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	~~<h3>Should the FAQ speculate about future factions or classes?</h3>~~
	No. The FAQ should avoid treating unannounced content as confirmed. Use [[Game Release History]] and the version pages for confirmed changes, and the official Discord or Steam news posts for current development announcements.
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	{{!}} '''~~Leadership~~''' {{!}}{{!}} '''Refleax''' ~~(Game Director), '''Walki''' (Producer), '''Rycon''' (Art Director)~~		{{!}} '''Game Director''' {{!}}{{!}} '''Refleax'''
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	{{!}} '''~~Design & Art~~''' {{!}}{{!}} '''~~Storey~~''' ~~(3D), '''UberJuice''' (3D), '''Stan''' (Level), '''Charles''' (Level), '''Jackson''' (Character)~~		{{!}} '''Media Specialist''' {{!}}{{!}} '''Harper'''
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	{{!}} '''~~Studio Mascots~~''' {{!}}{{!}} '''Winston''' ~~(Feline),~~ '''Nelson''' ~~(Feline)~~		{{!}} '''Game Developer Senior''' {{!}}{{!}} '''Dreas''' & '''Lupo'''
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<div>[[#about-ags|About Anvil Game Studios]]</div>
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Welcome to the official FAQ. This section addresses common inquiries regarding gameplay features, future content, and technical status as of '''January 2026'''.
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<h3>Will additional factions be added to the game?</h3>
* '''Status:''' '''Active Development.'''
* Following the inclusion of the Austrian Empire, the development team has shifted focus toward the '''"Age of Sail"''' expansion.
:* "A boatload of new content is just over the horizon... we've even gone as far as introducing an entire new faction... Privateers are coming based on real sailors under the black flag." — Refleax (Game Director), August 2025

<h3>Will additional Cavalry classes (e.g., Lancers) be introduced?</h3>
* '''Status:''' '''Unconfirmed.'''
* While the community has expressed interest in lancers and specialized cavalry, Anvil Game Studios has not confirmed further development for this branch as of current milestones.

<h3>Will Naval warfare be updated?</h3>
* '''Status:''' '''Confirmed Expansion.'''
* The '''Age of Sail''' expansion (Q1 2026) is a major overhaul of the naval front. This update introduces the '''Privateer''' faction, the accordion instrument, and significant balance changes to maritime engagements.
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<h3>Will "Dutch Canals" or "Port Nile" be brought back?</h3>
* '''Dutch Canals:''' There are no plans to restore the original map. The team intends to reimagine its popular conceptual elements in future designs.
* '''Port Nile:''' '''Returned.''' Port Nile was officially reintroduced to the rotation as of '''Game Version 2.19'''.

<h3>What is the current status of the map rotation?</h3>
As of '''Version 2.32''', the rotation has been optimized to reduce repetitive map voting and improve weather randomization. Recent updates (December 2025) have added '''five new Scottish-themed maps''' to the rotation.
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<h3>Does Holdfast support server queues?</h3>
* '''Status:''' '''Implemented.'''
* Server queues were officially added in '''Game Version 2.22'''. Currently, queues are limited to '''10 slots per server''' to encourage players to populate secondary or regional servers rather than waiting for a single full lobby.

<h3>Are Steam Achievements functional?</h3>
* '''Status:''' '''Resolved.'''
* The long-standing issues with Steam Achievements were addressed in the 2024–2025 update cycle. Recent patches have integrated achievements directly into the in-game '''Armoury''', and the completion rate has returned to 100% functionality.

<h3>Is there cross-platform support?</h3>
* '''Status:''' '''Supported.'''
* Following the 2025 console launch, ''Holdfast'' supports cross-play between '''PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X{{!}}S'''. A "Platform Manager" system has been implemented to ensure scalability across all hardware.
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The team at AGS is an international group of developers based in Malta. Below is the current studio roster and their respective roles:

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{{!}} '''Leadership''' {{!}}{{!}} '''Refleax''' (Game Director), '''Walki''' (Producer), '''Rycon''' (Art Director)
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{{!}} '''Community''' {{!}}{{!}} '''Gen.Ted''' (Community Manager)
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{{!}} '''Engineering''' {{!}}{{!}} '''Dreas''' (Senior Dev), '''Harper''' (Media & Dev), '''Grandayy''', '''Rejenorst''', '''Matt''', '''Gest'''
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{{!}} '''Design & Art''' {{!}}{{!}} '''Storey''' (3D), '''UberJuice''' (3D), '''Stan''' (Level), '''Charles''' (Level), '''Jackson''' (Character)
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{{!}} '''Studio Mascots''' {{!}}{{!}} '''Winston''' (Feline), '''Nelson''' (Feline)
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'''Note:''' For real-time updates and community discussion, please visit the [https://discord.gg/holdfastgame Official Holdfast Discord].
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	<h3>What happened to Adept Sailor?</h3>		<h3>What happened to Adept Sailor?</h3>
	The class name ~~was changed to~~ '''Midshipman''' ~~during Age of Sail~~. ~~Older references may appear~~ in community ~~guides~~, ~~but current wiki pages should use Midshipman~~.		The class name is now '''Midshipman'''. If you see '''Adept Sailor''' in old community material, it is referring to the same naval support role.

	<h3>Are Cannoneer and Rocketeer still separate?</h3>		<h3>Are Cannoneer and Rocketeer still separate?</h3>
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	<h3>Are Steam achievements working?</h3>		<h3>Are Steam achievements working?</h3>
	~~The release logs list~~ Steam achievements as fixed in the Field Orders update. If an achievement does not trigger, verify game files first and check [[Known Issues & Solutions]] before reporting it.		Steam achievements were fixed with the Field Orders update. If an achievement does not trigger, verify game files first and check [[Known Issues & Solutions]] before reporting it.

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	<h3>What platforms does Holdfast support?</h3>		<h3>What platforms does Holdfast support?</h3>
	Holdfast supports PC and modern consoles, ~~with release-log coverage for~~ Steam Deck, Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Xbox app/Xbox Play Anywhere support, and handheld optimization notes.		Holdfast supports PC and modern consoles, including Steam Deck, Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Xbox app/Xbox Play Anywhere support, and handheld optimization notes.

	<h3>Is there crossplay?</h3>		<h3>Is there crossplay?</h3>
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	<h3>Does Xbox Play Anywhere work?</h3>		<h3>Does Xbox Play Anywhere work?</h3>
	Yes. ~~The 5.00 release notes state that~~ Xbox players can play Holdfast on PC through the Xbox app with cross-progression support.		Yes. Xbox players can play Holdfast on PC through the Xbox app with cross-progression support.

	<h3>Is Steam Deck supported?</h3>		<h3>Is Steam Deck supported?</h3>
	~~The 2~~.~~21.2 release notes state that~~ Holdfast is fully playable on Steam Deck~~. Later updates also include~~ server browser, UI, and handheld-related fixes. ~~Version 5.00 lists~~ Holdfast as handheld optimized for the ASUS ROG Ally console family.		Yes. Holdfast is fully playable on Steam Deck, with later server browser, UI, and handheld-related fixes. Holdfast is also handheld optimized for the ASUS ROG Ally console family.

	<h3>Are controller controls supported?</h3>		<h3>Are controller controls supported?</h3>