A Legendary Shooter, Reforged for 2025
Microsoft has officially unveiled Gears of War: Reloaded, a top-to-bottom remaster of the franchise-starting classic. Launching August 26, 2025 for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC (Steam), the...
Microsoft has officially unveiled Gears of War: Reloaded, a top-to-bottom remaster of the franchise-starting classic. Launching August 26, 2025 for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC (Steam), the game hits Game Pass Ultimate on day one and can even be streamed through Xbox Cloud Gaming.
Price, Perks, and Platform Freedom
- Price: USD $40
- Free Upgrade: Anyone who owns the digital Gears of War: Ultimate Edition gets Reloaded at no extra cost.
- Cross-Play & Cross-Progression: Seamless across all platforms.
- No Microsoft Account Needed: You can play offline, though an account unlocks full cross-platform progression.
Why This Version Is the “Definitive” Gears
Microsoft touts Reloaded as the ultimate way to relive—or discover—the first game’s chainsaw-bayonet thrills. Key technical highlights include:
| Campaign | Multiplayer |
|---|---|
| 4K resolution at 60 fps | 4K resolution at 120 fps |
| Zero loading screens | Up to 8-player matches |
| Enhanced shadows, reflections & post-processing | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) |
Additional audiovisual upgrades:
- High Dynamic Range with Dolby Vision
- 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos and 3D Spatial Audio
- Super-resolution anti-aliasing and fully remastered 4K textures
“Every detail has been tuned for modern clarity, smoothness, and immersion,” Microsoft explains, framing the release as a celebration ahead of the series’ 20-year anniversary in 2026.
Content-Packed from Day One
Reloaded bundles everything shipped with the 2015 Ultimate Edition—which itself remastered the 2006 original—including:
- The full story campaign
- All post-launch expansions
- Every multiplayer map and mode
- Legacy character and weapon cosmetics
Whether you prefer couch co-op or online play, Reloaded supports two-player split-screen for the campaign and the full suite of online options for competitive clashes.
Studios Behind the Lancer
The revival is a joint effort by The Coalition, Sumo Interactive, and Disbelief, three teams leveraging today’s hardware to modernize every curb-stomp and roadie-run.
The Bottom Line
With a modest price tag, a free upgrade path for Ultimate Edition owners, and day-one availability on Game Pass, Gears of War: Reloaded aims to welcome veterans and new recruits alike when it storms onto PS5, Xbox, and PC this August. Grab your Lancer—Sera’s toughest fight has never looked (or sounded) this good.
