The current official start time, Platoon exit-lock window, and the faction-and-expedition loop described for the first rollout.
Frontier Conquest is listed as available from September 3, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. UTC-4. Before that launch, make any intended Platoon change carefully: the official notice says Commanders cannot leave their current Platoon during the August 30–September 19 rollout window.
The lock window
| Event | Time in the official notice |
|---|---|
| Gradual Gunsmoke Frontline and Frontier Conquest rollout begins | August 30, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. UTC-4 |
| Frontier Conquest listed as available | September 3, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. UTC-4 |
| Platoon exit restriction ends | September 19, 2026 at 4:59 a.m. UTC-4 |
The practical takeaway is simple: if you plan to leave or replace a Platoon before the first Frontier Conquest period, do not wait until the mode's September 3 opening. The restriction begins August 30.
What the mode asks a Platoon to do
Platoons choose a faction to support. Members then explore the map, enter conquest challenges, earn Personal Expedition Experience and Platoon Expedition Experience, and advance the related story. No official ordered route or stage strategy has been published for this rollout. The confirmed details are the schedule, exit lock, faction choice, map exploration, conquest challenges, and Expedition Experience.
For the rest of the update, open the Chiral Redundancy event page or the Girls' Frontline 2 hub.
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Questions players ask next
When does Frontier Conquest start?
Sunborn lists September 3, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. UTC-4 as the availability time.
Can you leave a Platoon during the rollout?
The August 26 notice says Commanders cannot exit their current Platoon from August 30 at 5:00 a.m. through September 19 at 4:59 a.m. UTC-4.
What do Platoons do in Frontier Conquest?
They choose a faction, explore the map, complete conquest challenges, and earn Personal and Platoon Expedition Experience while advancing the mode's story.
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