World War I-flavoured multiplayer shooter digs in at gamescom 2013.
August 22, 2013
[This unedited press release is made available courtesy of Game Developer and its partnership with notable game PR-related resource Games Press]
Blackmill Games :
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Summary: Verdun is the first professional standalone World War One game on the market. The anticipation is high, as pointed out by a remarkably quick acceptation on Steam Greenlight. The game has been in a successful beta for a while and its content and features are rapidly expanding. The aim is to release Verdun on steam early access platform within 4 weeks.
Netherlands, 20 August 2013
After running a short and very successful Steam Greenlight campaign, Verdun has been accepted for a release on Steam. Confirmed platforms for the initial launch are PC, Mac and Linux. Verdun is being developed by three indie developers: Jos Hoebe (Blackmill games), Matt Hergaarden(M2H) and Mike Hergaarden(M2H).
Verdun is a one of a kind World War One game featuring unique trench warfare. However, it’s not only the WW1 theme that sets this game apart. The Frontlines game mode completely redefines squad game play. Every player is part of a four man squad in which each player plays one predefined role. Each squad has a certain type (Rifle, Recon, Assault etc.) representing a historical unit with 4 unique roles. All squads are part of one big continuous battle on the western front.
In addition players are able to level their squad together improving their equipment, uniform and abilities. Higher level squads will be able to count on ever more powerful support such as mortars, artillery, bi-planes and observation balloons. Finally a game truly rewards players for co-op teamplay.
The beta version of the game is currently playable as a Windows, Mac or Linux downloadable standalone (http://beta.verdungame.com). This work in progress is rapidly nearing the final product which will release as Early Access on Steam in September.
The latest gameplay footage which shows of a new map and four new weapons is available on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/VerdunGame
The developers are present at Gamescom Cologne 21, 22 and 23 August to show the game and share their plans for the future. You can find Verdun at the Indigo stand(Hall 4.2 Booth B-030).
Platforms: PC, Mac, Linux
Genre: Multiplayer FPS
Developers: Indie game studios M2H and Blackmill
Publishers: Self published
Website: http://www.VerdunGame.com
Contact: Matt Hergaarden, [email protected]
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