Xbox and The Coalition, in partnership with Sumo Digital and Disbelief, have announced Gears of War: Reloaded, a remaster of the original Gears of War game for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Windows and Steam. It will launch on August 26 for $39.99, and players who already own the digital version of Gears of War: Ultimate Edition before May 5 will have a free upgrade to Gears of War: Reloaded. The game will also be a day one addition to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
Gears of War: Reloaded features all of the content of Gears of War: Ultimate Edition alongside all post-launch DLC and a variety of platform-specific optimizations and enhancements, including 4K support with up to 120 FPS in multiplayer. The remaster will also feature cross-play between Xbox, PlayStation, and PC in campaign co-op and multiplayer, without the use of a Microsoft account. However, choosing to use a Microsoft account unlocks cross-platform progression, allowing players to continue their campaign and multiplayer progress across devices.
The key features of Gears of War: Reloaded include:
- 4K resolution
- 60 FPS in Campaign
- 120 FPS in Multiplayer
- High Dynamic Range (HDR)
- Dolby Vision & 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos
- 7.1.4 3D Spatial Audio
- Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
- 4K assets and remastered textures
- Enhanced post-processing visual effects
- Improved shadows and reflections
- Super resolution with improved anti-aliasing
- Zero loading screens during Campaign
Xbox, The Coalition, and People Can Fly are currently working on Gears of War: E-Day, the prequel to Gears of War. A release date for Gears of War: E-Day has not been announced yet.
