Frontlines: Fuel of War is set in a dystopian 2024 in the midst of a global energy crisis.Frontlines combines cinematic, open world game play, with next generation weaponry and a revolutionary Frontline Combat System to deliver the most intense action to date.The gameplay focuses on a central mechanic, the frontline. This is designed to keep the action in one place, by focusing objectives closer together on the battlefield. The frontline also has bonuses. By moving it back and forth across the battlefield, the player may gain or lose weapons and equipment. The frontline mechanic is used in all gametypes, which forces players to choose which objectives they will pursue or defend, adding a strategic level to the gameplay.