Tannenberg News

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!
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[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]

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1. Design[/h3]
   Together with Makeship we've designed these 3 pins for the community. highlighting weapons, tools and maps of each game.
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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.
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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.
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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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We’re super excited to announce that Isonzo is free to play for everyone on Steam & PlayStation until Monday, November 18th! Whether you’ve been meaning to give the game a go or are looking to introduce your friends (or foes) to Isonzo, this is the perfect time! All non-DLC content is available, including everything in this update.



[h2]The exact dates and times are as follows:[/h2]

[h3]Steam: November 14th 2024, 7 PM CET to November 18th 2024, 7 PM CET[/h3]

[h3]PlayStation: November 14th 2024 to November 18th 2024, 11 AM CET[/h3]

For more information on this update, check out the announcement blog:

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1556790/view/4449087870176591913

If you enjoyed playing Isonzo during the Free Weekend, be sure to check out your preferred store page for discounts!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1556790/Isonzo/

Also, be sure to join our community! Discuss the games, learn about history & stay up-to-date with all the news:

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The wolves have returned in time for the season of scares, and what's more scary than a pack of quadruped sets of teeth coming to tear you apart? Well, your actual foe sure isn't.

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When the wolves enter the fray, a ceasefire will be called in. If you respect the ceasefire and defeat the wolves, everyone will receive the special Wolf Truce medal! If someone breaks the ceasefire however, you'll suddenly find yourself needing to fend off both those with and without opposable thumbs at the same time.

The Wolf Truce event is available from October 29th (right now) until November 5th.



[h3]A winter of death and hunger[/h3]

The winter of 1917 was exceptionally harsh. Severe conditions and relentless battles between the Germans and Russians disrupted supply lines, leading to severe food shortages. Starvation became widespread, and many succumbed to malnutrition.

The corpses of the fallen presented an opportunity for some, however. This brutal winter had left the wolves hungry as well and they were drawn to the bloodshed. Details are unknown, but these wolf attacks apparently grew so severe that it is believed the two armies called a ceasefire, so they could both deal with the wolves first and continue fighting each other later.

It's difficult to say how much if this is true, as the main sources on the Wolf Truce are American newspapers reporting on battles between the German and Russian Empires. Who knows, maybe they made up a story to sell more newspapers.



[h2]Best of luck out there![/h2]
Remember – these aren't good boys...

Last Monday, 110 years ago, the German order was given to attack the Russian forces, which would start one of the most decisive battles of World War I: The Battle Of Tannenberg. The following day, the battle officially commenced.

This battle is renowned for demonstrating the effectiveness of the German military strategies and highlighting the Russian’s weak command structures and poor logistics.

These differences in leadership and logistics became even more apparent after the battle had concluded. The Russians had suffered heavy losses, with up to 50,000 killed and 92,000 taken prisoner. The Germans in the meanwhile lost only about 20,000 men.



[h2]In-game event[/h2]

In-game, the Central Powers still haven't managed to snag a victory in the campaigns. However, their difference is starting to shrink. Last year, they had around 50,000 more casualties. In the Battle of Verdun Campaign, the difference was only about 7000.

Starting today until September 5th, you can play participate in The Battle Of Tannenberg campaign. All casualties in Frontlines & Maneuver game modes in both Verdun and Tannenberg will be added to the total losses. The winning side will be whichever side suffers the least amount of killed and wounded soldiers!

So, will the Central Powers come out victorious this time, or will Entente walk away with yet another victory?


[h2]News from the Italian Front[/h2]

Next week, Isonzo receives the Solstice Update! The Austro-Hungarians will charge the town of Nervesa della Bataglia from the banks of the Piave. Montello features many burning forests, trenches, farms and ends in urban warfare for control over the train station.

Alongside Montello, included are the M.91 Russisches Repetier-Gewehr (Mosin-Nagant), Schwerhandgranate and the Shellshocked Units Pack DLC with all the blood and bandages you would never wish for. Check out the full announcement:

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1556790/view/4249790899170884237

We made some improvements to the TAA Anti-Aliasing setting, making edges of objects (including foliage) look more smooth.

The patch download size is expected to be around 17 mb.