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Homefront

Homefront is a 2011 first-person shooter video game developed by Kaos Studios and published by THQ.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Homefront is a 2011 first-person shooter video game developed by Kaos Studios and published by THQ. Set in a near-future alternate timeline, it follows a resistance movement fighting against a Korean occupation of the western United States. A reboot, Homefront: The Revolution, was released in 2016.

Gameplay and premise

Homefront is a first-person shooter in which players take the role of a resistance fighter in an occupied United States. Its narrative is set in a fictional 2027 following a reunified Korea’s invasion of the western United States.

Development and release

The game was developed by Kaos Studios and published by THQ. It launched on Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 in March 2011.

Setting and story

The story is set in a near-future dystopia shaped by U.S. economic collapse and Korean occupation. The game’s fictional conflict and political backdrop are central to its identity.

Legacy

The Homefront franchise continued with Homefront: The Revolution in 2016, described as a reboot or re-imagining of the original concept.

Key facts

  • The game was developed by Kaos Studios and published by THQ.
  • It is a first-person shooter set in a dystopian near-future United States.
  • The story centres on a resistance movement opposing a Korean occupation of the western United States.
  • It was released for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 in March 2011.
  • Homefront: The Revolution, released in 2016, is a reboot of the original game.
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Canadian context

Homefront was distributed in Canada on the same major console and PC platforms as in other North American markets, making it part of the broader Canadian video game market at launch.

Frequently asked questions

What is Homefront?
Homefront is a 2011 first-person shooter video game about a resistance movement fighting a Korean occupation of the United States.
Who developed Homefront?
It was developed by Kaos Studios and published by THQ.
When was Homefront released?
It was released in March 2011 for Windows, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.
What platforms is Homefront available on?
The original release was for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.
Is Homefront part of a series?
Yes. A reboot titled Homefront: The Revolution was released in 2016.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homefront_(video_game)
    Supports: Developer, publisher, genre, setting, release year, and reboot information.
  2. Wikipedia (es) — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homefront
    Supports: Release dates, platforms, premise, and slogan.
  3. Wikipedia (ru) — https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homefront
    Supports: Developer, publisher, release dates, story premise, and sequel.
  4. IGN — https://www.ign.com/games/homefront
    Supports: Game description, setting, and genre.
  5. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homefront:_The_Revolution
    Supports: Reboot relationship and 2016 release.