Forefront kicks off its open beta today for the 32-player Battlefield-style FPS.
Developed by Triangle Factory, Forefront will host open beta testing from October 9 until October 20. Compared to August's open alpha, this features a new Siberia map, a new mode, more vehicles, plus additional weapons and gadgets. Though the alpha test was only for Quest 3 and 3S, the studio confirmed that this beta also supports Quest 2 and SteamVR.
Joining the beta test can be done through the official Forefront Discord server or the Steam page. Much like before, this should not be confused with the early access launch later this year. Alongside the wider Meta Quest platform and PC VR via Steam, Forefront will also launch on Pico headsets.
Originally announced in March, Forefront is a 16v16 VR shooter that splits each team into four-person squads. This promises expansive maps with semi-destructible environments, over 20 types of weapons, and 10 different vehicles covering land, air, and sea. Four classes can be selected with unique abilities, while two gameplay modes will be available at launch.
It's a notably different approach to Triangle Factory's previous game, Breachers, a tactical 5v5 shooter reminiscent of Rainbow Six Siege and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. After launching in 2023 at $29.99, the studio recently announced that it's getting a permanent price reduction across all platforms to $19.99.
Forefront targets an early access launch “later this fall” on Quest, Steam, and Pico. A full release will follow in 2026.
Update Notice
This article was originally published on September 26, 2025. It was updated on October 9, 2025, when the Forefront beta went live.
