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Homefront drops players into a devastated United States in 2027, after years of economic collapse, an EMP strike and occupation by the nuclear‑armed Greater Korean Republic. The nation is reduced to walled towns, repurposed stadiums and malls turned into military strongholds.
Players join a Resistance cell, following a story written by John Milius while engaging in first‑person shooter combat that mixes infantry, vehicle and drone warfare across a single‑player campaign and large‑scale multiplayer battles.
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Story Setting
The narrative is set in a near‑future America where fifteen years of economic turmoil have shattered infrastructure and an EMP strike left the country powerless, enabling the Greater Korean Republic to expand its occupation.
High‑school stadiums serve as detention centers and shopping malls house armored attack vehicles, creating a police‑state atmosphere that the player experiences through interactive cut‑scenes with memorable characters.
- Observe environmental details for clues about faction control.
- Listen to character dialogue for hints on mission objectives.
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Single‑Player Campaign
The campaign delivers cinematic first‑person shooter action, letting players fight across occupied USA using guerrilla tactics while commandeering military vehicles and advanced drones to overcome overwhelming odds.
Story moments are presented through immersive cut‑scenes penned by John Milius, providing emotional depth and a clear purpose for the Resistance’s struggle.
- Use drones for reconnaissance before engaging enemy positions.
- Combine infantry movement with vehicle firepower to breach fortified areas.
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Multiplayer Warfare
Multiplayer pits players against each other in epic infantry, tank, attack‑helicopter and combat‑drone battles across huge, open battlefields, emphasizing tactical depth and large‑scale combat.
The mode is described as a game‑changing innovation that aims to set a new benchmark for online warfare, offering multiple layers of strategic options.
- Coordinate with teammates to combine infantry and vehicle firepower.
- Deploy drones to gain aerial advantage over enemy positions.
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Vehicle & Drone Combat
Players can commandeer a variety of military vehicles, from armored attack vehicles stationed in malls to advanced combat drones, expanding combat options beyond traditional shooting.
Both the single‑player set pieces and multiplayer battles rely on vehicle and drone usage, creating dynamic and explosive engagements.
- Practice vehicle handling in single‑player before entering multiplayer.
- Use drones for scouting to avoid ambushes.
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Platform Features
Homefront runs on Windows and includes Partial Controller Support, Steam Cloud saves, Steam Achievements, Valve Anti‑Cheat and Family Sharing, providing convenience and security for players.
These features ensure progress is saved across devices, fair play is maintained online, and achievements can be tracked regardless of input method.
- Enable Steam Cloud to keep saves synced across PCs.
- Check controller compatibility settings before starting a session.
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