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[h3]AVANTI SAVOIA![/h3]

Under the cover of darkness, the Austro-Hungarians push towards the northern Italian defenses. With their surprise attack plans foiled, a moonlit battle of fire and chaos commences: Moschin.

This update for Isonzo includes the Moschin map, 2 new weapons and the reinforced Avanti Savoia Units Pack DLC, upgraded for FREE as a thank you for your continued support since launch!

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[h2]New Map: Moschin[/h2]

The Austro-Hungarian 11th army pushes south across the Grappa massif, aiming to break through the Italian defenses and attack the deployment along the Piave river from behind. They planned an attack at night, preceded by a heavy artillery bombardment to weaken the Italians.

Firing commenced, but while the infantry moved into position, the Italians fired back with devastating results after having learned of the Austrians’ plans. The now weakened advancing forces reach the Italian defenses and a fiery battle is fought at Col Moschin.



Moschin (pronounced: [moˈskin]) is a map of two lighting extremes that will have you either sneak through the trees under the cover of darkness or parkour around the blazing heat. It features three objectives, with the last being a cluster of trenches and gun nests that’s sure to allow for some chaotic last stands!



[h3]Learn more about Moschin and its history:[/h3]

[h3]Full map flyover:[/h3]

https://youtu.be/lW2VoGItRvw

[h3]Map breakdown, first half:[/h3]

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1556790/view/521959859806011444

[h3]Map breakdown, second half:[/h3]

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1556790/view/524212840420081756

[h2]New Weapons[/h2]



The German Empire got themselves another new addition to their kit! The standard M1917 Stielhandgranate didn’t always have enough oomph, but the solution was right around the corner: just strap on more explosives! With six more explosives strapped onto the grenade, the M1917 Geballte Ladung 6x sports a longer fuse time and shorter throw range than the Stielhandgranate, but extended lethal and non-lethal blast radii. You can get it for Engineers and Assault units!



Now the Italians get our best kept secret. A weapon no one saw coming and we definitely didn’t leak multiple times already. *Ahem* As one half of the Villar Perosa developed into a semi-automatic carbine, the Moschetto Automatico Revelli-Beretta (or Beretta M1918 for short and MAB-18 for shorter) only has pistol-like stopping power, but makes up for it with high fire rate and capacity, as well as the range and accuracy closer to that of a carbine. Even though the magazine tends to block your view, the Beretta M1918 proved to be very powerful and had to be limited to two users only, like the Artillery Luger. Available for Assault!



[h2]Reinforced Avanti Savoia Units – Free Upgrade![/h2]

This expansion also brings a new(ish) cosmetic DLC! Featuring a wide array of late-war uniforms and rare headwear items, the Avanti Savoia Units Pack DLC is sure to add some pearls to your extensive wardrobe.

Some of the more visually distinct items include sapper outfits for both factions, fezzes, prototype helmet armor and helmets with camouflage paint, a significant historical contribution to WW1 and wars since.





This DLC is a re-release of the original Avanti Savoia Pack, which started off as a bonus for those of you who got Isonzo within the first week of release. Well, we have good news: this upgrade is completely free if you already own the original pack! The new items are waiting for you in Isonzo right now.

The reinforced Avanti Savoia Units Pack DLC now contains over 50 items for the Italians and Austro-Hungarians:

• 6 Italian Uniforms
  
• 14 Italian Headgear Items
  
• 6 Austro-Hungarian Uniforms
  
• 14 Austro-Hungarian Headgear Items
  
• 2 Faces
  
• 7 Facial Items
  
• 4 Facial Hair options

Don’t already own the Avanti Savoia Units Pack DLC or Third Wave? No worries! You can read about and grab all the new gear right here:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1815514/Isonzo__Avanti_Savoia_Pack/



[h2]Patch notes[/h2]

[h3]New content[/h3]

• New Map: Moschin (Solstice)
  
• New Weapons:
  
  • Moschetto Automatico Revelli-Beretta (Kingdom of Italy)
    
  • M1917 Geballte Ladung 6x (German Empire)
• 40 new items added to Avanti Savoia Units Pack DLC

[h3]Changes[/h3]

• Localization Updates
  
• Fixed players sometimes not correctly bleeding out from explosion damage

[h3]PC[/h3]

• New Player Satisfaction survey
  
• (Steam) New achievement: “Sunburnt” - Complete a full Solstice Offensive

[h3]Console[/h3]

• Performance improvements
  
• Significant improvements for screen tearing on the PS5 and PS5 Pro
  
• Improved resolution for Xbox One S, Xbox Series S and PS4 Pro
  
• Fixed Xbox Controller inputs unbinding in rare circumstances.

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[h2]Looking forward[/h2]

As many of you have noted, the release of the Moschin Expansion marks the end of the roadmap for Isonzo! It’s been an amazing journey of 8 free expansions in a little under 3 years bringing new weapons, gear and maps that explore many corners of the Italian front of WW1.

We’ve had a lot of questions about what’s next after this roadmap. To answer those questions: there will be more, just not another roadmap. The Moschin Expansion is the final expansion planned for Isonzo. It’s not the end of the road for the game though, as we still have some improvements & updates in mind and Ascent will reappear soon!



Again, a big thank you to all of you for the continued support over the years, Isonzo and the entire series. We hope you enjoy the new update and the Avanti Savoia Units Pack DLC, filled to the brim with highly requested items and our finest quality work yet. See you around for the blog posts yet to come, and we’ll have a big announcement coming this summer.

- The WW1 Game Series Team

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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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