
The iconic third-person shooter, Gears of War, is returning. Initially, this franchise began with Gears of War in 2006, and after nineteen years, it’s making a grand comeback. In the era of remastered games, Microsoft has announced Gears of War: Reloaded for PlayStation 5 on August 26, 2025.
As of now, this OG game is only available on PC and Xbox Series X/S. This is the first time it will be launched on PlayStation 5, with enhanced visuals, performance upgrades, and comprehensive content. The game promises to deliver the most complete version possible.
Since Xbox and PS5 have started sharing exclusive titles with each other, a lot of Xbox-exclusive games have made their way to PS5. The Gears of War franchise is joining the list with the upcoming reloaded version. This title will be released on PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PS5 on the same day.
As per the announcement by Microsoft, the remake version of the 2006 game will give players a visually immersive and seamless experience across platforms. It promises to support 4K resolution at 60 FPS in Campaign. This will go up to 120 FPS in multiplayer.
Indeed, the game is bringing visual updates. This upgrade includes HDR, Dolby Vision, and 4K textures for improved shadows and reflections. To offer a smoother gameplay experience, this game will bring super-resolution with improved anti-aliasing and Variable Refresh Rate.
The audio experience is also reworked. This remastered title will have 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos and 3D Spatial Audio. For Xbox players, the game highlights the presence of zero loading screens in Campaign mode to provide uninterrupted gameplay.
The best part is that Gears of War: Reloaded includes all the content from the Gears of War: Ultimate Edition. This essentially means players will gain immediate access to all post-launch downloadable content for free. This list includes the bonus Campaign act, all multiplayer maps, and a full roster of classic characters.
The remastered version of the 2006 game is priced at US$39.99. The price is the same on all the platforms. This title is developed by The Coalition in partnership with Sumo Interactive and Disbelief. It comes with cross-platform support, which makes it further exciting.
When it comes to community reactions, this reloaded version received mixed reactions from the gaming community, especially from the Xbox community. Xbox gamers are specifically not happy to know that one of their exclusive franchises is going to PlayStation after decades. Also, it’s debuting on PS5 on the same day.
Additionally, some are confused why Microsoft is releasing a reloaded version of Gears of War when better versions already exist in the form of Gears of War: Ultimate Edition. So, until it comes, it is unclear how the reception will be.
In recent times, developers are all focused on bringing their iconic titles to modern platforms. This helps new joiners experience these OG titles and explore the roots of the existing franchises. Gears of War just joined this trend. The upcoming reloaded version will open up ways for newcomers to witness how this journey begins.
With significant enhancements in visuals, audio, and gameplay, along with an affordable price, this game will probably capture the attention of both veterans and newcomers. So, mark the calendar for not missing out on the highly anticipated debut of Gears of War: Reloaded on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.