Isonzo takes place on the southern front of the Great War, immersing players into the titanic clash between the Kingdom of Italy and the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Inspired by the two year struggle for the Isonzo river, Isonzo will see players deploy to new WW1 battlefields which are beautiful but deadly in equal measure. The fighting takes place among the scenic peaks, rugged valleys and idyllic towns of northern Italy. The brand new Offensive game mode puts players right in the middle of key historical offensives on the Italian Front, from high-altitude combat in the Alps through to the ferocious battles for the Isonzo river.

Isonzo is the third game in the WW1 Game Series, and introduces players to high-altitude Alpine warfare in Northeast Italy. Tannenberg revolves around the large-scale maneuver warfare seen on the Eastern Front, and Verdun - the game that started everything - immerses players into intense close-quarters trench warfare on the Western Front.

Isonzo builds on the rock solid and authentic base of the WW1 Game Series, taking the intensity of Verdun and combining it with the scale of Tannenberg. It breaks new ground in the Alps with a complete feature overhaul - including a brand new historically driven game mode - to take the series to the next level and immerse players like never before!

Accurately modelled weapons, uniforms and sound effects will immerse players into WW1 battlefields. Everything in Isonzo down to trench designs and significant landmarks have been recreated from historical sources - ranging from films and diaries to modern photographs of the battlefields taken on research trips. The new Offensive game mode challenges players to lead the charge across stunning Italian landscapes, or prepare their defense on dynamic battlefields. The tactical situation can change at any moment!

React to battlefield conditions by choosing your role and loadout carefully: snipe enemy engineers from mountainsides to stop them cutting your wire, use rifle grenades to clear enemy strong points across the river, or call in artillery barrages as an officer. This is a battle for the fate of nations, and both sides will unleash their huge arsenals of weapons. Players will handle everything from bayonets and machine guns to mortars and rifle grenades - if that’s not doing the job, they can call in support from heavy artillery barrages, bombing runs, or lethal poison gas.

The Great War on the Italian Front is brought to life and elevated to unexpected heights! But remember - it’s not the mountain we conquer, but the enemy.

Next week on May 17, the third map of the free Caporetto expansion is coming to Isonzo on PC, PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S!

The WW1 FPS will take soldiers to the well-known and much requested Monte Grappa, where the Italians must hold their ground against the Germans attempting to conquer the mountain. Additionally, the paid Expedition Units Pack will be available and will bring new visual customization options for German troops to Isonzo.

In this update, the mountains and valleys of the Massiccio del Grappa will set the stage for this Offensive. Players will begin with their boots on the ground in the forests, where the Germans must fight their way up Monte Tomba, Castel Cesil and Monte Palon. The final push will be to reach the white peak of Cima Della Mandria. All the while, the Italians must defend their territory and hold the line. Trenches both intact and destroyed, steep climbs through cratered landscapes, and cave systems await both sides of the fight on the battlefield. 

During the First World War, Monte Grappa and the surrounding region were all that stood between the German troops and their victory over Italy, and so they gave it their all to try and conquer the region. Historically speaking these attempts were unsuccessful, and now it is up to the players in Isonzo to see if they can succeed where those in the past have failed. 

Of course players won’t be joining the battle without new weaponry, with every army gaining access to one additional firearm. The Italians will receive the Revolver Orbea Hermanos - Tettoni 1916, whereas Austro-Hungarian soldiers will be able to make use of the Gasser M1870. Meanwhile, the Germans will get to use the Dreyse M1908. These new guns will become available with the Grappa update.

New gear for new heights

Along with the Monte Grappa map and the additional weapons, the new Expedition Units Pack for the German troops will also be made available on May 17. As was revealed in a previous devblog, this is a purely cosmetic DLC that adds a total of 12 uniforms, 24 headgear items, 2 facial items, 7 facial hair items and 3 faces to Isonzo. 

Since the Grappa update will be all about conquering mountains, the Expedition Units Pack mostly focuses on equipping the Gebirgsjäger and Alpenkorps with tools necessary for their dangerous jobs. Ski poles and snow goggles are just some of the necessities that these soldiers will bring with them to the battlefield. Of course the pack will also introduce new armor such as the infamous Stirnpanzer, worn by German assault troops and engineers to protect them on the frontlines. 

With the Expedition Units Pack, players will be able to conquer the mountain in style!

Just like the previous expansions, the Grappa update will be free. Players can further expand the visual customization options for German troops with the Expedition Units Pack, which will cost $9.99 / €9.99.

Key Features:

• 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: new historical Offensive game mode focused on the tactical challenges of Alpine warfare, including WW1 weaponry, poisonous gas attacks, and intense artillery barrages
• Authentic WW1 atmosphere: accuracy in everything from maps and weaponry to music and the uniforms you choose from – fight for the Kingdom of Italy or the Austro-Hungarian Dual Monarchy

Verdun led the way for authentic WW1 action with close-quarters trench warfare, Tannenberg expanded the experience with maneuver warfare in Russia and Isonzo is taking it to the next level with high-altitude combat in the Alps! The WW1 Game Series throws players into intense warfare inspired by the chaos and fury of iconic battles from the First World War. The newest title is Isonzo, set on the Italian Front and expected to release later in 2021. As the series is closing in on 2 million copies sold, this novel and underserved setting has proven popular with the gaming community!

Each game in the series is standalone and provides a different experience, reflecting the nature of the fighting in the many-sided theaters of the war. The games are built on a base of thorough research and receive extensive post-release support bringing new content and challenges for our players.

Isonzo is available for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC (Steam/Epic Games Store) at $29.99/€29.99/£24.99.