Gears of War: Reloaded will arrive on August 26, 2025, bringing the original game back with a faithful remaster optimized for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC, Xbox Cloud Gaming, PlayStation 5, and Steam. This release matters because it offers cross-play and cross-progression across all platforms, making it easier to enjoy the game with friends regardless of device. Plus, Xbox players who own the digital version of Gears of War: Ultimate Edition will receive a free upgrade.
- The original Gears of War returns as Gears of War: Reloaded, remastered and optimized for more platforms.
- Launch date is August 26, 2025, priced at $39.99, and included day one with Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass.
- Supports Xbox Play Anywhere on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC, and Xbox Cloud Gaming.
- Cross-play and cross-progression are available across all platforms.
- Xbox digital owners of Gears of War: Ultimate Edition get a free upgrade to Reloaded.
- Wishlist links are available for Xbox, Steam, and PlayStation 5.
- 4K screenshots are downloadable for fans who want a closer look.
Gears of War: Reloaded celebrates the franchise’s legacy with 4K resolution, 120 FPS support in multiplayer, and a full multiplayer experience with cross-platform features. As the series approaches its 20th anniversary in 2026, this release invites both longtime fans and new players to experience the game that started it all.
Good to see a Classic going Multiplatform
Originally released in 2006, Gears of War: Reloaded brings the full experience forward, enhanced for the latest hardware across multiple platforms. Developed by The Coalition with Sumo Interactive and Disbelief, it includes all content from the Ultimate Edition plus all post-launch DLC at no extra cost. This means the bonus Campaign act, multiplayer maps and modes, and classic characters and cosmetics are all available from the start.
Gears of War: Reloaded supports shared play with two-player co-op in Campaign and up to 8 players in Versus Multiplayer. Cross-play works across all platforms without requiring a Microsoft account, but signing in with one unlocks cross-progression and the ability to invite friends across devices, such as Xbox to PlayStation or Steam to Xbox.
The game has been re-engineered to deliver:
- 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
Every detail has been tuned to bring the original game into the present with clarity and smoothness that matches today’s hardware. Platform-specific features make the most of your device to deliver a faithful yet refreshed experience.
