The Bosnian War begins in the early 1990s, leading to severe sieges and civilian hardship, events that inspired This War of Mine's portrayal of wartime survival.
One of the longest sieges in modern warfare history, the Siege of Sarajevo saw civilians trapped in a city under constant attack and bombardment, much like the scenarios in This War of Mine.
The video game This War of Mine is released, offering a unique perspective on war by focusing on civilian survival during conflict rather than combat itself.