Gears of War is officially coming to PlayStation — yes, you read that right. Gears of War: Reloaded is a remastered version of the original game, upgraded with 4K resolution, up to 120 FPS in multiplayer, and full cross-play support. The game is now available for preorder in physical format exclusively for PS5. While there's no physical release planned for Xbox at this time, digital copies are available for both PS5 and Xbox platforms.
Both the physical PS5 edition and the digital versions across PS5 and Xbox are priced at $39.99 and set to launch on [ttpp] August 26. Be sure to grab your copy early through the official retailers listed below before it hits general availability.
Gears of War: Reloaded – Physical Edition (PS5 Only)
Available August 26
Price: $39.99
Retailers: Amazon | Best Buy | GameStop | Walmart
If you're after a physical copy, make sure you own a PS5 — for reasons yet unexplained, Microsoft has not announced a physical Xbox version for preorder. Should that change, updates will be reflected here accordingly.
Gears of War: Reloaded – Digital Edition
Available on:
Digital preorders come with exclusive bonuses, including access to the exclusive multiplayer beta and special character skins. For more details about the beta schedule, check out the latest post over at Xbox Wire.
Gears of War: Reloaded Will Be Available on Xbox Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate – 1 Month Membership
Price: $19.99
Availability: Amazon
The game will also launch directly onto Xbox Game Pass, giving subscribers instant access upon release. If you're not currently a member, you can start with a one-month trial when the title becomes available.
Free Upgrade for Gears of War: Ultimate Edition Owners
Owners of the digital version of Gears of War: Ultimate Edition who purchased it prior to the announcement of Reloaded will receive the remaster as a free upgrade, according to official statements from Xbox Wire — a nice perk for long-time fans of the franchise.
Gears of War: Reloaded Preorder Bonus
Preordering the PS5 physical edition grants two exclusive multiplayer skins: Adam Fenix and Anya Stroud — perfect for flexing in your next match.
What Is Gears of War: Reloaded?
Gears of War: Reloaded is an enhanced re-release of the iconic 2006 Xbox 360 title. Here’s a breakdown of the visual and performance upgrades included:
- 4K resolution
- Up to 60 FPS in Campaign
- Up to 120 FPS in Multiplayer
- High Dynamic Range (HDR)
- Dolby Vision & Dolby Atmos
- 7.1 3D Spatial Audio
- Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
- 4K assets and remastered textures
- Enhanced post-processing effects
- Improved shadows and reflections
- Super resolution with advanced anti-aliasing
- Zero loading screens during Campaign
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Stay tuned for more updates and preorder opportunities as they become available.
