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The weapons of the Great War were more than tools of conflict, they are symbols of an era that reshaped the world. We invite the collectors and enthusiasts of our community to participate in our WW1 Game Series Field Rations Pack Giveaway!
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How to enter:[/h3]

Share a photo of your favorite piece of WWI history from your collection. This could include field gear, weapons, uniforms or other historical relics/memorabilia from the era. Share with us why it is your favorite piece and how you found it. That's all!

You get two entries for this contest: 1 by posting an image in our Discord in the dedicated channel and 1 by posting one on our Reddit with the `WWI Props & Relics` flair. These should not be the same item, so be sure to pick two of your favorites! We'll select 3 winners across Discord and Reddit. One person cannot win on both platforms and the contest will be closed on February 27. Good luck!

[h3]The prizes![/h3]

The 3 lucky winners will receive a WW1 Game Series Field Rations pack which includes:

• A handy thermos bottle to keep your drink warm in the trenches
  
• Mints in a custom tin to keep your breath fresh
  
• Postcards to send home to your family
  
• Poppy seed grenades to plant for the fallen soldiers
  

Good luck and we can't wait to see everything you've collected!

A small patch has been released today:

- This update fixes Verdun crashing whenever the Epic Online Services were experiencing outages

While war officially waged on, many armies called in spontaneous truces around Christmas. Soldiers would cease fire and use this moment to tend to the wounded and bury the fallen. Of course, they also had to deal with the December cold and take shelter against frostbite, heavy snowfall and supply shortages, especially in the Alps.

However, some Christmas Truces turned into something a bit more special: some opposing armies would meet up and share the holiday spirit with each other in varying degrees. The best documented instance of this went even further and we recreated this miracle in Verdun!

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It's Christmas Eve in 1914. British and German armies called a truce for Christmas and laid down their arms. However, they went further: Soldiers met up in the trenches, shook hands, share drinks & food, sing Christmas carols and even play the odd game of football. A brief moment of hope in an otherwise grim part of history!

To relive this event in Verdun, simply head to the Play menu in game and select Christmas Truce. Here, you'll find others looking to celebrate Christmas in a peaceful setting based on the events of 1914.



[h2] Festive activities [/h2]

Once you've joined the Christmas Truce, you'll find yourself in a winter wonderland (relatively) with plenty to do! Fight your enemy with snowballs instead of grenades and be the victor in a match of football instead of a bloody battle. Explore the decorations in the trenches and socialize with your foe around a cozy fire.

[h2] Christmas wishes from the front [/h2]

You can send special Christmas wishes to your loved ones straight from the game! The Christmas Truce map features multiple post offices that allow you to sign a card and share them outside of the game, like on social media.

Good news for those who participated in the Christmas Truce before: this year, we have new Christmas Cards! Hop in the game and check them out yourself. There are multiple post offices around the map, each with different post cards.

The Christmas Truce is available from today, December 19th, until January 6th, 2025. Be sure to give it a go to add the Christmas Truce medal to your collection!



[h2] Christmas Winter Sale [/h2]

The Steam Winter Sale draws near! Later today, you'll be able to expand your WW1 Game Series collection with great discounts on almost everything. If you're still missing any of the games, be sure to check out the bundle to get an extra discount on top!

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/5227/WW1_Game_Series/

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.

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:

• 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!

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[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.

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[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?

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[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/

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[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.

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