FrontWars features a built-in map editor that allows players to design their own territories and run matches on community-created layouts. Introduced across PC and mobile builds, this feature expands the game beyond its 29 standard maps so players can create specific real-world regions, tactical layouts, or fictional battlegrounds for solo play and custom lobbies.
What Is the FrontWars Map Editor?
The map editor is an integrated creative tool in FrontWars (also published as FrontWars.io on mobile devices). Instead of restricting matches to fixed geographic zones, the editor gives players the ability to construct custom arenas. Community maps can then be hosted in private lobbies where hosts establish their own match rules, or tested in single-player matches against AI nations offline.
Matches in FrontWars run at a rapid pace across modes like Classic, Fast, and Chaos. Having custom maps gives groups the flexibility to experiment with different territorial sizes, island clusters, or chokepoint-heavy layouts without relying strictly on the default rotation.
Platform Support and Version History
Developer VexxusArts and co-developer Phoenix rolled out custom map tools across desktop and mobile versions through consecutive updates.
| Platform | Update / Version | Feature Added |
|---|---|---|
| Steam / PC | Native feature flag | Includes level editor and community map support |
| iOS (App Store) | Version 1.1 (August 6) | Custom Maps support |
| iOS (App Store) | Version 1.2 (August 17) | New Map Editor update |
| Android (Google Play) | August 16, 2026 update | New Map Editor update |
Desktop and web players share match servers, and mobile releases have brought matching editor functionality to iPhone, iPad, and Android devices. On mobile, the app package size is roughly 36.3 MB on iOS and requires iOS 15.1 or later.
Official Maps vs. Custom Maps
FrontWars ships with 29 standard maps. These encompass historical, planetary, and continental layouts, including:
- Giant World Map
- Europe
- Pangaea
- Mars
- Pluto
- Regional maps noted by players, such as Australia, Brittania, and Italia
While the standard roster covers broad continents and celestial bodies, specific localized regions are not all represented in the default list. For example, community requests on the Steam forums for dedicated countries—such as New Zealand—are directed to the built-in map editor, where players can assemble and play their own geographic configurations immediately.
Playing on Custom Maps
Once a map is constructed or loaded from community creations, players can use it across several game environments supported by the client:
- Private Lobbies: Players can invite friends to private matches using custom maps and personalized lobby rules.
- Single-Player Offline: The game allows players to launch solo sessions against AI nations on any map, even when disconnected from the internet.
- Multiplayer Team Formats: FrontWars supports Free-for-all, team battles (Duos, Trios, Quads), and Humans vs. Nations, providing flexible match sizes for custom arenas.
Existing sources have not published an exhaustive step-by-step UI manual for editor tools like border brushes or resource placement. Players looking for client troubleshooting or lobby matchmaking can connect with the community via the official game links at frontwars.io and the game's Steam community hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you play custom editor maps with friends?
Yes. FrontWars officially supports private lobbies where hosts can load custom or community maps and invite friends to play under customized rules.
Is the FrontWars map editor available on mobile?
Yes. Custom maps were introduced to iOS in version 1.1 on August 6, followed by the New Map Editor in version 1.2 on August 17. The Android version received the New Map Editor in its August 16, 2026 update.
Can custom maps be played offline against AI?
Yes. The official Steam client specifies that single-player matches against AI nations can be played on any map, including offline sessions.
