Microsoft has announced Gears of War: Reloaded, a remaster of the original 2006 cover shooter by The Coalition in partnership with Sumo Interactive and Disbelief, bringing not only enhanced visuals and all the DLC from the original game, but also marking the title’s debut on PlayStation when it launches on 26 August this year.
The original game had already seen a previous remastering effort in 2015 in the form of Gears of War: Ultimate Edition, but this latest edition promises to take its visuals one step further, with its announcement post listing a host of graphical improvements such as 4K resolution, 4K assets and remastered textures, improved shadows and reflections, super resolution with improved anti-aliasing, alongside both High Dynamic Range (HDR) and Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) support.
“As we approach the 20th anniversary of Gears of War in 2026, we’re reflecting on what this franchise means,” wrote The Coalition studio head Mike Crump. “It’s about the stories we’ve told, the friendships we’ve built, and the unforgettable moments we’ve shared together. With Gears of War: Reloaded, we’re opening that door to more players than ever.”
Marking the first time the title has launched on a PlayStation platform, Gears of War: Reloaded will also support cross-play across all platforms. “Gears of War: Reloaded is built for shared play — whether you’re teaming up in split-screen or jumping online.” Crump added, “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.”
However, it was clarified that signing into the game with a Microsoft account would unlock “full cross-platform functionality”, specifically enabling cross-progression to save both campaign and multiplayer progress across devices, and the ability to send invites to friends across platforms.
In addition, Gears of War: Reloaded will be a free upgrade for players who purchased the digital version of Gears of War: Ultimate Edition prior to the announcement, with a game code delivered directly to those eligible via a direct message on their Xbox accounts in the days leading up to its launch.
Gears of War: Reloaded will launch on 26 August 2025 on the PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, with a day one release on Game Pass.
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