This War of Mine News

Hi there,

we have some great news for you. As you probably know, we are not only a game developer but also a indie games publisher. And we are getting ready to release an indie gem to this world called Children of Morta. It's a story-driven action RPG about an extraordinary family of heroes.

While it's not as grim as This War of Mine - we still believe you'll find Children of Morta's dark fantasy themes captivating. Now, you can try it now for free, for 72 hours!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/330020/Children_of_Morta/

The pre-release event is going to end on June 22nd. At the same time, Children of Morta pre-order launches on Steam with a 10% discount and is giving access to the soundtrack on the release day, which will come in the Summer for Xbox One , Nintendo Switch , PlayStation 4 and PC.

https://youtu.be/pxuPj7tgfxU

We hope you’re going to enjoy this foretaste of Children of Morta and we can’t wait for you to experience the full game later this year!

Hi there, Community!

Exciting stuff! Recently, ArsTechnica released an episode of War Stories series - and this one is really important for us, because it brings up the topic of This War of Mine's development process.

Aleksander Kauch, our lead game programmer for This War of Mine, goes behind the scenes of the game's development and explains how we have turned a management sim into a visceral experience about civilians at war. You can watch the episode here:
https://youtu.be/FNrCAWVKVQ0
- fragment of ArsTechnica's article. Read more here.

If you're looking for more game dev insights and news, visit ArsTechnica at:

• Official website
• ArsTechnica's Twitter

Btw. If you want to experience how exactly are we manipulating your emotions, you can grab This War of Mine 75% OFF right now:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/282070/This_War_of_Mine/

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And before you ask: yes, the Ep. 3 of This War of Mine: Stories is coming. We're currently working on some really cool materials that we want to show you in a matter of weeks.

On top of that, we're working hard with Dead Mage team to release Children of Morta! In the meantime, you can learn some new stuff about the game here or here. And if you like what you see - be sure to add it to your Steam Wishlist:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/330020/Children_of_Morta/

Best,
11 bit studios

Fellow Gamers!



Before that happens we’re thrilled to tell you where we’re going with it. However, you know how we are, we do not tend to spoil too much but we can say the new Story is going to introduce brand new mechanics, probably the biggest change in “classic” This War of Mine experience. This game speaks distinctly through its gameplay so adding something new vastly enriches the way you can discover it. And again, like two previous expansions, it is going to have a strong original plot driving the entire story - but there’s still a bit too early to tell you what the exact theme is. Yet, we want to make a big bang and shake This War of Mine universe - the game is 4 years old, after all! Hence, trust us, the main theme is very powerful.



Here’s Tomasz, Lead Artist behind the expansion, working on a new location. You need to know not only new mechanics are on their way, but new locations, unique shelter and unfamiliar people (civilians and soldiers) to meet, too. We’re very excited to bring those additions to our loyal This War of Mine community - and we hope you are delighted to hear about them as well.



https://store.steampowered.com/app/282070/This_War_of_Mine/

That should go without saying - but every Season Pass owner will get the new Story for free. And what you can see on the header image of this announcement is actually the new shelter. Take a look, try to guess what we’re working on and stay tuned as more info is coming soon.



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PS. As you may know, we are also very excited about this year's release of Children of Morta - a story driven adventure game from our publishing portfolio. If you want to check it out and be up to date - be sure to add it to your Steam Wishlist:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/330020/Children_of_Morta/

The indie hit about the harrowing life of civilians in a besieged city during times of war has performed successfully on all platforms (PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android), and can be attributed as the big boost that helped put 11 bit studios to the forefront of indie publishers on the scene.

Starting with a single unit sold on Christmas Island, the game's community is widely global with players from coast to coast on every continent! Named by the New York Times as a game that “lets you safely explore wretched realities of the human condition”, and described as “a nightmare you shouldn't miss”, This War of Mine was also picked as one of the games of the year by The Guardian, Die Welt, El Mundo and many other mainstream media when it was released in 2014.

The game’s successes don’t stop there with This War of Mine winning awards at the Independent Games Festival, the SXSW Cultural Innovation Award, Games For Change and over 100 other awards. Dedicated to paying it forward, we have also donated $500,000 to the charity War Child through sales of the This War of Mine DLC.



Not content to sit back on our heels, we are now offering a new standalone story-driven expansion, This War of Mine: Stories - Father's Promise on both iOS and Android for only $1.99. Grab it here or here!

Thank you for being with us on this amazing journey!

One of the most successful indie titles of the last decade, the original This War of Mine framed the experience of war from an entirely new angle - the punishing struggle of civilians. This War of Mine: Stories - Father’s Promise is a stand-alone story-driven tale set in the universe of the original game. It tells a story of family's struggle to preserve the last pieces of humanity in times of despair and cruelty.

Become Adam - a father trying to save his daughter from the horrors of war and escape the besieged city. Follow their steps and discover a story of love, hate, and sacrifice - the emotions we all share in the darkest of days.

https://youtu.be/tQ5BKWZEEog

• A harrowing storyline based on an audio-drama by famous Polish author, Łukasz Orbitowski
  
• An emotionally difficult experience - decisions that are often morally ambiguous
  
• Crafting, cooking, taking care of people - anything that helps to survive
  
• Locations exclusively made for this stand-alone expansion
  
• Remastered and enhanced visuals from the original This War of Mine
  

Available on the iOS app store and Google Play for Android-powered devices for $1.99/€1.99.