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2023 in review for the WW1 Game Series

As the year draws to a close, we take a look back at everything that's happened this year!

From the special Christmas Truce and Wolf Truce events in Verdun and Tannenberg, plentiful free updates for Isonzo, all the way to Verdun appearing in a French museum exhibit, it's been a busy year. We also celebrated the 10 year anniversary of the WW1 Game Series - Verdun entered Early Access all the way back in 2013!

Our Italian Front title Isonzo has received several free expansions adding maps and weapons, alongside a number of paid cosmetic DLC packs. Thanks to support from the community, it also won the IndieDB Indie of the Year 2022 award! Let's take a look at everything that's been added to the game this year...

- 4 Huge New Maps!
- 8 New Weapons!
- 2 Cosmetic DLC Packs!
- Mac Support!
- Much more!

If you haven't yet felt the crunch of Alpine snow beneath your boots, Isonzo is currently 67% off with DLC up to 30% off until January 4th.

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

[h2]Four New Battlefields for Isonzo![/h2]
[h3]Piave - Caporetto Offensive[/h3]

[h3]Grappa - Caporetto Offensive[/h3]

[h3]Piana - Mountain War Offensive[/h3]

[h3]Marmolada - White War Offensive[/h3]




Upwards and onwards!

We completed a lot of our roadmap milestones in 2023 just as planned, and there are plenty more coming in 2024!

There'll be a new map, more weapons, additional cosmetic DLC packs... and a special game mode! We're maintaining radio silence about the new game mode for now, but keep your ears to the ground and you might pick up some teasers.


[h2]Marmolada Video Dev Blog[/h2]
Go behind the scenes with map designer Kian as he discusses the creation of Marmolada in this YouTube video - including almost 1000 reference images!

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Verdun at the Museum

In the aisles of the History Center of the Notre-Dame-de-Lorette Memorial'14-18 you’ll be able to find a special exhibition! The War games. Playing with History exhibit allows visitors to immerse themselves into WW1 history, by having 10 games available to play. We’re very pleased that Verdun is one of those games!

The exhibit runs until May 2024, and entry to the museum and exhibition are both free. If you’re in the area, check it out!



[h2]Christmas Truce[/h2]
The Christmas Truce is live once again in Verdun, and you’re able to participate in multiple activities together with other soldiers who joined the Christmas Truce. Join a friendly match of football, have a snowball fight or just take a nice relaxing stroll and enjoy the winter scenery.

The Truce event runs until January 7th!


https://store.steampowered.com/app/242860/Verdun/

[h2]Wolves in Tannenberg![/h2]
In October, the wolves returned to the forests of Tannenberg, asking the question: would you cease fire with your human foes to battle a new enemy? Some of you will have managed to hold a successful truce to fight off the canine aggressors, and others, not so much.



Last but definitely not least... thank you!

We're extremely grateful for all the support from our great community this year, and it's been wonderful to see people enjoying themselves with our games.

We can't wait to show you what we have planned for 2024! On that note, we'll end with a little Isonzo WIP image...

Christmas Truce on the Western Front and big sales on the Eastern Front!

Hello everyone,

The Christmas Truce has returned to Verdun! For the 11th time, you can participate in this historical event on Western Front. Starting today (Dec 21) until January 7th, you can join by simply choosing the ‘Christmas Truce’ option from the Play menu in the game.

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[h2] Experience Christmas on No Man’s Land [/h2]
On the Christmas Truce map in Verdun, there are multiple activities you could do with your fellow truce holders. Play a match of football (soccer), have a snowball fight, and attend a burial for the fallen.



Gather around the bonfire and listen to classic Christmas Carols in-game and don’t forget to send your Christmas greetings to your loved ones right from Verdun!



[h2]Send postcards! [/h2]
On the Christmas Truce map you can find post offices that allow you to send people outside the game digital Christmas cards, which might feel like you're throwing them a life-line!. There are several post offices on the map for you to find, and if you decide to send some Christmas cards, you'll automatically join our giveaway raffle!

[h2] Join the Chrismas Truce now! [/h2]
Currently Verdun is on sale with 80% off! Right in time for you to join the Christmas Truce or gift a friend the game so you can both experience this historical event together in-game.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/242860/Verdun/

Or you can join the latest Italian Front in Isonzo! Last month, we released a free expansion and there’s still more to come in 2024. You can find it with a 67% discount.

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



Happy Holidays everyone! 🎄


Join the Eastern Front during the Autumn Sale

Hello Soldiers,

Autumn has arrived onto the Steam store and you know what that means, it's time for sales! You can now get Tannenberg with 70% off!



https://store.steampowered.com/app/633460/Tannenberg/

[h2] At the other Fronts...[/h2]

Isonzo joins the Autumn Sale as well! You can get our latest game with a 67% discount, so you can still join the White War that dropped in hot recently!

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



And our first game Verdun is also on sale wit the same discount as Tannenberg!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/242860/Verdun/

[h3]See you at the front soldiers! [/h3]

Nominate Isonzo!

Hello Soldiers!

We hope many of you enjoyed Isonzo's Free Weekend & overall content over the +year of free content we've added since its release. We would like to kindly ask you to nominate Isonzo for the Labour of Love Steam Awards



https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1556790/view/6968819156367374590?l=english

Additionally, we have sales going for the WW1 Game Series as well during the Autumn Sale here on Steam.
You can find Isonzo still discounted with 67% off & Verdun with a 70% discount.

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

https://store.steampowered.com/app/242860/Verdun/

[h3]Thank you for nomination & see you at the Fronts![/h3]

Lest We Forget

Today is November 11th - Armistice Day. Also known as Poppy Day, Remembrance Day and Veterans Day. A special memorial day dedicated to remember those who gave their life during WW1. Held by several countries, moments of silence fall over several areas all over the world.



As more countries follow this tradition of remembering those who’ve fallen in their line of duty, November 11th is known under many names, but all with the same idea in mind. This tradition grew out of Armistice Day, which marks the signing of the armistice between the Allies and Germany. In the USA, it is also known as Veterans Day.

[h2] A moment of silence in Tannenberg [/h2]

In Tannenberg, but also Verdun & Isonzo, you’ll be able to remember those who have fallen as well. There's 2 minutes of silence when you start up the game, just as it would be during an IRL memorial. If you choose to participate, you’ll receive a Remembrance medal afterwards.



Furthermore, we’ve also enabled the Film Memoir mode for today as well. You find these settings at Settings -> Graphics.

[h2] Remember together [/h2]

Additionally, we have a special poppy flower emote in our Discord , specially for this day. Feel free to use it in your Discord bio, status and share with others. If you want to, you can share with us as well who and/or how you remember on this day in our dedicated armistice channel.

Other activities that you could do to remember on this day are:
  • Visit a WW1 museum, stand still by the stories that are being told through the exposition
  • Read a WW1-related book. Fiction or nonfiction, whatever has your preference. As long as you feel compelled and touched by the story.
  • Watch a WW1 movie and/or series. Your streaming service might have a special dedicated section for today. Watch a movie you enjoy or try something new.
Lest We Forget