As Microsoft previously stated, it will make its first-party games available on more game console platforms.AnnounceIts Gears of War series remake, Gears of War: Reloaded, will be released on PlayStation 8 and PC platforms on August 26, and will also be launched on its own Xbox Series X|S, but there seems to be no plan to release a Nintendo Switch 5 platform version.
"Gears of War: Reloaded" is a collaboration between Microsoft's game studio The Coalition, Sumo Interactive, and Disbelief. It will include all "Gears of War" DLC content, as well as campaign bonus chapters and multiplayer functions. As for some characters and appearance props, they will be unlocked one by one through the game play process.
With the launch of the multi-platform version, Microsoft also emphasized that "Gears of War: Reloaded" supports cross-platform play and can support up to 8 people playing online at the same time in multiplayer mode. Even if players purchase the PlayStation 5 platform version, they can still play on mobile phones, tablets and other devices through Xbox Cloud Gaming streaming.
As for this remastered version, "Gears of War: Reloaded" has added 4K HDR picture quality performance, and can display the picture at 60fps in campaign mode. The multiplayer mode even supports 120fps display mode. It also supports Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos and other image and sound enhancement effects, and it is claimed that no loading screens will appear during the campaign mode.
In terms of suggested retail price, "Gears of War: Reloaded" will be sold at US$40. It will also be available on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass services on the day the game is launched. Players who have previously purchased the digital version of "Gears of War: Ultimate Edition" will receive a free upgrade.
In addition, The Coalition is currently preparing another new "Gears of War" project, which was first revealed at the Xbox Games Showcase 6 on June 10 last year.Gears of War: E-DayThe story is set on a crucial day, 14 years before the events of Gears of War. Players will experience the horror of the Orc invasion through Marcus's perspective.
