Gears 5 – News, Reviews, Videos, and More

Gears 5 Box Art
Publisher
Microsoft
Developer
The Coalition
Platforms
Xbox One, PC, Xbox Series X
Release Date
Xbox One, PC: September 10, 2019; Xbox Series X: November 10, 2020
Genre
Third Person Shooter

Game Overview:

Gears 5 is a third person cover based shooter developed by The Coalition and published by Microsoft.

It is the sixth main instalment in the Gears of War franchise. Unlike its predecessors, it has a shortened name, and is simply called Gears 5, instead of Gears of War 5.

Latest Updates For Gears 5

Multiplatform Releases Considered for Gears, Flight Simulator, DOOM; No Final Decision Yet – Rumour

Multiplatform Releases Considered for Gears, Flight Simulator, DOOM; No Final Decision Yet – Rumour

Microsoft has officially confirmed that four (currently unspecified) games will be coming to rival platforms, but more could also be in consideration.

Gears of War Under Consideration for PS5 Release – Rumor

Gears of War Under Consideration for PS5 Release – Rumor

Giant Bomb's Jeff Grubb says it's "definitely under consideration" and corroborates Microsoft allegedly revealing its first-party plan this month.

Gears of War Franchise Narrative Director Joins Sony Santa Monica

Gears of War Franchise Narrative Director Joins Sony Santa Monica

Bonnie Jean Mah is now Narrative Director at the God of War Ragnarok studio and is "beyond thrilled to be working with this team."

Gears 5 is Now Available on GeForce Now; Deathloop, Pentiment, and Grounded Arrive Soon

Gears 5 is Now Available on GeForce Now; Deathloop, Pentiment, and Grounded Arrive Soon

Microsoft and Nvidia signed a 10-year deal to bring the former's games to the GeForce Now cloud streaming platform earlier this year.

Gears of War Movie Will be Written by Dune and Doctor Strange Writer Jon Spaihts

Gears of War Movie Will be Written by Dune and Doctor Strange Writer Jon Spaihts

The Academy Award-nominated screenwriter has previously also worked on movies such as Prometheus, Passengers, and more.

Gears of War Franchise Has Sold Over 40 Million Copies

Gears of War Franchise Has Sold Over 40 Million Copies

Netflix revealed the sales milestone after announcing a live-action feature film and animated series for the cover shooter.

Gears of War Live Action Movie and Animated Adaptation in the Works at Netflix

Gears of War Live Action Movie and Animated Adaptation in the Works at Netflix

Netflix and The Coalition are teaming up for a new live action movie adaptation of the Gears of War franchise, with an animated follow-up in also in the works.

Epic Games “Didn’t Really Know What to Do” with Gears of War Before Selling it to Xbox – Cliff Bleszinski

Epic Games “Didn’t Really Know What to Do” with Gears of War Before Selling it to Xbox – Cliff Bleszinski

The lead designer of the original Gears of War trilogy says Epic Games was unsure about where to take the franchise before selling it to Microsoft and The Coalition.

New Gears of War Trademark Filed by Microsoft

New Gears of War Trademark Filed by Microsoft

Reports have previously suggested that The Coalition is working on a remastered collection of the Gears of War series.

Gears 6 Development Seems to be Underway, as The Coalition Looks to Staff up for Motion Capture

Gears 6 Development Seems to be Underway, as The Coalition Looks to Staff up for Motion Capture

The first party Xbox studio is looking to hire a motion capture technician specifically to work on the Gears of War franchise.

Gears of War Series Will Get the “Master Chief Collection” Treatment – Rumor

Gears of War Series Will Get the “Master Chief Collection” Treatment – Rumor

XboxEra co-founder Nick Baker believes the collection will be announced at the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase on June 12th.

Gears 5’s Map Builder is Being Removed

Gears 5’s Map Builder is Being Removed

The Coalition is taking Gears 5's Map Builder offline as it focuses "on future projects", and will be giving out related Achievements to all players.

So When Can We Expect Gears 6?

So When Can We Expect Gears 6?

Gears 5 is nearly three years old, so when can we expect its sequel to launch?

Ranking All Gears of War Games

Ranking All Gears of War Games

Charting the highs and higher highs of Microsoft's third person shooter franchise.

Gears 5 Operation 6 Revealed, Brings New Map and Characters

Gears 5 Operation 6 Revealed, Brings New Map and Characters

The Coalition are also shortening the length of Operations, and how content drops will be scheduled.

Gears Of War Twitter Seems To Be Teasing Something

Gears Of War Twitter Seems To Be Teasing Something

A picture could be saying something about the franchise's future.

Gears 5 Headlines February Games With Gold; Xbox Live Gold Confirmed To Get Price Increase

Gears 5 Headlines February Games With Gold; Xbox Live Gold Confirmed To Get Price Increase

More games than ever with Games with Gold comes alongside a steep price hike.

Gears 5: Hivebusters Review – Short and Sweet

Gears 5: Hivebusters Review – Short and Sweet

High-octane action, excellent pacing, and a solid cast of characters make this DLC feel surprisingly essential.

Gears 5 Hivebusters DLC And Latest Title Update Are Live Now

Gears 5 Hivebusters DLC And Latest Title Update Are Live Now

The DLC is free to Game Pass Ultimate subscribers and $20 for everyone else.

Gears 5’s Story DLC, Hivebusters, Gets Launch Trailer And Releases December 15

Gears 5’s Story DLC, Hivebusters, Gets Launch Trailer And Releases December 15

It will be included with Game Pass Ultimate.

Gears 5 – Operation 5: Hollow Storm Adds 5 New Maps, 7 New Characters, and Much More

Gears 5 – Operation 5: Hollow Storm Adds 5 New Maps, 7 New Characters, and Much More

A returning weapon, separation of characters and classes, and much more also detailed.

Gears 5 – Xbox Series X/S Update Adds New Game Plus, Mutators and Ironman Mode

Gears 5 – Xbox Series X/S Update Adds New Game Plus, Mutators and Ironman Mode

A new difficulty called "Inconceivable" will also be available.

Gears 5’s Hivebusters Story DLC Will Launch in December

Gears 5’s Hivebusters Story DLC Will Launch in December

More details on the DLC will also be shared in early December.

Gears 5 on Xbox Series X/S Features Dave Bautista in Campaign

Gears 5 on Xbox Series X/S Features Dave Bautista in Campaign

The action star can replace Marcus Fenix in the main story.

Gears 5 on Xbox Series X Reduces Input Latency by 36% in Campaign and 57% in Versus

Gears 5 on Xbox Series X Reduces Input Latency by 36% in Campaign and 57% in Versus

Gears 5 delivers "a profoundly more responsive experience" on next-gen consoles.

Gears 5 Takes Less Than 8 Seconds to Load a New Campaign on Xbox Series X

Gears 5 Takes Less Than 8 Seconds to Load a New Campaign on Xbox Series X

As opposed to 36 seconds on a base Xbox One.

Gears Tactics’ Main Protagonist Will Come To Gears 5 Multiplayer November 17

Gears Tactics’ Main Protagonist Will Come To Gears 5 Multiplayer November 17

All you need to do is finish the tutorial.

Gears 5 Clip Shows 120 FPS Multiplayer Gameplay On Xbox Series S

Gears 5 Clip Shows 120 FPS Multiplayer Gameplay On Xbox Series S

Microsoft shows off high performance gameplay on the cheaper next-gen Xbox.

Gears 5 On Xbox Series X Detailed; Aiming For 120 FPS Multiplayer, Higher Particle Count Than PC, And More

Gears 5 On Xbox Series X Detailed; Aiming For 120 FPS Multiplayer, Higher Particle Count Than PC, And More

The developers break down what to expect with the Xbox Series X version.

Gears 5 On Xbox Series X Will Be ‘Covered’ At Inside Unreal On July 16

Gears 5 On Xbox Series X Will Be ‘Covered’ At Inside Unreal On July 16

We will see full footage of the Xbox Series X version?

Gears 5 Operation 4: Brothers In Arms Live Now; Adds New Characters, Maps, And Overhauled Systems

Gears 5 Operation 4: Brothers In Arms Live Now; Adds New Characters, Maps, And Overhauled Systems

A lot of new things come come with the latest Operation.

Gears 5 Teases Return Of Dom For Operation 4

Gears 5 Teases Return Of Dom For Operation 4

The original crew is back together once again.

Gears 5 Will Be Free To Play Until April 12th

Gears 5 Will Be Free To Play Until April 12th

Get a chance to try the latest game in the series now.

Gears 5 – Operation 3: Gridiron Is Live Now

Gears 5 – Operation 3: Gridiron Is Live Now

Nothing stops this (Cole) trail.

Gears 5 Multiplayer Designer Departs The Coalition

Gears 5 Multiplayer Designer Departs The Coalition

Ryan Cleven cites "person issues" as the reason for an "extended sabbatical".

Gears 5 Operation 3: Gridiron Brings New Modes, Maps, And More

Gears 5 Operation 3: Gridiron Brings New Modes, Maps, And More

The operation's name comes from the newest mode.

Gears 5 Will Support Smart Delivery on Xbox Series X

Gears 5 Will Support Smart Delivery on Xbox Series X

Series X port was prepared in just two weeks and runs at a rock solid 60 FPS.

The Coalition Are “In A Stable Situation” – Xbox Game Studios Boss

The Coalition Are “In A Stable Situation” – Xbox Game Studios Boss

Microsoft are working on finding "a new leader for the studio and really shape the future."

Gears Of War Studio Head To Leave Microsoft And Oversee Diablo Series At Blizzard

Gears Of War Studio Head To Leave Microsoft And Oversee Diablo Series At Blizzard

Rod Fergusson ends a 15 year relationship with the Gears of War franchise.

Gears 5 Newest Update Brings Changes To Icebound Map, Weapons, And More

Gears 5 Newest Update Brings Changes To Icebound Map, Weapons, And More

More updates for the latest entry in the action series.

Gears 5 Gearsmas Brings Holiday Cheer With Skins And Items

Gears 5 Gearsmas Brings Holiday Cheer With Skins And Items

Chainsaws under everyone's tree this year.

Gears 5 – Operation 2: Free For All Arrives on December 11th

Gears 5 – Operation 2: Free For All Arrives on December 11th

Free for All, three new maps, and much more arrive next week for free.

Gears 5 Developer Talks About Xbox Scarlett Plans and Long-Term Storytelling With Future Instalments

Gears 5 Developer Talks About Xbox Scarlett Plans and Long-Term Storytelling With Future Instalments

Campaign design director Matt Searcy speaks with GamingBolt about the future of the franchise.

Gears 5 Interview – Steering the Franchise Into the Future

Gears 5 Interview – Steering the Franchise Into the Future

Campaign design director Matt Searcy speaks with GamingBolt about Gears 5's biggest changes, and how they set up the future of the franchise.

Gears Will Continue To Build On Player Choice, Open World, and Branching Stories – The Coalition

Gears Will Continue To Build On Player Choice, Open World, and Branching Stories – The Coalition

"Gears 5 was all about laying the foundation for the franchise," says campaign design director Matt Searcy.

Gears 5’s Mad Man’s Monsters Halloween Event Lasts Until November 4

Gears 5’s Mad Man’s Monsters Halloween Event Lasts Until November 4

Chainsaw some pumpkins with this second Halloween-themed event.

Gears 5 Pumpkin Ball Begins, Upcoming Markza Changes Revealed

Gears 5 Pumpkin Ball Begins, Upcoming Markza Changes Revealed

Take out foes in the Dodgeball variant to earn a free skin.

Gears 5 Adds Six New Characters In Multiplayer

Gears 5 Adds Six New Characters In Multiplayer

Several characters from the franchise's past and the Terminator series joins the fight.

Gears 5 Update Brings Back The Curb Stomp

Gears 5 Update Brings Back The Curb Stomp

A return of a bloody favorite.

Gears 5’s New Penalty System Punishes Quitters With Escalating Suspensions

Gears 5’s New Penalty System Punishes Quitters With Escalating Suspensions

Rage quitting can come with a serious price.

Gears 5 Guide – Multiplayer Tips And Tricks and How To Level Up Fast

Gears 5 Guide – Multiplayer Tips And Tricks and How To Level Up Fast

Check out these quick and easy tips for improving in multiplayer.

Gears 5 Update Will Nerf Flashbang Duration, Further Changes Coming

Gears 5 Update Will Nerf Flashbang Duration, Further Changes Coming

The next title update will prevent flashbangs from working through cover.

Gears 5’s First Title Update Comes With New Content And Changes

Gears 5’s First Title Update Comes With New Content And Changes

The first major update for the game brings a host of new material.

Gears 5’s Microtransactions “Will Continue to Evolve Until We Get It Right” – The Coalition

Gears 5’s Microtransactions “Will Continue to Evolve Until We Get It Right” – The Coalition

"We’re learning as we go," says The Coalition boss Rod Fergusson.

Gears 5 – Batista Skin Now Available, Free Until October 28

Gears 5 – Batista Skin Now Available, Free Until October 28

The big man comes as a skin for Marcus Fenix.

Gears 5 Enjoys Microsoft’s Best Launch This Generation, With Over Three Million Players in Opening Weekend

Gears 5 Enjoys Microsoft’s Best Launch This Generation, With Over Three Million Players in Opening Weekend

Also the most-played Microsoft title in its launch week since 2012's Halo 4.

Gears 5 Developer Excited By Xbox Scarlett’s Native Hardware Support For Accelerated Ray Tracing

Gears 5 Developer Excited By Xbox Scarlett’s Native Hardware Support For Accelerated Ray Tracing

"We are following closely the emerging techniques and innovations in this exciting space," says technical art director Colin Penty.

Gears 5 Retail Sales in UK Are Reportedly “A Tiny Amount and No Longer Important”

Gears 5 Retail Sales in UK Are Reportedly “A Tiny Amount and No Longer Important”

"The addition of a Game Pass version has been a real game changer," says Daniel Ahmad, senior analyst at Niko Partners.

Borderlands 3 and Gears 5 Debut on Top of UK Charts

Borderlands 3 and Gears 5 Debut on Top of UK Charts

PES 2020 and GreedFall also debut in the top 5.

Gears 6 – 11 Things We Want

Gears 6 – 11 Things We Want

Our wishlist for the inevitable sequel.

Gears 5’s Microtransactions Feel Egregious, But Are They Part of a Bigger Plan?

Gears 5’s Microtransactions Feel Egregious, But Are They Part of a Bigger Plan?

The curious case of monetization and live service ambition in The Coalition's latest.

Gears 5 Signals The Start Of A Fresh New Chapter For Microsoft As A Game Publisher

Gears 5 Signals The Start Of A Fresh New Chapter For Microsoft As A Game Publisher

Gears 5 is exactly the game Microsoft needed right now.

Gears 5 Guide – All Ultimate Upgrade Locations for Jack, Relic Weapons And Collectibles

Gears 5 Guide – All Ultimate Upgrade Locations for Jack, Relic Weapons And Collectibles

Here's how to find all the different collectibles in the campaign.

Gears 5 Is “The First Mega Hit On Game Pass,” Says Analyst

Gears 5 Is “The First Mega Hit On Game Pass,” Says Analyst

It seems Game Pass has its first major killer app.

Gears 5 Is the First Game to Dethrone Fortnite As the Most-Played Game on Xbox Live in Over a Year
Gears 5 – Five Days of Boost, 600 Scrap Rewards Announced for All Players

Gears 5 – Five Days of Boost, 600 Scrap Rewards Announced for All Players

The Coalition is doling out free rewards to make up for this past weekend's server issues.

Gears 5 Developers Decided Early on That They Wanted the Campaign to Be 60 FPS on Xbox One X

Gears 5 Developers Decided Early on That They Wanted the Campaign to Be 60 FPS on Xbox One X

"We didn’t want to have a compromise like Gears of War 4," says studio technical art director Colin Penty.

Gears 5’s Story Not Part Of New Trilogy, But Ongoing “Saga,” Says Studio Head

Gears 5’s Story Not Part Of New Trilogy, But Ongoing “Saga,” Says Studio Head

Rod Fergusson wants to get away from trilogy thinking.

Gears 5 Guide – 15 Basic Tips and Tricks You Need To Know

Gears 5 Guide – 15 Basic Tips and Tricks You Need To Know

These handy pointers will make your time in Sera a little easier.

Gears 5 Details Free Post-Launch Multiplayer DLC, Operations

Gears 5 Details Free Post-Launch Multiplayer DLC, Operations

For three months we'll see free DLC for the game's multiplayer.

Gears 5 Scores Perfect Score For Accessibility To The Deaf And Hearing Impaired

Gears 5 Scores Perfect Score For Accessibility To The Deaf And Hearing Impaired

The game is the first "AAA' title to get the score.

Gears 5 Gets Wild Cinematic Trailer In “The Chain”

Gears 5 Gets Wild Cinematic Trailer In “The Chain”

The cinematic trailer brings the storm to us.

Gears 5 Xbox One X vs Xbox One vs PC Graphics Analysis: One of The Best Looking Games of All Time

Gears 5 Xbox One X vs Xbox One vs PC Graphics Analysis: One of The Best Looking Games of All Time

Our in-depth analysis of the Xbox One, Xbox One X and PC versions of Gears 5.

Gears 5 Launch Trailer Promises Carnage of the Highest Degree

Gears 5 Launch Trailer Promises Carnage of the Highest Degree

Jump back into this mad, mad world.

Gears 5 Review – War Has Changed

Gears 5 Review – War Has Changed

Gears of War returns with renewed vigour to reclaim its place among the biggest names in the gaming industry.

15 Amazing Moments In The Entire Gears of War Series

15 Amazing Moments In The Entire Gears of War Series

From E-Day to the Swarm era, the series has delivered tons of memories.

Gears 5 – Dave Bautista Will Be Playable Starting September 15

Gears 5 – Dave Bautista Will Be Playable Starting September 15

The wrestler and actor gears up.

Gears 5 Showcases Intense Story Mission in 15 Minutes of New Gameplay Footage

Gears 5 Showcases Intense Story Mission in 15 Minutes of New Gameplay Footage

It's a little spoiler-y, so you might want to avoid watching it.

Gears 5’s Open World Arenas Were Inspired by God of War

Gears 5’s Open World Arenas Were Inspired by God of War

Open worlds of war.

Gears 5’s Combat Was Inspired By BioShock Infinite

Gears 5’s Combat Was Inspired By BioShock Infinite

An unlikely source was inspiration for the shooter's gameplay.

Gears 5 Review Embargo Lifts September 4

Gears 5 Review Embargo Lifts September 4

In just a few more days, reviews will pour in.

Gears 5 Info Blowout – Campaign, Map Size, and More

Gears 5 Info Blowout – Campaign, Map Size, and More

The reinvention this series needed?

Gears 5 Had No Creative Input From Microsoft

Gears 5 Had No Creative Input From Microsoft

The Coalition's Rod Fergusson talks about each studio having its own creative identity.

Gears 5’s Campaign Was Inspired By Open World Titles

Gears 5’s Campaign Was Inspired By Open World Titles

The shooter has inspirations from some unlikely places.

Gears 5 Horde – Horde Operations Will Bring New Post-Launch Maps, Characters

Gears 5 Horde – Horde Operations Will Bring New Post-Launch Maps, Characters

Each season will offer new modifiers and customization options for players.

Gears 5 Trailer Reveals 11 Launch Maps for Multiplayer

Gears 5 Trailer Reveals 11 Launch Maps for Multiplayer

Seven maps are for Versus and Horde while Escape gets four.

Gears 5’s Developer Teases Open World Exploration and Traversal

Gears 5’s Developer Teases Open World Exploration and Traversal

Some much-needed new details from the campaign.

Gears 5 Requires Nearly 58 GB of Storage Space on Xbox One

Gears 5 Requires Nearly 58 GB of Storage Space on Xbox One

They're sinking storage with giant games.

Gears 5 vs Gears of War 4 – 15 Things That Are Different

Gears 5 vs Gears of War 4 – 15 Things That Are Different

The Coalition's next big sequel is upon us - here's what's new.

Gears 5 PC System Requirements Revealed

Gears 5 PC System Requirements Revealed

Requires 80 GB of free space.

Gears 5 Is Ahead of the Industry in Getting Rid of Loot Boxes – The Coalition

Gears 5 Is Ahead of the Industry in Getting Rid of Loot Boxes – The Coalition

Gears 5 developers feel the game employs "a very player-centric, player-friendly way of doing customisation and monetisation."

Gears 5 Horde Gameplay Showcases Skill Upgrades, Boss Wave

Gears 5 Horde Gameplay Showcases Skill Upgrades, Boss Wave

New gameplay has emerged for the revitalized Horde mode.

Gears 5 – 15 Things You Need To Know

Gears 5 – 15 Things You Need To Know

The shooter franchise returns with its most ambitious instalment yet.

Gears 5 Debuts High Stakes Campaign Trailer At Gamescom

Gears 5 Debuts High Stakes Campaign Trailer At Gamescom

Get another glimpse at the shooter's campaign.

Gears 5 Horde Mode Premieres in New Trailer – Ultimates, Berserkers, and More

Gears 5 Horde Mode Premieres in New Trailer – Ultimates, Berserkers, and More

Check out the many changes coming with the latest iteration of Horde.

Gears 5 – Halo Themed Character Pack Leaked Ahead Of Reveal – Rumor

Gears 5 – Halo Themed Character Pack Leaked Ahead Of Reveal – Rumor

A crossover between Microsoft's key franchises could be coming soon.

Xbox One at Gamescom 2019 Preview: Gears 5, Ghost Recon Breakpoint, Age of Empires and More

Xbox One at Gamescom 2019 Preview: Gears 5, Ghost Recon Breakpoint, Age of Empires and More

Microsoft's presence at Gamescom is fairly strong - here's what to expect this Monday.

Ghost Recon Breakpoint Multiplayer, Destiny 2: Shadowkeep Reveal, and More Set for Inside Xbox at Gamescom

Ghost Recon Breakpoint Multiplayer, Destiny 2: Shadowkeep Reveal, and More Set for Inside Xbox at Gamescom

Gears 5's Horde mode, Empire of Sin's gameplay reveal, and more announced for August 19th's show.

Gears 5’s Newest Escape Trailer Details Abilities, Scavenging, Rewards, and More

Gears 5’s Newest Escape Trailer Details Abilities, Scavenging, Rewards, and More

Gears 5's newest multiplayer mode is looking like a very interesting experience.

Gears 5 Has Gone Gold, Campaign Achievements Revealed

Gears 5 Has Gone Gold, Campaign Achievements Revealed

The Coalition's Rod Fergusson thanks the development team for its hard work.

Gears 5 Receiving Exclusive New Look At Campaign And Horde Mode On August 19

Gears 5 Receiving Exclusive New Look At Campaign And Horde Mode On August 19

Finally, some campaign footage.

Gears 5 Gets Series Of Videos Detailing Escape, Map Builder, And More

Gears 5 Gets Series Of Videos Detailing Escape, Map Builder, And More

Microsoft releases three new videos about the upcoming shooter.

Gears 5 Limited Edition Xbox One X Bundle Announced By Microsoft

Gears 5 Limited Edition Xbox One X Bundle Announced By Microsoft

Also includes downloads for all previous Gears of War titles.

Gears 5 Campaign Won’t Have 4 Player Co-op Due To Design and Storytelling Issues

Gears 5 Campaign Won’t Have 4 Player Co-op Due To Design and Storytelling Issues

"The problem with four-player co-op is that it's chaos," says The Coalition's Rod Fergusson.

Gears 5-Themed Xbox One Controller Seems To Have Leaked

Gears 5-Themed Xbox One Controller Seems To Have Leaked

Let's hope it's real, because it looks pretty cool.

Gears 5 Versus Tech Test Now Open To All Xbox Live Gold Members

Gears 5 Versus Tech Test Now Open To All Xbox Live Gold Members

All the gold members can get on it now.

Gears 5 Won’t Have Battle Royale Mode at Launch

Gears 5 Won’t Have Battle Royale Mode at Launch

The Coalition's Ryan Cleven says the team is looking to "further evolve" present modes based on feedback.

Gears 5 Characters Can Be Purchased With Real Money

Gears 5 Characters Can Be Purchased With Real Money

Hero characters are unlockable through regular gameplay, but players can skip the grind by paying up.

Gears 5 Ranked Mode Will Allow Xbox One Players To Not Matchmake With PC Players

Gears 5 Ranked Mode Will Allow Xbox One Players To Not Matchmake With PC Players

There's no need to fear the mouse and keyboard people.

Gears 5 Has the Largest Campaign, Largest PvE, and Largest Versus in Series History – The Coalition

Gears 5 Has the Largest Campaign, Largest PvE, and Largest Versus in Series History – The Coalition

"The team at The Coalition is an extremely talented but focused team that believes in this game," says multiplayer design director Ryan Cleven.

Gears 5 Versus Tech Test Download is Now Available

Gears 5 Versus Tech Test Download is Now Available

The file size is 10.89 GB on Xbox One and roughly the same on PC.

Gears 5 Versus Tech Test Trailer Promises Carnage, Upgrades, Savagery, and More

Gears 5 Versus Tech Test Trailer Promises Carnage, Upgrades, Savagery, and More

The tech test kicks off this Friday.

Gears 5 Versus Mode Will Have 60 Hz Servers

Gears 5 Versus Mode Will Have 60 Hz Servers

This should ideally mean less deaths behind walls.

Gears 5 Shows Off Boot Camp Tutorial Mode

Gears 5 Shows Off Boot Camp Tutorial Mode

A look at the game's tutorial mode.

Gears 5’s Anti-Smoking Policy Clarified By Studio Head, Says He’s Removed Tobacco Use Before

Gears 5’s Anti-Smoking Policy Clarified By Studio Head, Says He’s Removed Tobacco Use Before

Rod Fergusson says it wasn't all about the esports.

Gears 5’s New Recoil System Will Bring In A Higher Skill Gap

Gears 5’s New Recoil System Will Bring In A Higher Skill Gap

Multiplayer Design Director Ryan Cleven speaks about the impact of the new recoil system on competitive play.

Gears 5 Will Eliminate Depictions Of Smoking

Gears 5 Will Eliminate Depictions Of Smoking

The action game won't be lighting up this time.

Gears 5 Reveals Training Grounds Multiplayer Map

Gears 5 Reveals Training Grounds Multiplayer Map

Get a look at a new map for the game's multiplayer.

Gears 5 Escalation Debuts in First Ever Versus Footage

Gears 5 Escalation Debuts in First Ever Versus Footage

The Coalition offers a twist on the traditional PvP Domination format.

Gears 5 Versus Tech Test PC Requirements Revealed

Gears 5 Versus Tech Test PC Requirements Revealed

An AMD Ryzen 7 or Intel i7 Skylake will be needed for Ideal performance.

Gears 5 Versus Tech Test Announced, Includes 2 Maps and 3 Modes

Gears 5 Versus Tech Test Announced, Includes 2 Maps and 3 Modes

The first tech test is from July 19th to 22nd.

Gears 5 Developer On Making A New IP – “Never Say Never”

Gears 5 Developer On Making A New IP – “Never Say Never”

"We're very dedicated to the Gears of War franchise, but that's not to say we won't do other things," says studio head Rod Fergusson.

Gears 5 Developer Says It’s “Too Early” To Talk About Xbox Scarlett Release

Gears 5 Developer Says It’s “Too Early” To Talk About Xbox Scarlett Release

The Coalition remains focussed on current gen hardware for now.

Gears 5 Adds Weak Point Mechanics, Lowest Difficulty Has Lock-On Aim

Gears 5 Adds Weak Point Mechanics, Lowest Difficulty Has Lock-On Aim

Enemies will also have health bars to help players assess their risks, as per The Coalition.

Gears 5’s Map Builder Receives First Gameplay Footage

Gears 5’s Map Builder Receives First Gameplay Footage

The video takes a look at the customization features on offer.

Gears 5 Will Have Direct Store Purchases, No Season Pass or Gear Packs

Gears 5 Will Have Direct Store Purchases, No Season Pass or Gear Packs

A new system called Supply will also reward random items based on time spent in multiplayer modes.

Gears 5 – Linda Hamilton Returns To Voice Sarah Connor In Terminator DLC

Gears 5 – Linda Hamilton Returns To Voice Sarah Connor In Terminator DLC

Judgment Day always comes.

Gears 5’s Newest Trailer Introduces Hotheaded Fahz

Gears 5’s Newest Trailer Introduces Hotheaded Fahz

Meet the prickly Fahz, played by Rahul Kohli.

Gears 5’s New Escape Mode Will Have Map Builder

Gears 5’s New Escape Mode Will Have Map Builder

The new mode allows you to build maps for others to escape.

Gears 5 Campaign Cinematic Will Be Showcased at E3 Coliseum Panel

Gears 5 Campaign Cinematic Will Be Showcased at E3 Coliseum Panel

Campaign gameplay footage will be coming in September, however.

Gears 5 Supports 4K and HDR at 60 FPS on Xbox One X

Gears 5 Supports 4K and HDR at 60 FPS on Xbox One X

Three-player co-op campaign also confirmed with split-screen support.

Gears 5 Out on September 10th, Arrives Early on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate

Gears 5 Out on September 10th, Arrives Early on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate

New trailer showcases three player co-op mode Escape.

Gears 5 Will Release In Fall 2019

Gears 5 Will Release In Fall 2019

We might get the exact date tomorrow.

Gears 5 Will Be Coming To Steam, Microsoft Confirms While Pledging Support For Storefront

Gears 5 Will Be Coming To Steam, Microsoft Confirms While Pledging Support For Storefront

We can expect to see a lot more of Microsoft's games on Steam going forward.

Gears 5 E3 2019 Appearance Confirmed By Microsoft, Coliseum Panel Also Announced

Gears 5 E3 2019 Appearance Confirmed By Microsoft, Coliseum Panel Also Announced

Microsoft finally pulls back the curtain on Gears' next instalment.

Gears 5 Will Have Open World Elements, Will Run At 4K And 60 FPS, As Per New Leak

Gears 5 Will Have Open World Elements, Will Run At 4K And 60 FPS, As Per New Leak

It looks like The Coalition has grand ambitions with the upcoming sequel.

Gears 5 Shows Off Unique New Enemy

Gears 5 Shows Off Unique New Enemy

If you see the Stump, you run like hell.

Gears 5 Cover Art and Release Date Possibly Leaked – Rumor

Gears 5 Cover Art and Release Date Possibly Leaked – Rumor

Could this be the cover and launch date for the next game in Microsoft’s franchise?

Gears 5 Developer Talks eSports Implementation, Wants It To be “More Watchable”

Gears 5 Developer Talks eSports Implementation, Wants It To be “More Watchable”

The Coalition's Rod Fergusson says Gears 5's multiplayer will take cue from the series' roots.

Gears 5 Developer Hints at Something Completely New for the Series

Gears 5 Developer Hints at Something Completely New for the Series

The Coalition studio head Rod Fergusson hints at brand new avenues for the series.

Gears 5 Now Has The Coalition’s “Full Focus”

Gears 5 Now Has The Coalition’s “Full Focus”

The studio has stopped working on Customization Content and Gear Packs for Gears of War 4 as its full focus shifts to the upcoming sequel.

Gears 5 is “Looking Great,” Says Xbox Boss

Gears 5 is “Looking Great,” Says Xbox Boss

Phil Spencer tweets a "spy shot" of the highly anticipated shooter.

Halo, Gears of War, Forza, Or Rare Titles Could Come To Switch – Rumor

Halo, Gears of War, Forza, Or Rare Titles Could Come To Switch – Rumor

Microsoft and Nintendo’s partnership may end up being closer than expected.

Gears Tactics Will Come to Xbox One, Gears 5 and Sea of Thieves Xbox Versions Will Get Keyboard Support – Report

Gears Tactics Will Come to Xbox One, Gears 5 and Sea of Thieves Xbox Versions Will Get Keyboard Support – Report

Xbox One players may have not one, but TWO Gears games to look forward to.

Gears 5 Protagonist Choice Was “A Really Natural Decision” – Fergusson

Gears 5 Protagonist Choice Was “A Really Natural Decision” – Fergusson

The Coalition general manager feels the sequel is "organically" Kait's story.

Gears 5 Will Give Players Something They Have Never Seen Before, Says The Coalition

Gears 5 Will Give Players Something They Have Never Seen Before, Says The Coalition

"We're going to see a bunch of things that are really exciting," says Rod Fergusson.

Gears 5 Will Show off What We Really Want To Do – The Coalition

Gears 5 Will Show off What We Really Want To Do – The Coalition

After having proven themselves with Gears of War 4, The Coalition now wants to show what it's really about with the upcoming sequel.

Gears 5 Reveals New Enemy Type That Will Be “Your Worst Nightmare”

Gears 5 Reveals New Enemy Type That Will Be “Your Worst Nightmare”

These swarm leeches are even less friendly than they look.

Gears 5: The Coalition Gives Details On A New Enemy Type

Gears 5: The Coalition Gives Details On A New Enemy Type

The "heavily armoured" Warden "packs a punch".

The Coalition’s Head Explains Why Gears 5 Is not Called Gears Of War 5

The Coalition’s Head Explains Why Gears 5 Is not Called Gears Of War 5

Rod Fergusson explains the reasons behind the change in the naming convention for the upcoming entry into the series.

Gears 5 Can Scale Upto 120 Frames Per Second on PC

Gears 5 Can Scale Upto 120 Frames Per Second on PC

PC version built from "the ground up" as per The Coalition's Rod Fergusson.

Gears Of War 5 Is The ‘Biggest, Most Beautiful World We’ve Ever Developed’, Says The Coalition

Gears Of War 5 Is The ‘Biggest, Most Beautiful World We’ve Ever Developed’, Says The Coalition

"For us, it was all about having the biggest, most beautiful world we've ever made."

Gears of War 5 Will Have Open World Aspects, Features A Different Color Palette

Gears of War 5 Will Have Open World Aspects, Features A Different Color Palette

A "bigger, bolder world" has been promised.

Gears of War 5 Announced, Will Be The Coalition’s Most Ambitious Game Yet
Microsoft E3 2018 Preview: Halo Infinity, Gears 5, Fable 4 And More

Microsoft E3 2018 Preview: Halo Infinity, Gears 5, Fable 4 And More

What could Microsoft possibly present at this year's E3?

Halo 6 and Gears of War 5 Should Both Be Out Before Next-Gen Xbox, Says Michael Pachter

Halo 6 and Gears of War 5 Should Both Be Out Before Next-Gen Xbox, Says Michael Pachter

Unless the next Xbox is out before 2020, in any case.

Just Cause 4, Rage 2, Gears of War 5 Listed on Walmart Canada Site – Rumour

Just Cause 4, Rage 2, Gears of War 5 Listed on Walmart Canada Site – Rumour

A number of significant listings before E3 2018 but how many are plausible?

Gears of War 5 Is Happening, Developer Says, Unless Gears of War 4 Goes ‘Horribly’

Gears of War 5 Is Happening, Developer Says, Unless Gears of War 4 Goes ‘Horribly’

Which, apparently, makes things easier from a development perspective.

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