Gears of War: Reloaded brings the cult classic back – with a fresh look, improved tech and new features. Here’s everything you need to know about release, platforms and gameplay.
With Gears of War: Reloaded, one of the most influential third-person shooters of the past decades returns – and for the first time ever on PlayStation 5. The remaster of the classic not only delivers visual upgrades but also crossplay, modern controls and all content from earlier editions. We’ve summarized all the key info about the remaster for you.
- While Gears of War: Reloaded launches on the current console generation, both the Xbox Next and the PlayStation 6 have already been announced.
When does Gears of War: Reloaded release?
Gears of War: Reloaded will be released on August 26, 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam). Anyone who bought the Gears of War: Ultimate Edition before May 5, 2025 will get the remaster for free. The game will also be included in Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on day one – however, users of the Core or Standard tiers will have to wait or purchase it separately.
What is Gears of War: Reloaded?
Gears of War: Reloaded is a remaster of the first entry in the series from 2006. Unlike a full remake, the core gameplay remains intact – but the game has been thoroughly overhauled technically. Alongside updated textures, HDR, 4K assets and Dolby Atmos, Reloaded also includes new control options, crossplay and optimized performance across all platforms.
Story and Campaign
The story takes place 14 years after an invasion by the subterranean Locust. Death row inmate Marcus Fenix is freed from prison by his old comrade Dom Santiago to join Delta Squad and face the threat. The campaign can be played solo or in co-op – either split-screen locally or online.
What’s new in Gears of War: Reloaded?
The Reloaded version includes all content from previous releases, such as:
- An additional campaign act
- All multiplayer maps
- New character skins
- All cosmetic items from past DLCs
On top of that, the game has been technically modernized. You can look forward to features like:
- 4K resolution, HDR and 60 FPS in campaign
- Up to 120 FPS in multiplayer (144 FPS on PC)
- Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos
- Improved shadows, reflections and textures
- Support for UltraWide monitors, DLSS 3.5, FSR 3.1 and variable refresh rate
- No loading screens in the campaign
- DualSense features like haptic feedback and adaptive triggers on PS5
- Benchmark mode and full mouse-keyboard support on PC
Gears of War: Reloaded supports crossplay and cross-progression across all platforms. Progress – in both campaign and multiplayer – is saved across systems. A Microsoft account is required.
Multiplayer: Versus Modes and Co-op
In addition to the campaign, Gears of War: Reloaded offers an extensive multiplayer mode. In online versus, up to eight players compete against each other. Classic modes like Team Deathmatch, King of the Hill and Warzone are available. In local or online co-op, you can play through the story campaign with another player.
Which platforms will the game launch on?
Gears of War: Reloaded will release on the following systems:
- PlayStation 5 (including PS5 Pro optimization)
- Xbox Series X|S
- PC (Steam)
The PS5 version uses DualSense features like trigger effects, haptic feedback and speaker output. On PC, you’ll benefit from native resolution, benchmarking tools and support for variable refresh rates.
Is Gears of War: Reloaded coming to Xbox Game Pass?
Yes, Gears of War: Reloaded will be available on day one, August 26, 2025, in Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. However, users of the Standard or Core tiers will not get access at launch.
PC System Requirements
Minimum:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 – 19H2
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 (four-core) or Intel i5 Skylake
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 480 / RX 5300 or Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 / 1050 Ti or Intel(R) Arc(TM) A380
- DirectX: Version 12
Recommended:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 – 22H2 Windows 11 – 24H2
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 (six-core) or Intel i5 Coffee Lake
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 5600 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 / GTX 1660 Ti / RTX 2070
- DirectX: Version 12
