Gears of War: Reloaded Arrives on August 26, 2025
Microsoft’s legendary shooter series Gears of War returns with modern graphics. Gears of War: Reloaded launches on August 26, 2025, for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Steam. The game will also join the Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass libraries on release day.
Classic Reimagined: Remastered, Expanded, Optimized
Originally released in 2006, Gears of War has been completely rebuilt for modern hardware in Reloaded. The game features 4K resolution, a 60 FPS campaign mode, 120 FPS multiplayer, and cutting-edge technologies like HDR, Dolby Atmos, and VRR. Additionally, the campaign offers seamless gameplay with zero loading screens.
All Content in One Package
Gears of War: Reloaded includes all content from the Ultimate Edition. Bonus campaign chapters, multiplayer maps, modes, classic characters, and cosmetics will be available for free from day one.
Cross-Platform Experience: Cross-Play & Cross-Progression
Players can now team up across platforms. The two-player campaign and eight-player online multiplayer modes support cross-play. Microsoft account users can sync progress across devices and invite friends from any platform.
Free Upgrade for Loyal Xbox Players
A special treat awaits Xbox users who previously purchased Gears of War: Ultimate Edition digitally: Gears of War: Reloaded will be free. To qualify, the digital edition must have been purchased before May 5, 2025, at 16:00 UTC.