"I think it really allows us to take risks," says The Coalition operations director Mike Crump.
Everything you need to know about Gears Tactics.
Some thrifty tools lead to the game's core designs.
"It all started with our desire to make Gabe a different kind of Gears hero," says design director Tyler Bielman.
The turn-based tactics title is out at the end of this month.
The development team has also begun "down the path towards the Xbox console version."
Don't expect any new details on the Xbox Series X though.
High profile remakes and intriguing indies arrive this month.
Here's what you'll need to run the upcoming turn-based strategy title.
Microsoft are working on finding "a new leader for the studio and really shape the future."
Even with so many big console releases, the year is fairly strong for PC titles.
Microsoft is preparing for the next console war but there's plenty inbound for current gen players.
From the first look at the next Xbox to new reveals, this year's TGA was packed.
The tactical strategy title is over four months away from launch.
Rod Fergusson promises no microtransactions in single player.
New trailer hypes 40 hour plus campaign and Locust baddies.
The strategy game will get a special spotlight on the award show.
The tactical strategy Gears title won't be a PC exclusive.
Studio head Rod Fergusson says there will be talk about the turn-based tactics game "later."
Xbox One players may have not one, but TWO Gears games to look forward to.