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Geek Culture
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Culture
'Gears of War: Reloaded' Remaster Goes Multi-Platform, Debuts On PlayStation In Aug
Microsoft has announced Gears of War: Reloaded , a remaster of the original 2006 cover shooter by The Coalition in partnership with Sumo Interactive and Disbelief, bringing not only enhanced visuals and all the DLC from the original game, but also marking the title's debut on PlayStation when it launches on 26 August this year. The original game had already seen a previous remastering effort in 2015 in the form of Gears of War: Ultimate Edition , but this latest edition promises to take its visuals one step further, with its announcement post listing a host of graphical improvements such as 4K resolution, 4K assets and remastered textures, improved shadows and reflections, super resolution with improved anti-aliasing, alongside both High Dynamic Range (HDR) and Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) support. 'As we approach the 20th anniversary of Gears of War in 2026, we're reflecting on what this franchise means,' wrote The Coalition studio head Mike Crump. 'It's about the stories we've told, the friendships we've built, and the unforgettable moments we've shared together. With Gears of War: Reloaded , we're opening that door to more players than ever.' Marking the first time the title has launched on a PlayStation platform, Gears of War: Reloaded will also support cross-play across all platforms. ' Gears of War: Reloaded is built for shared play — whether you're teaming up in split-screen or jumping online.' Crump added, 'The Campaign supports two-player co-op, and Versus Multiplayer allows up to 8 players. With cross-play across all platforms, you and your friends can squad up no matter where you play — no Microsoft account required.' However, it was clarified that signing into the game with a Microsoft account would unlock 'full cross-platform functionality', specifically enabling cross-progression to save both campaign and multiplayer progress across devices, and the ability to send invites to friends across platforms. In addition, Gears of War: Reloaded will be a free upgrade for players who purchased the digital version of Gears of War: Ultimate Edition prior to the announcement, with a game code delivered directly to those eligible via a direct message on their Xbox accounts in the days leading up to its launch. Gears of War: Reloaded will launch on 26 August 2025 on the PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, with a day one release on Game Pass. Kevin is a reformed PC Master Race gamer with a penchant for franchise 'duds' like Darksiders III and Dead Space 3 . He has made it his life-long mission to play every single major game release – lest his wallet dies trying. Gears of War Gears of War: Reloaded Microsoft The Coalition
Hindustan Times
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Gears of War: Reloaded coming to Xbox, PlayStation this summer. Here's all you need to know
Microsoft has just unveiled a cross-platform Gears of War remaster. In a statement shared on the Xbox website, the company announced that Gears of War: Reloaded will be coming to multiple platforms, including PlayStation, this summer. Gears of War: Reloaded will be released on August 26. For a price tag of $39.99, it will be available on Xbox Series X / S, PlayStation, and PC. It will support cross-play and cross-progression across all platforms. 'As we approach the 20th anniversary of Gears of War in 2026, we're reflecting on what this franchise means,' Mike Crump, Studio Head at The Coalition, said on the Xbox website. 'It's about the stories we've told, the friendships we've built, and the unforgettable moments we've shared together. With Gears of War: Reloaded, we're opening that door to more players than ever,' Crump added. Developed by The Coalition in partnership with Sumo Interactive and Disbelief, the new version of the original 2006 game will come with improved audio and visual graphics, including higher resolutions and frame rates. Crump further explained that 'Gears of War: Reloaded includes the full breadth of content from the Gears of War: Ultimate Edition, delivering the most complete version of the original game to date.' All the improvements fans can expect to see in the remastered version are: Additionally, players who purchased the digital version of Gears of War: Ultimate Edition prior to Microsoft's announcement will get a free upgrade to Gears of War: Reloaded, the company said in its release.
Tom's Guide
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
Microsoft is launching beloved Xbox exclusive on PlayStation for the first time
Microsoft has started opening its doors to other platforms. Gone are the days when the company's first-party games were only released on Xbox and PC, and the company revealed a new Gears of War remaster that'll launch on PlayStation. Of course, it'll also release on Xbox and PC, but that's not surprising. "As we approach the 20th anniversary of Gears of War in 2026, we're reflecting on what this franchise means. It's about the stories we've told, the friendships we've built, and the unforgettable moments we've shared together. With Gears of War: Reloaded, we're opening that door to more players than ever," said Mike Crump, Studio Head at The Coalition, in the Xbox Wire announcement post. Outside of the game itself, Gears of War: Reloaded will offer better visuals and audio (standard for these sorts of remasters), cross-play, cross-progression, and the fantastic DLC from the Gears of War: Ultimate Edition, adding some extra value to the package. Here's the full list of features Microsoft touted in the announcement: It's one thing for Microsoft to surprise us with a PlayStation release, but the fact that the company says Xbox and PlayStation players will be able to play with each other is an even bigger surprise. "The Campaign supports two-player co-op, and Versus Multiplayer allows up to 8 players. With cross-play across all platforms, you and your friends can squad up no matter where you play — no Microsoft account required," said Crump in the post. That doesn't mean there's no reason to use a Microsoft account, as the company said doing so unlocks "cross-progression, so your Campaign and multiplayer progress carries across devices. It also allows you to send invites and play with friends across platforms — like Xbox to PlayStation or Steam to Xbox." Further building good faith with its players, Microsoft announced that Gears of War: Remastered is available as a free upgrade to players who already owned the digital version of Gears of War: Ultimate Edition before today's announcement. Microsoft will send a code for Gears of War: Reloaded prior to launch via a direct message to eligible Xbox accounts. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. In a world of $80 games, Microsoft announced that the remastered game will launch at $39.99 on August 26, 2025.
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Gears of War: E-day will be co-developed by the 20-year shooter powerhouse that helped bring Gears, Fortnite, and one of the OG boomer shooters to life
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Emergence Day origin story Gears of War: E-Day will be co-developed by shooter powerhouse and longtime Gears supporter People Can Fly, which was built on the enduring legacy of 2004 FPS Painkiller and is most recently known for the looter shooter Outriders. The official Gears of War social media feeds have been napping ever since a few scant reveals and rumors last year; People Can Fly shared today's news in a blog post of its own. "We are honored to return to the world of Gears of War, a franchise deeply embedded in our studio's history," the studio says. "As lead developer of the iconic Gears of War: Judgment and co-development partner on Gears of War 1-3, we have always been passionate about the series and its legacy." Mike Crump, studio head at Gears dev The Coalition, says the team is "pleased to be partnering with the talented folks at People Can Fly who have been a part of our franchise's legacy for so long." "Our team at People Can Fly, made up of dedicated Gears of War fans, is pouring everything we have into creating an experience that will exceed expectations," adds People Can Fly development director Guillaume Barry. "While we can't share more just yet, we're eager for the day when we can show all the exciting things we've been working on." People Can Fly's history is a fascinating mix of solid-to-great games and easy-to-forget contributions. Gears is obviously in its DNA, but did you remember that the studio also contributed to Fortnite: Save the World back when it was still Epic Games Poland before it rebranded back to its original name and logo? And let's not forget the many editions of Bulletstorm, arguably the studio's most recognizable game, at least to people who tragically haven't played Painkiller. Outriders, meanwhile, played and reviewed well enough, and it actually "surprised" publisher Square Enix, but it feels as though it was swept away by a tide of similarly looty shooters. All of this is to say that People Can Fly has been at this for over 20 years, and the studio is already fluent in Gears of War, so E-Day tapping them in once again is simultaneously intriguing and unsurprising, like a relative you haven't seen for a decade turning up at Christmas dinner. Fully committing to prequel authenticity, The Coalition confirmed last year that the original Marcus and Dom actors are "so back" for the prequel Gears of War: E-Day. Born out of a pandemic, refined through reflection: Gears of War: E-Day is a chance for The Coalition to recapture the spirit of Gears and "tear a lot of s*** up."
