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Short, practical answers to the questions players usually ask before they join the Ottoman Fronts.

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The game

01What is Gallipoli?

Gallipoli is a historical World War I first-person shooter from BlackMill Games and the fourth standalone entry in the WW1 Game Series. It moves the series to the Ottoman Fronts, with objective battles across coastal, desert and urban environments.

Read the full orientation
02When does Gallipoli release?

The current official release date is August 20, 2026. The game remains in its pre-release phase until launch.

Open release notes
03How many players are in a match?

The advertised format is a 50-player objective battle, generally described as 25 attackers versus 25 defenders. The match is built around movement, objectives and squad coordination rather than free-for-all combat.

Start with the beginner guide
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Play & systems

04What is Expedition Mode?

Expedition is the main attack-and-defend flow: attackers move through sectors, capture objectives, secure the position and keep enough momentum to continue. Defenders slow the advance, reset pressure and protect the next line.

Learn the Expedition loop
05Does Gallipoli have single-player or bots?

Yes. The current platform listings include single-player support, and AI bots can fill public matches or be used in custom matches. Exact bot settings and difficulty options may depend on the final build.

Read the single-player briefing
06How many classes and weapons are there?

The current game brief names 10 historical classes and more than 50 authentic weapons and equipment options. The complete class roster, item list and final balance details have not all been published yet.

Open classes and loadouts
07Is Gallipoli a fast-paced shooter?

Combat is lethal, but the objective rhythm is deliberate. One-shot-focused gunplay, suppression, reload timing, cover and the capture-then-secure loop make positioning and squad movement as important as reaction speed.

Read the gameplay briefing
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Platforms & store

08Which platforms will support Gallipoli?

The announced platform set is Windows PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The current release material also describes crossplay across PC and consoles.

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09Is there a Mac version?

There is no macOS listing in the current platform set. The PC requirements are written for Windows 10/11 64-bit, so Mac support should not be assumed unless a native listing is announced.

Read the Mac availability note
10Is Gallipoli free to download?

No permanent free-to-play release has been confirmed. Use the official Steam, Epic, PlayStation or Xbox listing, and avoid unrelated “free Gallipoli” download pages.

See the download guidance
11How much will Gallipoli cost?

A final regional price and edition structure are not consistently published yet. Community figures may help set expectations, but the price to trust is the one shown on your own storefront when purchasing becomes available.

Read the price briefing