Dev Blog #23 - The Dolomites
Following Isonzo's release date announcement yesterday (the battle begins on September 13th!) we wanted to share more about the map featured in the trailer: the Dolomites! Here's the trailer again if you missed it... [previewyoutube=bhPPeJi4ehE;full][/previewyoutube]
Before we start our recon of the new map, we wanted to share a new competition to celebrate the announcement! You can win a game key and other Isonzo goodies by entering our raffle - all you have to do is sign up for the WW1 Game Series newsletter on our website to enter the raffle and get all the latest news from the development frontlines! Who knows... maybe one of youll be the lucky soldier wholl be receiving an Isonzo goodie pack, including one of the first Isonzo game keys and a special Isonzo poppy grenade!
It'll look something like this...
We've also created some WW1 style propaganda posters if you'd like to help us spread the word about Isonzo! Some of you mightve seen them at our expo visits in April this year - weve created some amazing looking propaganda posters! Feel free to share these images, online and offline. We can always use more soldiers at the front!
Weve seen some literal uphill battles in previous dev blogs (see the hill outside the city of Gorizia and the first few defensive lines on Sabotino) but the Dolomites are on a whole different level. Historically the Italians attacked early in the war during August 1915 aiming to take control of Torre di Toblin: a rocky tower dominating the area. They got as far as capturing the Sasso di Sesto, where they established a base which would remain until the end of the war despite Austro-Hungarian assaults - particularly one in 1917 where tunnels and a night time raid led to the recapture of the Sasso di Sesto for a short time. The Italians counterattacked in the morning and retook the peak. In Isonzo its the initial Italian capture of the Sasso di Sesto in 1915 which you will experience.
Comparison images, with photo on the left and in-game on the right! In both the Sasso di Sesto is in the foreground on the left, with the Torre di Toblin looming over it.
Italian troops advancing under fire. Although the Sasso di Sesto is not that high (for a mountain) the paths leading up to it are very steep. This mountaintop battlefield also has some incredible scenery - in the background are the stunning Tre Cime di Lavaredo, also called the Drei Zinnen, known in English as the Three Peaks of Lavaredo. As you climb higher the views only get more impressive!
The Tre Cime di Lavaredo as seen in real life and in-game. In-game there are two defensive lines, each line with a single capture objective. First up is the Dreizinne Hutte refuge, and after that is the Sasso di Sesto itself. Dont be fooled into thinking that makes things simple though! The attackers have an extremely steep mountainside to climb that poses some unique challenges.
One of the routes up the mountain. Italian officers will need to be bold if they want to get flares past the very frontlines of the battlefield - because while you can normally use a shallow angle on your flare gun to cover a large distance, here the mountain is so steep that youll need to be quite far forward or your flares will hit the mountainside rather than getting up above the enemy positions! Naturally the Austro-Hungarians will have no such trouble, and their commanding height advantage will enable them to easily place flare markers anywhere they choose from relative safety. When attacking youll need to be careful with grenades since they could end up sliding back down the hill at you - this influences the defenders too though since theyll need to cook off their grenades or risk them sliding down past their targets.
Close quarters action assaulting a trench line. Well return to the Dolomites to cover each objective in more detail. Don't forget you can already wishlist Isonzo ahead of the September 13 release!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1556790/Isonzo/
[ 2022-06-15 11:19:11 CET ] [ Original post ]
Isonzo is coming September 13th!
Following Isonzo's release date announcement yesterday (the battle begins on September 13th!) we wanted to share more about the map featured in the trailer: the Dolomites! Here's the trailer again if you missed it... [previewyoutube=bhPPeJi4ehE;full][/previewyoutube]
Enlist to fight on the Italian Front!
Before we start our recon of the new map, we wanted to share a new competition to celebrate the announcement! You can win a game key and other Isonzo goodies by entering our raffle - all you have to do is sign up for the WW1 Game Series newsletter on our website to enter the raffle and get all the latest news from the development frontlines! Who knows... maybe one of youll be the lucky soldier wholl be receiving an Isonzo goodie pack, including one of the first Isonzo game keys and a special Isonzo poppy grenade!
It'll look something like this...
Propaganda Posters
We've also created some WW1 style propaganda posters if you'd like to help us spread the word about Isonzo! Some of you mightve seen them at our expo visits in April this year - weve created some amazing looking propaganda posters! Feel free to share these images, online and offline. We can always use more soldiers at the front!
The Dolomites
Weve seen some literal uphill battles in previous dev blogs (see the hill outside the city of Gorizia and the first few defensive lines on Sabotino) but the Dolomites are on a whole different level. Historically the Italians attacked early in the war during August 1915 aiming to take control of Torre di Toblin: a rocky tower dominating the area. They got as far as capturing the Sasso di Sesto, where they established a base which would remain until the end of the war despite Austro-Hungarian assaults - particularly one in 1917 where tunnels and a night time raid led to the recapture of the Sasso di Sesto for a short time. The Italians counterattacked in the morning and retook the peak. In Isonzo its the initial Italian capture of the Sasso di Sesto in 1915 which you will experience.
Comparison images, with photo on the left and in-game on the right! In both the Sasso di Sesto is in the foreground on the left, with the Torre di Toblin looming over it.
Italian troops advancing under fire. Although the Sasso di Sesto is not that high (for a mountain) the paths leading up to it are very steep. This mountaintop battlefield also has some incredible scenery - in the background are the stunning Tre Cime di Lavaredo, also called the Drei Zinnen, known in English as the Three Peaks of Lavaredo. As you climb higher the views only get more impressive!
The Tre Cime di Lavaredo as seen in real life and in-game. In-game there are two defensive lines, each line with a single capture objective. First up is the Dreizinne Hutte refuge, and after that is the Sasso di Sesto itself. Dont be fooled into thinking that makes things simple though! The attackers have an extremely steep mountainside to climb that poses some unique challenges.
One of the routes up the mountain. Italian officers will need to be bold if they want to get flares past the very frontlines of the battlefield - because while you can normally use a shallow angle on your flare gun to cover a large distance, here the mountain is so steep that youll need to be quite far forward or your flares will hit the mountainside rather than getting up above the enemy positions! Naturally the Austro-Hungarians will have no such trouble, and their commanding height advantage will enable them to easily place flare markers anywhere they choose from relative safety. When attacking youll need to be careful with grenades since they could end up sliding back down the hill at you - this influences the defenders too though since theyll need to cook off their grenades or risk them sliding down past their targets.
Close quarters action assaulting a trench line. Well return to the Dolomites to cover each objective in more detail. Don't forget you can already wishlist Isonzo ahead of the September 13 release!
Until next time soldiers!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1556790/Isonzo/
Isonzo
M2H
M2H
2022-09-13
Indie Strategy Simulation MMO Singleplayer Multiplayer
Game News Posts 161
🎹🖱️Keyboard + Mouse
🎮 Full Controller Support
Very Positive
(10705 reviews)
https://www.ww1gameseries.com/isonzo/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1556790
K Station Windows Content [17.84 G]
World War One expands to the mountains of the Italian Front - beautiful but deadly in equal measure. Inspired by the two year struggle for control of the Isonzo river valley and the Alps during World War One, Isonzo elevates the WW1 Games Series, figuratively and literally.
From the makers of Verdun and Tannenberg …
The new Offensive game mode puts you right in the middle of key historical offensives on the Italian Front. Lead the charge across stunning Italian landscapes as you choose your path to victory - cut paths through barbed wire, flank your enemies by following mountain trails, or man a mortar to blast a way through. Shape a dynamic battlefield by laying sandbags and wire, placing ammo crates, deploying trench periscopes or sniper shields, and more.
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Take part in historical offensives from the Sixth Battle of the Isonzo to the Strafexpedition. Reflecting the course of the actual battles, as the attackers advance the fighting will shift through vastly different landscapes within a single offensive: from hillside fortresses to mountain trenches and fierce urban combat on city streets. Everything is recreated based on research and field trips, from sound effects and uniforms down to the houses, vineyards and trenches you’ll be fighting over.
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Call in support with a unique historically accurate flare system: flare guns can mark targets for artillery or biplane flybys, or different colored flares can be used to guide your team. Once the big guns have softened up the enemy, finish the job at close quarters with an Arditi dagger or mountaineer’s pickaxe. Man heavy machine guns, mortars and even mountain guns for more direct fire support.
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Choose from six classes based on historical combat roles and build your loadout from a selection of weapons, equipment and perks linked to that class, giving flexibility and variety while staying grounded in what real soldiers might have carried. You’ll be operating wire cutters, bandaging yourself and wounded teammates, and blowing the whistle to start an assault. One shot can kill and even lighter injuries can lead to quickly bleeding out.
Being an effective soldier in Isonzo is not just about being a good marksman. Mastering the terrain is also key - the mountain can be a friend or foe. Learn how to navigate well to maintain cover and surprise your enemies or support your allies.
Finally… watch out for the dreaded poison gas. You’ve never experienced WW1 action quite like this!
Isonzo key features include:
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More Games in the Authentic WW1 Game Series
Immerse yourself in more WW1 action with our other standalone titles Tannenberg and Verdun. Experience trench warfare on the Western Front in Verdun, or maneuver for control of key sectors in Tannenberg on the Eastern Front. These authentic WW1 shooters let players choose from a range of squads from across the war, as they fight for control of the ever-changing frontlines.
From the makers of Verdun and Tannenberg …
The new Offensive game mode puts you right in the middle of key historical offensives on the Italian Front. Lead the charge across stunning Italian landscapes as you choose your path to victory - cut paths through barbed wire, flank your enemies by following mountain trails, or man a mortar to blast a way through. Shape a dynamic battlefield by laying sandbags and wire, placing ammo crates, deploying trench periscopes or sniper shields, and more.
Take part in historical offensives from the Sixth Battle of the Isonzo to the Strafexpedition. Reflecting the course of the actual battles, as the attackers advance the fighting will shift through vastly different landscapes within a single offensive: from hillside fortresses to mountain trenches and fierce urban combat on city streets. Everything is recreated based on research and field trips, from sound effects and uniforms down to the houses, vineyards and trenches you’ll be fighting over.
Call in support with a unique historically accurate flare system: flare guns can mark targets for artillery or biplane flybys, or different colored flares can be used to guide your team. Once the big guns have softened up the enemy, finish the job at close quarters with an Arditi dagger or mountaineer’s pickaxe. Man heavy machine guns, mortars and even mountain guns for more direct fire support.
Choose from six classes based on historical combat roles and build your loadout from a selection of weapons, equipment and perks linked to that class, giving flexibility and variety while staying grounded in what real soldiers might have carried. You’ll be operating wire cutters, bandaging yourself and wounded teammates, and blowing the whistle to start an assault. One shot can kill and even lighter injuries can lead to quickly bleeding out.
Being an effective soldier in Isonzo is not just about being a good marksman. Mastering the terrain is also key - the mountain can be a friend or foe. Learn how to navigate well to maintain cover and surprise your enemies or support your allies.
Finally… watch out for the dreaded poison gas. You’ve never experienced WW1 action quite like this!
Isonzo key features include:
- Mountain warfare: Assaulting mountain fortifications, battling through ruined towns, and fording rivers are just a few of the challenges you’ll face as you fight your way through numerous enemy positions
- Tactical multiplayer FPS: Choose your role and loadout carefully to survive this high altitude combat - play a sniper to pick off the enemy engineers before they can cut your wire, use rifle grenades to clear enemy machine guns, and much more
- World War One Gameplay: Historical Offensive game mode based on real battles and focused on the unique challenges of Alpine warfare. Fight with 30+ WW1 weapons, poisonous gas attacks, and intense artillery barrages
- Build for victory: Place your own wire, sandbags, trench periscopes, and more! Whether you’re digging in or on the attack, shaping the battlefield to your advantage will be key to victory
- Faces of war: Make every class your own by picking from a variety of historically class-appropriate uniforms, accessories and headgear. As a finishing touch, you can even pick your mustache from several famous period-accurate styles!
- Authentic WW1 atmosphere: Accuracy in everything from maps and weaponry to music and the uniforms – fight for the Kingdom of Italy or the Austro-Hungarian Dual Monarchy
More Games in the Authentic WW1 Game Series
Immerse yourself in more WW1 action with our other standalone titles Tannenberg and Verdun. Experience trench warfare on the Western Front in Verdun, or maneuver for control of key sectors in Tannenberg on the Eastern Front. These authentic WW1 shooters let players choose from a range of squads from across the war, as they fight for control of the ever-changing frontlines.
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