Update v58080
The Austro-Hungarian and Italian forces each got a new post office for the Christmas truce!
The patch download size is expected to be around 25 mb.
The patch download size is expected to be around 25 mb.
Verdun News
Rounding up 2024 for Christmas
This year was definitely one of the years of all time. For the WW1 Game Series, it was a great one! We released a ton of content that we feel really pushed the envelope in terms of quality. We really hope you've been enjoying everything this year and are looking forward to what's in store for 2025.
For now, let's walk down a year's worth of memory lane, which includes:
[h2]New Game Mode: Ascent[/h2]
This year, we introduced Ascent to Isonzo! This limited-time game mode has the Italians scale one of Marmolada's cliffs with their ice picks and rope. The Austro-Hungarians are at the peak and have to defend the objective at all costs, with their limited supplies available. They do have a handy supply of rocks, however!
Ascent was playable in April and November and is sure to return in 2025!
[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
[h2]New battlefields for Isonzo[/h2]
[h3]Montello - Solstice[/h3]
The Austro-Hungarians push across the river Piave to capture Nervesa della Battaglia and create a foothold across the river. This battle in the region of Treviso takes the fight across water and farms into urban warfare.
[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
[h3]Adamello - White War[/h3]
At an altitude of 3000 meters, Italian forces assault the Austro-Hungarians dug in at Cima Presena. To make matters worse: the battlefield is battered by a blizzard, limiting your sight and making life even more miserable. The Italians have an uphill battle ahead of them, will they pull it off?
[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
[h2]5 new rocks additions to the Arsenal[/h2]
The arsenal of Isonzo has been expanded again this year and they sure leave a lasting impression. The Austro-Hungarians receive a captured Mosin-Nagant and a new grenade, the Italians got their hands on Isonzo's very first impact grenade and the Germans got the Artillery Luger, which quickly claimed its spot among the best. Also: rock.
[h2]New Looks[/h2]
[h3]Altitude[/h3]
If you're looking to keep warm during the winter, look no further than the Altitude Units Pack! This DLC features many thick coats, cozy hats and goggles to keep your eyes snow-free.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2719540/Isonzo__Altitude_Units_Pack/
[h3]Shellshocked[/h3]
If you're looking to dress like you just went to hell and back... to each their own, I guess. Secondly, the Shellshocked Units Pack is what you'll want. It's filled to the bring with worn-down coats, bloody bandages, but also some really cool armor suited for those who are actually planning to go to hell.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2719550/Isonzo__Shellshocked_Units_Pack/
[h3]Movember Handlebar[/h3]
We collaborated with the Movember charity to bring you the Movember Handlebar DLC for Isonzo! Get yourself the epitome of mustaches and support Movember's mission support men's healthcare, taking on prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention.
Proceeds will be donated to the not-for-profit Movember organization. The DLC is available until January 2nd, 2025!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3253670/Isonzo__Movember_Handlebar/
[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
[h2]Highlights[/h2]
[h3]Anniversary Pins[/h3]
We finally got some merch! As a (kind of late) celebration of the WW1 Game Series' Anniversary, we worked together with Makeship to create a set of three fantastic pins representing each of the games. They already reached over 200% of the funding they needed to enter production, with shipping scheduled for the end of March. They're only available for a limited time, so be sure to check them out!
Find them here: https://www.makeship.com/products/ww1-game-series-10-year-anniversary-pins
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1556790/view/4454718003971358771
[h3]Montello Tour[/h3]
To celebrate the release of Montello, we organized a digital tour through the region! There's a lot of history here, WW1 and beyond. From the most successful fighter ace of WW1 and his link to Ferrari to the estimated 300,000 teenagers who mustered the Italian front line: if you're interesting in learning about history, be sure to check it out.
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1556790/view/4535779621903617205
[h3]Free Weekend[/h3]
The Adamello update brought along a Free Weekend on Steam and PlayStation, introducing a ton of new people to the community!
[h2]Looking Forward[/h2]
There's still one more big ticket item for Isonzo on the current roadmap and we're very excited to show you next year. However, we have a lot more planned than just that. It's just kind of hard to fit it all on the roadmap at this point. We'll reveal everything in due time!
From the entire BlackMill Games team, we really hope you have a pleasant Christmas and an excellent 2025. The Christmas Truce will return to Verdun next week to wrap up this year, so be sure to join us for a fun and totally not overly competitive snowball fight.
[h3]Follow our socials:[/h3]
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For now, let's walk down a year's worth of memory lane, which includes:
- 2 New Maps
- 5(-ish) New Weapons
- 2 Cosmetic DLC Packs + 1 Bonus DLC
- Content Highlights
- And of course the introduction of the limited-time game mode Ascent!
[h2]New Game Mode: Ascent[/h2]
This year, we introduced Ascent to Isonzo! This limited-time game mode has the Italians scale one of Marmolada's cliffs with their ice picks and rope. The Austro-Hungarians are at the peak and have to defend the objective at all costs, with their limited supplies available. They do have a handy supply of rocks, however!
Ascent was playable in April and November and is sure to return in 2025!
[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
[h2]New battlefields for Isonzo[/h2]
[h3]Montello - Solstice[/h3]
The Austro-Hungarians push across the river Piave to capture Nervesa della Battaglia and create a foothold across the river. This battle in the region of Treviso takes the fight across water and farms into urban warfare.
[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
[h3]Adamello - White War[/h3]
At an altitude of 3000 meters, Italian forces assault the Austro-Hungarians dug in at Cima Presena. To make matters worse: the battlefield is battered by a blizzard, limiting your sight and making life even more miserable. The Italians have an uphill battle ahead of them, will they pull it off?
[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
[h2]5 new rocks additions to the Arsenal[/h2]
The arsenal of Isonzo has been expanded again this year and they sure leave a lasting impression. The Austro-Hungarians receive a captured Mosin-Nagant and a new grenade, the Italians got their hands on Isonzo's very first impact grenade and the Germans got the Artillery Luger, which quickly claimed its spot among the best. Also: rock.
[h2]New Looks[/h2]
[h3]Altitude[/h3]
If you're looking to keep warm during the winter, look no further than the Altitude Units Pack! This DLC features many thick coats, cozy hats and goggles to keep your eyes snow-free.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2719540/Isonzo__Altitude_Units_Pack/
[h3]Shellshocked[/h3]
If you're looking to dress like you just went to hell and back... to each their own, I guess. Secondly, the Shellshocked Units Pack is what you'll want. It's filled to the bring with worn-down coats, bloody bandages, but also some really cool armor suited for those who are actually planning to go to hell.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2719550/Isonzo__Shellshocked_Units_Pack/
[h3]Movember Handlebar[/h3]
We collaborated with the Movember charity to bring you the Movember Handlebar DLC for Isonzo! Get yourself the epitome of mustaches and support Movember's mission support men's healthcare, taking on prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention.
Proceeds will be donated to the not-for-profit Movember organization. The DLC is available until January 2nd, 2025!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3253670/Isonzo__Movember_Handlebar/
[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
[h2]Highlights[/h2]
[h3]Anniversary Pins[/h3]
We finally got some merch! As a (kind of late) celebration of the WW1 Game Series' Anniversary, we worked together with Makeship to create a set of three fantastic pins representing each of the games. They already reached over 200% of the funding they needed to enter production, with shipping scheduled for the end of March. They're only available for a limited time, so be sure to check them out!
Find them here: https://www.makeship.com/products/ww1-game-series-10-year-anniversary-pins
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1556790/view/4454718003971358771
[h3]Montello Tour[/h3]
To celebrate the release of Montello, we organized a digital tour through the region! There's a lot of history here, WW1 and beyond. From the most successful fighter ace of WW1 and his link to Ferrari to the estimated 300,000 teenagers who mustered the Italian front line: if you're interesting in learning about history, be sure to check it out.
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1556790/view/4535779621903617205
[h3]Free Weekend[/h3]
The Adamello update brought along a Free Weekend on Steam and PlayStation, introducing a ton of new people to the community!
[h2]Looking Forward[/h2]
There's still one more big ticket item for Isonzo on the current roadmap and we're very excited to show you next year. However, we have a lot more planned than just that. It's just kind of hard to fit it all on the roadmap at this point. We'll reveal everything in due time!
From the entire BlackMill Games team, we really hope you have a pleasant Christmas and an excellent 2025. The Christmas Truce will return to Verdun next week to wrap up this year, so be sure to join us for a fun and totally not overly competitive snowball fight.
[h3]Follow our socials:[/h3]
YouTube Discord Reddit X / Twitter
Celebrating the WW1 Games Series Anniversary
Can you believe it has been over 10 years since the first game of the WW1 Game Series? As some may already know, we have briefly celebrated this occasion last year. This year however we wanted to put a spotlight on you, the community.
We want to thank all our soldiers who have joined the fronts over the years. From the Verdun Early Access veterans to the newly enlisted Italian recruits. We can wholeheartedly say that we couldn't have gotten to where we are today, without everyone's continued dedication, support and interest in the WW1 Games.
We're super excited to announce that, to celebrate 10+ years with our amazing community, we’re collaborating with Makeship to bring you special limited edition Anniversary Pins!
Makeship.com/products/WW1GameSeries
[h2]The pins![/h2]
We've made a pin to represent each game in the series.
[h2]How everything works[/h2]
[h2]Getting it for a friend?[/h2]
Getting it for a special someone? We have made this holiday themed card to print and gift to your friends until the pins arrive!
So what are you waiting for soldier, get your very own pins at Makeship RIGHT NOW, and celebrate the 10+ year anniversary of the WW1 Games and our awesome community!
[h3]Follow our socials:[/h3]
X / Twitter YouTube Discord Reddit
We want to thank all our soldiers who have joined the fronts over the years. From the Verdun Early Access veterans to the newly enlisted Italian recruits. We can wholeheartedly say that we couldn't have gotten to where we are today, without everyone's continued dedication, support and interest in the WW1 Games.
We're super excited to announce that, to celebrate 10+ years with our amazing community, we’re collaborating with Makeship to bring you special limited edition Anniversary Pins!
Makeship.com/products/WW1GameSeries
[h2]The pins![/h2]
We've made a pin to represent each game in the series.
- The bronze pin represents Verdun, the first game in the series. Featuring the Adrian helmet, a spade and the trenches of the Western Front covered in deadly toxic gas, all enveloped by barbed wire.
- The silver pin represents Tannenberg, the second game and a worthy companion to the first. Featuring the Pickelhaube, sabres and the foggy forests of the Eastern Front, decorated by silver laurels.
- The gold pin represents Isonzo, the third game and a big leap for the series. Featuring the Cappello Alpino, an ice pick & the Alps as the beautiful theatre of war of the Southern Front, wrapped in rope in the blue of the ice sheets.
[h2]How everything works[/h2]
- Design[/h3]
Together with Makeship we've designed these 3 pins for the community. highlighting weapons, tools and maps of each game.
[h3] - Launch[/h3]
Starting from today the Campaign is available until December 19. If the Campaign reaches the minimum order goal, the production will start. If the minimum goal is not met, all community members will be refunded for their order.
[h3] - Make
[/h3]Once a campaign ends, we know exactly how many anniversary pins will have to be made and production will start. Production takes 2-4 months to complete.
[h3] - Ship[/h3]
Once the pins are ready, they will be shipped directly to you. Shipping typically takes 7-15 business days depending on the destination country and city.
[h3]
[h2]Getting it for a friend?[/h2]
Getting it for a special someone? We have made this holiday themed card to print and gift to your friends until the pins arrive!
So what are you waiting for soldier, get your very own pins at Makeship RIGHT NOW, and celebrate the 10+ year anniversary of the WW1 Games and our awesome community!
[h3]Follow our socials:[/h3]
X / Twitter YouTube Discord Reddit
Play Isonzo for FREE this Weekend!
We’re super excited to announce that Isonzo is free to play for everyone on Steam & PlayStation until Monday, November 18th! Whether you’ve been meaning to give the game a go or are looking to introduce your friends (or foes) to Isonzo, this is the perfect time! All non-DLC content is available, including everything in this update.
[h2]The exact dates and times are as follows:[/h2]
[h3]Steam: November 14th 2024, 7 PM CET to November 18th 2024, 7 PM CET[/h3]
[h3]PlayStation: November 14th 2024 to November 18th 2024, 11 AM CET[/h3]
For more information on this update, check out the announcement blog:
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1556790/view/4449087870176591913
If you enjoyed playing Isonzo during the Free Weekend, be sure to check out your preferred store page for discounts!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1556790/Isonzo/
Also, be sure to join our community! Discuss the games, learn about history & stay up-to-date with all the news:
X / Twitter YouTube Discord Reddit
[h2]The exact dates and times are as follows:[/h2]
[h3]Steam: November 14th 2024, 7 PM CET to November 18th 2024, 7 PM CET[/h3]
[h3]PlayStation: November 14th 2024 to November 18th 2024, 11 AM CET[/h3]
For more information on this update, check out the announcement blog:
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1556790/view/4449087870176591913
If you enjoyed playing Isonzo during the Free Weekend, be sure to check out your preferred store page for discounts!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1556790/Isonzo/
Also, be sure to join our community! Discuss the games, learn about history & stay up-to-date with all the news:
X / Twitter YouTube Discord Reddit
The Battle of Tannenberg Campaign
Last Monday, 110 years ago, the German order was given to attack the Russian forces, which would start one of the most decisive battles of World War I: The Battle Of Tannenberg. The following day, the battle officially commenced.
This battle is renowned for demonstrating the effectiveness of the German military strategies and highlighting the Russian’s weak command structures and poor logistics.
These differences in leadership and logistics became even more apparent after the battle had concluded. The Russians had suffered heavy losses, with up to 50,000 killed and 92,000 taken prisoner. The Germans in the meanwhile lost only about 20,000 men.
[h2]In-game event[/h2]
In-game, the Central Powers still haven't managed to snag a victory in the campaigns. However, their difference is starting to shrink. Last year, they had around 50,000 more casualties. In the Battle of Verdun Campaign, the difference was only about 7000.
Starting today until September 5th, you can play participate in The Battle Of Tannenberg campaign. All casualties in Frontlines & Maneuver game modes in both Verdun and Tannenberg will be added to the total losses. The winning side will be whichever side suffers the least amount of killed and wounded soldiers!
So, will the Central Powers come out victorious this time, or will Entente walk away with yet another victory?
[h2]News from the Italian Front[/h2]
Next week, Isonzo receives the Solstice Update! The Austro-Hungarians will charge the town of Nervesa della Bataglia from the banks of the Piave. Montello features many burning forests, trenches, farms and ends in urban warfare for control over the train station.
Alongside Montello, included are the M.91 Russisches Repetier-Gewehr (Mosin-Nagant), Schwerhandgranate and the Shellshocked Units Pack DLC with all the blood and bandages you would never wish for. Check out the full announcement:
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1556790/view/4249790899170884237
This battle is renowned for demonstrating the effectiveness of the German military strategies and highlighting the Russian’s weak command structures and poor logistics.
These differences in leadership and logistics became even more apparent after the battle had concluded. The Russians had suffered heavy losses, with up to 50,000 killed and 92,000 taken prisoner. The Germans in the meanwhile lost only about 20,000 men.
[h2]In-game event[/h2]
In-game, the Central Powers still haven't managed to snag a victory in the campaigns. However, their difference is starting to shrink. Last year, they had around 50,000 more casualties. In the Battle of Verdun Campaign, the difference was only about 7000.
Starting today until September 5th, you can play participate in The Battle Of Tannenberg campaign. All casualties in Frontlines & Maneuver game modes in both Verdun and Tannenberg will be added to the total losses. The winning side will be whichever side suffers the least amount of killed and wounded soldiers!
So, will the Central Powers come out victorious this time, or will Entente walk away with yet another victory?
[h2]News from the Italian Front[/h2]
Next week, Isonzo receives the Solstice Update! The Austro-Hungarians will charge the town of Nervesa della Bataglia from the banks of the Piave. Montello features many burning forests, trenches, farms and ends in urban warfare for control over the train station.
Alongside Montello, included are the M.91 Russisches Repetier-Gewehr (Mosin-Nagant), Schwerhandgranate and the Shellshocked Units Pack DLC with all the blood and bandages you would never wish for. Check out the full announcement:
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1556790/view/4249790899170884237