This FPS game just added an Insane World War 1 Mode...
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The video announces Enlisted introducing a World War I mode with guns, classes, artillery, tanks and planes.
Jackfrags tests Enlisted’s new World War I mode, exploring trenches, gas, tanks, planes, and fast-paced 20v20 battles to see how the era feels in practice.
Summary
Jackfrags dives into Enlisted’s surprising World War I mode, launched around April Fools but kept as a playable feature. He treks through trenches, gas masks, and barbed wire, grabbing historically flavored gear like the G 188 rifle and MP8 to sortie through 20v20 matches. The footage highlights WWI staples: artillery strikes, tank hunters, early tanks (Mark V), gas clouds, and improvised weaponry alongside a Battlefield 1–style vibe. He notes the presence of aircraft and a possible console crossplay angle, while admiring the rapid-fire kill cadence and the trench-to-frontline churn. Throughout, he compares the feel to BF1 and curiousy spots how Enlisted handles real-world tactics like trench assaults, artillery support, and melee charges. The session wraps with a reflection on whether this is a temporary event or a broader shift, hinting at future maps, more guns, and potential World War I updates if the mode sticks around. If you liked the WWII-to-arena approach in Enlisted, this WWI turn gives a nostalgic, chaotic twist worth trying.
Key Takeaways
- Enlisted added a World War I mode featuring WWI guns, classes, artillery, tanks, and planes as part of an April Fools-inspired event that stuck around.
- The session uses a 20 vs 20 setup with squads and a mix of real players and bots, echoing Enlisted’s established structure.
- Guns mentioned include the G 188 rifle and MP8, with gameplay showing quick-term engagements and rapid reloads that feel period-appropriate.
- Gas masks, barbed wire, and artillery strikes are core WWI mechanics demonstrated in live play, shaping both movement and combat decisions in trenches and open fronts.
Who Is This For?
Essential viewing for fans of Enlisted, Battlefield 1, or WWII-to-AR experiences who want to see how World War I translates into a modern arcade shooter and whether it’s worth grinding out more to unlock era-appropriate gear.
Notable Quotes
""They added a World War I mode to the game. And this has got World War I guns, classes, artillery. It's got tanks, airplanes.""
—Opening line that establishes the WWI mode content and scope.
""The time to kill is quick. Wait, I need to get in a trench if I'm using an MPAT.""
—Showcases the fast-paced combat and trench-centric playstyle.
""This is very Battlefield 1 as well. These burning trees prone in this.""
—Jackfrags draws direct stylistic parallels to BF1, highlighting shared visuals and vibe.
""Gas in it too. Oh, there’s the gas.""
—Introduces the gas mask mechanic and gas combat element.
""We held them off. GG. Good job, lads.""
—Victory moment that caps the session and confirms defensive success.
Questions This Video Answers
- How does Enlisted's World War I mode compare to Battlefield 1's gameplay feel?
- What WWI weapons and equipment are actually playable in Enlisted’s new mode?
- Can the World War I mode in Enlisted support crossplay between PC and consoles?
- Is this WWI mode a temporary April Fools event or a permanent addition to Enlisted?
- What tanks and aircraft are usable in Enlisted WWI mode and how effective are they in practice?
Enlisted World War I modeWorld War I weapons (G 188, MP8)Artillery mechanicsTrenches and gas masksMark V tank and World War I vehicles20v20 multiplayer battlesCrossplay and console presenceBattlefield comparison
Full Transcript
You guys remember a game called Enlisted that came out a few years ago. It's a free-to-play World War II game. Well, a couple days ago, as part of an April Fools, I guess, but not really. They added a World War I mode to the game. And this has got World War I. That is an impressive run. This has got World War I guns, classes, artillery. It's got tanks, airplanes. I saw it all in the trailer. I thought that we'd jump in and try it today and see what it's all about. What's this artillery strike? artillery.
I can just call in an artillery strike, can I? So, these are the points we have to attack. Is it going to be people in no man's land? I don't know. Use the trenches here. I've got a rifle. I think they said it was the G 188. Are those enemies? Oh my god, there's so many of them. A wait, he just ran up and meleeed me. A gear head club. So, these are the different classes. MP8, Mandreon. I mean, this is taking me back to BF1. Madson MG. And there's one of the tanks. And this is Passionale.
I try the MP8. Oo. I mean, that just looks like BF1, doesn't it? So, I've got a That's the club. M24 grenade gas mask. Oh, yeah. It's got gas in it, too. Oh, there's the gas. All right. All right. Oh, I just ran through some barb wire like an idiot. Prepare for the attack on the signal. Oh, the time to kill is quick. Wait, I need to get in a trench if I'm using an MPAT. The enemy is taking the control. You can lean in this game. My is quite effective there, isn't it? Fortification line.
I can hear They're having a scrap. Oh my god. This is brutal. Wait, are we going over the top? Are we going? Look at all these lads. Wait, what is happening? Are these Okay, it looks like it's 40 players as well. 20 v 20. Try and put some shots down range there. This is mad. It's a lot of people here in the trench. RIP. I was playing a World War I game a couple weeks ago. Oh, that's the tank hunter. Oh, artillery. Uh here. He's on a machine gun there. Look at that. Get some, mate.
I can mark enemies with V and spot them. I need to use the trenches and enemy. Oh, actually get around. This guy's on an absolute mad one. Where's he going? He just charges. He just charges around corners and screams. Good for you, man. He's got the same idea as me, you know. He's come to the edge of the map. Get a big flank on. See, no man's land isn't that bad, is it? Where are the planes? I'm scared. Oh, damn it. I ran into the barb wire again. In here. This looks all right, doesn't it?
Oh my god. Is that a grenade? Tell me that wasn't a grenade. Dude, it's so hard to see people. Got a couple hit markers there. I'm going to go around this way instead. I get that second guy. You can do a little crouch run. Let them advance. The enemy is attacking. Hold the line. I mean, I'm in their base, dude. I'm going to try and attack their base while they're attacking ours. How about that? Oh no. How was my epic flank? So, we've got an explosion pack as well. Just a big old bundle of dynamite, isn't it?
Look at that. I guess they would use that in World War I as well as grenades. Oh, enemies. Pick them off one by one. Attrition. It's all about attrition. Okay. Can't activate that right now. No, I missed. Oh, wait. Get out. Get out. Is that artillery on my head on the map? God. I think there's artillery coming in. We survived it somehow. Yes. Good aim practice here. Artillery. Artillery. Yeah. Some of these have got to be bots, right? Reload. I don't think these are all real people. There's at least 20 real people on their team according to the scoreboard.
It really is one shot kill as well. All that practice on day defeat when I was a kid paid off. It's quite satisfying using this rifle, I have to say. I killed the shark hunter there. I mean, that's got to be a real player. There's actually people on console here, too. Look at that. Yeah, cuz it's free as well. I suppose people will just download this to try it. They'll assume that it's a World War I game and just go, you know what? I'll get that on. Let's have a bash on that. This is very Battlefield one as well.
These burning trees prone in this. Oh yeah, I can. Is that a tank? I think there's an enemy tank. Oh, the whistle. Where's that charge? Jesus, I'm petrified right now. Just going to keep my That's an enemy. Keep my head down. Hey, that guy's on console. Oh no. Okay, chalk hunter. So that guy's definitely real. Wait, can I pick the gun up? Oh, I can. It actually worked. Let me pick it up. That guy just got absolutely ruined. Wait, can I No, I can pick up the tank of it. Okay, I had no idea. Let's get out of this.
Oh my god, this is World War I. Is that the plane? Is a plane I've got blurred vision. Or is it two planes? Imagine I snipe a plane. They look like bombers. I'm not sure if they're player controlled either. Maybe they're like a support calling. Cuz if they were players, I I think they'd be flying right down towards the battlefield here. I fear that we're going to get bombed. I can hear Oh, they miss. Okay, they fell behind me. Good. An enemy right there. Bloody hell. Is that the enemy tank? Hold on. Get on the tank of He's there.
Is that low? I don't know. I'm going to get on this machine gun. Let me use this. Ah, mow them all down. Yes. Oh my god, that's so many kills. Jesus. Die. They go down in one. Ah, one hit from that. Wow. Oh, there's people talking in the chat. Victory. Our defense has withtood the attack. Germany has carried out a successful attack. Good job, Germany. I wanted to use my master. I did get to use that Vicas MG, though. Everything is unlocked. Skip. How do we do? We came fourth. All right. I'm on the Germans again.
I think this is the same map. Passion. Yeah. I just didn't see this part of it before. That guy's just dropping artillery straight away. It's like a set in COD 4, but you just drop artillery instead and wipe out the whole thing. Oh, big explosion there. They're coming over the top. Just missed his head there. That's better. Really hard to hit those guys. There's a little dip here that I could get into. Something spotted over there. What's that about? Oh, there's a guy there. They charging. I think they're rad's charge. There's a man at the tank there.
Come on, let's go. Or was that our charge? I don't know. Push up, lads. Go. Okay, they are charging. They are definitely charging. Got to make a break for it. Let's go. Need to melee. Hit the flank on. Oh, no. No. No. Serpentine. Wait, can I grenade that? Can I get a dynamite over there? On your head, lads. Right. They're very dead. There's a guy there. Why did you duck the second I looked at you? Yeah. He's laughing. He's having a great time. That guy was on an NG. All right, let's go. Use all the craters that I can.
I want to be in this trench. Good. Yeah, I need to go this way. I can hear bombs. That's an explosive bundle. Who through that then? That was just rude around here. We're capturing the point. Nice. What? That's an enemy. Come here. Get whacked. Whack him. I mean, the melee is very effective on this. I'm the trench raider right now. Look at me. Stop it. Put that gun down. That's a big rifle. Zeppelin. It's an airship. I should go back and play the objective really, shouldn't I? Oh my god. Wait. This machine gun. Machine gun.
OH. OH, I GOT INSTANTLY SHOT. Is that what happened to people who did that for real? If they got on a machine gun, did they just get sniped? Look at this lad here. Now, that is a position with a machine gun right there. Although, he's a bit far away, isn't he? Artillery strike. No, it's been used. And that's Is that a tanker here? Oh, baby. Now we're talking. Yeah, I don't think they have much destruction in this game as far as I can remember. Oh, the gas. Hold to charge. Oh, you get a big speed boost from doing that.
Wow. Right there. Who was shooting at me? Good shot, Bobby. Big balls killed me there. I get why people were charging with this now. cuz you get a huge speed boost. See, look at me go. Look how fast my legs are running. Like I was playing quake then. Yeah. So, I think it's 20 players on each team. Look at this. And each player has a squad. It's coming back to me now. I think that's how enlisted work. So, there are 20 real players and you have your little bot squad and you can give them orders, but I can't remember how to give them orders at all.
At this point, I'm too afraid to ask. See you. I've got revenge on Bobby Big Ball 69. Let's go. Bullets are whipping in there. Look at that. Dead. They're still just like chilling there. It's Bobby Big Balls again. He's going to get sick of me. There's an enemy tank there. Look at that. What can we do about that then? Oh my god. Look at this. I mean, what do we do against such reckless hate? There's so many. How do we possibly defeat this? I can't even pick who to aim at. Have a look. Maybe that's someone from Bobby Big Ball's squad.
There's just so many of them. Quick reloads in this game, too. It never ends. They just keep coming. I feel like I should push forward. Go with that artillery strike. Look, Durka just got a load of kills with the artillery strike. Right, I'm in. This is the last thing that they wanted. Me in the trench. Whoa. Bundle. No. Have that. Go. They want to meet me. No. Blow up. Blow up. They're jumping out. Melee. Whack. Are we capturing this? Nice. Look at all this murder that I just did. They put an artillery strike on it, have they?
I mean, there's like so many more of them now compared to me. It's just me, isn't it? I think it's just me right now. See, I think some of those might have been real players. Can I heal? Oh, no. I'm okay. I've got no ammo. I'm dead. Planked. Ruined. I can get a tank. What should I go for? The boot pans. Isn't that a MarkV? Yeah, it's a MarkV, isn't it? Go for that. Oo, I can change camera angle. Zoom in a bit. What guns have I got? AP, anti-tank, anti-infantry. Okay, so is that in both cannons?
I think it might be. This tank is very slow. is really really slow. I have a machine gun as well on space. Oh, it ricocheted. Did you see that? Jeez, that's a lot of explosions. I've nearly made it to the front line. Very slow. It goes at 6 km an hour, this thing. Change view. Machine gun. Oh, wow. I mean, that entire squad just got deleted. That was mad. Right, let's push up These guys, I got triple kill then. Somehow you can fix your vehicle with a repair kit from the outside. How do I get a repair kit?
Very difficult to see. I'm sorry, mate. I can't let you get away with that. No, he got me with the tanker there. Fair play. Can I try the machine gun again? Okay, machine gun. I'm pretty sure that the game mode is attack and defend. You have a point and they have a point. That's how it works. So, you have to defend and attack at the same time. I'm very slow with this thing. I do my melee charge. I've got an axe. My axe. Could ask them a question with my heroic melee charge. You ever think about this?
Loss. Lost means go, doesn't it? Move. Stay right in front of me. There's a lot of marks here. Where's the trench? Where's the trench? The trench entrance. The trenchance. Do you think they said that to each other? Probably not. They didn't say that. Enemy hit. quite a bit of recoil on this, you know. it's a delicious flank here. Eight rounds before I got to reload. I mean, I might as well keep using it before I have to take that mag out. Is that guy a mortar? Our forces are taking the control point. Is he dead?
We're capturing. That guy's prone. Yes. Okay, they're all dead. Surely we capture this now. I just hold here. Mow them down if they're running. Oh, the lads are pouring in. Look at this. Get in, lads. Get on that point. PTFO, baby. Enemy. Oh, he's firing at something. What you firing at? Nice. okay. We got it. Nice. Right now, we have to push onto the next one, I think. Put that down. Wait, did he drop that grenade? No, we're good. I could go for him with my axe. Charge. It's a melee. Oh, my question. No. Get in.
Get in. No. It was a bold attempt. Feel like the MP8 is what I need now. Push that last sector deep in the trenches. Deep. No. Stop it. They're artillerying the crap out of us. No, he got me. Wait, I can med myself when I'm down. Oh, yeah. I remember this from Enlisted. Kind like uh if you have a bandage left, you can get yourself back up. But now I'm on like 20% HP or something. Wait. I mean, that guy would have exploded. Oh god, they're coming. Yes, victory. We held them off. GG. Good job, lads.
So, is there only one map? I feel like if there's only one map, that's a shame, but I guess it is just kind of like a little event they put together. I don't know how long it's going to go on for. We came top. That's all we needed. That's all we needed. Bobby Big Ball 69 has been defeated. May rest in peace. There's like a battle pass as well. I mean, I don't think I'm going to play this for much longer than that little session that I had there. But yeah, I suppose for a little game mode, they've got a few different mechanics in there.
The gas, World War I tanks, World War I planes, although I didn't get to use a plane. Maybe you have to be on the British team to get that. Maybe this is a test for them and they're going to add World War I anyway to enlisted cuz they've got World War II. So, make more maps, more guns, more classes, vehicles, etc. could be quite fun. I did see that War Thunder, is it the same devs, Gaian? War Thunder are doing tests for infantry gameplay and that's Modern Warfare. I've seen some videos of it on YouTube and obviously because War Thunder's got combined arms, tanks, planes.
Has it got naval combat as well? I'm not sure. I'm kind of interested to try that whenever the next test is out if I can get in it. I did read your comments in one of the previous videos and I signed up for it. So, if there's another test, if I'm in and I get the email, I should be able to join that test and record and make a video on it. See what it's like. Anyway, guys, thanks for watching. Let me know your thoughts below. Drop me a like and I'll see you next time.
Bye-bye.
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