As reality shows, This War of Mine is more than a best-selling game

The modern world is something that shocks us constantly. But it was impossible to imagine years later This war of mine would not only be a bestseller that shaped 11-bit studios in many ways. But also that life will again painfully remind us of the relevance of its subject, and we will once again learn that we made more than just a game.

The Balkan War was the initial spark for the idea of ​​making such a game. But the Warsaw Uprising, the Siege of Grozny and the Syrian Civil War also drew inspiration. All of these conflicts had one thing in common – the tragedy of civilians trapped in hostilities-ravaged cities. When This war of mine was still under development when war broke out in Donbass in March 2014, and the team felt even more responsible for getting its message across in the right tone and conveying the importance of what we are trying to achieve. And now we are deeply shocked by the scale of the aggression directed against Ukraine eight years later and the fact that humanity is having to relive all these atrocities.

Hours after Russia invaded Ukraine, when images of destroyed buildings surfaced the internet, people started writing: “It looks like it This war of mine.” While you can be proud that your work was so accurate that it connected to specific situations, it is also immensely bitter This war of mine Accuracy remains current. So, as developers of a game with an anti-war message, we felt the urgency to act and launched the Ukraine fundraiser that same day.

Back when the idea behind the game was taking shape, we thought it could be something unique. A platform to deliver a meaningful message. Without a certain subtlety in dealing with the subject, it would not be possible to present it with respect and sensitivity. Civilians trapped in a war-torn reality, dying of starvation and lack of medicine – that’s not what you associate with simple entertainment when you think of games. This war of mine was a risk. But we didn’t give in. In order not to trivialize the issue, we decided that every part of the game must correspond to its essence and message. From the game mechanics to the script to the graphics. Everything should act as a cohesive whole, highlighting the horrors of war.

When This war of mine is making its transition to Xbox Series X|S, and thanks to 4K visuals, it’s never worked better as such an experience, so we can safely say we’ve succeeded. And being included in Game Pass will help spread our message even further. The risk paid off, and after that This war of mine

This War of Mine: Final Cut

11-bit studios

☆☆☆☆☆

★★★★★

$19.99

Final Cut Remastered for Xbox Series X|S is finally here! In This War Of Mine you don’t play as an elite soldier, but as a group of civilians trying to survive in a besieged city; struggle with a lack of food, medicine and constant danger from snipers and enemy scavengers. During the day, you must focus on tending to your hideout: crafting, trading, and taking care of your survivors. At night, take one of your civilians on a mission to look for items that will help you stay alive. Make life and death decisions guided by your conscience. Try to protect everyone from your shelter or sacrifice some of them for longer term survival. In war there are no good or bad choices; there is only survival. The sooner you realize this, the better. The main features of This War of Mine: Final Cut: – Inspired by real events – Control your survivors and manage your shelter – Craft weapons, alcohol, beds or stoves – anything that helps you survive – Make decisions – often unforgiving and emotional Difficult experience – Randomized world and characters every time you start a new game – Charcoal stylized aesthetic to complement the game’s theme – All updates and free expansions added during the making of Final Cut