Verdun and Tannenberg

Verdun and Tannenberg are separate PC first-person shooters built around historically grounded World War I multiplayer. Current Steam, Epic Games Store, and publisher pages continue to use the names Verdun and Tannenberg; no verified combined rebrand or replacement edition is currently presented. Verdun focuses on Western Front trench warfare, while Tannenberg shifts to the more mobile Eastern Front. ([store.steampowered.com](https://store.steampowered.com/app/242860/Verdun/?1_8_4__501=&l=english&utm_source=openai))

Both games were developed by BlackMill Games. Current Steam listings identify BlackMill Games as the developer and publisher, while some Epic and legacy franchise materials retain M2H co-development or publishing attribution. The pair belongs to the standalone WW1 Game Series, with each title offering its own theater, modes, maps, squads, and progression rather than functioning as a conventional campaign expansion. ([store.steampowered.com](https://store.steampowered.com/app/242860/Verdun/?1_8_4__501=&l=english&utm_source=openai))

Two fronts, two different battlefield rhythms

Verdun is the tighter and more deliberately structured game. Its signature Frontlines mode turns trench warfare into a moving attack-and-defense struggle: one side advances across connected trench sectors, then must defend its gains against a counterattack. The battlefield is narrow, exposed, and punishing, so timing a push matters as much as individual marksmanship. ([store.steampowered.com](https://store.steampowered.com/app/242860/Verdun/?1_8_4__501=&l=english&utm_source=openai))

Verdun also includes Attrition, Rifle Deathmatch, and Squad Defense. Attrition emphasizes team casualties and resource pressure, Rifle Deathmatch strips the experience down to rifle combat, and Squad Defense places players against attacking AI forces. The result is a game that rewards trench positioning, careful movement, squad coordination, and knowing when not to expose yourself.

Tannenberg uses the same broad first-person, squad-based foundation but opens the battlefield considerably. Its defining Maneuver mode places teams on large Eastern Front maps where sectors can be attacked from several directions. Capturing territory provides tactical advantages such as improved support access or faster resource gains, while losing ground can leave a squad vulnerable to an encirclement. ([ww1gameseries.com](https://www.ww1gameseries.com/tannenberg/?utm_source=openai))

This distinction is the clearest way to choose between them. Verdun is about the pressure of a visible trench line and repeated counterattacks. Tannenberg is about flanking routes, broad terrain, sector control, and deciding where the main effort should go next.

Weapons, roles, and squad discipline

Neither game follows the fast movement or generous survivability of a modern arcade shooter. Authentic World War I weapons, hard-hitting rifles, machine guns, grenades, artillery, poison gas, and close-quarters melee create a combat loop where a single exposed movement can end a life immediately. Weapon handling varies by firearm, and players must learn sight alignment, reload timing, cover discipline, and the danger of crossing open ground. ([store.steampowered.com](https://store.steampowered.com/app/242860/Verdun/?1_8_4__501=&l=english&utm_source=openai))

Team play is organized around four-person squads. Each squad contains distinct roles with different equipment and battlefield responsibilities, including frontline riflemen, support specialists, squad leaders, and soldiers equipped for assault or specialist tasks. Staying near the squad keeps players connected to orders, support abilities, and the local objective instead of turning the match into a series of disconnected duels. ([ww1gameseries.com](https://www.ww1gameseries.com/tannenberg/?utm_source=openai))

Command decisions are part of the shooting experience. Squad leaders can issue orders and call support, while other roles help supply ammunition, establish pressure on objectives, or exploit openings created by artillery and concentrated fire. Squad cohesion is not cosmetic: a coordinated group can hold a trench or sector far longer than a collection of lone players.

Gas attacks add another layer of battlefield awareness. Players need to recognize the warning signs and equip a gas mask before the affected area becomes lethal or visibility collapses. Artillery and heavy machine-gun fire make predictable movement dangerous, encouraging short advances between cover, observation before shooting, and patience when an objective appears temporarily unreachable.

Maps and historical atmosphere

Verdun draws on the Western Front, with muddy trench networks, blasted terrain, fortified positions, and maps inspired by battlefields in France and Belgium. Its atmosphere comes from compression: opposing forces are often separated by dangerous stretches of open ground, and every captured trench changes the firing angles of the next phase.

Tannenberg presents a wider Eastern Front landscape. Its maps include forests, lakes, hills, mountain terrain, villages, snow-covered areas, and open approaches that give maneuver warfare room to breathe. The publisher highlights locations and environments inspired by Galicia, Polish villages, and other Eastern Front battlefields, with weather variants that alter visibility and the visual character of the terrain. ([store.epicgames.com](https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/product/tannenberg?utm_source=openai))

Historical detail extends to uniforms, weapon models, voices, props, and terrain layouts. The goal is not to provide a single-player historical simulation with scripted personalities. Instead, both games use researched visual and audio details to make ordinary multiplayer decisions feel grounded in the material conditions of the conflict.

Content model and current editions

Verdun and Tannenberg are presented as paid standalone base games on current PC storefronts. They are not listed as free-to-play conversions, and no verified combined “definitive” replacement name has superseded either title. Players can purchase them separately or encounter them together in WW1 Game Series bundles. ([store.steampowered.com](https://store.steampowered.com/app/633460/Tannenberg/?curator_clanid=27093039&l=english&utm_source=openai))

Optional Supporter Edition upgrades are available for both games. These add supporter-themed items, artwork or soundtrack material, bonus career points, and the Film Memoir presentation mode, which applies a period-film visual treatment. The upgrades are supplementary rather than separate campaigns or new competitive rule sets. ([store.epicgames.com](https://store.epicgames.com/p/tannenberg--supporter-edition?utm_source=openai))

Tannenberg’s current official pages describe seven squads, more than 50 weapons, nine open maps, and AI support in Maneuver. Verdun’s official listing emphasizes four main modes, multiple historically based maps, 15 distinctive squad types, and AI soldiers filling out Frontlines battles. These figures describe the current published game pages and should not be confused with a shared combined content pool. ([ww1gameseries.com](https://www.ww1gameseries.com/tannenberg/?utm_source=openai))

Who should play Verdun and Tannenberg?

These games suit PC players who want methodical multiplayer FPS combat, historically themed weapons, fast time-to-kill, and objectives that reward communication more than kill-chasing. They are especially attractive to players who enjoy studying sightlines, learning squad roles, and making small tactical decisions under pressure.

Choose Verdun if you prefer concentrated trench assaults, clear attack lanes, and the distinctive tension of advancing across exposed ground. Choose Tannenberg if you want more freedom to circle objectives, exploit terrain, and decide whether your squad should reinforce a contested sector or attack from an unexpected direction.

Neither game is a strong match for players seeking a story-heavy campaign, character-driven progression, vehicles, or constant run-and-gun movement. They are multiplayer-first experiences. Verdun does offer Squad Defense and AI-filled Frontlines play, while Tannenberg’s Maneuver mode includes AI bot support, but the long-term appeal remains match mastery and teamwork rather than a traditional solo campaign. ([store.epicgames.com](https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/product/tannenberg?utm_source=openai))

PC features, launchers, and localization

The PC versions are built primarily for mouse-and-keyboard play, with controller support added through game updates and listed in the games’ platform ecosystem. Players who prefer a gamepad can use it, although precise rifle aiming and rapid target acquisition remain more naturally suited to a mouse. ([steamcommunity.com](https://steamcommunity.com/app/633460/discussions/0/2534848209929247175/?utm_source=openai))

Steam purchases use the Steam client and account system, while Epic purchases use the Epic Games launcher and account system. Storefront pages list online PvP, Steam achievements, Steam Cloud, leaderboards, and family-sharing support for the Steam edition. The games are online-focused and require the relevant storefront services for their official multiplayer ecosystem. ([store.steampowered.com](https://store.steampowered.com/app/242860/Verdun/?1_8_4__501=&l=english&utm_source=openai))

English is the listed audio language on Epic’s Tannenberg page, while interface or subtitle localization covers English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Portuguese variants, Russian, Turkish, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese. Current Steam language tables should be treated as the final authority for the exact interface, subtitle, and audio combination on each storefront. ([store.steampowered.com](https://store.steampowered.com/app/242860/Verdun/?1_8_4__501=&l=english&utm_source=openai))

Related PC war shooters

For a larger combined-arms battlefield with vehicles, aircraft, destructible environments, and broader class play, large-scale World War II multiplayer shooters such as Battlefield V provide a useful contrast. Verdun and Tannenberg are narrower in scope but place much more emphasis on infantry vulnerability, historical weapon handling, and squad-level movement.

Players who prefer deliberate positioning and historical marksmanship can also compare them with tactical World War II shooting in Sniper Elite 4 Deluxe Edition. Sniper Elite is built around authored missions and stealth routes, whereas Verdun and Tannenberg turn similar patience and observation into open competitive objectives.

Verdun and Tannenberg FAQ

Are Verdun and Tannenberg the same game?

No. They are separate standalone PC games in the same World War I series. Verdun covers Western Front trench warfare, while Tannenberg focuses on Eastern Front maneuver warfare. They share design principles, squad systems, and historical presentation, but their main maps and signature modes are different. ([ww1gameseries.com](https://www.ww1gameseries.com/franchise/?utm_source=openai))

Have Verdun and Tannenberg been renamed or rebranded?

No verified storefront rebrand currently replaces either name. Current Steam and Epic listings continue to use Verdun and Tannenberg, while Supporter Edition is an optional upgrade label rather than a new identity for either base game. ([store.steampowered.com](https://store.steampowered.com/app/242860/Verdun/?1_8_4__501=&l=english&utm_source=openai))

Which game is more focused on trench warfare?

Verdun is the more trench-focused title. Its Frontlines mode centers on sequential trench attacks and counterattacks, creating a concentrated battlefield where each captured line changes the next stage of the match. Tannenberg still includes trenches, but its Maneuver mode gives players wider routes and more freedom to attack around objectives.

Does Tannenberg have AI bots?

Yes. The official Tannenberg description specifically identifies AI bot support for Maneuver, allowing the mode to function even when a full human roster is not present. Verdun also uses AI soldiers to fill out Frontlines battles and supports AI-focused Squad Defense. ([store.epicgames.com](https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/product/tannenberg?utm_source=openai))

Do the games have co-op or multiplayer?

Both games are designed primarily around online multiplayer. Their squad systems support cooperative teamwork against human opponents, and AI support makes selected modes more accessible when player populations are limited. They should not be confused with traditional story campaigns or local split-screen shooters.

Are the Supporter Editions required for the full gameplay experience?

No. The Supporter Editions add bonus presentation, soundtrack, cosmetic, and progression-oriented extras. The base games contain their core maps, squads, weapons, and multiplayer modes, while the supporter upgrades function as optional additions for fans who want the extra material. ([store.epicgames.com](https://store.epicgames.com/p/tannenberg--supporter-edition?utm_source=openai))

Which one should a new PC player choose first?

Verdun is the clearer starting point if you want a focused introduction to trench assaults and defensive counterattacks. Tannenberg is the better first choice if open maps, sector flanking, and mobile objectives sound more appealing. Players who enjoy one will recognize the shared squad-based foundation in the other, but the battlefield rhythm is meaningfully different.