Following rumors that theGears of Warfranchise would be making itsPlayStation debut this year, we now have confirmation of this, straight from theXbox Wire.
Gears of War: Reloaded will be released on August 26th, 2025, for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC, Xbox Cloud Gaming, PlayStation 5, and Steam. It is a faithful remaster of the original Gears of War title, which was released on theXbox 360in 2006.
It will cost $39.99 on all platforms and will be available day one with Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass. Those who already own the digital version of Gears of War: Ultimate Edition will get a free upgrade to Gears of War: Reloaded.
Sony And Gears Of War Devs Enter Agreement For Mysterious New Project
The studio, known for developing shooters, is collaborating with Sony for an existing PlayStation IP.
“As we approach the 20th anniversary ofGears of Warin 2026, we’re reflecting on what this franchise means,” said Mike Crump, Studio head for developer The Coalition. “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.”
Sumo Interactive and Disbelief are partnering with The Coalition to develop Gears of War: Reloaded.
Everything To Expect In Gears of War: Reloaded
Crump and the Xbox team want newcomers to the iconic third-person shooter franchise to experience everything that makes it so beloved. That’s why Gears of War: Ultimate Edition will include all post-launch DLC at no additional cost, including the bonus Campaign Act, all multiplayer maps and modes, and a full roster of characters and cosmetics.
But wait, there’s more! Since Gears of War has also been a multiplayer first franchise, whether you’re playing competitively or co-op with a friend, The Coalition is making sure that process remains intact. As such, cross-play across all platforms is supported without a Microsoft account.
“We Didn’t Think We Could Do It Justice”: Former Gears Of War Lead Knew E-Day Wouldn’t Thrive On Xbox 360
The current Diablo manager and former Gears of War lead, Rod Fergusson, thinks Unreal Engine 5 is better to bring E-Day to life over the Xbox 360.
The team also announced the following performance benchmarks you can expect:
I don’t know about you, but I’m excited to jump back into the world of Gears of War leading into the release ofE-Day. Here’s to hoping the rest of the trilogy gets the same love.
