[h3]Hello soldiers![/h3] 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. [previewyoutube=6UgxFOIgB-0;full][/previewyoutube][hr][/hr] [h2]Free Weekend[/h2] 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. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40153298/c9c4509dc970f7be2daa1770016b70cca74a7fb4.png[/img] [h3]The exact dates and times are as follows:[/h3] [list] [*][b]Steam[/b]: November 14th 2024, 7 PM CET to November 18th 2024, 7 PM CET [*][b]PlayStation[/b]: November 14th 2024 to November 18th 2024, 11 AM CET [/list][i]The Free Weekend has already started on PlayStation, but Steam will start in 3 hours from the publishing of this announcement.[/i] 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/ Also, be sure to join our community! Discuss the games, learn about history & stay up-to-date with all the news: [url=https://twitter.com/WW1GameSeries style=button]X / Twitter[/url] [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] [hr][/hr] [h2]New map: Adamello[/h2] 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! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40153298/a542b639bf981d72ce95e714e181b9551def506b.jpg[/img] 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: [i]nessun nemico come il tempo.[/i] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40153298/61aa5d6194abdc31fd6c03e237b8978d1ac15482.jpg[/img] 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! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40153298/b1afc71177fe34a3b8e1956d177deb56eebe1237.png[/img] [h3][b]Learn more about Adamello:[/b][/h3] [list][h3]Full map flyover:[/h3][/list]https://youtu.be/sKRnEiQE3eA [list][h3]Map breakdown, first half:[/h3][/list]https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1556790/view/4547038257929295109 [list][h3]Map breakdown, second half:[/h3][/list]https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1556790/view/4535780256628343413 [h2]New weapons[/h2] 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 [b]Artillery Luger[/b] 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 [b]Petardo Offensivo P.O.[/b], 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. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40153298/d41e4e010160eb9f5b71bf408de3df10aade0bf2.png[/img] [h2]Ascent: Round 2[/h2] [previewyoutube=qYpI6wixcfc;full][/previewyoutube] 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! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40153298/df7a01cc65c385429c026c76b981ed0dab18e4a3.jpg[/img] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40153298/1d23a89397d7b1a836888cc8ce0efe2e03e9f096.jpg[/img] [h2]Patch notes[/h2] There’s a short list of other changes this update, including support for some of the new PS5 Pro enhancements. [h3]New Content[/h3][list] [*]New Map: Adamello (White War) [*]New Weapons: - Petardo Offensivo P.O. (Kingdom of Italy) - Artillery Luger (German Empire) [/list][h3]Fixes[/h3][list] [*]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 [/list][h3]Steam only[/h3] [b]New Achievements[/b][list] [*]"Ice-sonzo" - Complete a "White War" offensive, participating in each battle [*]"Fate of Italy" - Finish a "German Intervention" offensive, participating in each battle [/list][h3]PlayStation only[/h3][list] [*][b]PlayStation 5 Pro Enhancements[/b]: 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[/list] [h3]That’s it! 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