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WW1: Gallipoli Key Specifications
Specification | Detail |
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Engine | Unity |
Genre | Tactical First-Person Shooter |
Release Window | 2026 |
Developer | BlackMill Games |
Publisher | BlackMill Games |
World War I, Middle Eastern Front | |
Perspective | First-Person |
Platforms | PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S |
Multiplayer | 50-Player Online Multiplayer |
Unique Feature | A historically authentic, large-scale tactical FPS focused on the Middle Eastern Front of WWI, featuring a unique 'Momentum'-based game mode. |
WW1: Gallipoli System Requirements
1080p
tune Minimum (Speculative - Target: 1080p, 60 FPS, Low/Medium Preset) – Low/Medium Preset.
1440p
tune Recommended (Speculative - Target: 1440p, 60+ FPS, High Preset) – High Preset.
WW1: Gallipoli Laptop Recommendations
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Core Requirements
- desktop_windowsOperating System: Windows 10 / 11 64-bit
A modern 64-bit OS would be a firm requirement.
- memoryDirectX: DirectX 12
DirectX 12 would likely be required for next-gen features.
- save_altStorage Note: 80 GB available space (SSD Recommended)
An SSD would be strongly recommended to handle the streaming of large, detailed maps.
WW1: Gallipoli: Map Size and Regions
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.
WW1: Gallipoli Skills & Upgrades Overview
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.
WW1: Gallipoli: Game Editions
Details on different game editions are yet to be announced.
WW1: Gallipoli: Cross-Platform / Crossplay
Gallipoli is confirmed to feature full cross-platform play, allowing players on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S to play together.
WW1: Gallipoli Specific Game Elements
WW1: Gallipoli Weapons
- securityBolt-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.
- securityMachine Guns (Heavy Weapon)
Heavy, crew-served weapons that must be deployed to be effective, making them ideal for defense and laying down suppressive fire.
- securityMelee Weapons (Close-Quarters)
Brutal weapons for close-quarters trench combat, including bayonets, trench clubs, and shovels.
- securitySidearms (Secondary Weapon)
Pistols and revolvers issued to officers and specialized roles for self-defense.
WW1: Gallipoli Vehicles
- directions_carNaval Warships (Support) (Off-Map Support)
While not directly controllable, Allied battleships will be present off-shore in certain maps. The Officer class can call in devastating naval bombardments on enemy positions.
WW1: Gallipoli Characters
- personThe Soldier - Playable Character (playable)
Players take on the role of an anonymous soldier from either the British Empire or the Ottoman Empire. Customization is limited to selecting a class and historical uniform.
Top 3 Characters (Player Roles):
Officer: The squad leader, responsible for leading the charge, giving orders, and using special abilities to support the team. 2. The Light Machine Gunner: A defensive specialist who must deploy their machine gun to lay down heavy suppressive fire and defend key chokepoints. 3. The Stretcher Bearer: A vital support class responsible for healing and reviving teammates to keep the squad in the fight.
WW1: Gallipoli Missions / Objectives
- flagMomentum
Objective: 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.
Top 3 Missions/Objectives:
Momentum (Attackers): The primary objective for the attacking team in the new game mode. Players must complete their tasks as quickly as possible to keep their team's momentum high and prevent the attack from stalling. 2. Waste Enemy Momentum (Defenders): The primary objective for the defending team. Players must bunker down and hold objectives for as long as possible to drain the attackers' momentum and cause their offensive to fail. 3. Land on the Beaches of Gallipoli: A key battle scenario where players, as the ANZACs, must storm the beaches and fight their way up the heavily defended coastline.
WW1: Gallipoli Companions / Summons
- groupSquad Mates (Human (Player/AI))
Ability: 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.
WW1: Gallipoli Collectibles
- collections_bookmarkHistorical Letters
Location/Use: Letters from soldiers on both sides, found on the battlefield, providing personal and poignant insights into the war.
Top 3 Collectibles:
Variants: Unlocked through class progression, allowing players to use different historical versions of their primary weapons. 2. Uniform Packs: Cosmetic packs that allow players to customize their soldier's appearance with historically accurate uniforms from different regiments and divisions. 3. Medals and Ribbons: Earned by completing specific in-game achievements, displayed on the player's profile.
WW1: Gallipoli Armor
- shieldNone
Focus/Stats: The game features no equippable armor. Protection comes from finding hard cover. A player's uniform is purely cosmetic, representing different historical regiments.
WW1: Gallipoli Clothing / Appearance
- checkroomHistorical Uniforms
Details: Players can unlock different, historically accurate uniform sets as they level up their classes. This includes various regiments and cosmetic options for both the British and Ottoman forces.
WW1: Gallipoli Other Features & Info
- labelMultiplayer Modes
The core of the game is its new 50-player 'Momentum' mode. The game is squad-based and can be played in public matches with AI bots to ensure full battles, or in custom matches.
- labelStory and Setting
The game is set during the Gallipoli and Mesopotamia campaigns of World War I. It focuses on the brutal conflict between the Allied forces (primarily British and ANZAC) and the defending Ottoman Empire. The narrative is emergent, told through the context of the multiplayer battles for control over historical locations.
- labelTop 3 Gameplay Mechanics
- 1. 'Momentum' Game Mode: The game's signature mode. A dynamic battle of initiative where the attacking team's success is tied to a tangible 'momentum' mechanic that must be maintained by completing objectives quickly. 2. Historical Realism & Lethality: A focus on authenticity, with realistic, weighty weapon handling, methodical reloads, and a lethal combat model where suppressive fire and tactical positioning are key to survival. 3. Squad-Based Tactics: Gameplay is built around squad cooperation. Players must work together, utilizing their distinct class roles to gain an advantage in the 50-player PvP battles.
WW1: Gallipoli Frequently Asked Questions
- help_outline What is Gallipoli?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.
- help_outline When will it be released?The game is scheduled to be released sometime in 2026.
- help_outline What is the new 'Momentum' game mode?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.
- help_outline Does the game have cross-play?Yes, Gallipoli is confirmed to feature cross-platform play between PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.