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	~~This page reflects~~ UI~~-related~~ changes ~~from the release logs through the current 5.x pages.~~		Major UI and HUD changes:

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{{Release_page_header|title=User Interface (UI) & HUD Guide}}
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<div class="hf-toc-category">On this page</div>
<div>[[#main-menu|Main Menu System]]</div>
<div>[[#hud|In-Game HUD]]</div>
<div>[[#communication|Communication & VoIP]]</div>
<div>[[#era-differences|Era-Specific UI]]</div>
<div>[[#console-ui|Console UI Optimizations]]</div>
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{{Release_section
|id=main-menu
|title=Main Menu System
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The main menu is your staging area before entering the fray.

* '''Barracks:''' View and customize classes, unlock weapons via '''Experience (XP)''', and equip cosmetics earned through '''Feats'''.
* '''Regiment Registry:''' The central hub for the ''Holdfast'' community. Join or manage player-run regiments (clans) to participate in organized "Line Battles."
* '''Server Browser:''' Filter by Era (Napoleonic or Frontlines), Game Mode (Army Siege, Naval, Coastal Siege), and Region.
* '''Settings (Controls):'''
:* '''PC:''' Adjust '''Melee Sensitivity Type''' (Raw or Smooth) and '''Auto Bayonet Switch'''.
:* '''Console:''' Adjust '''Deadzone''', '''Look Acceleration''', and '''Button Layouts'''.
}}

{{Release_section
|id=hud
|title=In-Game Heads-Up Display (HUD)
|content=
The UI in ''Holdfast: Nations At War'' adapts dynamically between the '''Napoleonic Era''' and the '''Frontlines (WW1) Era'''. It is divided into the '''Main Menu''' (out-of-game management) and the '''HUD''' (in-game tactical information).

<h3>HUD Elements Reference</h3>
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! Element !! Description !! PC / Console Access
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{{!}} '''Health & Ammo''' {{!}}{{!}} Located in the bottom right. Shows HP bar and "Loaded/Unloaded" status. {{!}}{{!}} Always Visible
{{!}}-
{{!}} '''Compass & Wind''' {{!}}{{!}} (Naval Only) Shows ship heading and wind direction arrow. {{!}}{{!}} Bottom Left
{{!}}-
{{!}} '''Objectives''' {{!}}{{!}} Shows capture progress (bars) and the Match Timer. {{!}}{{!}} Top Center
{{!}}-
{{!}} '''Reinforcements''' {{!}}{{!}} Displays remaining team "Tickets" (lives). {{!}}{{!}} Top Center (below timer)
{{!}}-
{{!}} '''Mini Map''' {{!}}{{!}} Displays terrain, objectives, and friendly positions. {{!}}{{!}} M / View Button (Xbox)
{{!}}-
{{!}} '''Kill Feed''' {{!}}{{!}} Lists kills, weapon used, and distance (top right). {{!}}{{!}} Toggle in Settings
{{!}}-
{{!}} '''Scoreboard''' {{!}}{{!}} View player scores, pings, and classes. {{!}}{{!}} TAB / Options (PS)
{{!}}}
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{{Release_section
|id=communication
|title=Communication & VoIP
|content=
Communication is the most powerful tool in ''Holdfast''.

* '''Proximity Voice (VoIP):''' A speaker icon appears over a player's head when they speak. It is directional and fades with distance.
* '''Text Chat:'''
:* '''All:''' Round-wide chat.
:* '''Team:''' Strategic chat for your faction.
:* '''Command:''' Exclusive to Officers and High Command for coordinating movements.
* '''Command Radial:'''
:* '''PC:''' Q (Napoleonic) or V (Frontlines).
:* '''Console:''' RB / R1 (Hold). ''Allows for quick callouts like "Follow Me!", "Fire!", or "Charge!"''
}}

{{Release_section
|id=era-differences
|title=Era-Specific UI Differences
|content=
<h3>Napoleonic Era (Nations at War)</h3>
* '''Reload Progress:''' Because muskets take ~15 seconds to load, a circular or bar progress indicator is vital. Moving while the indicator is active will cancel the reload.
* '''Melee Mode Indicator:''' A bayonet icon appears when you switch to melee mode (X on PC / D-Pad Right on Console).
* '''Officer Orders:''' Visual markers (circles on the ground or arrows) appear when an Officer issues an order like '''"Line Up"''' or '''"Fire."'''

<h3>Frontlines Era (World War 1)</h3>
* '''Stamina Bar:''' WW1 combat involves sprinting and trench clearing, adding a stamina bar near the health indicator.
* '''Squad UI:''' Players are grouped into squads. Friendly squad mates appear with green icons instead of blue.
* '''Artillery UI:''' When using Field Guns or Mortars, a detailed range-finding UI or "Level" indicator appears to help calculate trajectory.
}}

{{Release_section
|id=console-ui
|title=Console UI Optimizations
|content=
On Console, the UI is optimized for controller navigation:

* '''Radial Menus:''' Holding specific buttons (like the Command or Sail menus) brings up a wheel selection rather than key-presses.
* '''Aim Assist Indicator:''' A subtle reticle change may occur when aiming near an enemy (can be disabled in settings for a more hardcore experience).

'''Pro Tip:''' You can toggle the entire HUD off (PC: H) (Xbox / PS5: Hold the Menu button (Xbox) or Options button (PS5) for approximately 2 seconds.) for cinematic "Hardcore" gameplay or taking high-quality screenshots/recordings.
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