Verdun, a World War 1 shooter that prides itself on historical accuracy, is hosting its yearly Christmas Truce, where players swap their rifles for snowballs and No Man’s Land becomes a football pitch.
The First World War was one of the most brutal conflicts in history, claiming the lives of over 30 million soldiers on all sides. But it’s also known for one shining moment of humanity, where fighters held an unofficial ceasefire over the holidays.
Over Christmas in 1914, just five months after the war had begun, soldiers along the Western Front from the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Russia stopped fighting. They ventured across the battlefields to talk to their opponents, exchange food, and even hold burials for fallen comrades.
In some cases, football matches broke out as the combat was put on hold, if only for a short while. It’s a heart-warming story that’s taught in schools around the world, and BlackMill Games’ authentic WW1 shooter, Verdun, is honouring it in-game.
Verdun is holding a Christmas Truce event inspired by WW1
The event has been a staple of the game since it launched back in 2015. While players can still choose to jump into one of the core modes, over the holidays, the Christmas Truce option can be found on the main menu.
If you select it, you’re dropped into a snowy map where all of the usual battlements can still be seen, but you can’t attack enemy soldiers. Instead, you’re encouraged to gather around the fires and share stories with one another.
If you do want to crank up the aggression, you can pick up snowballs and hurl them at anyone you meet. There’s also a makeshift football pitch, and dribbling the ball into the net bags you 50 points.
Just like the real event that inspired it, the Christmas Truce event is only live for a short time, ending on January 5. Those who take part will be awarded a special medal to commemorate their act of peace.
While this definitely helps take Verdun’s historical accuracy to the next level, it also spreads a positive message over the holidays.
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