Another one of Microsoft’s key franchises will arrive on PlayStation this year, via a revamped edition of the original Gears of War game.
Gears of War: Reloaded’s announcement comes almost 20 years since the series first made its Xbox debut.
This modernised version of the original Gears of War will launch for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on 26th August. It will cost $40, and also be available via Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
Gears of War: Reloaded has been developed by The Coalition in partnership with Sumo Interactive and Disbelief. It will feature faster frame rates and “deeper visual fidelity”, with the studios promising “clarity, smoothness, and immersion that matches the power of today’s hardware”, Microsoft has said.
As laid out in an Xbox post, Gears of War: Reloaded players can expect the following enhancements on the game’s release this summer:
4K resolution60 FPS in Campaign120 FPS in MultiplayerHigh Dynamic Range (HDR)Dolby Vision & 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos7.1.4 3D Spatial AudioVariable Refresh Rate (VRR)4K assets and remastered texturesEnhanced post-processing visual effectsImproved shadows and reflectionsSuper resolution with improved anti-aliasingZero loading screens during Campaign
Reloaded will also boast some platform specific features, and support cross-play and cross-progression.
Those who already own the digital version of Gears of War: Ultimate Edition will receive a free upgrade to Gears of War: Reloaded, but only if they purchased the game prior to this announcement. So, if you decide to plump for Gears of War: Ultimate Edition on Xbox now, you will not be eligible for that free upgrade when Reloaded releases.