Verdun News

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We have released a few smaller updates following the release of the new UI. The big console update is also progressing nicely, though we can’t give an exact date for when we expect to release it just yet.


It’s always a pleasure to browse through the screenshots section of the Steam hub, with images which can be anything from funny to impressive to just plain pretty. Here’s four that we liked from recent submissions:

Troops preparing for an attack. Taken by Tom Grump.

’an der Front mit Ulrich’ by Rupert.

The attack is halted at the wire in this shot by Wolfblu.

Reaching through the fog of war in this screenshot by Yuithgf.

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It’s been a long time coming, but the new UI is here. Thank you so much to everyone who tested it out on the open beta branch and gave feedback.

The new UI is here!

It comes with a suite of customization options for your in-game HUD, allowing you to control how much information you get while fighting!

Just some of the new HUD options available.


We have also implemented a series of tutorials which will help new players learn how the game works. They will appear in the menus and in battles themselves to illustrate key game mechanics, how squads work, and how NCOs can use their abilities.

A tutorial in battle.

Along with the new system, we have also updated the Frontlines tutorial video:
https://youtu.be/tIeGf5JF2ZQ

To make life easier on folks setting up custom matches, we have now added menu UI for some gameplay options which were previously only available via console commands, including bot difficulty!




This update also brings some other tweaks and fixes. A few key features from the full changelog: Death animations are enabled again.
Update to Vauquois fixing sector outlines.
Fixed melee lock-on getting stuck when switching weapons during melee.
Fixed full match filtering.

Reminder that there is also a big update on the way for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions of Verdun. This will implement all the new content that has been added to the PC version recently, as well as bringing in the new UI and a raft of other improvements to gameplay and performance. As a nice bonus, we are also close to having full controller support in the Steam version of Verdun.

Did you know it was Verdun’s fourth Anniversary last April? Four years is a long time anywhere, but especially in video games. Four years on, and we still have another free update on the way - let’s take a look what will be included!


The new UI revamps the look and feel of the game. We've shared quite a bit about the new UI already, so we'll leave you with a few new WIP screenshots today:

The new main menu.

Role loadout and squad screen.


To help new players get the hang of things, we will be adding a new system of hints. Here are a few WIP screenshots demonstrating the concept:

The hints will highlight and describe parts of the interface.

They will appear in menus and anywhere else an explanation will be handy for new players.

The hints will explain things during the game itself as well, such as NCO commands.


As we mentioned last time, the 32 player classic mode will be going away. Naturally you can still start your own 32 player games via private matches. For instance, check out X’s Friday events - more info here!

Finally, if you weren’t aware, we have a big console update on the way. Both Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions of Verdun will see the new squads and other content from the PC version implemented, plus the new UI and other improvements.

See you then!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwDXkextcWg
From today until April 21 wolf packs will disrupt some Tannenberg maneuver battles! When you hear howling, you will have to decide whether to try and hold a truce to deal with the attacking beasts, or take advantage of the situation. If you can successfully hold a truce, you can earn a special medal. Tannenberg will also be on sale tomorrow in a Steam daily deal!

We have also released a small update with a fix to an issue which could cause an unusually long loading time and possible freezes when the game started up.

Be careful in the woods...