Announced in August of last year, tactical shooter Bellum attracted attention with its ambitious goals despite being developed by a small team. Most players thought that such a comprehensive project would require at least 2-3 years of development. However, developer Astarte Industries made a surprising decision by opening the game for pre-order and is preparing to meet players with a much earlier release schedule than expected.
When Will Bellum Be Released and What Is It About?
Bellum in Africa A fictional conflict in the Sahel region The game features tensions and conflicts between US Army Rangers units, Russian mercenaries and local militias. While the gameplay trailer released last month created great excitement among players, the development team officially announced that players will get the game in 2025. This is very good news for fans of the tactical shooter genre.
Tiered Pre-Order Packages and Early Access Opportunities
The game's pre-order system is available for the popular tactical shooter Similar to Escape From Tarkov, it comes in tiered packages This system offers players a variety of benefits at different price points:
- The lowest package is $35.99 starting.
- The highest level $299.99 Founder's Edition package includes attractive benefits such as three game keys, special in-game costumes and game-themed physical gifts. Owners of this version will be able to participate in the first closed tests of the game. this summer will be able to participate.
- Supporter Edition ($95.99) Owners will have the opportunity to participate in the tests after a few months.
- Deluxe Edition ($47.99) Owners will have the opportunity to try the game towards the end of the year.
The development team has developed the game We aim to offer it to all owners in open beta form before the end of 2025. This approach offers the opportunity to shape the final version of the game with player feedback, while also providing early access benefits.
Selling on Their Own Site Instead of Steam: A Bold Step
Another striking and bold decision regarding Bellum is the game's It will not be available for sale on the Steam platform. Astarte Industries explained the reasoning behind this choice as transferring Steam's 30 percent commission to the development and marketing budget. This strategy demonstrates the developer's desire to increase the quality of the game and create an independent distribution channel by channeling more revenue directly into the project.
Game keys only available from Bellum via the official website It’s anyone’s guess how this bold move will affect the game’s sales and player base by giving up access to a massive platform like Steam. However, it could also be seen as another example of indie developers’ tendency to forge their own paths and avoid platform commissions.
For now, tactical shooter fans have started the countdown for Bellum. The game's early access tests and open beta launch at the end of 2025 will reveal what kind of experience this ambitious project will offer.
