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|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 15, 2011}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 15, 2011}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|homefront|70}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|rating}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|homefront|74}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, DLC }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | FPS }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Asia, North America }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Homefront }}
 
|steam appid  = 55100
 
|steam appid  = 55100
 
|steam appid side = 55210
 
|steam appid side = 55210
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
 +
|gogcom id side =
 +
|official site=
 +
|hltb        = 4494
 +
|lutris      = homefront
 +
|igdb        =
 +
|mobygames    = homefront
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
−
|mobygames    = homefront
 
 
|wikipedia    = Homefront (video game)
 
|wikipedia    = Homefront (video game)
 
|winehq      = 12889
 
|winehq      = 12889
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{series|Homefront}}
+
 
 +
{{Introduction
 +
|introduction      =
 +
 
 +
|release history  =
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | The game ask the S/N only after level 5. | | Windows }}
+
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | Resist Edition also available. | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Humble | homefront | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 55100 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 55100 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
 
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
 +
{{ii}} A demo is available: <code>steam://install/55130</code>
 +
 +
===Version differences===
 +
{{ii}} The Resist Edition includes the base game, an exclusive shotgun (Express 870) and early unlocks for the multiplayer modes.
  
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
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==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
−
===Patches===
 
−
{{ii}} Patch 1.x (released in april 2011, it mainly update the multiplayers feature ([https://store.steampowered.com/news/5376/ ref])).
 
−
 
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Set launch options|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Set launch options|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
−
|discord               =  
+
|discord                   =  
−
|discord notes         =  
+
|discord notes             =  
−
|epic games store       =  
+
|epic games launcher       =  
−
|epic games store notes =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =  
−
|gog galaxy             =  
+
|gog galaxy               =  
−
|gog galaxy notes       =  
+
|gog galaxy notes         =  
−
|origin                 =  
+
|origin                   =  
−
|origin notes           =  
+
|origin notes             =  
−
|steam cloud           = true
+
|steam cloud               = true
−
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|steam cloud notes         =  
−
|uplay                  =  
+
|ubisoft connect          =  
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
−
|xbox cloud             =  
+
|xbox cloud               =  
−
|xbox cloud notes       =  
+
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
 
{{Image|Homefront options menu.png|Options menu (System).}}
 
{{Image|Homefront options menu.png|Options menu (System).}}
−
{{Video settings
+
{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/homefront
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/homefront
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
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|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|fov                        = true
 
|fov                        = true
−
|fov notes                  = 60-110° (multiplayer only). For singleplayer use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/487-homefront-fov-changer/ FOV changer].
+
|fov notes                  = 60-110° multiplayer only. For singleplayer use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/487-homefront-fov-changer/ FOV changer].
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|borderless windowed        = true
 
|borderless windowed        = true
−
|borderless windowed notes  = Change fullscreen mode in Options, System, Video.
+
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic                = true
−
|anisotropic notes          = Up to 16x
+
|anisotropic notes          = Up to 16x.
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
−
|antialiasing notes        =  
+
|antialiasing notes        = Up to 4x [[MSAA]].
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =  
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
−
|120 fps notes              = Uncheck FPS Smoothing option to remove frame rate cap.
+
|120 fps notes              = Uncheck '''FPS smoothing''' option to remove frame rate cap.
−
|hdr                        = unknown
+
|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
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}}
 
}}
  
−
==Input settings==
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==Input==
 
{{Image|Homefront input settings.png|Input settings.}}
 
{{Image|Homefront input settings.png|Input settings.}}
−
{{Input settings
+
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          = Separate controls for Infantry, Ground and Air units.
 
|key remap notes          = Separate controls for Infantry, Ground and Air units.
 
|acceleration option      = true
 
|acceleration option      = true
−
|acceleration option notes = Enabled by default. Both acceleration and smoothing can be disabled in game's options.
+
|acceleration option notes = Enabled by default. Both acceleration and smoothing can be disabled from the game options menù.
 
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
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|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|full controller          = false
 
|full controller          = false
−
|full controller notes    = Some options require the mouse.
+
|full controller notes    = Some options require mouse input.
 
|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap          = true
−
|controller remap notes    = Uses generic numbers for buttons.
+
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller sensitivity    = true
 
|controller sensitivity    = true
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
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|touchscreen              = false
 
|touchscreen              = false
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
−
|xinput controllers        = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = true
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
−
|xbox prompts              = unknown
+
|xbox prompts              = false
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
−
|impulse triggers          = unknown
+
|impulse triggers          = false
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|dualshock 4              = unknown
 
|dualshock 4              = unknown
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|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
−
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
+
|tracked motion controllers= false
 
|tracked motion controllers notes =  
 
|tracked motion controllers notes =  
 
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 
|tracked motion prompts notes =  
 
|tracked motion prompts notes =  
−
|other controllers        = unknown
+
|other controllers        = true
 
|other controllers notes  =  
 
|other controllers notes  =  
−
|other button prompts      = unknown
+
|other button prompts      = generic
−
|other button prompts notes=  
+
|other button prompts notes= Will take priority over keyboard inputs, which could be an issue for those on Keyboard.
−
|button prompts            = generic
 
−
|button prompts notes      =
 
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
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}}
 
}}
  
−
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
−
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Music, Effects, Speech, VOIP Receive.
 
|separate volume notes    = Music, Effects, Speech, VOIP Receive.
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|surround sound notes    = 5.1
 
|surround sound notes    = 5.1
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
−
|subtitles notes          = Set in Options, Gameplay.
+
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
−
|mute on focus lost      = unknown
+
|mute on focus lost      = always on
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              = hackable
 
|eax support              = hackable
−
|eax support notes       = Compatible with [[Glossary:Surround_sound#X3DAudio|X3DAudio HRTF]] for binaural HRTF mixing. <ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdSLCarzzLY Homefront with 3D spatial sound 🎧 (X3DAudio HRTF)]</ref>
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|eax support notes         = Compatible with [[Glossary:Surround sound#X3DAudio|X3DAudio HRTF]] for binaural HRTF mixing.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdSLCarzzLY Homefront with 3D spatial sound 🎧 (X3DAudio HRTF)]</ref>
 +
|royalty free audio        = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{ii}}Homefront reverses front and rear audio channels when using [[Glossary:Surround_sound#HeSuVi|HeSuVi]] virtual surround sound. <ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJCrUQxphVg Homefront - Reversed front and rear speakers with HeSuVi virtual surround sound]</ref>
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{{ii}}Homefront reverses front and rear audio channels when using [[Glossary:Surround sound#HeSuVi|HeSuVi]] virtual surround sound.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJCrUQxphVg|title=Homefront - Reversed front and rear speakers with HeSuVi virtual surround sound|date=May 2023}}</ref>
  
 
{{L10n|content=
 
{{L10n|content=
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  |audio    = unknown
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |subtitles = unknown
−
  |notes    =  
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  |notes    = Available despite not being listed on the Steam store page.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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  |language  = French
 
  |language  = French
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles = unknown
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Portuguese - Brazil
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = Fan translation, [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/64_traducao-do-homefront-para-portugues-do-brasil.html download.]
 +
|fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
−
  |notes    = not for all regions
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  |notes    = Russian version only.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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==Network==
 
==Network==
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
−
|local play          =  
+
|local play          = hackable
 
|local play players  =  
 
|local play players  =  
 
|local play modes    =  
 
|local play modes    =  
−
|local play notes    =  
+
|local play notes    = Use [https://github.com/SplitScreen-Me/splitscreenme-nucleus/releases NucleusCoop]
 
|lan play            = false
 
|lan play            = false
 
|lan play players    =  
 
|lan play players    =  
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
−
===Homefront not launching anything===
+
 
−
{{Fixbox|description=Homefront not launching anything|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
+
===Framerate stutters===
−
# Right Click on Homefront in the Steam library
+
{{Fixbox|description=Disable cache calculation|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1200059742]</ref>|fix=
−
# Select properties
+
# Go to <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\HOMEFRONT\GCGame\Config\GCEngine.ini</code>
−
# Go to the "LOCAL FILES" tab
+
# Set the following lines to from True :
−
# Click the "VERIFY INTEGRITY OF THE GAME CACHE..." and wait until it is completed
+
<pre>bInitializeShadersOnDemand=true</pre>
−
# When it has finished launch the game
+
To false
 +
<pre>bInitializeShadersOnDemand=false</pre>
 
}}
 
}}
 +
===PhysX error when you run the game===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Homefront doesn't launch|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|fix=
 +
Download and install [http://www.nvidia.com/object/physx-9.13.0604-legacy-driver.html PhysX legacy version] ''(doesn't overwrite installed newer version)''
  
−
===Physx error when you run the game===
+
'''Alternative use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2882-homefront-physx-fix/ PhysX Fix by LuKeStorm]'''<br>
−
{{Fixbox|description=Homefront not launching after you install the game|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|fix=
+
{{++}} Game loads needed PhysX components directly from the game folder without installation.
−
#Uninstall your old Physx version
+
{{++}} Fixes all issues caused by a missing installation of (legacy) PhysX.
−
#Reboot your pc
+
}}
−
#Download and Install a current version of Physx
+
 
−
#Run the game
+
{{Fixbox|description=Disable PhysX support|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1200059742]</ref>|fix=
 +
# Go to <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\HOMEFRONT\GCGame\Config\GCEngine.ini</code>
 +
# Set the following lines to from True :
 +
<pre>bDisablePhysXHardwareSupport=true</pre>
 +
To false
 +
<pre>bDisablePhysXHardwareSupport=false</pre>
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
−
|direct3d versions      = 9, 11
+
|direct3d versions      = 9.0c, 11
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
−
|macos 32-bit app       =  
+
|macos intel 32-bit app =  
−
|macos 64-bit app       =  
+
|macos intel 64-bit app =  
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
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|minRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minHD    = 10 GB
 
|minHD    = 10 GB
−
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 7900GS
+
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 7900 GS
−
|minGPU2  = AMD Radeon 1900XT
+
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon X1900 XT
 
|minSM    = 3.0
 
|minSM    = 3.0
  
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|recCPU  = Quad Core 2 GHz
 
|recCPU  = Quad Core 2 GHz
 
|recCPU2  = Intel Core i7 (For Nvidia 3D Vision)
 
|recCPU2  = Intel Core i7 (For Nvidia 3D Vision)
−
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 260
+
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 260
−
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon 4850
+
|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 4850
−
|recGPU3  = Nvidia GeForce 480 (For Nvidia 3D Vision) <br> Nvidia GeForce 570 (For Nvidia 3D Vision)
+
|recGPU3  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 480 (For Nvidia 3D Vision) <br> Nvidia GeForce GTX 570 (For Nvidia 3D Vision)
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 13:14, 7 March 2024

Homefront
Homefront cover
Developers
Kaos Studios
Windows Digital Extremes
Publishers
Former THQ
Current Deep Silver
Engines
Unreal Engine 3
Release dates
Windows March 15, 2011
Reception
Metacritic 70
IGDB 74
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, DLC
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives First-person
Controls Direct control
Genres FPS
Art styles Realistic
Themes Asia, North America
Series Homefront
Homefront on HowLongToBeat
Homefront on IGDB
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Homefront on MobyGames
Homefront on Wikipedia
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Homefront
Homefront 2011
Homefront: The Revolution 2016

Homefront is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person FPS game in the Homefront series.

General information

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
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 Resist Edition also available.
Windows
Humble Store
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Windows
Steam
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Windows
All versions require Steam DRM.
A demo is available: steam://install/55130

Version differences

The Resist Edition includes the base game, an exclusive shotgun (Express 870) and early unlocks for the multiplayer modes.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Express 870 Shotgun
Windows
Fire Sale Map
Windows
The Rock Map Pack
Windows

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Set launch options[citation needed]

Use the -nostartupmovies command line argument.

Utilities

The Homefront Widescreen Tool changes options like resolution, aspect ratio, force DirectX 9 10 or 11.

Game data

Gameplay settings.
Gameplay settings.

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\HOMEFRONT\GCGame\Config\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/55100/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\55100\remote\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/55100/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video

Options menu (System).
Options menu (System).

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
Multi-monitor
 
 See Multi-monitor.
Ultra-widescreen
 
 See Multi-monitor.
4K Ultra HD
 
Field of view (FOV)
60-110° multiplayer only. For singleplayer use FOV changer.
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Up to 16x.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Up to 4x MSAA.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Uncheck FPS smoothing option to remove frame rate cap.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Multi-monitor

The game has built-in support for 5:4, 4:3, 16:10 and 16:9 resolutions. For multi-monitor aspect ratios and resolutions, an .ini edit is required.

Use Homefront Widescreen Tool[1]

Use the Homefront Widescreen Tool to set the resolution and other options.

Set resolution manually[2]
  1. Go to %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\HOMEFRONT\GCGame\Config\GCEngine.ini
  2. Change the following lines to the desired resolution:
[SystemSettings]
ResX=2560
ResY=1080
ScreenAspectRatio=2.370370

Notes

Screen change is Hor+. The HUD & lobby screens stretch.
ScreenAspectRatio should be set to (Your Horizontal Resolution)/(Your Vertical Resolution). 2.370370 is appropriate for 2560x1080, while 3440x1440 should be 2.3888889. An incorrect value will result in a slightly horizontally stretched image.
If you get a stretched weapon, open the graphics menu in-game, then exit it without making any changes. This should reset the weapon to proper proportions.

Input

Input settings.
Input settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Separate controls for Infantry, Ground and Air units.
Mouse acceleration
Enabled by default. Both acceleration and smoothing can be disabled from the game options menù.
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Some options require mouse input.
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Button prompts Input settings icon - Generic Controller.svg Will take priority over keyboard inputs, which could be an issue for those on Keyboard.
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M
Steam Input
Steam Input API support
Hook input (legacy mode)
Official controller preset(s)
Steam Controller button prompts

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Music, Effects, Speech, VOIP Receive.
Surround sound
5.1
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
EAX support
Compatible with X3DAudio HRTF for binaural HRTF mixing.[3]
Royalty free audio
Homefront reverses front and rear audio channels when using HeSuVi virtual surround sound.[4]

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Czech
Available despite not being listed on the Steam store page.
Dutch
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Japanese version only.
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Fan translation, download.
Russian
Russian version only.
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Notes
Local play
Use NucleusCoop
LAN play
Supported but requires an internet connection for Steam authentication.[5]
Online play

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Install Homefront Dedicated Server under Tools in the Steam client.
Direct IP

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 27014-27050
UDP 3478-4380, 27000-27030
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

VR support

3D modes State Notes
Nvidia 3D Vision
Officially supported.[6]
vorpX
G3D
User created game profile, see here and here for profile introduction.

Issues fixed

Framerate stutters

Disable cache calculation[7]
  1. Go to %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\HOMEFRONT\GCGame\Config\GCEngine.ini
  2. Set the following lines to from True :
bInitializeShadersOnDemand=true

To false 

bInitializeShadersOnDemand=false

PhysX error when you run the game

Homefront doesn't launch[citation needed]

Download and install PhysX legacy version (doesn't overwrite installed newer version)

Alternative use the PhysX Fix by LuKeStorm

Game loads needed PhysX components directly from the game folder without installation.
Fixes all issues caused by a missing installation of (legacy) PhysX.
Disable PhysX support[8]
  1. Go to %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\HOMEFRONT\GCGame\Config\GCEngine.ini
  2. Set the following lines to from True :
bDisablePhysXHardwareSupport=true

To false 

bDisablePhysXHardwareSupport=false

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c, 11
Shader Model support 3, 5
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Cutscenes Bink Video
Multiplayer Steamworks

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP Vista, 7
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz
AMD Athlon X2 2.8 GHz		 Quad Core 2 GHz
Intel Core i7 (For Nvidia 3D Vision)
System memory (RAM) 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 10 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 7900 GS
ATI Radeon X1900 XT
Shader model 3.0 support		 Nvidia GeForce GTX 260
ATI Radeon HD 4850
Nvidia GeForce GTX 480 (For Nvidia 3D Vision)
Nvidia GeForce GTX 570 (For Nvidia 3D Vision)


Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References