Bellum — PC
ShooterStrategyTacticalIndie
Release Date· Your local time: TBA
Last updated · Status: TBA (official: Fall 2026)
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Bellum is a hardcore platoon-scale tactical FPS and military simulation in Unreal Engine 5 from Astarte Industries, planned for Early Access in Fall 2026 — PC-only, sold directly on the official website with a custom launcher and not on Steam at launch. Set in a fractured near-future Africa, asymmetric matches pit heavily armored conventional forces with fewer respawns against lighter guerrilla factions with more lives across 4x4 km maps, under a finite-life system where every death costs your team manpower.
Pre-orders run $35.99 for the Standard edition up to $95.99 for the Supporter edition, all 20% off the Early Access prices; the Deluxe and Supporter editions include Closed Weekly Beta access right now, with weekend servers typically live from Thursday/Friday through Sunday. The recommended spec calls for a Core i7-10700K or Ryzen 5 5600X with 32 GB of RAM and an RTX 3080-class GPU.
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Editions & Pre order
Standard Edition — $35.99 (pre-order, 20% off the $44.99 Early Access price); standard game key with Early Access launch access.
Deluxe Edition — $47.99 (pre-order, 20% off the $59.99 Early Access price); adds Closed Weekly Beta access, digital art book and soundtrack, Deluxe patch & icon, exclusive weapon / glove / watch skins, and your name in the credits.
Supporter Edition — $95.99 (pre-order, 20% off the $119.99 Early Access price); premium tier with everything in Deluxe plus Closed Alpha access, Supporter weapon skins (M4A1, AK-74M, AKM, M249, PKM, RPD), priority server queue, Supporter Discord tag, submit an objective name, and your name on the Training Map Wall and in the credits.
Fireteam Edition — $119.99 (pre-order, 20% off the $149.99 Early Access price); 4 x Standard Edition keys at $29.99 each.
All Editions — 20% pre-order discount; every purchase directly supports independent development and helps accelerate the road to Early Access.
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Release Milestones
2025-06 — Surprise pre-orders open via the official website; the UE5 platoon-scale shooter draws wide coverage as an "Arma killer".
2026-03 — Closed Alpha weekend play sessions begin for early Deluxe and Supporter buyers (orders placed before March 7).
2026-04-10 — Closed Beta launches; test servers run on weekends, typically Thursday/Friday through Sunday.
Fall 2026 — Early Access launch planned on PC, direct via the official site's custom launcher (not on Steam at launch).
Game Overview
Bellum is a next-generation hardcore tactical first-person shooter and military simulation built in Unreal Engine 5 by Astarte Industries, a team of content creators and industry veterans inspired by Arma and Squad. Set in a fractured near-future Africa, it focuses on realistic platoon-scale PvP and asymmetric warfare across large 4x4 km maps: heavily armored conventional forces such as the US Army Rangers, with superior firepower and fewer respawns, face lighter, faster guerrilla factions with more lives. Matches run on a finite-life manpower system where every death matters, and success depends on communication, proximity and radio VoIP, rigid squad roles and coordinated platoon maneuvers. A diegetic interface replaces mini-maps and all-knowing HUD elements with realistic tools such as GPS wristwatches and chest-mounted navigation devices, while crew-served weaponry, detailed medical systems, drones and supply logistics complete the milsim experience. Bellum is PC-only, sold directly through the official website with a custom launcher, and is not on Steam at launch.
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System Requirements
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Minimum:
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit (latest update)
- Processor: Intel Core i5-8600 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X (AVX2 required)
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB / RTX 4060 8GB / AMD Radeon RX 5700 8GB / RX 6600 8GB
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 45 GB available space (SSD)
Recommended:
- OS: Windows 10 / 11 64-bit (latest update)
- Processor: Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
- Memory: 32 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti 11GB / RTX 3080 10GB / RTX 4070 12GB / RTX 5070 12GB / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT 16GB / RX 7800 XT 16GB
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 45 GB available space (NVMe SSD)
FAQ
When does Bellum come out?
Early Access is planned for Fall 2026 on PC. A precise launch date has not been announced yet.
Will Bellum be on Steam?
No — at launch Bellum is sold only through the official Bellum website with a custom launcher, a choice the developers made to bypass platform fees and keep their own server setup. A future Steam release has not been ruled out.
How much does Bellum cost?
All pre-orders carry a 20% discount: Standard Edition $35.99, Deluxe Edition $47.99, Supporter Edition $95.99, and the 4-key Fireteam Edition $119.99. Early Access pricing after launch will be $44.99 / $59.99 / $119.99 / $149.99 respectively.
How can I play Bellum right now?
Join the Closed Beta, which runs on weekend servers — typically from Thursday/Friday through Sunday, with access windows expanding periodically. Beta access requires the Deluxe or Supporter Edition purchased directly from the official Bellum store; the Standard and Fireteam editions include Early Access at launch only.
What is Bellum?
A hardcore tactical FPS and military simulation built in Unreal Engine 5 by Astarte Industries. Matches pit heavily armored conventional forces against lighter guerrilla factions on 4x4 km maps in platoon-scale asymmetric PvP, with limited-life systems, rigid squad roles, radio VoIP and a diegetic, HUD-free interface inspired by Arma and Squad.
