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Press release:
The Singapore-based indie games developer Samar Studio today announced that then long-awaited 1.0 version of ‘The Front’, the open-world sandbox game known for its military survival theme and in-depth vehicle construction system, is officially live on Steam worldwide. To celebrate the launch, the game is offering a 15% discount for two weeks.

According to developer Samar Studio, this milestone release represents a major overhaul to late-game PvE and core creative systems, delivering a more intense, strategic, and immersive post-apocalyptic survival experience.

Major Update: The Next Evolution of Warfare and the Undead

The 1.0 release further strengthens The Front’s identity as a militarized sandbox, expanding its signature mechanics to amplify the tactical depth and thrill of vehicle-based combat.

1. Horde Operations: Drive, Survive, and Conquer

At the heart of this update is the all-new Zombie Horde Dungeon, designed to challenge players’ engineering and combat prowess through large-scale, vehicle-driven encounters.

• Unstoppable Force – Players can now experience true physical destruction by driving heavily armored vehicles through dense zombie hordes, demolishing obstacles and enemies alike.
• Smarter Foes – The new mutated AI can leap onto vehicles, pushing players to stay mobile and make full use of their defenses.
• Boss-Level Encounters – Two new endgame bosses await within these missions, offering rare rewards and top-tier equipment for those who survive the onslaught.

2. Expanded Arsenal and Vehicle Engineering

The game’s signature Vehicle Assembly System has received its largest upgrade yet, giving players unprecedented engineering freedom and tactical options.

• Special Weapons Unlocked – Flamethrowers, toxin sprayers, and electric cannons bring new ways to control the battlefield with area effects and sustained damage.
• Utility Meets Firepower – Functional attachments like sawblades, drills, and harvesters transform vehicles into hybrid machines capable of both gathering resources and devastating enemies.
• Team Assembly and Customization – The platform now supports squad-based vehicle building, enabling collaborative engineering. A new paint customization system lets players personalize their war machines with unique styles and colors.

Core Gameplay: Survive, Build, and Reclaim the Wasteland

Beyond the new update, The Front continues to deliver the full-scale survival experience that fans have come to love—combining sandbox freedom, strategic combat, and immersive world-building.

• Exploration and Progression – As survivors of a fallen resistance, players explore vast ruins, scavenge resources, and advance from primitive tools to futuristic military tech to rewrite humanity’s fate.
• Sandbox Construction & Defense – Hundreds of modular structures allow for creative base-building anywhere on the map. Advanced traps and automated defense systems help repel elite mutant enemies like bombers and assassins.
• Faction Warfare – The battlefield brings together players, raiders, and imperial forces in large-scale PvP and PvE clashes. A new NPC outpost system adds dynamic skirmishes and reward-driven assaults for both solo and team play.

Developer Statement

“The 1.0 release isn’t just an update – it’s the realization of our vision for The Front as a fully-fledged military sandbox,” said Samar Studio. “We want players to not only survive, but to build, innovate, and command in a world shaped by chaos. This update marks a new era for our community, and we can’t wait for players to experience it.”

Social Links

Discord: https://discord.gg/the-front-1061915520703668265

X: https://x.com/PlayTheFront

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/playthefront

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playthefront/

Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/PlayTheFront/

About The Front
The Front is an open-world survival and crafting game set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland ruled by ruthless factions and mutant hordes. Players take on the role of a resistance fighter, exploring, constructing, and engineering advanced technology to fight back against oppression. With a deep vehicle assembly system and massive PvE and PvP battles, The Front delivers a unique blend of creative freedom and tactical warfare.

About Samar Studio
Samar Studio is a young and dynamic team from around the world with experience in developing shooting and survival games. They are dedicated to delivering innovative and captivating virtual experiences and are passionate about creating a unique shooting game product that utilizes cutting-edge technology to enhance the user experience. As avid shooting game enthusiasts, they aim to provide games that cater to all platforms. The Front will be their debut product.