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: [list][*]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![/list] [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! [previewyoutube=qYpI6wixcfc;full][/previewyoutube] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40153298/f964b7e16fad06eea6ac749b83bc1d3d23e35d1d.jpg[/img] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40153298/5b1781c4a7a666f254adb6a2d03724e4b70dea73.gif[/img] [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. [previewyoutube=hCzcadGzXcU;full][/previewyoutube] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40153298/ebce0fbaeb5615aeb22595f697f4aa84654ab977.jpg[/img] [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? [previewyoutube=6UgxFOIgB-0;full][/previewyoutube] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40153298/a542b639bf981d72ce95e714e181b9551def506b.jpg[/img] [h2]5 new [strike]rocks[/strike] 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. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40153298/72738d11fd42ad24c31eb5296d2c396ef0043e23.png[/img] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40153298/d41e4e010160eb9f5b71bf408de3df10aade0bf2.png[/img] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40153298/f1f6090544806690e7aaebfd3ada80c5d2f077e1.png[/img] [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/ [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40153298/0a0a4d053f14af1b1b405b2904e86ad903c77438.jpg[/img] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40153298/77f03afaaca547718592d90897d3bca9a093ad3b.jpg[/img] [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 [i]actually[/i] planning to go to hell. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2719550/Isonzo__Shellshocked_Units_Pack/ [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40153298/23c9faa2236e2e2fb2bf766931bf52c1f6f3c097.png[/img] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40153298/381e0d2a2f31142c6d9ede3d463b8dca2d54a187.jpg[/img] [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/ [previewyoutube=QnHXS4Me6nI;full][/previewyoutube] [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: [url=https://www.makeship.com/products/ww1-game-series-10-year-anniversary-pins]https://www.makeship.com/products/ww1-game-series-10-year-anniversary-pins[/url] https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1556790/view/4454718003971358771 [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40153298/18c329b3044596fbabc149b7afa0ac4982fec279.jpg[/img] [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 [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40153298/175f7322356d372c5c5a9bfcd55453843de25f18.png[/img] [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! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40153298/c9c4509dc970f7be2daa1770016b70cca74a7fb4.png[/img] [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! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40153298/8c77253b79619e64f93e6dccac5d42ec11e6b586.jpg[/img] 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. [h3]Follow our socials:[/h3] [url=https://www.youtube.com/c/19141918WW1GameSeries style=button]YouTube[/url] [url=https://discord.gg/WW1GameSeries style=button]Discord[/url] [url=https://www.reddit.com/r/WW1GameSeries/ style=button]Reddit[/url] [url=https://twitter.com/WW1GameSeries style=button]X / Twitter[/url]