- Win A Custom Gaming Chair! | Modding Competition - 22 September 2023
Greetings Commanders! We're glad to see many of you creating, sharing, and enjoying mods in the Steam Workshop. To celebrate, we're giving away a one-of-a-kind The Great War: Western Front gaming chair, supplied by Noblechairs. You can find all Terms and Conditions here. The competition begins now (22/09/2023) and ends at midnight on (21/10/2023). Entrants must be 18 years or over and residents of Canada, Europe (excluding Russia) or the United States. To enter, please share below in a reply to this post: A mod you have created for The Great War: Western Front (with description and link preferred) OR A description of your favourite mod that you have played for The Great War: Western Front and how you have used it to enhance your experience with the game. A winner will be chosen at random at the end of the competition and contacted within Steam. If you would like to create a mod for this…
- Historic Battles #2 - The Second Battle of Ypres - 18 September 2023
Reporting in, Commanders! Our second Historic Battle video is now live: The Second Battle of Ypres. In interviews with Imperial War Museums and Petroglyph, we examine the history and gameplay behind each scenario. Watch Episode 2 below:
- Update 2.1.3 | Patch Notes - 18 September 2023
Reporting in, Commanders! The following changes have just gone live in and update: Theatre Commander Fixed an issue causing German pawns to face the wrong direction when starting an Allied Campaign and then loading a Central Powers Campaign. Fixed an issue causing a mismatch between region flags and unit pawns for Allies when playing as the Central Powers. Fixed an issue resulting in the wrong flags for all regions after loading a Central Powers Campaign. Miscellaneous Localization was added to Petroglyph Mods for Names and Descriptions within the Mod Manager for the Historical Battle of Vimy Ridge, the Petroglyph Test Map, and the Siege of Paris Campaign. Thank you as always for your feedback and support. Continue letting us know about your experiences on the front! The Great War: Western Front Team
- Update 2.1.2 | Patch Notes - 25 August 2023
Reporting in, Commanders. This small update is being released to provide the following fix: Fixed an issue in Campaign, where the following regions could not be surrounded: Ypres. Hasselt. Maaseik. Bruxelles. Leuven. Thank you as always for your feedback and support. Continue letting us know about your experiences on the front! The Great War: Western Front Team
- Update 2.1.1 | Patch Notes - 23 August 2023
Reporting in, Commanders! We trust that you have been enjoying the 2.1.0 update and the additional modding tools. Update 2.1.1. is a follow-up designed to add further improvements and additional fixes. Settings Added DX12 option to the Video Options page. Note: Restore your Settings to Default to enable this change. Mod Support Added more toggles to the modding diagnostic tool. Updated Modding Guides. Bugfixes Fixed various crashes, including while loading the Siege of Paris Mod Campaign. Fixed an out of bound Turkish localisation issue in Historical Battles menu. Fixed an issue where the US advisor would appear during the Historic Battle: Battle of Vimy Ridge Fixed an issue where buildings on Fort Overlook display no destruction FX. Fixed an issue on winter maps where trees could have a purple hue. Fixed an issue with the lighting on Fort Overlook (winter) causing unit models to displa…
- August Update 2.1.0 | Patch Notes - 10 August 2023
Reporting in, Commanders! We are delighted to deliver this intel containing the details of our second Mod Support update. 2.1.0 includes multiple new features to enhance the modding experience, allowing you to create unique battlefields and Historic Battles. Please be aware that given the scope of the changes in this update, users will require new save files for these to take effect. Steam users will be able to use the platform’s Beta system to roll back to a prior version and finish any ongoing campaigns. To do this, right-click The Great War: Western Front in your library, navigate to Properties and select the Betas tab. Then opt into “2.0.1 Rollback Version” in the Beta Participation drop-down menu. To return back to the latest version, select None in the same drop-down menu. If you would like to test your strategy against your fellow commanders in Multiplayer, make sure you are usin…
- August Update Announcement | Further Mod Support - 7 August 2023
Reporting in, Commanders! Our second mod support update is arriving this Thursday! It will include numerous features and improvements based on your feedback as well as extensions to modding support, allowing you to create unique battlefields and take even greater control of the Western Front. Among the list of additional features is a Campaign Statistics screen to track the impact of your decisions more closely than ever before, alongside a brand-new Historical Battle which will place you in command of Allied forces in the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Please be aware that given the scope of the changes in this update, users will require new save files for these to take effect. Steam users will be able to use the platform’s Beta system to rollback to a prior version and finish any ongoing campaigns. To do this, right-click The Great War: Western Front in your library, navigate to Properties and…
- Historic Battles #1 - The Battle of the Somme - 20 July 2023
New intel reports an incoming six-part video series to brief you on the Historic Battles! These interviews with Imperial War Museums and Petroglyph examine the history and gameplay behind each scenario. Watch Episode 1: The Battle of the Somme below:
- Update 2.0.1 | Patch Notes - 4 July 2023
Reporting in, Commanders! Following feedback from update 2.0.0, the following changes have been implemented: Fixed a soft lock that would occasionally happen during the defensive battle in the tutorial. Fixed an issue that was causing some players to receive a failed to initialise Windows audio error on start. Fixed an issue with reinforcement points that was preventing players from calling in more units in specific scenarios Thank you always for your feedback. Let know about your experiences on the front here on Steam, as well as on our Twitter and Facebook channels!
- June Update (2.0.0) | Patch Notes - 28 June 2023
Reporting in, Commanders! You may have heard that today’s update marks an exciting change for The Great War: Western Front. We’re proud to confirm that alongside new content, this release will bring mod support and all the customisation and creativity that entails. We can’t wait to see how you redefine history through your own content and share that throughout the community! With the new mod manager there are countless possibilities ranging from alternate-history versions of the Campaign to new types of units and much more. To bolster the modding experience, another update will arrive in August with additions such as Map and GUI editors and more. Today’s update also brings with it a wealth of fixes, improvements, and balance adjustments from both the player and AI perspectives. Read below for more: New Content Mod Support Added Steam Workshop support and Mod manager. Support for custom…
- Win a PC with The Great War: Western Front! - 22 June 2023
Reporting in, Commanders! To celebrate next week's update introducing mod support, we're giving away a high-end PC built by @OverclockersUK! 🔗 https://gleam.io/competitions/5pPal-the-great-war-western-front-win-a-custom-pc
- June Update | Upcoming Mod Support - 21 June 2023
Reporting in, Commanders! New intelligence has arrived regarding two free updates arriving this summer to offer mod support, securing you greater control over the battlefield. This support will allow a deep level of customisation and ability to change almost any aspect of the game. This will include adding new units, altering mechanics, balance, custom battles, and more. These updates will also deliver new content and quality of life changes to further enhance your experience. The first update will arrive next week featuring: Modding Tools Mod Manager This in-game feature enables the browsing and toggling of various mods. It supports custom player-created LUA and XML mods, textures, models, and audio. Steam Workshop will be supported and Epic players will have access via copying any mods they download into the mods folder accessible via the Mod Manager. Model Converter This tool allows…
- Update 1.1.3 | Patch Notes - 30 May 2023
Reporting in Commanders, The following report contains intel on some minor changes including fixes that have been deployed: Balance Increased the range of Mortars to better deal with Tanks. Fixes Fixed an issue where Siege Artillery was not dealing damage to Fort Pillboxes. Fixed an issue where destroyed Fort Pillboxes would linger too long. Fixed an issue where the full supply cost of an Air Mission was refunded upon refueling. There is now no refund after an Air Mission. Fixed multiple issues with incorrect supply refund amounts when withdrawing Infantry and Tanks. Thank you always for your feedback. Let know about your experiences on the front here on Steam, as well as on our Twitter and Facebook channels!
- Update 1.1.2 | Patch Notes - 18 May 2023
Reporting in, Commanders! We've taken your feedback on board since our last update and implemented the following changes: AI will not surrender if the match is about to end. AI will build more supply depots at strategic level (affects new campaigns only). Concrete reinforced Mortars and Machine gun nests are immune to suppression. Campaign ending National Will drain pop-up changed to say "30 per turn" to reflect its actual effect. As always, keep your feedback coming in our Discussions forum!
- A Message from the Developers - 16 May 2023
Reporting in, Commanders! Amid your intense campaigns across the front, we are taking a moment to show our appreciation for your feedback. From the moment of early access, we have been reading your discussions and reviews while also enjoying fantastic creator livestreams. Your feedback and suggestions have been invaluable in forming our updates and still are as we plan our next steps. Among the great ideas being put forward are several feature requests that we would like to highlight ahead of our next update announcement. We are aware of requests to customise your gameplay experience in more detail, so this is the focus of our next updates. These will include the frequently requested options to adjust the settings of your campaigns, such as changing time limits or AI reactions, and mod support. We’ll be sharing more information on this in the coming weeks. Work on balancing changes also…
- Update 1.1.1 | Patch Notes - 27 April 2023
Reporting in, Commanders! Following feedback from update 1.1.0, the following changes have been implemented: Reduced the damage of Light Artillery Suppression Barrage to counterbalance the new distribution radius. The Suppression Barrage previously dealt too much damage to Machine Guns and Mortar nests. Reduced the propensity of the AI to call for a Ceasefire or Surrender. Fixed multiple crashes. As always, let us know about your experiences in the Discussion section! The Great War: Western Front Team
- Update 1.1.0 | Patch Notes - 20 April 2023
Reporting in, Commanders. Our reconnaissance teams have gathered the following intel regarding changes across the front. Your continual reports have been crucial in these developments, so please continue to send these to us via the Steam Discussions, or our social channels on Twitter and Facebook. Note that these changes will take effect immediately with today’s update and affect any ongoing Campaigns. Balancing Changes Following your feedback, we have made several balancing changes to help game difficulty match expectations. In particular, the AI has been adjusted at both the Theatre and Field Commander levels and will scale more closely with difficulty settings: Field Commander (Battles) Changed battle timer to scale with difficulty (in minutes): Recruit: 35 (previously 20) Trainee: 30 (previously 20) Soldier: 25 (previously 20) Veteran: 20 (unchanged) Elite: 20 (unchanged) Increased…
- Gameplay Guide: Strategy and Tactics - 11 April 2023
Reporting in, Commanders! We trust that you’re finding success on the battlefield. Our reconnaissance teams have secured some key intelligence from the front lines which you may find useful in support of your campaign across the Western Front. The Tutorial Being well informed is vital to making strategic decisions. Before you begin your first campaign, we highly recommend playing through the game’s tutorial, which will give you all the basic training you will need to achieve success on the front. You can also revisit specific sections at any time by using the chapter waypoints. The Encylopedia Issued to all Commanders and accessible via the icon in the top-left of the screen, the Encyclopedia is a vital tool which will aid you during your command. Containing information to refresh what you have learned in the Tutorial, make use of the Encyclopedia to access additional guidance when you…
- Week One Feedback and Update 1.1.0 - 6 April 2023
Reporting in, Commanders! At one week since the launch of The Great War: Western Front, we want to thank you all for sharing your content and stories from your time in command. We also want to acknowledge the valuable feedback you have offered while sharing our plans for the update coming later this month. Update 1.1.0 will focus on balancing changes, performance improvements for NVIDIA and AMD GPUs, and fixing several known issues. The full list of changes can be expected in patch notes ahead of the update itself. Please continue to let us know your thoughts and feelings on the game and report any issues you experience via the in-game reporting tool or our Issue Tracker: https://issues.frontierstore.net/ . We thank you again for your diligent communications. Intel from the Battlefield At HQ, we have been receiving early reports from the front and want to highlight your achievements: IG…
- Relive Or Redefine History in The Great War: Western Front - Available Now! - 30 March 2023
It’s time to rally your troops! The Great War: Western Front is now available via Steam! Real Time Strategy veterans, Petroglyph are back with another captivating title, The Great War: Western Front. This time, they have delivered the definitive first world war strategy game with both turn-based and real-time elements. The Great War: Western Front challenges your decision-making on every level from the heat of the moment to the grand schemes that unravel over the course of the campaign. All of this action is complimented by footage from the archives of the Imperial War Museums to deepen the experience with historical context and realism. When you arrive to the front, you must choose to lead either The Allied Forces or the Central Powers in gritty battles on a living, persistent battlefield. Laying trenches effectively, timing your charges, and capturing key locations will ensure the be…
