Tannenberg News

A small patch has been released today:

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

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!

[h3]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!
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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!

Today marks the 6 Year Anniversary of Tannenberg and some uninvited guests have arrived! They'll interrupt your regularly scheduled bloody battles and you'll have to figure out how to deal with them. Why not try working together with your usual enemy for once?

The fearsome wolves will be able to join the fray in any match. Once they're spotted, a ceasefire will be called. If you respect the ceasefire and everyone stops shooting at their human enemy until the wolves are defeated, everyone will obtain the special Wolf Truce medal! However, if even a single person disturbs the peace, you'll find yourself facing off against foes of both the two-legged and four-legged varieties at the same time.

The Wolf Truce event is available now until February 18th, 10AM CET!





[h3]Driven to desperation[/h3]

During the winter of 1918, harsh conditions and unforgiving battles led to a especially rough season. Supply lines for both sides were disrupted, leading to food shortages and in turn, starvation.

The corpses of those succumbed to malnutrition provided an opportunity though. The wolves were also struggling this winter, but there was fresh blood in the air. Drawn to the battle, wolves reportedly attacked soldiers looking to eat the fallen and those unable to defend themselves. These attack grew severe enough that the Germans and Russians called a ceasefire in order to deal with these beasts first.

The sources on the Wolf Truce are few and far between, however. The stories mainly came from American newspapers; where they got the story from is unknown. Stories shared through word of mouth are often riddled with hyperboles, so how much of the Wolf Truce is true remains unsure. What do you think?

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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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.

• 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]

[h3]
1. Design[/h3]
   Together with Makeship we've designed these 3 pins for the community. highlighting weapons, tools and maps of each game.
   [h3]
2. 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]
3. 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]
4. 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.

[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!

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