These many shapes, which usually alter the silhouette drastically, are something we have looked to replicate in many of our headgear variants. This system is deeper than just linking items to classes though: for instance, should you have an Arditi officer uniform variant selected, Arditi specific headgear will also be available to that loadout.Īs we did research and studied historical photos and footage, we noticed a variety in the shapes of things like soft caps, with the Austrian “Feldkappe” being a prime example. Selecting Alpini-specific headgear for the Italian Mountaineer class “Veteran’’ uniform.

In particular, the unique combination of different ‘ersatz’ materials such as corduroy or linen in summer tunics gave an interesting contrast to regular uniforms when it was used. The Italian and (especially) the Austro-Hungarian armies sported an enormous variety of non-standard fabrics, dyes and uniform styles across the years, so we decided that it was both more liberating and more representative of what soldiers would have actually experienced to let player veterancy in any given class be the primary influencer of uniform selection.

While in previous games it was squad level that dictated your uniform, in Isonzo things are different. We’ve already taken a brief look at the available classes in a previous Isonzo blog entry and will elaborate more on what each class entails in future dev blogs. The uniforms for these classes are based on the unit and historical variations of these units, as they may have been seen on the Italian front. With a class type selected you will now have the option to choose a uniform variant attached to that class. So without further delay, let's dive a little deeper into the different customization options available! Do note that the UI may be subject to some changes however - this is WIP stuff. Whereas in previous titles your uniform and appearance was based on the squad type and squad rank, in Isonzo the uniform is foremost decided by player class and the player themselves! As with Verdun and Tannenberg, the focus is on historical authenticity and an accurate depiction of the troops found on the front.

For Isonzo we are introducing a new and extensive character customization system.

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