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The concept of the homefront dates back to World War I, when civilians on both sides of the conflict played a vital role in supporting the war effort. During World War II, the homefront became even more critical, as governments mobilized their populations to contribute to the war effort. In the United States, for example, civilians participated in scrap metal drives, grew victory gardens, and worked in war industries, such as shipbuilding and aircraft manufacturing.

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The pandemic of 2020-2023 was a stark reminder that the homefront can become a frontline overnight. Schools became dining rooms. Offices became closets. The boundary between public duty and private sanctuary evaporated. Those who survived that era with their sanity intact didn't necessarily have more money or space; they had better systems .

The franchise continued in 2016 with Homefront: The Revolution , an open-world sequel developed by Dambuster Studios and published by Deep Silver. Set four years after the initial invasion, the action moved to Philadelphia, where the player leads a guerrilla resistance movement against the occupying North Korean forces. The game emphasized tactical gameplay, ambushes, and building safe houses, capturing the gritty struggle of a resistance fighter. Together, the two games represent a unique subgenre of popular media exploring the anxieties of American vulnerability through interactive warfare.

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