2023 has been an eventful year for the WW1 Game Series, with special Christmas Truce and Wolf Truce events in Verdun and Tannenberg, and Verdun appearing in a French museum exhibit! The series also celebrated our 10 year anniversary, since Verdun entered Early Access back in 2013!

Our latest game Isonzo has naturally taken center stage, with multiple free expansions adding maps and weapons. 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/








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.


Go behind the scenes with map designer Kian as he discusses the creation of Marmolada in this YouTube video - including almost 1000 reference images!



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!



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!



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.


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

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...

Hello soldiers,

During the war and especially around Christmas, there were several unofficial and spontaneous truces where armies agreed not to shoot at each other. Soldiers would get a chance to take care of the wounded, burry the fallen and were able to find shelter against severe hardships, including frostbite, avalanches, and supply shortage. The last one, not being something uncommon in the Alps on the Italian Front.

But the most well-documented one, which took place on a larger scale was the Christmas Truce on the Western Front. An event inspirend by this extraordinary moment in history is starting today (Dec 21) until January 7 in Verdun!



On Christmas Eve 1914, soldiers of both the British and German empires decided to lay down their arms and sing Christmas carols across the trenches. What followed was a rare occurrence during World War I, where troops of opposing sides would meet each other, shake hands, share drinks & food and play games like football.

A truly historical moment where humanity won over conflict.

You can once again earn an annual special medal by participating in a Christmas Truce.
Enter No Man’s Land by choosing the ‘Christmas Truce’ option from the Play menu in the game. Here you’re able to meet fellow soldiers, together in a peaceful setting based on the actual Christmas Truce that took place in 1914 on the Western Front.



During the Christmas Truce in Verdun, you’re able to participate in multiple activities together with other soldiers who joined the Christmas Truce. Join a friendly match of football (soccer), have a snowball fight or just have a nice relaxing stroll on the map to enjoy the winter white scenery.
At the end of your activities, you can all hurdle up together and relax at the bonfire, listen to some old Christmas Carols and say goodbye to the soldiers who lost their lives by attending a burial.

You can send special Christmas wishes to your loved ones straight from the game! There are post offices on the Christmas Truce map that allow you to send people outside the game digital Christmas cards, and there’s more to it. If you send Christmas cards from Verdun, you'll automatically join our giveaway raffle! A win-win situation right? So be sure to send your holiday wishes along, which might feel to some people like you're throwing them a life-line!

There are multiple post offices around the map, each with different post cards – can you find them all?



The WW1 Game Series is also on sale later today! Complete your collection by buying the games now or gift a friend the entire bundle to fight on all the fronts together! At least for when the Christmas Truce is over..



https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/5227/WW1_Game_Series/

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

Hello Soldiers,

Autumn has arrived onto the Steam store and you know what that means, it's time for sales! You can now get Verdun with 70% off!. The 4-pack bundle is also discounted 65% off. Perfect for you to recruit some of your friends



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


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 if you would like more snow, Tannenberg is discounted with 70% off as well.

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

Hello Soldiers!

We hope many of you enjoyed Isonzo's Free Weekend & overall content over the 1+ year of free content we've added since its release (and there's still more to come!). 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

If you would like to more about the dev's work process of making the Marmolada map, we recommend you watching this video!


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 & Tannenberg with a 70% discount.

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

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

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 Verdun, but also Isonzo & Tannenberg, 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 PC players only) for today as well. You find these settings at Settings -> Graphics.


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.

Soldiers at the Western Front!

You can get transferred to the Italian Front for free! Yes that’s right, until November 13th (7PM CET), you can play Isonzo for FREE! Which means you try our newly released map, Marmolada, as well try out the new weapons! Fight on the beauitful white snowy Marmolada mountain and fight in the ice tunnels of the Ice City.


If you want to know more about the map, be sure to read the latest devblog.

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1556790/view/3791528713024015694?l=english

If you would like to continue your service at the Isonzo Front (after your free period has ended), you can now purchase Isonzo at the 67% discount.

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

If you’re interested in getting cosmetic DLC for your game, some are currently discounted as well! Here’s an overview of what is included in each edition of the game and DLC wave’s.



Released to day was the Glacial Units. Over 40 items that will make sure that your soldier won't die due to cold, as they're dressed up nice and warm



https://store.steampowered.com/app/2214670/Isonzo__Glacial_Units_Pack/

Hello soldiers at the Western Front!

It’s time to explore the maze-like ice tunnels of the Ice City!



The new Marmolada map is now available for free! This expansion also includes 3 new weapons and a new cosmetic DLC unit as well; the Glacial Units Pack! Haven’t played Isonzo yet, make sure to keep reading for some exciting news..



Additionally this new pack is included in the Second Wave DLC bundle, if you want to drip up your entire wardrobe.

To give you some information, for Marmolada in Isonzo, the Italians will be the attacking side, which means the Austro-Hungarians will be defending the mountain and their Ice City. Starting off, the Italians will be placed on the mountain side in the open, surrounded by snow. Fighting for objectives outside on the snowy mountain top, making your way through the tunnels of the Ice City to eventually make your way to the final objective; This map is unlike any other in the game.

If you would like to read more in-depth information about this map, you can find it in our latest devblog.

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1556790/view/3791528713024015694


Yes, that’s right! For the first time, Isonzo will have a free weekend! Starting today at 7PM CET until November 13, you can join the battles in Isonzo for free, right in time to join the White War!


Want to continue playing Isonzo after the Free Weekend, or looking to update your DLC collection, we got a sale going on later today! Isonzo is at its highest discount ever, 67% off and several DLC’s are discounted, alongside our new Second Wave.

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

Soldiers at the Western Front!

A city made of tunnels and ice is waiting for you! The Marmolada map will be released in Isonzo soon!


The map will be released next week on November 9th for free alongside new weapons and a paid cosmetic DLC pack.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2214670/Isonzo__Glacial_Units_Pack/



You can read more about the map’s history in our announcement.

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1556790/view/3737484245038187268

Want to be sure you’re ready for the battle in The Ice City? You can now get Isonzo’s Deluxe Edition with a 55% discount!

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

Hello soldiers!

Your comrades need your help on the Eastern Front! We’ve got intel that wolves have joined the battlefield. The German and Russian armies have stopped fighting each other to defeat their shared enemy. Are you going to help them? You can join the Wolf Truce until November 1st.


Later today at 7PM CEST, you can get Tannenberg with 75% off and join the Wolf Truce! You’ll be able to earn a special medal during this period if you stay true to the truce.

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

Hello everyone!

In the aisles of the History Center of the Notre-Dame-de-Lorette Memorial'14-18, a World War One museum in France, you’ll be able to find a special exhibition! The "War games. Playing with History allows visitors of the museum to emerge themselves into WW1 history, by having 10 games available to play. We’re happy to share that Verdun is one of those games!

Starting today, October 12th, until May 2024, you’ll be able to visit this special expo at the museum. Entry to the museum and exhibition are both free so if you’re in France (or going there on a trip) we definitely recommend you going there.



The exhibition is designed and organized by the Mémorial'14-18 Notre-Dame-de-Lorette, the Defense Communication and Audiovisual Production Establishment (ECPAD) and the Ardennes Departmental Council through the War and Peace Museum.

For more information about the museum, please be sure to check their website. If you do visit the expo, be sure to share pictures with us on social media and/or Discord