Gears of War: Reloaded – Everything you need to know about the Gears of War remaster

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Gears of War: Reloaded is the official title of the remaster for the original Gears of War game that first launched on the Xbox 360 back in 2006. After lots of rumors and speculation, an 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:official announcement came in May confirming the remaster is very much real. Better 🅺still, Reloaded signals the arrival of Gears of War on multiple platforms for the first time. The reveal shined a light on all of the fresh features and improvements it will bring to the fold, as well as when we can expect to relive or s♍tep into the iconic third-person shooter for the first time.

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We've brought together everything you need to know about Gears of War: Reloaded, from a breakdown of all of its new features to its release date, platforms, and more. 🤪So read on below to get an overview of what you can exp🌊ect from the Gears of War remaster.

Gears of War: Reloaded release date

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Gears of War: Reloaded is set to release on August 26, 2025.

Xbox confirmed the release date in the official announcement on , with The Coalition studio head, Mike Crump, remarking that the upcoming launch of the remaster comes before the original Gears of War's 20th anniversary in 2026. It's great that longtime fans and newcomers alike will be able to step into the action befo♔re the big milestone.

Gears of War: Reloaded platforms

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The Gears of War: Reloaded platforms have been confirmed, with the remaster set to land on PC, Xbox Se﷽ries X/S, and PS5, and will also be available on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC 🐼Game Pass day one.

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What is Gears of War: Reloaded?

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Gears of War: Reloaded is a remaster of the original Gears of War game, with several enhancements and for current-gen consoles, and is described as the "definitive way to experience" Gears of War. Alongside the core campaign of the base game, Reloaded also has all of the post-launch DLC and extra c🅘ontent found in the Gears of War: Ultimate Edition, including the bonus campaign act, all multiplayer maps and modes, and the "full roster of classic characte𝓀rs and cosmetics" that are unlockable as you progress.

Gears of War: Reloaded features

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The Coalition also reveal🔯ed all of the Gears of War: Reloaded features that will be included. As a true remaster for current-gen consoles and PC, it boasts 4K resolution, 60FPS support in the core campaign, and 120FPS in multiplayer. It will also have High Dynamic Range (HDR), 4K assets and remastered textures, improved shadows and reflections, zero loadi🌳ng screens during the campaign, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos sound, and 7.1 3D Spatial audio, and variable refresh rate (VVR) support.

So you can expect smoother gameplay, enhanced visuals and sound, and fast loading speeds ov꧟erall.

Gears of War: Reloaded multiplayer and co-op

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The Coalition has confirmed Gears of War: Reloaded will feature eight-player online Versus multiplayer support as well as two-player split-screen and online co-op for the main campaig🧸n𒐪.

The original Gears of War featured a wealth of different multiplay🦂er maps and modes, including Warzone, Execution, and Annex. The complete multiplayer experience looks set to return, with cross-progression support across all platforms in both the campaign and multiplayer.

Will Gears of War: Reloaded support cross-play?

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Gears of War: Reloaded will support cross-play across all platforms, meaning you'll be able to team up with players across both consoles and PC. The Coalition has confirmed that no 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Microsoft account will be required to play, but "signing in with a Microsoft account unlocks full cross-platform functionality", adding that "it enables cross-progression, so your campaign and🍌 multiplayer progress carries across devices. It also allows you to send invites and play with your friends across platforms - like Xbox to PlayStation or Steam to Xbox".

Gears of War: Reloaded price

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The Gears of War: Reloaded price comes in at $39.99 for all platforms, with The Coalition a🐬lso confirming that anyone who purchased the digital version of Gears of War: Ultimate Edition prior to "16:00 UTC on May 5" will receive a free upgrade to Reloaded, which will be delivered "prior to launch of the game via a direct message to eligible Xbox acco🀅unts".


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