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<div class="hf-toc-category">On this page</div>
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<div>[[#dev-content|Development & Content]]</div>
<div>[[#overview|Overview]]</div>
<div>[[#maps-world|Maps & World]]</div>
<div>[[#getting-started|Getting Started]]</div>
<div>[[#technical|Technical & Platforms]]</div>
<div>[[#game-content|Game Content]]</div>
<div>[[#about-ags|About Anvil Game Studios]]</div>
<div>[[#progression|Progression & Customization]]</div>
<div>[[#platforms|Platforms & Crossplay]]</div>
<div>[[#technical|Technical Help]]</div>
<div>[[#community|Community, Servers & Mods]]</div>
<div>[[#release-status|Release Status]]</div>
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{{Release_section
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|id=overview
|title=Welcome
|title=Overview
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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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<div class="hf-directory-kicker">FAQ</div>
<div class="hf-directory-title">Quick answers for new and returning Holdfast players.</div>
<div class="hf-directory-text">This FAQ reflects the current wiki release pages through the 5.x updates, including Age of Sail, American Revolution, console support, Field Orders, and recent UI and spawn menu improvements.</div>
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<div class="hf-directory-fact"><span>New here?</span>Start with [[Beginner's Guide]], [[User Interface]], and [[Game Modes]].</div>
<div class="hf-directory-fact"><span>Having issues?</span>Use [[Known Issues & Solutions]] before opening a support ticket.</div>
<div class="hf-directory-fact"><span>Want a group?</span>Check [[Crews & Regiments]], [[Linebattle]], and [[Workshop Discord]].</div>
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<h3>What is Holdfast: Nations At War?</h3>
Holdfast is a multiplayer historical combat game built around large battles, teamwork, proximity voice chat, roleplay, naval crews, artillery teams, line infantry, and community events. It includes multiple eras and fronts, from Napoleonic warfare to Frontlines WW1, Age of Sail naval combat, and American Revolution content.
 
<h3>What should I play first?</h3>
Start with simple team roles. [[Rank and File]] is the easiest infantry entry point, while [[Crewmen]] is a good naval entry point if you join a ship with an active Captain. Avoid command, artillery, and cavalry roles until you understand the flow of a round.
 
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{{Card|title=User Interface|link=User Interface|image=User-Interface.webp|description=HUD, spawn menu, scoreboard, P menu, platform icons, music panels, and settings.}}
{{Card|title=Classes|link=Classes|image=Classes.webp|description=All major infantry, support, artillery, cavalry, command, and naval role groups.}}
{{Card|title=Game Modes|link=Game Modes|image=Game-Modes.webp|description=Objectives, tickets, capture rules, naval modes, siege modes, Frontlines, and event formats.}}
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<h3>Why do people keep telling me to stay with the line?</h3>
Holdfast rewards formations, officers, musicians, flags, and crew coordination. Fighting alone usually means you lose buffs, miss orders, block allied pushes, or get picked off before helping the objective.
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<h3>Is Age of Sail still upcoming?</h3>
No. [[Game Version 4.X#4.00|Age of Sail]] is live. It added the Privateers and Kingdom of Spain, Naval Conquest, new naval maps, Captain and Midshipman orders, ship repair resources, ship capture contests, ramming damage, new ships, sea shanties, karaoke support, ship UI tags, and updated naval physics.
 
<h3>Is American Revolution content live?</h3>
Yes. [[Game Version 5.X#5.00|American Revolution]] added British and American Revolutionary War factions, new uniforms, flags, music, maps, Invasion and Offensive modes, chuck-able tea crates, and a large class redesign.
 
<h3>What happened to Adept Sailor?</h3>
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>
No. The 5.x class redesign merged Cannoneer and Rocketeer into the broader '''Artilleryman''' role while preserving score, uniforms, and traits from both classes.
 
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{{Card|title=Ships|link=Ships|image=Ships.webp|description=Current Nations At War and Age of Sail vessel types, roles, health, and player-facing notes.}}
{{Card|title=Orders|link=Orders|image=Orders-and-High-Command.webp|description=Officer, Captain, Midshipman, and high command orders.}}
{{Card|title=Artillery|link=Artillery|image=Artillery.webp|description=Field guns, rockets, mortars, howitzers, heavy weapons, and Artilleryman responsibilities.}}
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<h3>Will additional factions be added to the game?</h3>
<h3>How do I unlock cosmetics?</h3>
* '''Status:''' '''Active Development.'''
Modern Holdfast progression uses shillings, feats, Field Orders, events, DLC rewards, and class or faction unlocks. The [[Game Version 2.X#2.25|Field Orders]] update added over 100 field orders, daily missions, shilling rewards, feats of strength, and a redesigned Barracks UI.
* 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>Where do I customize my soldier?</h3>
Use the Barracks from the main menu. It covers soldier appearance, uniforms, weapons, cosmetics, feats, medals, and unlocks. See [[User Interface]] for a broader menu overview.


<h3>Will additional Cavalry classes (e.g., Lancers) be introduced?</h3>
<h3>Are Steam achievements working?</h3>
* '''Status:''' '''Unconfirmed.'''
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.
* 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>
<h3>Why are some uniforms or rewards locked?</h3>
* '''Status:''' '''Confirmed Expansion.'''
Some items are tied to shillings, feats, DLC, events, Discord linking, platform rewards, or faction-specific content. Recent patches also fixed some American Revolution uniforms that were not correctly marked as shilling unlocks.
* 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>
<h3>What platforms does Holdfast support?</h3>
* '''Dutch Canals:''' There are no plans to restore the original map. The team intends to reimagine its popular conceptual elements in future designs.
Holdfast supports PC and modern consoles, including Steam Deck, Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Xbox app/Xbox Play Anywhere support, and handheld optimization notes.
* '''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>
<h3>Is there crossplay?</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.
Yes. Holdfast supports cross-platform play across supported platforms. The console release also added platform icons to the server browser, scoreboard, and round players menu so players can identify platforms more easily.
 
<h3>Does Xbox Play Anywhere work?</h3>
Yes. Xbox players can play Holdfast on PC through the Xbox app with cross-progression support.
 
<h3>Is Steam Deck supported?</h3>
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>
Yes. Full controller support, on-screen keyboard support, controller sail control, UI scale, controller aim assist options, and console navigation fixes have all been added across recent releases.
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{{Release_section
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|title=Technical Help
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<h3>Does Holdfast support server queues?</h3>
<h3>Where should I go for crashes, black screens, VoIP problems, or missing servers?</h3>
* '''Status:''' '''Implemented.'''
Use [[Known Issues & Solutions]]. It has step-by-step fixes for black screens, VoIP, server browser issues, crashes, Steam file validation, Linux/Steam Deck problems, performance, and server-side issues.
* 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>
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* '''Status:''' '''Resolved.'''
{{Card|title=Known Issues & Solutions|link=Known Issues & Solutions|image=Known-Issues-and-Solutions.webp|description=Troubleshooting for PC, Linux, Steam Deck, Xbox Series X/S, and PS5.}}
* 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.
{{Card|title=User Interface|link=User Interface|image=User-Interface.webp|description=Settings, UI scale, controller notes, server browser, spawn menu, and player menu information.}}
{{Card|title=Server Hosting|link=Server Hosting|image=Server-Hosting.webp|description=Dedicated server setup, local testing, ports, Steam query configuration, and launch notes.}}
{{Card|title=Server Configuration|link=Server Configuration|image=Server-Configuration.webp|description=Server settings, map rotations, class limits, admin tools, webhook logging, and overrides.}}
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<h3>Is there cross-platform support?</h3>
<h3>What should I try before asking for support?</h3>
* '''Status:''' '''Supported.'''
Verify game files in Steam, update GPU drivers, restart the game and platform client, check microphone permissions, test without overlays, and save your <code>Player.log</code> immediately after a crash because relaunching overwrites it.
* 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.
 
<h3>Why is the server browser empty?</h3>
Recent releases include server browser fixes, but local networking, platform services, DNS, firewall, rest mode, or query-port issues can still cause missing servers. Use the server browser section in [[Known Issues & Solutions]].
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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:
<h3>How do I join organized events?</h3>
Start with [[Linebattle]], [[Organized Events]], and [[Crews & Regiments]]. Regiments and crews run scheduled battles, training sessions, naval events, and roleplay-focused events.
 
<h3>Can I host my own server?</h3>
Yes. Use [[Server Hosting]] for dedicated server setup, then [[Server Configuration]] and [[Server Config Templates]] for rotations, settings, class limits, map voting, admin tools, and examples.
 
<h3>Can Holdfast be modded?</h3>
Yes. See [[Mods and Consoles]], [[Script Modding Guide]], [[Map Editing]], and [[Workshop Discord]]. The official Discord is the central place for modding support and creator discussion.
 
<h3>Where is the official community?</h3>
The official Discord is linked on [[Workshop Discord]] and [[Known Issues & Solutions]]. It is the best place for tech support, community events, modding channels, and current announcements.
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{{!}} '''Game Director''' {{!}}{{!}} '''Refleax'''
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<h3>What are the biggest recent updates?</h3>
{{!}} '''Art Director''' {{!}}{{!}} '''Rycon'''
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{{!}} '''Producer''' {{!}}{{!}} '''Walki'''
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{{!}} '''Media Specialist''' {{!}}{{!}} '''Harper'''
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{{!}} '''Game Developer Senior''' {{!}}{{!}} '''Dreas''' &amp; '''Lupo'''
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{{!}} '''Game Developer Int''' {{!}}{{!}} '''Grandayy''' &amp; '''Matt'''
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{{!}} '''DevOps''' {{!}}{{!}} '''Gest'''
{{!}} '''2.12''' {{!}}{{!}} Fresh UI, Barracks, Player Cards, Random Map Vote, leaderboards, and in-game store.
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{{!}} '''3D Artist''' {{!}}{{!}} '''Storey''', '''UberJuice'''
{{!}} '''2.21-2.25''' {{!}}{{!}} Controller support, UI scale, Steam Deck support, server queues, Field Orders, shillings, feats, and redesigned Barracks.
{{!}}-
{{!}}-
{{!}} '''Character Design''' {{!}}{{!}} '''Jackson'''
{{!}} '''3.00''' {{!}}{{!}} Console release support, Discord linking by code challenge, platform icons, controller improvements, and pause-menu cursor.
{{!}}-
{{!}}-
{{!}} '''Level Designer''' {{!}}{{!}} '''Charles''', '''Stan'''
{{!}} '''4.00-4.01''' {{!}}{{!}} Age of Sail, Privateers, Spain, Naval Conquest, ship repairs, ship capture, new naval UI, sea shanties, and Midshipman terminology.
{{!}}-
{{!}}-
{{!}} '''Community Management''' {{!}}{{!}} '''Ted'''
{{!}} '''5.00''' {{!}}{{!}} American Revolution, Xbox Play Anywhere support, handheld optimization, new factions, maps, modes, music, and class redesign.
{{!}}-
{{!}}-
{{!}} '''Cat''' {{!}}{{!}} '''Winston''' &amp; '''Nelson'''
{{!}} '''5.10-5.20''' {{!}}{{!}} Age of Sail performance improvements, spawn menu fixes, American Revolution fixes, new maps, Offensive mode, banners, and order/config updates.
{{!}}}
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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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Latest revision as of 00:30, 7 July 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Contents
On this page

Overview

FAQ
Quick answers for new and returning Holdfast players.
This FAQ reflects the current wiki release pages through the 5.x updates, including Age of Sail, American Revolution, console support, Field Orders, and recent UI and spawn menu improvements.
New here?Start with Beginner's Guide, User Interface, and Game Modes.
Having issues?Use Known Issues & Solutions before opening a support ticket.
Want a group?Check Crews & Regiments, Linebattle, and Workshop Discord.

Getting Started

What is Holdfast: Nations At War?

Holdfast is a multiplayer historical combat game built around large battles, teamwork, proximity voice chat, roleplay, naval crews, artillery teams, line infantry, and community events. It includes multiple eras and fronts, from Napoleonic warfare to Frontlines WW1, Age of Sail naval combat, and American Revolution content.

What should I play first?

Start with simple team roles. Rank and File is the easiest infantry entry point, while Crewmen is a good naval entry point if you join a ship with an active Captain. Avoid command, artillery, and cavalry roles until you understand the flow of a round.

File:Beginners-Guide.webp
Beginner's Guide
First-match advice, basic controls, starter roles, combat expectations, and next steps.
File:User-Interface.webp
User Interface
HUD, spawn menu, scoreboard, P menu, platform icons, music panels, and settings.
File:Classes.webp
Classes
All major infantry, support, artillery, cavalry, command, and naval role groups.
Game Modes
Objectives, tickets, capture rules, naval modes, siege modes, Frontlines, and event formats.

Why do people keep telling me to stay with the line?

Holdfast rewards formations, officers, musicians, flags, and crew coordination. Fighting alone usually means you lose buffs, miss orders, block allied pushes, or get picked off before helping the objective.

Game Content

Is Age of Sail still upcoming?

No. Age of Sail is live. It added the Privateers and Kingdom of Spain, Naval Conquest, new naval maps, Captain and Midshipman orders, ship repair resources, ship capture contests, ramming damage, new ships, sea shanties, karaoke support, ship UI tags, and updated naval physics.

Is American Revolution content live?

Yes. American Revolution added British and American Revolutionary War factions, new uniforms, flags, music, maps, Invasion and Offensive modes, chuck-able tea crates, and a large class redesign.

What happened to Adept Sailor?

The class name is now Midshipman. If you see Adept Sailor in old community material, it is referring to the same naval support role.

Are Cannoneer and Rocketeer still separate?

No. The 5.x class redesign merged Cannoneer and Rocketeer into the broader Artilleryman role while preserving score, uniforms, and traits from both classes.

File:Naval-Combat.webp
Naval Combat
Age of Sail ship handling, broadsides, boarding, repair resources, ramming, and orders.
File:Ships.webp
Ships
Current Nations At War and Age of Sail vessel types, roles, health, and player-facing notes.
File:Orders-and-High-Command.webp
Orders
Officer, Captain, Midshipman, and high command orders.
Artillery
Field guns, rockets, mortars, howitzers, heavy weapons, and Artilleryman responsibilities.

Progression & Customization

How do I unlock cosmetics?

Modern Holdfast progression uses shillings, feats, Field Orders, events, DLC rewards, and class or faction unlocks. The Field Orders update added over 100 field orders, daily missions, shilling rewards, feats of strength, and a redesigned Barracks UI.

Where do I customize my soldier?

Use the Barracks from the main menu. It covers soldier appearance, uniforms, weapons, cosmetics, feats, medals, and unlocks. See User Interface for a broader menu overview.

Are Steam achievements working?

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.

Why are some uniforms or rewards locked?

Some items are tied to shillings, feats, DLC, events, Discord linking, platform rewards, or faction-specific content. Recent patches also fixed some American Revolution uniforms that were not correctly marked as shilling unlocks.

Platforms & Crossplay

What platforms does Holdfast support?

Holdfast supports PC and modern consoles, including Steam Deck, Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Xbox app/Xbox Play Anywhere support, and handheld optimization notes.

Is there crossplay?

Yes. Holdfast supports cross-platform play across supported platforms. The console release also added platform icons to the server browser, scoreboard, and round players menu so players can identify platforms more easily.

Does Xbox Play Anywhere work?

Yes. Xbox players can play Holdfast on PC through the Xbox app with cross-progression support.

Is Steam Deck supported?

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.

Are controller controls supported?

Yes. Full controller support, on-screen keyboard support, controller sail control, UI scale, controller aim assist options, and console navigation fixes have all been added across recent releases.

Technical Help

Where should I go for crashes, black screens, VoIP problems, or missing servers?

Use Known Issues & Solutions. It has step-by-step fixes for black screens, VoIP, server browser issues, crashes, Steam file validation, Linux/Steam Deck problems, performance, and server-side issues.

File:Known-Issues-and-Solutions.webp
Known Issues & Solutions
Troubleshooting for PC, Linux, Steam Deck, Xbox Series X/S, and PS5.
File:User-Interface.webp
User Interface
Settings, UI scale, controller notes, server browser, spawn menu, and player menu information.
File:Server-Hosting.webp
Server Hosting
Dedicated server setup, local testing, ports, Steam query configuration, and launch notes.
Server Configuration
Server settings, map rotations, class limits, admin tools, webhook logging, and overrides.

What should I try before asking for support?

Verify game files in Steam, update GPU drivers, restart the game and platform client, check microphone permissions, test without overlays, and save your Player.log immediately after a crash because relaunching overwrites it.

Why is the server browser empty?

Recent releases include server browser fixes, but local networking, platform services, DNS, firewall, rest mode, or query-port issues can still cause missing servers. Use the server browser section in Known Issues & Solutions.

Community, Servers & Mods

How do I join organized events?

Start with Linebattle, Organized Events, and Crews & Regiments. Regiments and crews run scheduled battles, training sessions, naval events, and roleplay-focused events.

Can I host my own server?

Yes. Use Server Hosting for dedicated server setup, then Server Configuration and Server Config Templates for rotations, settings, class limits, map voting, admin tools, and examples.

Can Holdfast be modded?

Yes. See Mods and Consoles, Script Modding Guide, Map Editing, and Workshop Discord. The official Discord is the central place for modding support and creator discussion.

Where is the official community?

The official Discord is linked on Workshop Discord and Known Issues & Solutions. It is the best place for tech support, community events, modding channels, and current announcements.

Release Status

What are the biggest recent updates?

Version Major FAQ-Relevant Changes
2.12 Fresh UI, Barracks, Player Cards, Random Map Vote, leaderboards, and in-game store.
2.21-2.25 Controller support, UI scale, Steam Deck support, server queues, Field Orders, shillings, feats, and redesigned Barracks.
3.00 Console release support, Discord linking by code challenge, platform icons, controller improvements, and pause-menu cursor.
4.00-4.01 Age of Sail, Privateers, Spain, Naval Conquest, ship repairs, ship capture, new naval UI, sea shanties, and Midshipman terminology.
5.00 American Revolution, Xbox Play Anywhere support, handheld optimization, new factions, maps, modes, music, and class redesign.
5.10-5.20 Age of Sail performance improvements, spawn menu fixes, American Revolution fixes, new maps, Offensive mode, banners, and order/config updates.
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