Today we released a small patch, these are the changes.

• Added DLSS and FSR 3.1, we hope this helps people have better performance on certain maps.
  
• Squad icons now clamp to the edge of the minimap for better awareness
  
• Improved collision on Montello
  
• Limited the amount of Artillery Luger per class to 2
  
• Fixed rendering issues with ferns
  
• Additional minor changes in the back-end

The download size is expected to be around 71mb.

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!
https://www.makeship.com/products/ww1-game-series-10-year-anniversary-pins


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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.

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

Getting it for a special someone? We have made this holiday themed card[imgur.com] to print and gift to your friends until the pins arrive!

[imgur.com]So what are you waiting for soldier, get your very own pins at Makeship [www.makeship.com] RIGHT NOW, and celebrate the 10+ year anniversary of the WW1 Games and our awesome community!

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To celebrate the new Adamello expansion, we're live right now together with Flakfire, showcasing the new map and weapons!

The stream is expected to be around 1 to 1.5 hours long.

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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.




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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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.




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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After some time in the sun, we make our way back to the top of the Alps. Here, the Italians advance for the Austro-Hungarian position at Cima Presena at a height of 3000 meters – if the weather allows it.

That’s not everything however. Two new weapons enter the fray, Ascent makes its long-awaited return and everyone gets to try everything for free during the Isonzo Free Weekend on Steam and PlayStation! There’s a lot to unpack, so let’s get right into it.

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Before we get into the new and returning content, 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.

• Steam: November 14th 2024, 7 PM CET to November 18th 2024, 7 PM CET
  
• PlayStation: November 14th 2024 to November 18th 2024, 11 AM CET

The Free Weekend has already started on PlayStation, but Steam will start in 3 hours from the publishing of this announcement.

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1556790/view/7117470740593508368

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/

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The Italians launched a large-scale assault on the Presena Glacier held by Austro-Hungarian. Attacking from multiple angles, the Italians swiftly captured the forward positions of Zigolon and Marocarro. Cima Presena proved to be a bit more difficult as the Austro-Hungarian defenses were solid. That’s where you come in!

Now, as you might be able to imagine, the alpine weather at an altitude of 3000 meters is a force to be reckoned with. This battle was extremely cold and snow storms were frequent. During winter, the weather got so bad and the snow so thick that fighting simply became impossible. The battle may have been between two armies, but there’s truly no foe like the weather: nessun nemico come il tempo.

In Isonzo, Adamello features three distinct lanes, two of which have you plough through the snowy trenches to get to where you need to be. The third lane has you fight on the other side of the ridge, where you really need to watch your step if you value your life.

For the finale, all three lanes merge into a large open area with very little cover. The Austro-Hungarians are defending the peak and the Italians will need to climb to it!

Full map flyover:

https://youtu.be/sKRnEiQE3eA

Map breakdown, first half:

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1556790/view/4547038257929295109

Map breakdown, second half:

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1556790/view/4535780256628343413


The Adamello Expansion includes two new weapons, an impact grenade for the Italians and a “rifle” for the… Germans? Surprise!

Yes, the German Empire gets its hands on the Artillery Luger this update. It’s a variant of the Luger P08 frequently used by the Stoßtruppen, filling the role of a lightweight rifle or carbine. It features an extended barrel, shoulder stock with a holster and a Trommelmagazin with a whopping 32 round capacity. Regardless of these modifications however, it’s still a pistol: its low power makes it not as reliable as a rifle and damage drops off quickly over longer ranges. You can find the Artillery Luger among the main weapons of the Engineer and Assault classes!

The Italians get the Petardo Offensivo P.O., a late-war redesign of a French grenade. It wasn't that powerful, but very noisy, which made it ideal for provoking fear in the enemy. In Isonzo, the P.O. is a relatively low-powered grenade that explodes the moment it hits something, be it the ground, an enemy or an ally. If you do hit an ally with this impact grenade, they won’t be damaged. If you’re in the blast radius as well however, you may be less safe! It’s available to the Rifleman, Engineer and Assault classes.


Ascent makes its return and we know you’re excited to get back to climbing! This limited-time game mode has the Italians grapple up the rocky cliffside of Marmolada using ice picks and rope to get to the objective at the top. The Austro-Hungarians are defending the summit and will need to defeat the Italians with the limited ammo they have – though when in a pinch, a rock aided by gravity will leave a lasting impact as well.

For more information about Ascent, be sure to check out the original announcement:
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1556790/view/4187858160677938414

The Ascent event is available on all platforms until November 26th, 10 AM CET. Be sure to give it a go, as there’s an achievement up for grabs!


There’s a short list of other changes this update, including support for some of the new PS5 Pro enhancements.

• New Map: Adamello (White War)
  
• New Weapons:
  - Petardo Offensivo P.O. (Kingdom of Italy)
  - Artillery Luger (German Empire)

• Fixed players sometimes spawning in wire
  
• Improved spawning around destroyed bridges
  
• Fixed "Most reloads", "Most time spent in one place", "Lowest Average Altitude" and "Highest Average Altitude" medals not being correctly awarded
  
• Improvements to unlocking achievements
  
• Fixed Average Accuracy showing as 0 in the After Action Report

New Achievements

• "Ice-sonzo" - Complete a "White War" offensive, participating in each battle
  
• "Fate of Italy" - Finish a "German Intervention" offensive, participating in each battle

• PlayStation 5 Pro Enhancements: Added support for Full 4K resolution and improved performance through the High Frequency CPU mode
  
• Fixed not being able to unlock achievements after the free weekend

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This November, we've teamed up with the Movember Organization to bring you the Movember Handlebar DLC for Isonzo! Unlock the Handlebar Moustache and fit it on your upper lip to impress your peers.


https://store.steampowered.com/app/3253670/Isonzo__Movember_Handlebar

The Handlebar Moustache remains accessible in game once bought. It's only available on Steam.


The First World War was one of if not the most cruel war ever fought. The actual fighting was one thing, but the continuous shelling, disease and infections wreaked havoc on not only their bodies, but their minds as well.

Soldiers lucky enough to return home after the war faced severe psychological trauma, often for the rest of their lives. We all know this as 'shell shock' or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) now, but this was the first time post-war trauma was formally recognized by doctors and society. It wasn't without skepticism though; many just assumed soldiers were faking it to not be sent back to the front.

These traumas affected soldiers in many different ways and caused trouble for their direct surroundings as well. Some simply were no longer able to move, while others who were able to continue their normal life with episodes of distress.

"I used to have little breakdowns now and then and my wife used to be very frightened. It more or less used to happen at night, when I was in bed. I used to spring up off the bed, you know; it used to frighten her. My daughter, incidentally, is terribly nervous, she’s terribly nervous. My wife says it’s all my fault. Well I had shell shock, you see. I got blown up, you see, and it affected my whole system. I got a pension for about oh, what was it, about 9 shillings a week." - Thomas Olive

While the stigmas around men's health have lessened a lot in the past century, there's still a lot to be done. Many neglect their health, both physical and mental, and so don't get the care they really do need. That's where the not-for-profit Movember Organization comes in, though we'll let them introduce themselves!

Movember continues to shake up men’s health research, and transform the way that health services reach and support men, taking on prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention with unwavering determination.

They have raised millions for men’s health, thanks to a passionate network of global Movember supporters. These critical funds have delivered more than 1,320 men’s health projects around the world. Funding hundreds of biomedical research projects and developing some of the largest prostate cancer registries in the world, based on the real-life experiences of hundreds of thousands of men. Since taking on mental health and suicide prevention in 2006, Movember has emphasised the importance of better social connections, early recognition of what men’s poor mental health looks like, and how clinicians can better respond to men in distress. They want to make sure more men know what to do when mental health issues appear, and that their supporters are better prepared to step in when they need it.

Movember will continue championing new research, cutting-edge treatments and healthy behaviours. Advocating for inclusive, gender-responsive healthcare systems that are tailored to the unique needs of men, women and LGBTQI+ people, from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds. In doing so, Movember hope to forge a future where barriers to healthy living are overcome, stigmas are removed, and where everyone has an equal opportunity to live a long healthy life. By improving men's health, we can have a profoundly positive impact on women, families, and society. Because healthier men mean a healthier world.

This moustache is a symbol of solidarity, plus it’s hard not to respect someone sporting such an impressive upper lip accessory. We hope the moustache adds a little bit of fun, whilst doing good!
- Daniel Cooper, Global Innovation Director at Movember

We're donating all the money we make with the Movember Handlebar DLC to support Movember in their cause. If you're looking to support them even further or maybe even get involved, be sure to check out their website for more information: https://movember.com/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3253670/Isonzo__Movember_Handlebar

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Here we are, the second part of Adamello! The release is close, so let's dive into it right away.


There will not be a new DLC accompanying this update, but you'll already have all the gear you need for this battle if you own the Glacial and Altitude packs. There will be two new weapons (one of which is a grenade), but we'll reveal them later. Onto Adamello!


We'll continue from where we left off after the initial Adamello reveal. If you haven't read it yet, be sure to do so first for the history of this map:

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1556790/view/4547038257929295109


If the objectives of Sector #1 are captured, the battle moves on towards the second and last sector, Cima Presena. However, getting there may be a difficult feat for the Italians as the map opens up into a sea of white. Here, the Italians have to climb to the very top of the mountain without getting hit by the lead raining down. They'll need to make use of smoke cover and artillery to press on, as the Austro-Hungarians have excellent cover and a significant height advantage.

While the defenders have the high ground, it's not over for the Italians. The Austro-Hungarians don't spawn at the peak either and have to make their way up from the other side. Featuring plenty of workplace safety violations, their routes take them across sketchy bridges, extremely steep slopes and sometimes even just a single plank over a gap. Watch your step!

Defenders' spawn leading up towards Sector #2Historically, the first attempt the Italians made to take Cima Presena failed. It's very difficult to get across a small no man's land with little to no cover. The advantage the Austro-Hungarians had at the top was significant enough to force a retreat, but the Italians came prepared with artillery to soften up the defenses.


Once at the top, there's just one objective. This capture zone is light on cover and hiding places: it's just you, rocks, snow and your enemy. Getting here is the most difficult part for the Italians, but they'll be able to turn the tide once they make it here. As the Austro-Hungarians will also need to climb to get here, Italians will be able to make use of the newly-acquired height advantage and return the favor. The defenders may have a hard time getting back to the objective once they lose control. Be ready for a lot of chaos and lots of artillery!

That's Adamello! Of course, none of this beats exploring it yourself. You won't have to wait long, just two weeks to go.


While we are in the end game of 2024, we still have a lot of really exciting things to share with you this year. In fact, we have a special something coming tomorrow, so be sure to keep an eye on the Isonzo Steam page :)

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Did you enjoy the Montello Cycling Tour? Wait, you missed some stops? Well no worries, we got you covered. Welcome to the Montello Cycling Tour Recap, where you can find every stop of the Tour in a handy overview!

As an extra bonus, we made an extra stop at a local airfield where they display a ton of replicas of historic aircraft, from the very first bombers to more modern fighter jets. If you're not interest in the recap, you can skip ahead to the Jonathan Collection here![//]

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The Montello Cycling Tour was a collaboration with local organizations. We'd like to thank them for helping us out with information about the region, the history and photos they provided. The Prosecco area is a wonderful area to explore with tons of history, great food and beautiful sights. If you're looking for a new holiday destination, be sure to check it out.

These organizations can be a great help to get the most out of your visit, so be sure to reach out to them and tell them we sent you.

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We started the tour where the Austro-Hungarians crossed the river Piave to secure a foothold across the river. The Italians installed bunkers here in anticipation of an attack, as this was a relatively easy area to cross, but it was not enough to push the attackers back. These bunkers still exist to this day as an open-air museum, which can freely be visited. We did as well as part of our research for Isonzo!

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1556790/view/4608959311774212150

Our second stop was at a monument dedicated to the Ragazzi del '99: The Boys of '99. Around 300,000 Italian teenagers were drafted, hastily trained and sent to the front line in 1917, once they turned 18. The fresh soldiers propped up the ranks at the Piave, Grappa and Montello fronts, but they lacked experience. Their numbers were enough to secure a couple of victories and allowed for a large scale counter-offensive, swinging the battles in Italy in the defender's favor.

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1556790/view/6468946777869867362

For our third stop, we took a quick break on top of Montello, surrounded by fields and vineyards. We explored the hill's and area's extensive history, which took us back 15,000 years! From cavemen exploiting the region's bounty and the writing of Il Galateo – a book that defined the etiquette many still abide today – to Venice kicking out all the locals and (one of) the strongest tornado ever recorded in Europe. A hill can be more interesting than you think!

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1556790/view/4706913871769004155

The fourth stop took us through the life of Italy's greatest fighter pilot: Francesco Baracca. Starting his career as cavalryman, he took an interest in aviation and joined the air force. Equipped with new fighters, he quickly scored his and Italy's first aerial victory. Many more followed, until his plane was shot down at Montello after 34 victories.

Somehow, his story takes us to the former queen of Belgium and the origin of the iconic Ferrari logo, so be sure to read the full blog!

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1556790/view/4704662705453838153

We arrived at the fifth stop: an Ossuary – comparable to a large-scale mausoleum – that houses the remains of 9,325 soldiers, of which 6,099 were identified and 3,226 were not. While previously spread over 120 small cemeteries, they've been collected and placed here as a dedicated resting place for those who fought here during WW1. There's a shrine inside as well as a small WW1 museum, maintained by volunteers.

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1556790/view/4704663339700706595

The fountain at the village square marked our sixth stop, which you may also recognize from the Montello map! Here, we dive deeper into the history of Nervesa della Battaglia: from the Romans building a fortress here and the Holy Roman Empire documenting Nervisia, to how WW1 razed it to the ground and the residents returned.

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1556790/view/6660352202745486093

We wrapped up the tour at the seventh stop, the old train station of Nervesa della Battaglia! While no longer in use and abandoned, the rails are still visible in the greenery. The old line was transformed into a ~16km historical walking & cycling trail called "La Tradotta", featuring plenty of history and memorials. We also briefly touched on changes we made while adapting the region into the Montello map in Isonzo.

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1556790/view/4535779621892161358


When we were talking about the story of Francesco Baracca, some of you requested us to visit the nearby aviation museum. Sadly, we didn't have time to make it a full stop, but we can make some time for it here!

Back at Stop #6, if you take a left instead of a right when looking towards the river, you'll end up at The Jonathan Collection, housing tons of authentic replica aircraft spanning all of aviation's history – if it fits on the airfield, of course – and organizing historic reenactments. From the first strategic bomber Caproni Ca.33Z to a more modern Fiat G.91 jet fighter, there's a lot to explore and the planes do still fly! The collection also includes aircraft from Germany, France and USA. If you'd like to take a break from all the history, they have some other things as well.

I'll leave a couple of pictures from their collection below, but be sure to check out their website as well: https://www.jonathanaereistorici.it/


Replica of Francesco Baracca's Spad XIII R with his emblemReplica of the Caproni Ca.33ZUhh...

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That's the tour all wrapped up. Again, hopefully you enjoyed it and learned something new. Now, it's full steam ahead for the next map coming to Isonzo: Adamello. You'll learn more about the map next week!


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To celebrate the release of the Montello Expansion, we bring you the Montello Cycling Tour! Just a little bit further, almost there.

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1556790/view/6660352202745486093

We've already cycled quite a bit and explored a ton of the area's history, WW1 and beyond. Today we'll arrive at our final destination: The Nervesa della Battaglia train station.

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Starting at the fountain, we take the scenic route through the village, over Via Rimembranza (meaning Remembrance), continuing southwest and crossing the canal. Here, you'll notice the road is crossed by an old, overgrown railroad and a path. Spoiler alert: the train station is no longer in use.

Nervesa della Battaglia was once part of a short, double-track train line connecting Montebelluna, Volpago del Montello, Giavera del Montello. Nervesa della Battaglia and finally Ponte della Priula across the Piave river. There's one photo of this train line on the bridge, but you'll have to squint a bit.

The rail was opened in 1916 as part of the supply chain to get food, gear and weaponry to the front. However, when the Austro-Hungarians pushed for Nervesa, it became part of the front. Bitter fighting happened at the Nervesa train station and the Austro-Hungarians did end up capturing it.

In 1920, the line was restored as a single-track route, upgraded to double track 5 years later and then downgraded back to single track another 15 years later. It was primarily in use for passenger service during this time, which was shut down in 1966. The section between Giavera and Ponte della Priula remained in use for an army depot until 1980.

Most of the line has been dismantled, though some rail remains around the Nervesa train station. Instead of building over it, the former railway has been transformed into a ~16km historical walking trail "La Tradotta" from Montebelluna until past Nervesa.

Under a bridge along the routeYou're allowed to cycle on the trail, so we join in at route marker #24 heading east. This section is mostly overgrown aside from the path itself, though the old rails and signs are still visible.

As we near route marker #25, we arrive at our final destination. Hidden behind the greenery on our left, there's an old abandoned building. Unmaintained, overgrown, slowly falling apart. You guessed it: it's the Nervesa train station.

The station as seen on Google Maps.This very building is the site of so many last stands on Montello. However, we should mention that some changes have been made to make the map more enjoyable. Compared to the old reference photos, there are extra doors on the sides of the building and you may notice that we're on the tracks and are looking towards the station, while in game the station is south of the tracks. Having the rails and wagons in front of the station makes a more interesting final objective than behind the station, where it would only block the Italians from getting back to the fighting.

Note that the historical photo has been flipped horizontally. The side you see is the other side of the station in game. Soldiers are facing north.Well... that's it! We have arrived at the final stop of the tour, the last objective of Montello. From the Second Battle of Piave to ancient history and the surprising cultural impact this region had on not just Italy, but even Europe, we told a lot of stories in the past few weeks. We really hope you've enjoyed it and learned something as well – we sure did.


While we assume you've read all Montello Tour blogs already (right?), we'll have a recap of all the stops next week, plus maybe a quick look at something some of you have requested us to check out. It involves aviation. See you then!

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The Montello Cycling Tour is a collaboration with local organizations. We'd like to thank them for helping us out with information about the region, the history and photos they provided. If you're interested in visiting the area, please check them out and tell them we sent you!

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