A new listing on SteamDB has revealed that a beta for Gears of War: Reloaded is in development. The beta is more than likely for the game’s multiplayer.
Gears of War: Reloaded will feature several new optimizations for the game’s multiplayer. This includes 120 FPS, 4K support, and cross-platform play without the use of a Microsoft account. Currently, Xbox has not yet confirmed if a beta for Gears of War: Reloaded will release. The full game will launch on August 26 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
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. It 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. Players who choose to use their Microsoft account will unlock cross-platform progression, which will allow them 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.
