Verdun, WWI FPS, Exits Early Access & Heads For The Trenches

The squad-based World War I multiplayer FPS Verdun is finally out of Early Access after around a year and a half of development. The game launched with a brand new map and a roadmap for future content.

I previously shared my thoughts about Verdun when it was still an Early Access title. Since then, the game has continued to add both polish and content and is undoubtedly in a better state than it was before. Off the top of my head I can cite of the overhauled weapon sounds, changed loadout/unlock system, general performance increases and gameplay balance as the most obvious examples.

The new map is a very welcome addition; Aisne was where the infamous trench warfare of the Western Front really began. It's interesting to see a map that's comparatively untouched by war with only crudely-made earthworks scarring the terrain. Teamwork is as important as ever to take defensive lines and I had a blast getting to know the new map.

Along with the launch, the developers have laid out a roadmap for the future of the game. They promise additional free content updates with new maps, a new gameplay mode, realism focus and new types of squads (including much-requested Belgians and US forces). Given their track record of providing updates every couple of days throughout their development process, I suspect it won't be long before at least some of this new content makes it into the game.

I originally bought the game on a whim and didn't expect much from it, as I generally have low expectations of Early Access titles (to the point where I don't buy them anymore). The developers won me over, however, with multiple performance increases and the tackling of a few Linux-specific issues. I'm glad to see that this game was a development success story and that we finally have a fun WW1 shooter.

You can grab Verdun on Steam. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.