Guide
Gameplay Guides and Walkthroughs
Guides here explain the weekly turn loop, sector combat phases, scenario conditions, center defense strategies, and hard mode requirements.
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Beginner Guide: First Turns, Budgets, and Defense
War Footing beginner guide covering the weekly turn loop, defense budgeting, procurement trade-offs, unit readiness, and pre-invasion mobilization.
Center Defense Guide: Holding Capital and Flanks
War Footing center defense strategies rely on core victory rules requiring the capital to hold. See sector deployment, logistics, and lane management.
Combat Mechanics: Sector Phases and Battle Systems
War Footing combat mechanics resolve battles across multi-phase sector clashes. Learn how penetration, air support, and readiness dictate battle outcomes.
War Footing hard mode: How to Beat Cold War Gone Hot
Tackle War Footing hard mode with player-tested unit compositions and defense strategies for the Cold War Gone Hot scenario.
War Footing scenarios: Full List of All 8 Scenarios and Modes
War Footing scenarios test your defense procurement across 8 distinct missions. Review the full scenario list, confirmed mechanics, and difficulty setups.
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Guide FAQ
Can players launch counterattacks to reclaim lost sectors in War Footing?
No, there is no manual counterattack command to retake fallen territory once an entire operational lane is lost. Read the guide
Why is the center sector critical in War Footing?
The center sector houses the national capital, and losing it results in an immediate defeat for the entire campaign. Read the guide
How many base scenarios are included in War Footing?
War Footing features eight standard scenarios at launch, alongside a dedicated hard mode variant for Cold War Gone Hot. Read the guide
