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.
How to enter alpha test: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.
Added:1. Added a new parameter for the maximum distance allowed from the host when creating a solo/hosted games.
Optimization: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.
Game balance adjustment:1. Adjusted that followers can no longer cause damages to concrete and higher level buildings.
Other adjustments:1. Adjusted that the building replacement function can no longer be used when placing electric appliances.
Bugs fixed: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.
Other problems fixed:1. Fixed the some wrong translations of certain items.
Server/client issue fixes: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.