Sharpen your Lancers and prep your cover spots, because Gears of War: Reloaded is marching back into the fray on August 26, 2025—and this time, it’s bigger, badder, and shinier than ever! Whether you’re a veteran Delta Squad veteran or a newcomer ready to find out why everyone loves punching those Locust in the face, this remaster promises to be the definitive way to experience the game that started it all.
Remastered, Reloaded, and Ready to Rumble
Originally unleashed on Xbox 360 in 2006, Gears of War became a cornerstone of the third-person shooter world. Now, nearly 20 years later, Gears of War: Reloaded brings that classic brutal action into the modern era with some serious upgrades:
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4K resolution and up to 60 FPS for the campaign, making every gritty detail—from Marcus Fenix’s grizzled beard to the gruesome gore—look better than you remember.
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120 FPS support in multiplayer for buttery-smooth shootouts (because when you’re dodging Chainsaw Lancer attacks, split seconds matter).
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High Dynamic Range (HDR), Dolby Vision, and 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos 3D spatial audio—so you’ll not only see the blood splatter but hear every echo of it in vivid surround sound.
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Remastered textures, lighting, shadows, and reflections that take those muddy battlefields and fiery ruins from yesterday’s polygons to today’s photo-realism.
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Zero loading screens during campaign missions, because the only thing more annoying than Locust is waiting for a loading bar.
Cross-Platform Chaos: Xbox, PC, PlayStation, & More
For the very first time in franchise history, Gears of War will blast its way onto PlayStation 5 and Steam, as well as Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC, and Xbox Cloud Gaming. That’s right—whether you’re couch co-op-ing on your Xbox, fragging online on your PC, or sneaking in some cover fire on your friend’s PS5, you can finally squad up across platforms with cross-play and cross-progression.
And no, you don’t need a Microsoft account to enjoy multiplayer on PS5. But if you want every sweet multiplayer skin and campaign unlock following you between devices, linking accounts will do the trick.
Everything Plus the Kitchen Sink (or at Least All the DLC)
If you thought remasters skimmed on content, think again. Reloaded includes:
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The entire original campaign, playable solo or in two-player co-op.
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All the multiplayer modes and maps from the beloved Gears of War: Ultimate Edition.
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The bonus campaign act, featuring the boss fight against the ferocious Brewac.
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Full roster of classic characters and a plethora of cosmetics unlockable through player progress.
Yes, all your cherished gears and guns return, fully loaded and ready to wreck house.
Who’s Behind the Mayhem?
The Coalition, in partnership with Sumo Digital and Disbelief, has lovingly rebuilt the game using the original Unreal Engine 3, finely tuning it for modern hardware while preserving that signature Gears feel. It’s the same battle-scarred game you love, just dressed up in a high-definition suit with a turbo boost.
The Buzz and Beta
If you’re eager to practice your Lancer chainsaw skills, a multiplayer beta ran in June 2025 with modes like Team Deathmatch, King of the Hill, and Warzone, giving pre-order fans a taste of the action ahead of the main event.
Why You Should Be Pumped
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It’s the ultimate way to dive (back) into one of gaming’s most iconic shooters.
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The enhanced visuals and audio bring Cyrodiil’s brutal battles to life like never before.
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Cross-play means your squad is just a friend invite away—no matter what console or PC they’re on.
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The campaign’s co-op lets you share the tough moments and triumphs with a buddy side-by-side.
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It’s an awesome lead-in to the upcoming prequel Gears of War: E-Day, launching soon on Steam, promising even more Locust-slaying glory.
Price & Availability
Gears of War: Reloaded will launch at £39.99 on August 26, 2025, across all supported platforms. If you already own the digital Gears of War: Ultimate Edition on Windows or Xbox, the upgrade to Reloaded is yours free of charge (score!).
So, dust off your Armor, oil up your chainsaw, and get ready to jump back into the chaos that made Gears of War a legend. Whether you’re back for nostalgia or new to the fight, Reloaded promises one thing: epic, guts-and-glory battles that never go out of style.
Welcome back to Delta Squad. It’s time to gear up and lock ‘n load.
Bonus Tip: Watch out for the Adoring Fan. He’s back, and he’s just as bothersome in 4K as ever.