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First Free Post-Launch Expansion for Historical FPS Gallipoli Teased at The FPS Games Show

New map based on the Second Battle of Gaza, 1917, featuring tank escort opening cinematic is launching on October 1

ALKMAAR, NETHERLANDS, September 3, 2026 – BlackMill Games has announced at the FPS Games Show that their first free post-launch expansion for Gallipoli will be released on October 1. The teaser showcased the brand-new map, Ali Al Muntar, based on the strategic hill at the second Battle of Gaza during World War I. For the first time in the WW1 series, a map will feature tanks that will cinematically escort players at the start of the battle.
 

Watch the Ali Al Muntar Teaser Trailer here:


The free expansion is part of the ‘Second Expedition’, the first post-launch expansion for Gallipoli. As previously revealed in the game’s roadmap, this expansion will also add eight new weapons, time of day- and weather presets, as well as proximity chat. The Second Expedition will also feature new paid cosmetic DLCs. Gallipoli will be supported with updates for several years. Check out the Gallipoli Roadmap here:

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Gallipoli is the newest entry in the WW1 Game Series, and released last month on PC (Steam, Microsoft Store and Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S with full crossplay. Inspired by the Gallipoli campaign and the wider Ottoman Fronts, Gallipoli pits British Empire and Ottoman forces against one another in intense 25v25 squad-based battles.
 

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BlackMill Games is an independent Dutch game developer specializing in authentic, historically inspired first-person shooters. With a commitment to historical accuracy and immersive gameplay, the studio brings pivotal moments of military history to life. Known for titles like Gallipoli, Isonzo, Tannenberg and Verdun, BlackMill Games offers players engaging, respectful, and authentic World War One experiences. Learn more at www.blackmillgames.com.

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