Gears of War Headed to PS5 Summer 2025 as “Gears of War: Reloaded” and It Brings New Features
While rumors of a Gears of War Collection have been rumored repeatedly, Microsoft has put a stop to that by announcing “Gears of War Reloaded,” the first game in the franchise. Aside from Xbox Series X|S and PC, it’s also confirmed for PS5!
Gears of War: Reloaded, released on August 26, is a remaster of the original, though with new enhancements and even cross-progression and crossplay functionality.
Gears of War Debuts on PlayStation With Re-Release of First Game
Gears of War: Reloaded, originally released in 2006, is being developed by The Coalition in partnership with Sumo Interactive and Disbelief. Priced at a reasonable $39.99 on Xbox Series X|S, PS5 and PC, it will also be available day one on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
For those wondering, Reloaded will feature multiplayer! The re-release will house all the post-launch DLC. which includes the bonus Campaiogn act, all multiplayer maps and modes, and a full roster of classic characters and cosmetics unlockable through progression.
Here’s what to expect when it comes to enhancements to the first game’s release almost 20 years later.
Gears of War Reloaded Graphical Enhancements
- 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 Campaign
Microsoft adds that as a token of their gratitude for long-time fans, Gears of War: Reloaded will be a free upgrade who purchase the digital version of Gears of War: Ultimate Edition before today’s announcement.
It’s not quite the collection, but this will do for now for PS5 gamers, I rekcon. Hopefully, this is the start of the franchise seeing a remastered release on multiple platforms.
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