Joyous news for the troops in the trenches–the official launch date for Verdun is set on the 28 th of April 2015. During the Steam Early Access, the developers have taken the time to perfect the game. By listening to the community’s desires the game has grown into a unique FPS with a lot of historical depth, something the developers have always strived for.
The constant development and releases of updates have created a close and dedicated community that the developers can be proud of. The most notable improvements are; the introduction of the dreadful and iconic gas weapon combined with a claustrophobic gas-mask experience, the introduction of new troops, realistic maps such as the swampy Flanders map and the Artois map, and the Unity 5 engine upgrade which was a big improvement on performance and stability. Covering these things and more, a "Verdun – Development Progress" trailer has been released. Check it out below.
The last few updates have been focused on polishing the game and increasing the performance, but who knows, maybe the developers might have a surprise for us on release…
The developers have given a special thanks to all the players who supported Verdun during the Steam Early Access, they will each receive a “Early Access Medal”. Also, Early Access players get exclusive access to the live release a day before the official launch, this as a gesture of the developer’s gratitude for their loyalty and support.
On top of it all a new event has been revealed; tournaments! Players are invited to sign up for the first Verdun tournament, which will be hosted on Steam during the celebration of the release.
Be sure not to miss the celebration and sign up your squads for the tournament here: www.VerdunGame.com/tournament/
About Verdun
Verdun is a squad-based multiplayer FPS set during the First World War. The game is inspired by the infamous battle of Verdun in France, 1916.The game includes many historically accurate features such as highly realistic WWI weaponry, historically accurate maps based on the real battlefields of the Western Front, and authentic uniforms and equipment. The game immerses you into one of the bloodiest conflicts ever fought in Europe.
The merciless nature of trench warfare at that time offers a never seen before FPS battlefield that is ideal for tactical squad gameplay; Verdun’s gritty Frontlines game mode, and the challenge of the rifle Deathmatch mode, which is pure fun.
The Frontlines game mode stands out in its tactical depth. The realistic trenches are very challenging to fight in and require a combination of teamwork and tactical cunning to achieve victory. As you and your squad-mates fight and gain more experience, you can level up one of the different types of squads you can choose from, each with their own tactics and roles. Drive your enemies from their trenches and dominate the Western Front!
Verdun key features include:
- Unique World War I gameplay: Authentic weaponry, character leveling, and realistic historical battlefields set in France and Belgium
- Tactical squad-based FPS: Assemble and upgrade squads
- True trench warfare: Real-time dynamic frontline; momentum-based attack and counter-attack gameplay
- Chemical weaponry: Tactical gas deployment and the claustrophobic experience of gas masks
- WWI atmosphere: authentic WWI-era music, art, units, bleak battlefields, and an immersive user interface
- Challenging game modes: Dynamic Frontline and Rifle Deathmatch
For more information, please visit Verdun on Steam, like the game on Facebook, subscribe on YouTube, stream on Twitch TV and follow along on Twitter. Also, check out the website here.
