Foxhole
Foxhole is a strategy and action-focused MMO built around a persistent, faction-based war where nearly every meaningful action is performed by players. Instead of a match that resets after a win, the front line shifts as soldiers fight, scout, haul supplies, and construct defenses, with victories depending as much on logistics and coordination as on aim.
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Publisher: Clapfoot Playerbase: Low Type: Strategy & Action MMO Release Date: July 27, 2017 Pros: +A truly persistent war with meaningful territory changes. +Strong sandbox building and logistics loop. +Large offensives reward planning and coordination. +Combat leans heavily on player skill and teamwork. Cons: -Buy-to-play entry cost. -Server performance can be inconsistent. -Lower population can make some regions feel quiet. |
Foxhole Overview
Foxhole drops you into a living conflict where supply lines, intelligence, and construction matter as much as firefights. You enlist as a soldier in one of the warring factions and take on whatever role the war effort needs at the moment, including frontline infantry, scout, builder, or logistics runner. The map is shaped by player decisions, with towns changing hands, routes being fortified, and offensives stalling or surging based on the availability of equipment and coordination.
A major part of the experience is the economy of war. Players gather raw materials, refine them, and turn them into useful gear and structures. Those supplies then have to be delivered to the right bases at the right time, so victories often come from consistent organization rather than isolated heroics. When an assault is planned well, you will see trenches, fortifications, and emplacements appear as teams push into contested territory.
Tactics shift with the environment. Terrain can provide natural choke points, while scouting and recon help avoid ambushes and identify weak points in enemy defenses. The day and night cycle adds another layer to planning, since darkness offers concealment but reduces visibility and makes miscommunication more costly. Over time, you can build a recognizable identity in your faction by contributing regularly and earning notoriety through participation and leadership.
Foxhole Key Features:
- Player-Driven War – the battlefield is shaped by real players, with outcomes determined by coordination, persistence, and smart decision-making.
- Sandbox Elements – collect resources and turn them into defenses, facilities, and equipment that directly impact the front.
- Intel Needed – information and reconnaissance can decide battles, since stronger gear alone does not guarantee a win.
- Day/Night Cycle – use darkness for stealth and surprise, but expect limited sightlines and higher risk.
- Notoriety – earn recognition and advance through faction ranks by consistently contributing to the war effort.
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Foxhole Review
Foxhole stands out because it treats war as a system rather than a backdrop. It is not a typical lobby shooter with a strategic coat of paint, and it is also not a classic RTS where you command from above. Instead, it is a top-down soldier’s perspective on a massive, continuous campaign where the most valuable players are often the ones building roads of supply, running convoys, or organizing defenses rather than chasing kill counts.
At the ground level, combat is tense and readable, with engagements that reward positioning and coordination. A small squad that communicates well can hold a line longer than you would expect, especially when fighting from prepared defenses. The game’s perspective and pacing encourage deliberate movement, cautious peeking, and the use of cover, which fits the tone of the setting and keeps firefights from feeling overly chaotic.
Where Foxhole really earns its reputation is logistics and construction. The act of gathering materials, producing equipment, and hauling it forward can feel like a second game layered on top of the shooting. In a good war, you can trace a victory back to practical decisions, such as keeping a base stocked, building defenses in advance, or preparing the right vehicles and ammunition for a push. That said, this reliance on player effort is a double-edged sword. If your faction is disorganized, supply-starved, or simply spread thin, the front can feel stagnant and your personal impact may seem smaller.
Information warfare is another core pillar. Scouting routes, checking enemy movements, and relaying accurate intel can decide whether an assault succeeds or collapses into an ambush. This creates satisfying moments where the “smart play” is not firing first, but observing, reporting, and setting up an advantage. Night operations also change the rhythm of play, since limited visibility can enable stealthy advances or make defenses nervy and reactive.
Progression is more social than statistical. The notoriety and ranks primarily act as a way to build trust and signal experience. Foxhole works best when you treat it like a community-driven war sandbox, where showing up consistently, taking initiative, and supporting others is the real path to influence.
The main caveats are the buy-to-play cost, the reality of fluctuating server quality, and the fact that a low playerbase can affect how lively certain fronts feel. When population dips, some regions can become quieter, and the grand scale is not always equally present everywhere on the map. Still, when the war is active and both sides are organized, Foxhole delivers a rare kind of MMO story, the kind created by supply runs, hard-fought defenses, and coordinated pushes rather than scripted quests.
Foxhole System Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
Operating System: Windows 7 or higher
CPU: Dual-Core 64-bit Intel or AMD processor, 2.0 GHZ CPU
Video Card: 1 GB DirectX 11 compatible video card
RAM: 4 GB
Hard Disk Space: 2 GB
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Foxhole Additional Information
Developer(s): Clapfoot
Publisher(s): Clapfoot
Game Engine: Unreal Engine 4
Language(s): English
Steam Greenlight Post Date: July 14, 2016
Steam Greenlight Award Date: July 21, 2016
Release Date: July 27, 2017
Development History / Background:
Foxhole is a strategy & action MMO developed and published by Clapfoot, a Canadian-based gaming company. Built on Unreal Engine 4, it appeared on Steam Greenlight and was approved in July 2016, with a prototype available for download at the time. Early versions were discussed for release around late 2016 as development moved toward a fuller launch.