Gears of War: Reloaded Announced as Multiplatform Release
The Coalition has officially announced Gears of War: Reloaded, marking the franchise’s first step into the world of multiplatform gaming. Set to launch on August 26th, the game will be available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Cloud Gaming, and for the first time ever, on PS5.
Developed in collaboration with Sumo Interactive and Disbelief, Gears of War: Reloaded is a complete remaster of the original game, boasting enhancements like 4K resolution, 120 FPS support, and cross-play functionality across all platforms for both the two-player co-op campaign and the 8-player versus multiplayer modes. Notably, cross-play will not require a Microsoft account, but signing in will enable cross-progression for Campaign and multiplayer modes.
Key Upgrades 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
While the announcement of Gears of War: Reloaded coming to PS5 is undoubtedly a major surprise, the news is also a significant win for Xbox and PC gamers. This remaster brings the original game back into the spotlight, offering a fresh experience with a host of performance improvements and visual enhancements.
Upon its release, Gears of War: Reloaded will include all previously released DLC, including bonus campaigns, multiplayer maps, characters, and cosmetics. Players who purchased Gears of War: Ultimate Edition before May 5th will receive a free upgrade to Gears of War: Reloaded. For others, the game will be available for $39.99, with the added option of accessing it through Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
In addition to Gears of War: Reloaded, another project titled Gears of War: E-Day is currently in development as a prequel to the original game, with People Can Fly co-developing. Rumors of a Gears of War Collection remaster for an August release can now be put to rest.
Source: Xbox Wire
