Game Studio M2H and Blackmill Games announce an April 28th release date for Verdun, their military-themed first-person shooter set in the trenches of World War I. The game is currently being put through its paces in Early Access on Steam, and word is the official release will be celebrated with a Verdun Tournament. Here's a rundown on the game:

The game includes many historically accurate features such as highly realistic WW1 weaponry, historically accurate maps based on the real battlefields of the Western Front and authentic uniforms and equipment. The game immerses you into one of the bloodiest conflicts ever fought in Europe.

The nature of the merciless trench warfare of that time offers a never seen before FPS battlefield that is ideal for tactical squad gameplay; Verdun’s gritty Frontlines game mode, and a pure and fun challenge in the rifle Deathmatch mode.

The Frontlines game-mode stands out in its tactical depth. The realistic trenches are very challenging to fight in and require a combination of teamwork and tactical cunning to achieve victory. As you and your squad-mates fight and gain more experience, you can level up one of the different types of squads you can choose from, whom each have their own tactics and roles. Drive your enemies from their trenches and dominate the Western Front!