Wondering how many hours the Gears of War: Reloaded remaster will keep you busy? In this article, we break down the playtime. The game launches on August 26, 2025 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
With Gears of War: Reloaded, Microsoft brings back the first entry of the iconic shooter series in a revamped edition – for the first time also on PlayStation 5. The game stays true to its 2006 roots, mainly upgrading the tech. Here’s what that means for its overall playtime.
- Gears of War launches not just on PlayStation, but also on Xbox and PC. With the ROG Ally right around the corner, compatibility there is also highly likely.
Gears of War: Reloaded Playtime – How Many Hours to Expect
The playtime of Gears of War: Reloaded follows the original 2006 release. Since the remaster doesn’t make major changes to the story structure or mission design, the overall length is expected to remain largely the same.
Depending on how thoroughly you play, here’s what to expect:
- Main Story: If you focus only on the core narrative, you’re looking at around 9 to 10 hours of playtime.
- Main Story + Side Content: Including optional content like the extra campaign act or unlocking all skins brings the total to around 12 hours.
- 100% Completion: For a full run with all trophies, challenges, and multiplayer unlocks, you should plan for roughly 30 hours.
Gears of War: Reloaded – More Than Just a Visual Upgrade
Gears of War: Reloaded is a technically enhanced remaster of the Xbox 360 classic. Alongside 4K resolution, HDR, and Dolby Atmos, the game features modern control options, crossplay, cross-progression, and all content from past editions. This includes:
- An additional campaign act (already featured in the Ultimate Edition)
- All previous multiplayer maps and cosmetic content
- New control options for mouse, keyboard, and controller
- Ray tracing, DLSS 3.5, FSR 3.1, and UltraWide monitor support
The campaign can be played solo or in co-op – either locally in splitscreen or online.
Availability and Platforms
Gears of War: Reloaded launches on August 26, 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The title will be included at release in Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Owners of Gears of War: Ultimate Edition who purchased the game before May 5, 2025 will get the remaster at no additional cost.
Despite its technical upgrades, Gears of War: Reloaded stays close to the original in terms of content, offering a well-defined runtime without artificial padding. To experience everything, plan for about 30 hours.
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