Thank You! Update Streams, AI Usage & What's Next

Hello Everyone!

It's been about two weeks since we launched on Steam and I just wanted to say a massive thank you to you all. Since launch we've sold almost 50,000 copies of OpenFront and hit a new record of over 300,000 daily active players multiple times, which is honestly crazy to see, and it's all thanks to you guys.

I also wanted to take a moment to tell you about a few new bits we're doing to improve our communication, and what's coming next!

Bi-weekly update streams

Every other week, starting Friday the 9th of October at 4pm BST, we'll be doing an hour long stream to talk about OpenFront, the community, what's coming, and to answer your questions. So bring them along! Each one will go up on the official OpenFront YouTube channel afterwards, a bit like the WAN Show, just with fewer brains behind it.

Roadmap update

We're finishing off the full roadmap, but here are a few bits that are 100% coming to OpenFront and Steam soon, or have only just landed:

• Discord ranks for subs and Steam purchasers - These are in now! Subscriptions link automatically, and for Steam just do /link-steam
• Ranked FFA - Coming to both the website and Steam. We're still working out the Elo system, but we're aiming for around Christmas!
• New game modes - We're looking at what fits with OpenFront's theme, things like a King of the Hill mode or hold points around the map. Nothing's locked in yet, but it's definitely on the list!
• Clan Maps and Warchest - Clans will be able to use their caps to buy troops, use those troops to conquer land, and that land earns them even more caps!
• Monthly skins for Steam purchasers - If you bought OpenFront on Steam, you'll get a new skin every month for six months. These are some of my personal favourites, they'll never be for sale, and Steam is the only way to get them
• Steam Trading Cards - We've commissioned a really cool art studio and, thanks to all your feedback, they're hard at work on custom trading cards, profile banners and more so you can make your profile your own. Personally I think this is super cool and I can't wait for you guys to see it
• Profile system to level up - This one we are currently working on and is really close to being finished! Come check out the discord for the latest info and to see some sneak peaks!
• More achievements!
• Map and scenario creation support on Steam - Josh is looking at the best way to do this, whether it'll be for small groups of friends or open to everyone, and how that will work!
• Workshop support - Still in early stage planning, so give us some time on this one
• Continued performance updates - Especially for the people who hate life but love Linux, we're improving it for you as much as we can!
• Custom anti-cheat - We can't share too much here, but we've been working hard on detection and have already seen a massive drop in certain types of cheating since our recent changes. We'll keep working on this behind the scenes

Charity donations

We were blown away by your support during the livestream, so we've decided to round the pot up and donate $1,000 each to the Monterey Bay Aquarium and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Two amazing causes we feel really blessed to be able to support, all thanks to you guys!

Thanks again for all the support, it genuinely means a lot. See you all on the 9th!

Lewis