The twelve battles over the River Isonzo during WW1 saw some of the most intense high-level combat ever seen in human history… and now you can experience it for yourself with our Italian WW1 FPS isonzo!!
isonzo is now available for Xbox One and Xbox Series XIS! The underrepresented WWI setting features 40-player battles where you fight for either the Kingdom of Italy or the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Each map is based on a historic offensive with dynamic combat where one side attacks and the other defends.
Our release trailer shows the stunning alpine landscapes and open battle for Fort Corbin on the Asiago Plateau. It is clear that Isonzo is special!
Historical offensives
The sixth Battle of the Isonzo features dangerous river crossings, climbing Mount Sabotino, urban battles in the city of Gorizia and more! The mappers and artists of the WW1 Game Series have done a great job recreating these maps based on specific battles from history – all of the locations in the trailer are based on the real Battle of Monte Cengio, for example.
Each offensive is a historical battle with one to three maps depending on how long the battle lasted or how much territory it covered. Cengio is the first map of the Strafexpedition Offensive – a “punitive expedition” intended by the Austro-Hungarians to punish the Italians for abandoning their pre-war agreement to join the Central Powers.
Extensive research was carried out to recreate key terrain features and ensure everything was modeled accurately – from the weapons and fortifications to the characteristic mountain vegetation and sharp rocks. Authenticity is tracked from a variety of sources such as historical photos and maps to geographic data, museum visits and war diaries.
class system
In the third part of the WW1 Game Series we introduced a new class system. Isonzo players now have six classes to choose from: Officer, Engineer, Rifleman, Assault, Sniper, and Mountaineer.
Each class has its own specific uniform based on historical units (like the Austro-Hungarian sniper), different weapons, different equipment and an important role to play.
For example, the officers call department resources and provide instructions for the team. Additionally, they can use the Trench Whistle to give players an order or temporarily reduce the spawn wave timer to zero.
Engineers can build barbed wire and set up sandbags for defense, or push through enemy lines by quickly destroying obstacles when attacking.
With this new appearance comes an extensive character customization system. The focus is on historical authenticity and an accurate representation of the troops found at the front.
With a class type selected, you now have the option to select a uniform variant associated with that class. For example, the Italian Assault class can wear the uniform of the elite Arditi shock troopers. In addition, players can choose their mustache, including the “race fight” voted by our community to be their favorite WW1 mustache(!), headwear, faces, and facial accessories.
Additional cosmetics can be purchased through the DLC packs, which include additional customization options based on a specific theme. For example, the Alpine Units pack includes white snow camouflage uniforms for the Italians and warm coats for the Austro-Hungarian classes.
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Avanti Savoy! The Italian front awaits you!
Take part in battles high up in the mountains, alongside idyllic riverside towns or dense forest areas. isonzo is now available on the Microsoft Store for Xbox Series XIS and Xbox One!
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Pre-Order Bonus Pack: Avanti Savoia Pack World War One expands into the mountains of the Italian front – beautiful but just as deadly. Inspired by the two-year struggle for control of the Isonzo River Valley and Alps during World War I, Isonzo highlights the WW1 Games Series figuratively and literally. From the makers of Verdun and Tannenberg… Take part in historic offensives from the sixth Battle of the Isonzo to the Punitive Expedition. Reflecting the course of actual battles, battles will shift as the attackers advance within a single offensive through vastly different landscapes: from hilltop fortresses to moats to fierce urban battles on city streets. Everything is recreated based on research and field trips, from sound effects and uniforms to the homes, vineyards, and trenches you’ll fight over. The new Offensive game mode puts you in the middle of the most important historical offensives on the Italian front. Lead the assault through stunning Italian landscapes as you choose your path to victory – carve paths through barbed wire, flank your enemies by following mountain trails, or man a mortar to blast a path through them. Build a dynamic battlefield by laying sandbags and wires, placing ammo boxes, using trench periscopes or sniper shields, and more. Get 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 the enemy, finish the job at close range with an Arditi Dagger or Mountaineer 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 customize your loadout from a selection of weapons, gear, and perks associated with that class to provide flexibility and variety while relying on what real soldiers might have worn. You operate wire cutters, bandage yourself and wounded teammates, and blow the whistle to launch an attack. One shot can kill and even minor injuries can quickly lead to bleeding out. Being an effective soldier in Isonzo isn’t just about being a good marksman. Mastery of the terrain is also crucial – the mountain can be friend or foe. Learn how to navigate well to stay under cover and surprise your enemies or support your allies. And finally… watch out for the dreaded poison gas. You’ve never experienced WW1 action like this! Key features of Isonzo include: • MOUNTAIN WARFARE: Attacking hilltop fortresses, fighting through ruined cities, and traversing 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 equip carefully to survive this high-altitude battle – play as a sniper to take out the enemy engineers before they can cut your wire, use rifle grenades to shoot down enemy machine guns to eliminate, and many more battles and focused on the unique challenges of alpine warfare. Fight with over 30 WWI weapons, poison gas attacks and intense artillery fire. • BUILD FOR VICTORY: Place your own wire, sandbags, trench periscopes and more! Whether you’re digging in or attacking, shaping the battlefield to your advantage will be the key to victory. • FACES OF WAR: Make each class your own by choosing from a variety of historically class-appropriate uniforms, accessories, and headgear. As a finishing touch, you can even choose your mustache from several famous period-accurate styles! • AUTHENTIC WWI ATMOSPHERE: Accuracy in everything from maps and weapons to music and uniforms – fight for the Kingdom of Italy or the Austro-Hungarian Dual Monarchy of Tannenberg and Verdun. Experience trench warfare on the western front in Verdun or maneuvers to control key sectors in Tannenberg on the eastern front. These authentic WWI shooters let players choose from a range of squads from across the war as they fight for control of the ever-changing front lines.