Gears of War: Reloaded Launches August 2025 on Xbox, PC, and PlayStation
Microsoft just announced Gears of War: Reloaded, a full remaster of the first Gears of War game from 2006. It’s releasing on August 26, 2025. This isn’t just a simple graphics update—they’ve rebuilt the game to look and feel like something made today, with better visuals, lighting, and sound.
The big surprise? It’s not just coming to Xbox and PC. For the first time ever, Gears of War is also launching on PlayStation.
This is a big shift for the series, especially with the 20th anniversary of Gears coming up in 2026. The developers at The Coalition say the remaster isn’t just about looking back. Studio head Mike Crump put it this way: “It’s about the stories we’ve told, the friendships we’ve built, and the unforgettable moments we’ve shared together.”
What’s New in Gears of War: Reloaded?
This isn’t just a lazy upscale. Gears of War: Reloaded is packed with upgrades:
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Full 4K visuals
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60 FPS in Campaign, 120 FPS in Multiplayer
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HDR, Dolby Vision, and Spatial Audio
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No loading screens (goodbye awkward pauses)
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Remastered everything: textures, shadows, lighting—you name it
Basically, it’s Gears as you remember it, but looking and sounding like it belongs in 2025. And yes, the gore is just as satisfying.
Cross-Play, Cross-Progression, Cross-Everything
One of the coolest things? Gears of War: Reloaded is fully cross-play. That means Xbox, PlayStation, and PC players can all squad up—no hoops, no weird limitations. Don’t even need a Microsoft account unless you want full cross-progression and syncing across devices (which, let’s be real, you probably do).
Multiplayer supports up to eight players, and the Campaign has two-player co-op with both online and good ol’ split-screen. It’s built for teaming up, and that’s kind of beautiful.
Free for the Faithful
If you already bought Gears of War: Ultimate Edition digitally, Microsoft’s throwing you a free upgrade. Expect a message with your code before launch day. Loyalty pays, folks.
Why Now?
2026 marks 20 years of Gears of War, and this remaster feels like the kickoff to whatever comes next. Studio Head Mike Crump put it nicely: “It’s about the stories we’ve told, the friendships we’ve built, and the unforgettable moments we’ve shared together.” Sentimental? Sure. But kind of true.
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