your Clip God Challenge entries, full weapon customization, and much more!

Introducing, the Early Access Reward!

Players who buy the game in Early Access will receive an exclusive Golden Condor X7 skin (the weapon itself will still need to be unlocked through in-game progression) in exchange for supporting Forefront before the full launch in 2026! Check it out below, isn’t it gorgeous?

Share with friends, gather your squad, and get ready for all that Forefront has to offer.

Cheers, and uh… Is it tomorrow yet?

-TF

As we head into the final weekend of our Open Beta, we figured it was time to let you all know when exactly Forefront’s Early Access Launch will ship out!

Forefront Launches in Early Access | November 6th

Mark your calendars, because Forefront is officially launching in Early Access on November 6th 2025 for Meta Quest 3/3S/2, SteamVR, and Pico!

“Awesome, but Wesley, how much will the game cost?” To that we say… Wait and see, soldier!

What can I expect of Early Access?

The Early Access launch for Forefront will feature bug fixes we didn’t get to during Open Beta, full weapon customization and attachment unlocks, two more maps, HUD polish, and a Friends-system to hop on and tackle the objective with your squad. We also want to reiterate that this is NOT the full release. You’ll be buying a solid, yet unfinished title that will continue to evolve and improve over time until and beyond our full release in 2026! And we’ve got big plans, which we’ll reveal in due time.

What are you waiting for? Wishlist NOW!

As you’ve probably heard by now, wishlisting Forefront helps us out greatly, and it ensures you get notified the second the game launches in Early Access on November 6th!

• Wishlist on Steam:

• Wishlist on Meta: https://www.meta.com/experiences/forefront/28816918137899319/

For now though, enjoy the last few days of the Open Beta, send in your best clips, and etch your name before it’s too late, because…

The Open Beta ends October 20th at 11AM CEST!

We have just dropped a small patch that will fix a bunch of exploits, add support for Quest Pro controllers, some balancing changes, and much more. Check the full list below!

Changelog Beta Patch - v0.11.7

General

• Fixed spawn beacons placement to get inside objects.

• Fixed players getting under the map (potentially)

• Fixed revive close to certain objects spawned players inside them

• Fixed revive exploit (dying out-of-bounds will no longer spawn a ragdoll)

• Fixed red square staying on screen in certain scenarios

• Added Quest Pro Controller Support

Balancing

• On Conquest Iceland, Point E can now either be the Harbor, or the Refinery

• Increased Conquest tickets from 300 to 450

• Increased Zodiac speed

• Increased Graff 17 fire rate

Don't Forget to Wishlist the Game!

Wishlisting the game helps us out greatly, and it ensures you get notified the second the game launches in Early Access later this Fall.

- Wishlist on Steam:- Wishlist on Meta Cheers, and let us know what you think in our Discord (forefrontvr.com/discord)!

Where Forefront’s Open Alpha was about thoroughly testing the core game systems, our Open Beta expands on those core features to prepare the game for our Early Access Launch later this Fall.

Play, give feedback, report bugs, become a clip god, and etch your name into the game forever. Welcome to Forefront’s Open Beta!

Open Beta Ends October 20th!

What’s new?

• New Mode on a New Map | In the “Rush” game mode, you’ll either defend your objectives, or push the enemy back on a new map called “Siberia”.

• Repair Tool for Engineer | Repair damaged vehicles on the map with the Engineer’s trusty Repair Tool!

• Spawn Beacon for Recon | When playing as Recon, set up a Spawn Beacon to let your squad mates spawn at that location.

• New Weapons & Weapon Customization | There’s now an expanded arsenal of over 20 weapons to unlock and customize with attachment presets (to be replaced with full weapon customization later)!

• Class Progression | Progress in your Class to unlock new weapons (and gadgetry in the future)!

• Weapon Progression | Score kills with your weapons to unlock new attachment presets for them.

• And much more! | Check our Discord to see the entire list of changes / new additions!

How to Access the Forefront Beta?

On Steam, you can go to the demo below, and click "Install Demo". You can also add it to your Library to download later. Once installed, boot the game, PLAY, and give us your valuable feedback!

For instructions about how to get access on Meta Quest Standalone, check our Discord!

Wishlist, Wishlist, Wishlist!

Wishlisting the game helps us out greatly, and ensures you get notified the second the game launches in Early Access later this Fall.

Wishlist on Steam:

Wishlist on Meta | https://www.meta.com/experiences/forefront/28816918137899319/

Etch Your Name & Clip God Challenges!

Rise to the top in certain categories during the Beta and your username will literally be etched inside the game forever in one of our maps. Whatever you’ll be known for is up to you!

Or do you want to have the chance to be featured in our Early Access Launch Trailer later this year? Consider becoming a true Clip God and send in your best Forefront clips!

More info on both of these challenges in our Discord!

Now go, soldier! Join the chaotic battles of Forefront—play, give feedback, etch your name, become a Clip God, and most importantly, HAVE FUN!

SEE YOU ON THE FRONT LINE!