WW2 MMO Foxhole readies Airborne – a new expansion that sees players take the battle to the skies

Foxhole has been a popular MMO for a few years now, eschewing the more traditional orcs and goblins route and switching it up to a full-scale World War event where players’ actions have a direct effect on the conflict at hand.

Until now, however, the battle has been constrained to being fought on land or at sea. That is all about to change with the announcement of Airborne, the next huge update slated for 2025.

There’s a dev video you can check out about what will be included, but the official line is you can, “Step into the cockpit of an array of aircraft, from nimble fighters to powerful bombers. Paradrop with your squad behind hostile lines to cripple supply chains and sabotage enemy equipment as a paratrooper. Ground crews will also play a crucial role, keeping the skies filled with firepower, by rearming and prepping aircraft for their next mission.

“Logistics forces have also been upgraded with aircraft production and deployment. With these expanded roles, ground, naval, and now airborne players will all converge in the same playable world to create a seamless online battlefield!

If the devs at Siege Camp can pull this off, Foxhole could be one of the defining military MMOs of the era. We are looking forward to more news on this one.

Meanwhile…

In the meantime, Foxhole is to get a new patch on the 18th of November that will overhaul infantry combat in the game. Titled, obviously enough, ‘Infantry’ the update brings new suppression mechanics, weapon shouldering, and a stamina overhaul, alongside other features to make infantry much more impactful on the battlefield.

Here’s the full rundown of what to expect:

• Infantry Combat Overhaul – Experience more tactical and dynamic infantry gameplay with refined suppression, weapon shouldering, and stamina mechanics.
• New Anti-Tank Weaponry – Infantry forces are now equipped to counter armor with the introduction of specialized anti-tank rifles for suppressing enemy advances.
• Close Quarters Combat – Fight at close quarters with a new melee combat system featuring charge attacks, blocking, and new weapons like the Mace and Sword. New Shotguns can be used to stagger and bleed enemy soldiers.
• Infantry Battlegrounds – A more engaging infantry battleground with the addition of large-scale minefields and ruined fortifications, offering cover and a more dynamic combat environment.
• Medic Update – Medics now take on a critical expanded role, transporting the wounded from the front lines for full recovery at Hospitals. Field Hospitals can now be built directly inside bunker networks, enabling medical operations at the trench lines.
• Equipment Loadouts – Players can now build custom loadouts used to assemble predetermined gear with ease.
• New Vehicles – Bolster your forces with new tanks and the all-new Medical Train, which acts as a mobile field hospital on the battlefield.

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