- 11 bit studios are totally remaking This War of Mine - 22 April 2026
Much like 11 bit studios are doing with the original Frostpunk, they're going back to their roots with a complete reimagining of This War of Mine. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/11-bit-studios-are-totally-remaking-this-war-of-mine/
- The next Frostpunk game isn't a city builder, 11 Bit Studios reveal, alongside a modern "reimagining" of survival game This War Of Mine - 22 April 2026
11 Bit Studios have confirmed that they're making a brand new Frostpunk , alongside a "full" reimagining of their 2014 survival story This War Of Mine , and two other "completely new" games codenamed P14 and P12. No, they're not talking about the already known-about Frostpunk 1886 . The forthcoming Frostpunk project will apparently expand the doomy city-building series "into a new genre." Please not roguelite. Please not deckbuilder. Read more
- Quick Steam Files Reorganization - 18 February 2026
Hello Everyone, Recently we’ve updated our file structure on Steam and reorganized them for you to make smoother updates in the future. What this means for you:Future updates will be smaller and faster to download - Steam will only download the necessary changes instead of entire folders.One-time full download: you need to download the entire game again this time. Take care, ~ 11 bit studios Team
- This War of Mine turns 11! Nominate it for Labour of Love on Steam Awards 2025! - 24 November 2025
Hello everyone,Today marks a very special milestone. 11 years ago on this month, This War of Mine was released to the world - built around a message that remains painfully relevant. The number feels symbolic this year. Over more than a decade, your support has carried this project further than we ever imagined. Players, teachers, volunteers, and entire communities have helped keep its story alive, ensuring its message continues to resonate with new generations.Thanks to you, This War of Mine has become more than just a game. It has become a reminder, a conversation, and a testimony to the human cost of conflict.If you feel that this journey deserves recognition, you can honor it by nominating This War of Mine for the Labor of Love category in the Steam Awards. Thank you for standing with us for 11 meaningful years.~ 11 bit studios Team
- This War of Mine T-shirts and Hoodies are available! - 6 August 2025
Hello everyone, Last week we have launched our official 11 bit merch store, with a brand-new collections featuring designs from your favourite games. For the first time ever we also created clothing merch featuring This War of Mine Hoodie and T-shirt! Check them out below: Make peace, not war. These hoodie and T-shirt were created for all those who would like to embed their experiences from playing This War of Mine deeply into their memories. Check out all our products here: http://tiltloot.com/collections/11-bit-studiosYou can get it all with a 15% discount by redeeming the code: “Dolly”! And this is just the beginning, more is on the way. If you have some ideas for merch, which you would like to see in the future - leave them in the comments! ~ 11 bit studios Team
- This War of Mine: Final Cut is 90% on From Poland With Love Sale - 5 August 2025
Hello everyone, To celebrate the incredible creativity of the Polish game development industry, we're proud to take part in the "From Poland With Love" sale on Steam! As part of the event, our acclaimed title This War of Mine is available at a massive 90% discount. Step into the war-torn city of Pogoren and experience the harsh reality of survival from a civilian’s perspective. It’s a powerful, emotional journey that continues to resonate with players around the world until today. This special offer is only available until August 11th, so don't miss your chance to experience one of the most impactful games of its kind. ~ The 11 bit studios Team
- This War of Mine -95% off! - 9 June 2025
Hello everybody, This Friday marks the release of The Alters game which is the spiritual heir to this legendary title. That's why we decided to offer the biggest discount ever on This War of Mine: Now you can get it with 95% discount until June 23rd. Why this discount is not accidential? The Alters have a lot in common with This War of Mine in terms of mechanics and the idea that stood at their creation, as the same team of developers worked on both of these games. Check out the recent video in which we compared the two games and why is it must-try: The Alters will launch June 13th. ~ 11 bit studios Team
- If you played This War of Mine, check this out - 7 March 2025
In 2014 we released This War of Mine, a game that reshaped how we experience storytelling in video games. It offered a haunting perspective on the horrors of war, forcing players to make impossible choices to survive. Now, with The Alters, we’re taking you on a new, deeply personal survival journey – one that shares familiar themes but unfolds in an entirely different setting. How do these two games compare? In This War of Mine, you guided a group of civilians struggling to stay alive in a besieged city. Their survival depended on resource management, tough moral decisions, and the ability to hold together in a world that had fallen apart. In The Alters, you begin your journey alone stranded as the sole survivor of a space expedition gone wrong. To stay alive, you must create a new crew, but not in the way you might expect. Your only option is to create alternate versions of yourself –…
- [UPDATED] Modding Tools Fix - 23 January 2025
Hello everyone, This update fixes a missing file prompt issue that would occur when trying to edit an existing mod. Thank you for your reports - we deeply appreciate you keeping This War of Mine's modding scene alive! UPDATE: We released another hotfix for Mod Tools that addresses the issues of missing .xml file
- Steam Deck fix - 9 January 2025
Hello everyone, We've just launched an update that fixes Forget Celebrations DLC not working properly on SteamDeck. Take care, 11 bit studios
- Forget Celebrations DLC update - 18 December 2024
Hello everyone, We've just released an update for This War of Mine with the following improvements related to Forget Celebrations DLC: Fixed game crashing while switching between story and base game mode Fixed a bug with old Katia character visiting during gameplay Main Menu button adjustments Localization fixes Take care, 11 bit studios
- Harrowing survival game This War of Mine celebrates 10th birthday with new DLC - 11 December 2024
One of the most haunting and captivating games about war has returned with new DLC to celebrate ten years since launch. This War of Mine , the sophomore project from 11 Bit Studios, just received a substantial update, and all proceeds will benefit a selection of charities that help communities harmed by conflict. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: After ten years, superb survival game This War of Mine is suddenly back Frostpunk dev's decade-old strategy hit suddenly has 132% more players Brutal 9/10 strategy game is free on Steam, but just for a few days
- Forget Celebrations Charity DLC Out Now! - 11 December 2024
Hello everyone, Forget Celebrations Charity DLC for This War of Mine is out now! All studio proceeds from Forget Celebrations will be donated to support our charity partners in this anniversary initiative: War Child, Amnesty International, Liberty Ukraine, and Indie Games Poland. Watch the launch trailer: Take the opportunity to revisit the besieged city of Pogoren with Katia, a seasoned war correspondent and one of the citizens you may remember from This War of Mine. The DLC opens with Katia struggling to write a book about the tragedies of people affected by conflicts. A sudden missile attack shatters Katia’s home and draws her work to a stop. Now, severely injured, she waits for a rescue party sent by her publisher. Before it arrives, you must help Katia look for her missing book materials while trying to survive in a war-torn city. Buy now and let's make a difference! https://store.…
- Forget Celebrations Charity DLC Update - 9 December 2024
Hello everyone, This update prepares the game for the launch of Forget Celebrations Charity DLC which will arrive on Steam on December 11th for $2.99. All proceeds will support Liberty Ukraine Foundation, Amnesty International, War Child, and Indie Games Poland. We invite everyone to join us in making a difference. Wishlist now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3323700/This_War_of_Mine_Forget_Celebrations_Charity_DLC/ Take care, 11 bit studios
- Nominate This War of Mine for the Steam Awards 🏆 - 28 November 2024
Hello everyone, Ten years ago, we released This War Of Mine - a game we hoped would shed light on the devastating realities of war. A decade later, its somber message feels more urgent than ever. Thanks to your unwavering support over the last decade, the game continues to touch and inspire countless people around the globe. Now, you can honor this journey together by nominating This War of Mine for the Steam Awards as Labor of Love. While we cannot celebrate amidst ongoing conflicts, staying silent feels equally wrong. That's why, on the exact anniversary of the game, we've introduced Charity DLC: #ForgetCelebrations. Forget Celebrations Charity DLC launches on December 11th on Steam for $2.99. All proceeds will support Liberty Ukraine Foundation, Amnesty International, War Child, and Indie Games Poland. We invite everyone to join us in making a difference. Wishlist now: https://store.…
- Forget Celebrations Charity DLC Release Date and Vinyl Announcement - 26 November 2024
Hello everyone, Ten years ago, we released This War Of Mine - a game we hoped would shed light on the devastating realities of war. A decade later, its somber message feels more urgent than ever. While we cannot celebrate amidst ongoing conflicts, staying silent feels equally wrong. That's why, on the exact anniversary of the game, we've introduced Charity DLC: #ForgetCelebrations. We are now ready to announce that it will launch on December 11th on Steam for $2.99. All proceeds will support Liberty Ukraine Foundation, Amnesty International, War Child, and Indie Games Poland. We invite everyone to join us in making a difference. Wishlist now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3323700/This_War_of_Mine_Forget_Celebrations_Charity_DLC/ 10th Anniversary Original Soundtrack We know how much how important the Original Soundtrack from This War Of Mine is for many of you. We are thrilled to an…
- 10 facts about This War of Mine - 19 November 2024
Hello everyone, To honor This War of Mine's 10th anniversary last week, here are 10 facts about the game. Let us reflect on the past decade, and despite all the efforts, the game's mission is far from over, as there's still much more to be done. #ForgetCelebrations Add Forget Celebrations charity DLC to your wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3323700/This_War_of_Mine_Forget_Celebrations_Charity_DLC/ 10 facts about This War of Mine: This War of Mine is now 10 years old. The game was initially released on November 14, 2014. Over 10 million people have played the This War of Mine. Over 21% of players have completed the game by making it until the end of the war with all the starting survivors. Over 100k Steam users have played the game for more than 100h. By the end of 2022, This War of Mine became the first video game to be officially recognized as “supplementary material” by Po…
- 'Forget Celebrations': This War of Mine creators say their 'mission to shed light on the civilian cost of war is far from over' as they announce new DLC for its 10th anniversary - 14 November 2024
To mark the 10 th anniversary of This War of Mine , a game that aims to simulate the horrors of war from a civilian perspective, developer 11 Bit Studios has announced that all-new DLC is on the way, with funds raised going to support multiple charities... Read more.
- Forget Celebrations, a new This War of Mine Charity DLC coming soon. - 14 November 2024
Hello everyone, Today marks the 10th anniversary of This War of Mine. A decade since its release, the game’s mission to shed light on the civilian cost of war is far from over. That’s why, very soon, the game will receive a new charity DLC, Forget Celebrations. In this new story, you’ll return to war-torn Pogoren to follow the story of Katia, a seasoned war correspondent. While struggling to write a book on the brutal realities of war, a missile attack devastates her home, forcing her into an even harsher fight for survival and the recovery of her gathered material. All studio proceeds from #ForgetCelebrations will be donated to support our charity partners in this anniversary initiative: War Child, Amnesty International, Liberty Ukraine, and Indie Games Poland. Stay tuned to learn how you can make a difference. Add Forget Celebrations to your wishlist and stay updated: https://store.st…
- After ten years, superb survival game This War of Mine is suddenly back - 14 November 2024
From Fallout to Baldur's Gate 3, Civilization to Cyberpunk 2077, a lot of the greatest PC games are based on the idea that your choices as a player really, truly matter. But nowhere is that more keenly felt than in This War of Mine , the unique, historical survival game first launched by Frostpunk 2 maker 11 bit way back in 2014. A fictionalized portrait of the Siege of Sarajevo, it makes the simple act of cooking a meal, putting wood on the fire, or even answering the door feel laden with consequences. Now, a decade since it originally arrived, This War of Mine is suddenly back with an entirely new DLC. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Frostpunk dev's decade-old strategy hit suddenly has 132% more players Brutal 9/10 strategy game is free on Steam, but just for a few days Buy this brutal new war strategy game, get one of the best for free
