However, some Christmas Truces turned into something a bit more special: some opposing armies would meet up and share the holiday spirit with each other in varying degrees. The best documented instance of this went even further and we recreated this miracle in Verdun!
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It's Christmas Eve in 1914. British and German armies called a truce for Christmas and laid down their arms. However, they went further: Soldiers met up in the trenches, shook hands, share drinks & food, sing Christmas carols and even play the odd game of football. A brief moment of hope in an otherwise grim part of history!
To relive this event in Verdun, simply head to the Play menu in game and select Christmas Truce. Here, you'll find others looking to celebrate Christmas in a peaceful setting based on the events of 1914.
Festive activities
Once you've joined the Christmas Truce, you'll find yourself in a winter wonderland (relatively) with plenty to do! Fight your enemy with snowballs instead of grenades and be the victor in a match of football instead of a bloody battle. Explore the decorations in the trenches and socialize with your foe around a cozy fire.
Christmas wishes from the front
You can send special Christmas wishes to your loved ones straight from the game! The Christmas Truce map features multiple post offices that allow you to sign a card and share them outside of the game, like on social media.
Good news for those who participated in the Christmas Truce before: this year, we have new Christmas Cards! Hop in the game and check them out yourself. There are multiple post offices around the map, each with different post cards.
The Christmas Truce is available from today, December 19th, until January 6th, 2025. Be sure to give it a go to add the Christmas Truce medal to your collection!
Christmas Winter Sale
The Steam Winter Sale draws near! Later today, you'll be able to expand your WW1 Game Series collection with great discounts on almost everything. If you're still missing any of the games, be sure to check out the bundle to get an extra discount on top!
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/5227/WW1_Game_Series/
