Have you been wanting to test the strengths and weaknesses of each Turret? Or were you just looking for an easy map to get into the game? The Firing Range allows you to practice your tactics before getting into one of the more challenging maps.
We've also noticed some of our controls weren't very clear to players, so we've added in some go to information about how you can, for example, rotate structures.
This update also adds in a very simple loading screen, which shows you some background information about the Invasion of Kardastan and the different factions involved.
Check out the full change list:
Added Firing Range level
Added loading screen
Fixed a bug where Turret would launch projectiles before being fully rotated
If you run into any issues, please leave a comment in this thread: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1986940/discussions/0/5221372225841116634/
The Steam Spring Sale 2024 has begun!
The Steam Spring Sale has begun! You're getting a 50% discount this week. If you've added the game to your wishlist, you should be receiving an e-mail about the discount.
Our new and improved controls make it very easy to manually select enemy targets and also allow you to select multiple Turrets at the same time. Here's an overview of how the new controls work.
Leftclick, hold and drag opens up a selection box. You can also hold CTRL and leftclick to select multiple Turrets. Doubleclick any Turret to select all Turrets of that type (for example: all of your Howitzers).
With one or more Turrets selected, rightclick an enemy unit to target it. The unit will be marked and remembered, even if the unit is still out of range. The enemy target will be prioritized over any other target.
We've also added in voice-over lines for Structure select, target select, target out of range, structure lost and life lost. Voice actors Mitch Xander and Michael Malconian have done a terrific job bringing these United Coalition Force characters to life.
This update brings in a new level: Farm Fields. Nestled in the heart of the Pashmal region, these farms yield some of the most valuable crops in the country. This heavily cultivated area has become a hotspot for RFA activities. Your task is to establish a bridgehead along the river and prevent the RFA from exploiting the surrounding crops.
This update also adds completely new foliage to some of our maps. You'll find lush new trees, bushes and plants in Valley Village, Lost Outpost, Highway of Death and Oasis.
Check out the full change list:
Added Farm Fields level
Added new foliage to Valley Village, Lost Outpost, Highway of Death and Oasis levels
Added new rock terrain textures to Lost Outpost level
Added multiple selection
Added selection box using leftclick and drag
Added ability to select multiple Structures by type using doubleclick
Added ability to select multiple Structures using CTRL
Added ability to manually select an enemy target using rightclick (rightclick no longer deselects)
Added ability for Turret Structures to remember an enemy target before it gets into range
Added enemy target indicator
Added range indicators during wave
Updated bottomleft menu for multiple selection
Updated Target Prioritization menu for multiple selection (if multiple TP modes are being used, the icons become cyan)
Updated ingame SFX to improve performance
Added voice-over lines for Structure select, enemy target select, target out of range, structure lost and life lost
Added Settings menu sliders for voice-over volume and UI sound effects volume
Fix for Hesco Wall disappearing at long range at low settings
Fix for range indicators not showing up after a wave even though the button is pressed
Slightly nerfed Rotary Cannon damage radius to make Rotary Cannon blob less effective
If you run into any issues, please leave a comment in this thread: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1986940/discussions/0/5221372225841116634/
The Steam Winter Sale has begun! Happy Holidays!
The Steam Winter Sale has begun! You're getting a 50% discount if you buy Forward Defense from December 21 until January 4! If you've added the game to your wishlist, you should be receiving an e-mail about the discount.
This patch brings in a new map: Oasis. Fight for control over a scarce source of water in an otherwise arid landscape. Local merchants have settled around three small lakes. Maintain control over this valuable area. Be aware hostile units may arrive from multiple directions.
Check out the full change list:
Added Oasis map
Tweaked music and UI SFX volume
Updated FMOD audio engine to 2.01.11 which smooths out music transitions
Updated Credits menu in preparation for patch V0.3.3
If you run into any other issues, please leave a comment in this thread: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1986940/discussions/0/5221372225841116634/
Patch V0.3.1
The update brings in new enemy vehicles: tanks. The patch also includes user interface sound effects and improved UI for the target prioritization modes, as well as a number of bug fixes.
Check out the full change list:
Moved Deploy Wave button to center of the screen to avoid accidental clicks when pressing the fast forward button before the wave ends.
Removed non-functional Select Target button.
Realigned TP mode UI.
Confirmed TP modes are working as intended.
Changed descriptions for some of the TP modes.
Added TP mode button icons and highlights.
Added Tanks to Oil Fields, Baghmar Airport, Desert Base and Container Terminal.
Added UI sound effects: button hover, button click, repair, structure placement, cannot place, sell, live lost, range indicators.
Added UI sound effects toggle to settings menu.
Decreased Howitzer and Missile Launcher minimum range from 80m to 70m for increased coverage.
Fixed vehicles glitching through the map whenever they spawn.
Fixed a bug where you could deploy the next wave before finishing the current one.
Fixed a bug where you could win the game before finishing the final wave.
Fixed a bug where you could sell a structure while relocating it.
Please be aware existing save games for the following levels may not work properly after this update: Oil Fields, Baghmar Airport, Desert Base and Container Terminal.
If you run into any other issues, please leave a comment in this thread: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1986940/discussions/0/5221372225841116634/
The Steam Autumn Sale 2023 has begun!
The Steam Autumn Sale has begun! You're getting a 50% discount if you buy Forward Defense from November 21 until November 28. If you've added the game to your wishlist, you should be receiving an e-mail about the discount.
The Steam Summer Sale has begun! You're getting a 40% discount if you buy Forward Defense from June 29 until July 13! If you've wishlishted the game, you should be receiving an e-mail about the discount.
Patch 0.3.0 is live! This update brings in several new features and includes a new map: Container Terminal.
One of the most requested features so far was the ability to save your progress. We've added in a new Load Game Menu that allows you to continue playing from any Wave you've completed. We've also added Steam Cloud support which means you can continue playing from any PC. If you wish to disable the autosave feature, you can do so from the Settings Menu.
We've improved the Level Menu to give you a better preview of what kind of map you'll be playing. This menu also gives you some background information about the map. More features will be added to this menu later on, like a progression and/or unlock system, so this menu is still work-in-progress.
Difficulty settings will now allow you to select from three different modes: Easy, Regular and Hard. Easy difficulty will make the game feel more like a sandbox, where enemy units no longer deal a lot of damage. Hard mode is for veteran players, who want some extra challenge. It's not recommended for novice players. We're very open to feedback on these difficulty settings.
The latest map for Forward Defense is Container Terminal. This map has you defending a large container port. This is one of the biggest maps we've added so far next to Desert Base and Baghmar Airport, and forces you to spread out your defensive structures while keeping and eye out for your flanks.
If you run into any issues, please leave a comment in this thread: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1986940/discussions/0/5221372225841116634/
Change List:
Added Container Terminal level
Added autosave feature
Added ability to disable autosave
Added Steam Cloud support
Added Load Game Menu (ingame and in the main menu)
Added ability to select a different structure with a structure already selected
Added difficulty settings (Easy, Regular and Hard)
Added extreme ultrawide support to the Main Menu (5120 x 1440)
Improved Level Menu
Slightly increased health bar size
Increased Rotary Cannon damage from 40 to 45
Fixed a bug where the Fast Forward and Deploy Wave information windows got stuck onscreen
Fixed an issue where you could see the edge of the map in the Desert Base level
