Gallipoli release date and time: 20 August, and how the delay happened
Gallipoli unlocks worldwide at the same moment
20 August 2026
Servers opened with BlackMill's OUT NOW announcement at 13:07 UTC on 20 August — 21:07 Taipei/HK, 15:07 CEST, 09:07 EDT. The date-only estimate this page carried before launch is replaced by the recorded time.
| Los Angeles (PT) | Thu 20 Aug, 06:07 |
|---|---|
| New York (ET) | Thu 20 Aug, 09:07 |
| London (BST) | Thu 20 Aug, 14:07 |
| Berlin / Paris (CEST) | Thu 20 Aug, 15:07 |
| Dubai (GST) | Thu 20 Aug, 17:07 |
| Beijing / Singapore / Manila | Thu 20 Aug, 21:07 |
| Tokyo (JST) | Thu 20 Aug, 22:07 |
| Sydney (AEST) | Thu 20 Aug, 23:07 |
If you go by abbreviation: Pacific time (PST/PDT) is the Los Angeles row, Eastern (EST/EDT) is New York, Philippine time (PHT) and Singapore time (SGT) both match the Beijing row, and GMT/BST is London.
| Release date | 2026-08-20 |
|---|---|
| Developer | BlackMill Games |
| Publisher | BlackMill Games |
| Platforms | PC (Steam) |
| Preload | Not announced |
| Early access | None advertised |
Gallipoli is the fourth entry in BlackMill Games’ WW1 series — the studio behind Verdun, Tannenberg and Isonzo — moving the trench warfare to the Ottoman Fronts: 50-player objective battles, 10 historic classes, and a campaign co-developed with input from the Directorate of the Gallipoli Historic Site in Türkiye.
The delay, plainly
The confusion in search results is real and traceable: Gallipoli was originally dated 21 May 2026, and BlackMill pulled it two days before launch (their 19 May announcement). On 17 July they re-revealed the date as 20 August with a community trailer addressing feedback from the delay window. If you saw a May date somewhere, that is the old one.
What launches on day one
Five maps, per the official pre-launch roundup of 18 August:
| Map | Note |
|---|---|
| Anzac Cove | Visual update since first reveal |
| V Beach (Cape Helles) | The landing at Seddülbahir Fortress |
| Ctesiphon | Visual update since first reveal |
| Kut Al Amara | — |
| Sinai & Palestine Campaign map | Named in the roundup as the fifth |
Alongside: the Expedition game mode, squad play with call-ins, class and weapon progression, and a new mix-and-match cosmetic DLC approach that departs from Isonzo’s faction packs — all from BlackMill’s own development blogs.
Launch day, recorded (updated 21 August)
- Servers opened 20 August, 13:07 UTC (21:07 Taipei/HK) with the official OUT NOW post — BlackMill’s usual European-afternoon pattern.
- Price confirmed: $29.99 / €29.99 with a 25% launch discount, on Steam and the Epic Games Store.
- First-night reviews: “Mostly Positive” at ~74% (712 of 956 positive at our morning-after check) — typical launch-night spread for a 50-player shooter while servers fill.
- Console dates: still not announced — that blank remains real.
Sources
Release history, maps, modes and DLC approach from BlackMill’s official Steam announcements (21 May original date: announcement of 1 May; delay: 19 May; re-reveal: 17 July; pre-launch roundup: 18 August). Player counts, platforms and categories from the Steam store page, checked 20 August 2026. This page updates on launch with the actual unlock time and any day-one issues.
FAQ
When does Gallipoli come out?
20 August 2026 on Steam, per BlackMill's official re-reveal of 17 July. No unlock hour has been announced — the developer's posts give the date only, so treat hour-precise countdowns elsewhere as guesses.
Was Gallipoli delayed?
Yes, once. The original release date was 21 May 2026 (announced in late April); on 19 May — two days before launch — BlackMill announced a delay, and on 17 July re-revealed the date as 20 August. That is why conflicting dates float around.
Is Gallipoli coming to PS5 or Xbox?
Not announced. The Steam listing is Windows-only and none of BlackMill's announcements through 18 August mention console versions. The series precedent cuts both ways: Isonzo did reach consoles — but for Gallipoli there is currently nothing official, so pages listing console dates are inventing them.
How much does Gallipoli cost?
$29.99 / €29.99 base, with a 25% launch discount ($22.49) — per the official OUT NOW announcement, which also lists the Epic Games Store alongside Steam. The Isonzo-precedent guess this page carried pre-launch turned out exact.