The Coalition has announced Gears of War: Reloaded, a redux of the original game (remastered) coming to Xbox Series S|X, PC, and PlayStation 5 on August 26th.
Speaking via the official Xbox Wire, Mike Crump, Studio Head, The Coalition, said: “As we approach the 20th anniversary of Gears of War in 2026, we’re reflecting on what this franchise means. 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.”
This new version of the game has been developed with Sumo Interactive and Disbelief, and it’ll cost $39.99 on all formats. However, it’ll also be on Game Pass, and include cross-play and cross-progression.
Gears of War: Reloaded includes the full breadth of content from the Gears of War: Ultimate Edition, delivering the most complete version of the original game to date. Players will gain immediate access to all post-launch downloadable content at no additional cost — this includes the bonus Campaign act, all multiplayer maps and modes, and a full roster of classic characters and cosmetics unlockable through progression.
Gears of War: Reloaded is built for shared play — whether you’re teaming up in split-screen or jumping online. 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, signing in with a Microsoft account unlocks full cross-platform functionality. It enables cross-progression, so your Campaign and multiplayer progress carries across devices. It also allows you to send invites and play with friends across platforms — like Xbox to PlayStation or Steam to Xbox.
Here’s some of the key features of this new Reloaded version:
- 4K resolution
- 60 FPS in Campaign
- 120 FPS in Multiplayer
- High Dynamic Range (HDR)
- Dolby Vision & 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos
- 7.1.4 3D Spatial Audio
- Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
- 4K assets and remastered textures
- Enhanced post-processing visual effects
- Improved shadows and reflections
- Super resolution with improved anti-aliasing
- Zero loading screens during Campaign
Gears of War: Reloaded will also be a free upgrade if you own Gears of War: Ultimate Edition (before this was announced, not after). It seems as though it might be the actual ultimate edition this time, with all of the above updates.
Gears of War: Reloaded is coming to PC (Windows Store, Steam), Xbox Series S|X, and PlayStation 5 on August 26th.
