Gears of War: Reloaded Remaster Revealed & Coming to PS5 This August

When Microsoft began acquiring high-profile game developers like Activision and Bethesda at staggering prices, many gamers predicted the moves were meant to bolster exclusivity for Xbox platforms. However, as time passed, the opposite has begun to unfold. More and more of Microsoft’s first-party titles are now available on other platforms, including PlayStation consoles. The latest to join the movement comes in the form of Gears of War: Reloaded.

Following months of teasers, Xbox has officially announced a brand-new remaster of the first Gears of War title. The remaster is being developed collaboratively by The Coalition, Sumo Interactive, and Disbelief.

Gears of War: Reloaded is set to include all content from the Ultimate Edition, along with bonus campaign chapters, all multiplayer maps, and every cosmetic item and character that were previously available. But beyond content, Reloaded also introduces a wealth of technical enhancements that take full advantage of modern console hardware.

The game will support a range of features, including:

• 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 the campaign

“Gears of War: Reloaded is built for shared play — whether you’re teaming up in split-screen or jumping online. The Campaign supports two-player co-op, and Versus Multiplayer allows up to 8 players. With cross-play across all platforms, you and your friends can squad up no matter where you play — no Microsoft account required,” explained Mike Crump, studio head at The Coalition.

Scheduled to launch on August 26, Gears of War: Reloaded will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. In line with Microsoft’s expanding cross-platform strategy, the game will also be part of Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass on day one.

The move marks another significant milestone in Microsoft’s ongoing effort to broaden its reach beyond traditional platform boundaries and signals a new era of accessibility for one of its most iconic franchises. As for the Gears franchise, this should fire up more anticipation for the continuation of the series with Gears of War: E-Day.