Ever wondered what it felt like to fight on WWII's forgotten front? CGTN’s Mike Walter takes us behind the scenes of The Defiant – a groundbreaking game that drops players into the shoes of Chinese resistance fighters battling Japanese forces. 🕹️💥
Director Kong Yuheng reveals the game’s 5-year development journey, blending real historical battles, emotional storytelling, and painstakingly recreated terrain. 'We wanted players to feel the weight of history,' Kong says, highlighting untold stories of bravery often missing from Western WWII narratives.
🔥 Why it matters: While Hollywood focuses on D-Day and Pearl Harbor, The Defiant spotlights China’s 14-year struggle – complete with guerrilla tactics and heart-wrenching choices. Walter describes it as 'a history lesson you live, not just watch.'
The team collaborated with historians to nail details like period-accurate weapons and local dialects. Players will even encounter real-life figures like ‘Hundred Regiments Offensive’ commander Peng Dehuai. 🎯
With VR-like immersion and morally complex decisions, this isn’t your grandpa’s war game. As Kong puts it: 'We’re not just making entertainment – we’re building bridges between generations and continents.' 🌉✨
