MENACE vs WW1: Gallipoli

• Perspective: Isometric / Top-Down
• Multiplayer: Single-Player Only
• Setting: Sci-Fi (Wayback System)
• Platforms: PC, Xbox
• Release Window: 2026
• Unique Feature: A deep turn-based tactical game featuring a high-stakes, persistent campaign with permanent losses, drawing inspiration from Battle Brothers and XCOM.

• Perspective: First-Person
• Multiplayer: 50-Player Online Multiplayer
• Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
• Release Window: 2026
• Unique Feature: A historically authentic, large-scale tactical FPS focused on the Middle Eastern Front of WWI, featuring a unique 'Momentum'-based game mode.

• Squads: The player commands multiple squads, each consisting of a leader and up to nine 'squatties'. Squads act as a single unit in combat, relying on synergy and discipline.
  Marines, Mercenaries, Criminals

• Squad Mates: The game is heavily focused on squad-based teamwork. A squad consists of several players, with one acting as the Officer (squad leader) who can issue commands and use special abilities. AI bots will fill empty slots in public matches.
  Human (Player/AI)

• Promotion Points: Earned by completing missions and used to customize Squad Leader perk trees.
• Strategic Assets: Temporary benefits gained during operations (e.g., mortar base, intelligence network) that provide tactical advantages on the battlefield.

• Sci-Fi
• Tactical RPG
• Turn-Based Strategy
• Squad Management
• Permanent Loss
• Military Simulation

• World War I
• Historical Realism
• Tactical Shooter
• Trench Warfare
• Simulation
• Team-Based Strategy
• British Empire
• Ottoman Empire

• Infantry Weapon (Primary): Assault Rifles, etc.
  The main weapon used by all squatties. Weapon selection is crucial as damage, penetration, and suppression capacity vary. The R14 A2 ARC Assault Rifle is an example.
• Infantry Special Weapon: Heavy Weapons
  Specialist weapons like RPGs, Sniper Rifles, Flamethrowers, and EMP Cannons. They can only be used when the squad is Deployed (crouched).
• Vehicle Weapons: Modular Weapons
  Heavy weapons like MMGs, light flamethrowers, or plasma rifles that are mounted on vehicles and chosen via modular weapon slots.

• Bolt-Action Rifles: Primary Weapon
  The standard-issue weapon for most soldiers. Includes authentic and often obsolete or weird rifles used by the British and Ottoman Empires.
• Machine Guns: Heavy Weapon
  Heavy, crew-served weapons that must be deployed to be effective, making them ideal for defense and laying down suppressive fire.
• Sidearms: Secondary Weapon
  Pistols and revolvers issued to officers and specialized roles for self-defense.
• Melee Weapons: Close-Quarters
  Brutal weapons for close-quarters trench combat, including bayonets, trench clubs, and shovels.

• Infantry Armor: Armor determines the squad's Armor Value. Different classes have different armor ratings (Class 2 for shrapnel, Class 3 for SMG calibers, Class 6 for heavy protection). Armor has durability and can be repaired during missions.

• Uniforms and Armor Variants: Customization is functional and aesthetic, with various armor types and accessories that can be equipped, influencing tactical performance (e.g., reducing suppression intake or increasing mobility).

Progression is persistent and tied to the campaign's strategic layer. Players upgrade the mobile HQ (TCRN Impetus) to gain benefits like Intel Components (for seeing enemy positions). Squad Leaders gain promotion points from missions to customize their unique perk trees. The entire strike force benefits from acquired equipment (spoils of war, black market buys) and temporary 'Strategic Assets' (e.g., mortar base, auxiliary infantry) gained during Operations.

Progression is class-based. Players choose a role (Officer, LMG Gunner, etc.) and level it up to unlock new historical weapon variants, equipment, and cosmetic uniform options. The game will feature major improvements to the progression, loadout, and health systems compared to previous titles in the series.

The game features multiple planets with different biomes, each containing complex 'Operations'. Operations are mini-campaigns with 3–5 procedural missions and branching paths on a single planet. The maps are detailed, tactical, and feature environmental factors like varying terrain, dynamic weather, and night cycles that limit visibility and line of sight.

The game features a series of large, historically-based maps representing key battlegrounds of the Middle Eastern Front. These include the landing beaches of the Gallipoli peninsula, the urban areas of Kut al Amara, and the vast deserts of lower Mesopotamia.

• TCRN Impetus: Mobile Headquarters
  The player's central base of operations, used for managing budgets, recruiting troops, upgrading components, and providing orbital support to ground troops.
• AATV / Troop Carriers / MLRS: Ground Vehicles
  Various vehicles used by squad leaders, including All-Terrain Attack Vehicles and Troop Carriers. They are immune to suppression and provide transport and heavy fire support.

• The Commander: Player Character
  The player, who commands the TCRN Impetus strike cruiser and all ground operations.
• Squad Leaders: Squad Commander
  Unique, handwritten characters (e.g., Edwin Pike, Jean Sai) who lead the infantry, vehicles, and mechs. They have unique perks and promotion paths.
• Squatties: Infantry
  The un-named, standard squad members. They are a finite resource, and their permanent loss in combat significantly reduces squad effectiveness.

• Operations (Mini-Campaigns)
  A series of 3–5 procedural missions on a single planet with branching paths. The goal is to complete all objectives to earn high rewards. Losses carry over between missions.
• Mission Prep
  The phase before deployment. Players review intel, position squads, and adjust loadouts based on the mission's logistics limit.

• Momentum
  The primary game mode. A large-scale, 50-player battle where one team attacks and the other defends across a multi-sector map representing a historical battle. The attacking team's success is governed by their 'Momentum' resource.

• Q: What is MENACE?
  A: MENACE is a deep, single-player turn-based tactical RPG with permanent losses, drawing inspiration from Battle Brothers and XCOM. Players command a strike cruiser and lead squads in tactical sci-fi battles.
• Q: Does it have permadeath?
  A: Yes. If a Squad Leader or any of their infantry members ('squatties') dies in combat, they are permanently removed from the manpower pool, emphasizing the high stakes of every mission.
• Q: What is the 'Per-Faction Turn Order'?
  A: It is a unique turn structure where every faction on the map (including enemies) takes a turn to move one unit. If the enemy outnumbers the player, they may move several units in a row, creating massive pressure and forcing careful positioning.
• Q: Is there a multiplayer mode?
  A: No, the game is a strictly single-player experience with a focus on a deep campaign and strategic management.

• Q: What is Gallipoli?
  A: It is the fourth installment in the WWI Game Series by BlackMill Games (creators of Verdun and Isonzo). It is a realistic, squad-based multiplayer FPS set on the Middle Eastern Front of World War I.
• Q: When will it be released?
  A: The game is scheduled to be released sometime in 2026.
• Q: What is the new 'Momentum' game mode?
  A: It is a 50-player objective-based mode where the attacking team's success is tied to a tangible 'momentum' resource. Attackers must complete objectives quickly to maintain momentum, while defenders must hold out as long as possible to drain it.
• Q: Does the game have cross-play?
  A: Yes, Gallipoli is confirmed to feature cross-platform play between PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

• OFFICIAL PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS. The game is highly accessible and supports a wide range of hardware.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop performance will be excellent on all modern gaming hardware. Good cooling is essential for long sessions.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Not a critical factor for this title, as it is not graphically intensive.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: The game is not demanding enough to stress modern cooling systems.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: Any modern mobile CPU will handle the game with ease.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: Not a critical feature, but beneficial for reducing latency in any game.
• Game Name: MENACE

• SPECULATIVE PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS. As official specs were not provided, these are hypothetical projections for a next-generation tactical shooter, likely with requirements similar to or slightly higher than its predecessor, Isonzo.
• Laptop Performance Note: A title like this would demand a high-performance gaming laptop for the best experience. Actual performance would vary significantly based on the final game's optimization and the laptop's specific hardware configuration.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Maximum TGP for the laptop's GPU would be essential to handle the advanced graphical features and the large-scale 50-player battles.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: The game's intense firefights and detailed environments would require a laptop with a cutting-edge cooling solution to prevent thermal throttling and sustain performance.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: A powerful multi-core mobile CPU would be critical for handling the complex ballistics, large player counts, and AI bots.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus would be a critical feature for reducing latency and ensuring the best possible performance and responsiveness in a tactical FPS.
• Game Name: WW1: Gallipoli

• G P U T G P: Not a critical factor for this title, as it is not graphically intensive.
• Cooling Thermals: The game is not demanding enough to stress modern cooling systems.
• C P U Power Limits: Any modern mobile CPU will handle the game with ease.
• M U X Switch Optimus: Not a critical feature, but beneficial for reducing latency in any game.

• G P U T G P: Maximum TGP for the laptop's GPU would be essential to handle the advanced graphical features and the large-scale 50-player battles.
• Cooling Thermals: The game's intense firefights and detailed environments would require a laptop with a cutting-edge cooling solution to prevent thermal throttling and sustain performance.
• C P U Power Limits: A powerful multi-core mobile CPU would be critical for handling the complex ballistics, large player counts, and AI bots.
• M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus would be a critical feature for reducing latency and ensuring the best possible performance and responsiveness in a tactical FPS.