- Developers Report: Current Status and strategic outlook. - 8 March 2024
Hello, survivors! I'm Jake (SheikSama on Discord), the Live Ops Producer at Novarama. Welcome to this Developer's Report, where we'll discuss the current state of the game and our company, outline what's coming up next, and share our strategies to resolve known issues within the game. Current State UNITED 1944 has struggled filling servers, which of course generates a negative sales and review loop. Despite these challenges, we remain committed to the game. We have been creating games for 20 years and understand that this industry is a marathon, not a sprint. Many of you have voiced concerns on Discord that we should do more marketing, promote the game more. Of course, being an indie game, in Early Access, on one of the more saturated genres to enter hasn't helped. Yes, we have engaged in several marketing initiatives and collaborated with streamers. And it's true the outcome haven't me…
- Update V Now Live: Introducing Soviet Weapons and New Unlockable Content - 29 February 2024
Prepare to lock and load! The fifth regular update for UNITED 1944 has just gone live! Soviet weaponry has now been deployed, accompanied by a slew of new unlockable uniforms, weapon skins, and charms. Get ready to gear up and conquer the battlefield! NEWS FEATURES & IMPROVEMENTS New Soviet Weapons What would fighting on the Soviet front be without two of the most iconic light weapons? Introducing the Tokarev TT-33, a semi-automatic pistol introduced in World War II. It's a fast-paced handgun with high recoil and less damage compared to other pistols. Additionally, there's the PPSh-41 automatic submachine gun, which boasts the highest fire rate of any submachine gun in the game and a larger magazine, albeit with far less stopping power. New unlockable uniforms, weapon skins, charms & profile customization In this update, we have added numerous unlockable progression contents, including…
- Update IV: New Map 'Soviet Town' Now Available - 8 February 2024
Hello everyone! The fourth regular update for UNITED 1944 is now available! This update includes a brand new map—a desolated, snow-covered city set in the Soviet Union. Alongside the new map, we have enhanced weapon balancing and added the Social Interaction Wheel, allowing you to equip voice lines, emotes, and more to express yourself to other players. Remember, there's a completely free demo of UNITED 1944 available now, designed to allow everyone to enjoy the core experience of the game for free, squad up with players of the full game, and purchase the title when they are ready. The demo includes all currently available maps and game modes up to this date. Players will be able to enjoy the initial game weapons and outfits, complete matches, earn dog tags, and progress. If they decide to buy the game, their rewards will carry over to the paid version, so all progression earned in the…
- UNITED 1944 Update III and Free Multiplayer Demo NOW AVAILABLE - 25 January 2024
Hello everyone! The third regular update for UNITED 1944 is now available! This update includes numerous fixes, improvements, and additions, such as the long-awaited Survivor alliance system, new weapon cosmetics, and new profile cards. You can check the complete patch notes below. Alongside this update, we are implementing a variety of measures to address the low population issue. Firstly, we’re happy to announce the release of a multiplayer Demo, designed to allow everyone to enjoy the core experience of the game for free, squad up with players of the full game, and purchase the title when they are ready. The demo includes all currently available maps and game modes. Players will be able to enjoy the initial game weapons and outfits, complete matches, earn dog tags, and progress. If they decide to buy the game, those rewards will carry over to the paid version, so all progression earn…
- UNITED 1944 Update II is NOW LIVE - 11 January 2024
Hello everyone! The second regular update for UNITED 1944 is now rolling out. This update includes numerous fixes, improvements, and additions, such as the new Soviet weapons and new player progression content. NEW FEATURES & IMPROVEMENTS Soviet weapons From the cold battlefields of Soviet Russia emerge two new additions to your arsenal: The SVT40, a lightweight semi-automatic rifle deployed at the end of the war, renowned for its unparalleled stopping power, though with a pronounced kick-back. The Mosin Nagant, a reliable bolt-action sniper rifle, known for its fast firing speed, although it compromises a bit on firepower and managing recoil. Enhanced Customization Introducing new player progression content: the Commando outfit, the Ball Peen Hammer, skins for the SVT40 and the Mosin Nagant, and a brand-new Lighter charm - all designed to customize your playstyle and make it uniquely y…
- UNITED 1944 Update I is NOW LIVE - 28 December 2023
Hello everyone! We're happy to announce the rollout of the first regular update for UNITED 1944. This update includes numerous fixes, improvements, and additions, such as the new self-revive skill, along with German, French, and Italian localization. Please find the complete patch notes below: NEW FEATURES & IMPROVEMENTS Support Skill Tree Overhaul In this latest update, our focus has been on enriching and refining the gameplay options available to players who opt for the support role, emphasizing their skills and contributions to the team. We've implemented significant revisions to the Combat Medic class, where in players can now revive others more swiftly, with the healed life gradually replenishing over time. Introducing the Stim Pistol Ever wanted a gun that mends wounds rather than inflicting them? Enter the Stim Pistol, inspired by the OSS Flying Dragon. This craftable, single-use…
- Check out how the devs play the game! - 15 December 2023
Welcome to UNITED 1944! It’s been a thrilling launch week, and we hope you’re enjoying the game so far! If you haven't grabbed UNITED 1944 yet, remember there's a fantastic 20% discount ongoing! 🙂 🙂 https://store.steampowered.com/app/2152790/UNITED_1944/ To celebrate the Early Access launch, we're hosting a special broadcast where we'll dive into Domination and Survivor modes, engaging with all of you! If you come across us in the server, don't shoot—just drop by and say hello! We hope to see you there!
- [0.60] Hotfix - 15 December 2023
Hello everyone! A hotfix is planned for this Friday, December 15th at 9:00 AM CET to address recent issues you've reported. This will temporarily impact game server stability as we implement the fix. We expect this to take about 1 hour. Apologies for any inconvenience caused - we'll work swiftly to restore normal gameplay for you. Please note that Survivor servers will be reset with the hotfix, so extract before 9:15 AM CET. Thank you for your patience and understanding! Below you can find the complete list of fixes and improvements: Quick Match Functionality: Added a Quick Match button for swift entry into the best available Domination game mode match automatically. Stability Improvement: Resolved an issue where specific users were kicked out from matches upon entry. Matchmaking Refinements: Addressed multiple matchmaking and player statistics errors. Player Progression Update: Ensured…
- UNITED 1944 Available Now on Early Access - 12 December 2023
We’re thrilled to celebrate today’s Early Access launch of UNITED 1944, our innovative multiplayer FPS title set in World War II. Featuring two game modes, three large maps, more than 20 weapons, and over 40 skills, UNITED 1944 is a new twist on WWII action featuring extraction-based survival gameplay and classic domination modes. Players can jump right into the fury of the largest battles of WWII spanning from the French Countryside and Northern Africa, to D-Day France, all while taking part in 16v16 battles of classic domination! Whether you’re scavenging for resources, defending outposts, fortifying bases, crafting your gear, or just fighting the enemy to the last, there’s lots to do and the battles are rooted in realistic but fun gameplay. In addition to the classic domination mode, players will also be able to jump into the unique extraction-based Survivor mode, where everyone’s an…
- AMA session with UNITED 1944 Game Director - 7 December 2023
UNITED 1944 is making its way to Steam Early Access on December 12th! As we gear up for this thrilling release, we understand you might have burning questions about the game - and guess what? We've got you covered! Join us for an exclusive Ask Me Anything (AMA) session featuring UNITED 1944's game director, Dani Sánchez-Crespo. This event will take place on our Discord server, scheduled for Monday, December 11th, from 6 PM to 8 PM CET. Details: 🗓️ Date: Monday, December 11th 🕕 Time: 6 PM - 8 PM CET 📍 Location: Discord This AMA session offers a unique opportunity for everyone to directly engage with us. Whether you're intrigued about UNITED 1944's development, eager to learn about the game's future plans, or simply excited to chat with our dev team, this session is crafted just for you! Mark your calendars and set your reminders! Join our Discord server now and don't miss out on the c…
- UNITED 1944 is coming to Early Access on December 12th - 6 December 2023
UNITED 1944 is coming to Steam Early Access on December 12th! After several public betas, involving thousands of players from all around the world, now, we're geared up for our next leap forward. Two unique game modes await: Enter Domination, a 16 vs 16 squad-based battle with base building and territorial control, or jump into Survivor mode, which turns you into a lone wolf at the height of WW2 and brings an extraction-based experience to the game. Any way you choose, you’ll be scavenging for resources, fortifying bases, defending outposts, crafting your gear and fighting the enemy in WWII battles that aim to be realistic yet rooted in fun gameplay. The Early Access of UNITED 1944 will feature three large maps: fight in France, where the push inward of the Allies was at its peak after D-Day, or North Africa, where battles for control of large regions had an important effect in changing…
- Join the Open Beta! New content and fixes - 30 November 2023
We're excited to invite you to join us once more in the UNITED 1944 Open Beta this Sunday, December 3rd, from 8:00 PM to midnight CET. We have an array of new content and improvements ready for you to explore, that we’ll detail below. However, our primary focus is to test the efficiency and reliability of our backend systems. Your participation in this event is important to ensure that everything runs seamlessly and swiftly. Below you can find the complete patch notes, including new features, improvements and fixes. NEW FEATURES & IMPROVEMENTS Survivor fixes Several enhancements have been introduced to the Survivor Game Mode, addressing one of the community's top requests: constructions built by players who have exited the match will now decay and vanish. This improvement aims to maintain the integrity of the gameplay environment. As this beloved mode continues to evolve, it promises an…
- UNITED 1944 Open Beta is NOW LIVE - 16 November 2023
Starting now and until Sunday November 19th at midnight PT, enter Domination, a 16 vs 16 squad-based battle with base building and territorial control, or jump into Survivor mode, which turns you into a lone wolf at the height of WW2 and brings an extraction-based experience to the game. Any way you choose, you’ll be scavenging for resources, fortifying bases, defending outposts, crafting your gear and fighting the enemy in WWII battles that aim to be realistic yet rooted in fun gameplay. You can read the complete patch notes of the Open Beta here: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2152790/view/3816298510985303216?l=english As this is an Open Beta, there's no need for admission, just head over to the UNITED 1944 Steam page, request access, and download the Beta. If you already have UNITED 1944 Beta in your Steam library, just update it. Remember to join the official UNITED 1944 Di…
- Join our next Open Beta! - 10 November 2023
Exciting news to wrap up the week! Our next open beta is just around the corner – launching NEXT WEEK! Starting Thursday November 16th at 6 am PT to Sunday November 19th at midnight PT. As this is an Open Beta, there's no need for admission, just head over to the UNITED 1944 Steam page, request access, and download the Beta. If you already have UNITED 1944 Beta in your Steam library, just update it. Below you'll find the complete patch notes on what new features, improvements and fixes we've made for this beta. NEW FEATURES & IMPROVEMENTS Africa map receives the game mode SURVIVOR: you can now leave your mark fighting for treasures and glory amongst narrow bazaars & labyrinthic alleys in the north coast of Africa. Nvidia DLSS & AMD FSR: we have added graphic options for proprietary upscaling techniques that should increase the fidelity of the game while maintaining & improving the overa…
- Join UNITED 1944 Open Beta - 25 October 2023
🚀 UNITED 1944 OPEN BETA is DEPLOYING this Saturday October 28, from 9 PM CET - 1 AM CET / 12 PM PT - 4 PM PT. Open Beta means no strings attached – everyone is welcome! There's no need for admission, just head over to the UNITED 1944 Steam page, request access, and download the Beta. If you already have UNITED 1944 Beta in your Steam library, just update it. This Beta version is the same one that was showcased during Steam Next Fest, but with some bug fixes we've implemented since then. You'll have the opportunity to dive into both Domination in North Africa and France, as well as the intense Survivors mode on the France map. If you can’t participate in this Beta don’t worry, as there’ll be more coming really soon! Remember to join the Discord server for dev updates, feedback and technical support. Spread the word, and hope to see you all on Saturday!
- Steam Next Fest 'Devs Let's Play' Broadcast - 11 October 2023
Starting Monday, October 9th, you will be able to play UNITED 1944 as part of Steam Next Fest! This is our first long public demo and we hope it will offer you several hours of fun! Starting at 10am PT all the way until Monday October 16th at 10am PT, you'll have the opportunity to try UNITED 1944 with all the features included in our previous Betas. This demo will include 16v16 team-based conquest 'Domination' mode and brand new dog-eat-dog extraction mode 'Survivors'. To celebrate this, we'll be streaming a Devs Let's Play with members of our Design, Animation and QA teams. Join us tomorrow October 13 @ 11 PM CEST as we play UNITED 1944 and share some tips and tricks! Like what you see? Then remember to wishlist UNITED 1944! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2152790/UNITED_1944/
- Steam Next Fest 'Devs Let's Play' Broadcast - 10 October 2023
Starting Monday, October 9th, you will be able to play UNITED 1944 as part of Steam Next Fest! This is our first long public demo and we hope it will offer you several hours of fun! Starting at 10am PT all the way until Monday October 16th at 10am PT, you'll have the opportunity to try UNITED 1944 with all the features included in our previous Betas. This demo will include 16v16 team-based conquest 'Domination' mode and brand new dog-eat-dog extraction mode 'Survivors'. To celebrate this, we'll be streaming a Devs Let's Play with members of our Design, Animation and QA teams. Join us tomorrow October 11 @ 11 PM CEST as we play UNITED 1944 and share some tips and tricks! Like what you see? Then remember to wishlist UNITED 1944! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2152790/UNITED_1944/
- UNITED 1944 is part of Steam Next Fest! - 9 October 2023
Steam Next Fest kicks off now and we’re excited to introduce the multiplayer demo of UNITED 1944, which opens… NOW! After a very successful beta playtest that kicked off in late September, we’re once again opening the doors of UNITED 1944 for an even longer time! Steam Next Fest kicks off today, and with it, we call everyone to the fight starting now and ending on Monday October 16 at 10 am PDT. Features for the Steam Next Fest demo include two maps: France, where the push inward of the Allies was at its peak after D-Day, and North Africa, where battles for control of large regions had an important effect in changing the tide of war. Also, the classic 16v16 team-based conquest ‘Domination’ mode and brand new dog-eat-dog extraction mode ‘Survivors’, which debuted in late September Closed Beta. Check out this Survivors Overview video gameplay to know more about this new game mode: Servers…
- Closed Beta II ends - 2 October 2023
The battle may be over, but the war has just begun. Thanks to everyone from around the globe who participated in our second Beta! To collect your valuable feedback, we kindly request a moment of your time to fill in this survey. It won’t take more than 5min to complete: https://forms.gle/DwYnhWzC81nzPzDaA Your insights play a pivotal role in our ongoing efforts to enhance the experience of UNITED 1944. Thank you for your input! You can also share your feedback and ideas in the Discord server. Follow us on Twitter for news, updates and future beta dates! And if you enjoyed the game, remember to add United 1944 to your wishlist! That helps us a lot! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2152790/UNITED_1944/ Stay tuned for more updates on future betas!
- Craft-your-own-guns shooter United 1944 is having a three-day playtest that's live right now - 29 September 2023
The WW2 shooter United 1944 struck me as a potentially interesting twist on the genre when I first heard about it back in March. Shooting enemies and capturing control points are mixed with exploration, scavenging, and crafting: You start the game " literally with nothing ," and must dig up resources and plans so you can assemble weapons, fortifications, traps, and other items that will enable you to start fighting in earnest... Read more.
