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Gears of War: E-Day players have something new to look forward to. The Coalition has added 12 free weapon skins to celebrate Xbox’s 25th anniversary. This bundle has been spotted by an X (formerly Twitter) user, Shadowz, who brought it to the surface for other players to enjoy.
The new Xbox Anniversary Weapon Set gives the weapons a slightly green-shed look, and players can grab it from the in-game Store. The bundle includes designs for popular weapons like the Lancer, Gnasher, Hammerburst, and Longshot. Players can use these skins in Versus and Horde Siege modes.
The free giveaway is part of Xbox’s 25th anniversary celebrations. It also comes at a special time for the Gears of War series, which is marking its 20th anniversary. Along with the weapon skins, players can take part in a special anniversary event and unlock a free General RAAM character skin by logging in.
That’s not the end. The studio has also announced Season 2 for the game, called Legacy. It will arrive on December 1 and bring back old maps, modes, and character skins. With so many rewards on offer, fans have plenty of reasons to return.
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Free rewards are often a good way for games to keep players diving into them for a longer time. A new weapon skin or a character can give players something to look forward to without asking them to spend money. The Xbox anniversary skins are a good example, as they give Gears fans a small gift to mark an important date.
Limited-time events also give players a reason to return. A lot of players stopped playing games within a few weeks or months. In those cases, the chance to unlock a free item can bring them back.
However, weapon skins are mere cosmetics; they can’t change the way a game works. A new weapon skin only changes the way the weapon appears and allows players to show off a new style. These small rewards can also give players something to discuss and share with the wider gaming community.