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'Fading Embers' is the third installment in This War of Mine: Stories. The expansion features a narrative-driven scenario that portrays the story of Anja.
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- Country Compatibility:
- Languages:
- Engine:
- Liquid Engine
- Release date:
- 06 August 2019
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- Recent Steam reviews:
- Not specified
- All Steam reviews:
- Mixed (520)
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Description
'Fading Embers' is the third installment in This War of Mine: Stories. The expansion features a narrative-driven scenario that portrays the story of Anja. Living in a warzone and carrying a heavy burden, Anja wrestles with herself to answer the question of what is more important - survival of human legacy or the survival of a man.
The DLC contains new locations in the city of Pogoren and its vicinity, new shelters people can live in, enhanced locations from the original game, new playable survivors and citizens of Pogoren. Most importantly, the structure of 'Fading Embers' brings new ways to experience narrative along with non-linear structure leading to multiple endings based on player's decisions. Since the main theme orbits around human legacy, new gameplay mechanics introduces collecting art, deciding on its fate and more.
This War of Mine: Stories - Fading Embers (ep. 3) main features:
Theme and story:
- tackle the challenge of preserving human heritage in a time of war
- discover the story of Vyseni people and their culture
- face dilemmas never before explored in This War Of Mine
New mechanics:
- New narrative devices
- New hub area to keep track of your progress
- Collection Management mechanics including:
- Securing the art collection
- Ability to gather new pieces of art
- Deciding on the fate of art pieces
Locations:
- Brand new locations and sceneries
- Two new shelters
- Overhauled 9 locations from the original game
Characters:
- 3 new playable survivors: Anja, Ruben, Zoran
- Unique characters to meet and interact
DLC also features new music tracks and additional, smaller mechanics and lore bits.
Recommended system requirements
minimum*
- OS *:
- Windows 7/8/10
- Processor:
- 2.4 GHz Dual Core
- Memory:
- 2 GB RAM
- Graphics:
- GeForce GTX 260, Radeon HD 5770, 1024 MB, Shader Model 3.0
- Sound Card:
- DirectX compatible
recommended*
- OS *:
- Windows 7/8/10
- Processor:
- 2.5+ GHz Quad Core
- Memory:
- 4 GB RAM
- Graphics:
- NVIDIA GTX 660 or better, Radeon HD 7950 or better, Shader Model 3.0
- DirectX:
- Version 9.0
- Sound Card:
- DirectX compatible
User reviews
kunsik
Recommended | 10 Apr 2022
I failed to save the museum. I tried to save the culture. I tried to save everyone. I knew war is never fair or logical, but I tested my luck to the end and lost my bet. I see some negative review comments saying the
Helpful: 12
VahidSlayerOfAll
Not recommended | 10 Nov 2022
1/10 cant play it because how bad this game crashes i would like to look at OUR STUFF triggers a crash... hey the trader is here, lets trade! triggers a crash... im gonna make a 2nd bed. triggers a crash...
Helpful: 4
Spazfrag
Not recommended | 16 May 2022
Not as terrible as the other "Stories" DLC, but just as forgettable. Amazing atmosphere like the main game, but poor story, poor gameplay. Stick to the main game.
Helpful: 12
FeslieD
Not recommended | 05 Feb 2025
It's a decent story with interesting scenario and some nice details, but the player experience can be awful. Below is the grumbling. Well, I understand TWoM features tough choices and moral dilemmas, which by the way I
Helpful: 5
Spy Boy
Not recommended | 30 May 2023
The original game is a masterpiece but "Stories" DLC feels strange to me. After so complete freedom in the original game with possibility to tell your own story, here you basically placed into heavily scripted
Helpful: 8
Aidski
Recommended | 28 Oct 2023
An interesting story, but probably the least gripping of the three Stories DLC. The choices seem easier, at least to me, but it does touch on another terrible aspect of war: cultural genocide and the erasure of history
Helpful: 5