Gears of War: E-Day, described as the franchise's most ambitious game yet, is a prequel built with Unreal Engine 5, set to launch in 2026, alongside other major Xbox titles like Fable and Halo: Campaign Evolved, signaling a big year for Xbox Game Studios.
Gears of War: Reloaded has surpassed 1 million players across Xbox, PS5, and PC within three days of release, highlighting the success of Xbox's multiplatform strategy and the impact of Game Pass and free upgrades, with a notable presence of PS5 players for the first time for Xbox's iconic franchises.
Gears of War: Reloaded is now available on Xbox Game Pass, offering modern features like HDR, 120FPS, and crossplay, with positive reception for its multiplayer and remastered experience, though opinions on its improvements vary among players.
Gears of War: Reloaded, a remaster of the classic Xbox 360 game, performs better on PS5 than on Xbox, especially with enhanced graphics and frame rates on PS5 Pro, supported by exclusive features like DualSense triggers and AI upscaling, but the game itself remains a nostalgic, gritty cover shooter that may appeal mainly to fans of the original era.
Gears of War: Reloaded is a visually improved remaster of the classic third-person shooter, offering better graphics, smooth gameplay, and cross-platform features, making it a must-play for newcomers and fans alike, despite some missing features like photo mode and multiplayer bots.
This week on Xbox, notable releases include the remastered Gears of War: Reloaded, Helldivers 2, and Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, along with a diverse lineup of new indie and adventure titles, highlighting a vibrant and varied gaming industry. The releases span across genres and showcase the ongoing collaboration and competition between major gaming studios and platforms.
Producers David Leitch and Kelly McCormick discuss the behind-the-scenes of 'Nobody 2', including last-minute director changes, franchise ambitions, and their ongoing projects like 'Gears of War' and 'Violent Night 2', emphasizing their focus on action and original storytelling in Hollywood.
Microsoft is developing several upcoming Xbox titles, including Gears of War: E-Day and State of Decay 3, for PS5, with potential release plans yet to be announced, indicating a broader multiplatform strategy.
A level designer’s resume suggests that the prequel game Gears of War: E-Day, set 14 years before the original, may be in development for PS5 alongside PC and Xbox Series X|S, indicating possible multi-platform releases amid ongoing rumors of Microsoft expanding its game availability to PlayStation.
Microsoft is offering a free upgrade to Gears of War: Reloaded for owners of Gears of War: Ultimate Edition as a thank you to Xbox and PC players, coinciding with the game's upcoming launch on August 26, and highlighting improvements and cross-platform play benefits.
Microsoft is distributing free codes for Gears of War: Reloaded to owners of Gears: Ultimate Edition who had purchased the game before the announcement, via direct messages on Xbox. Subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate will receive the game on launch day as part of the service. The offer is exclusive to eligible players who owned the original digital copy prior to the announcement.
Xbox has launched the ROG Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X handhelds in partnership with Asus, with the reviewer highlighting the Xbox Ally X's exceptional comfort and portability, making it a promising device for gaming on the go, especially for titles like Gears of War.
Gears of War: E-Day, an origin story set 14 years before the original game, is scheduled for release in 2026 to mark 20 years of the franchise and 25 years of Xbox, with the game developed by The Coalition. This follows the recent launch of Gears of War: Reloaded, a remaster available on multiple platforms, and coincides with other upcoming titles like the next Forza and possibly a Halo remaster.
Xbox showcased a new trailer for Gears of War: Reloaded, a modernized remaster of the original game arriving on multiple platforms on August 26, with cross-play and cross-progression features, and announced a prequel titled Gears of War: E-Day set for 2026, along with teasers for new Forza and Halo projects.
Gears of War: Reloaded was showcased for the first time on PS5 during the Xbox Showcase, featuring modernized graphics, up to 120 FPS, cross-play, and cross-progression, aiming to reach more players than ever before.