Gears of War: Reloaded Remake Officially Announced — And It’s Coming to PlayStation for the First Time
Microsoft announces Gears of War: Reloaded, a full remake of the original game launching August 26, 2025 — with 4K visuals, 120 FPS, and, for the first time ever, a PS5 release.
Gears of War: Reloaded Is Coming August 26 — And Yes, It’s Headed to PlayStation
For the first time in its storied history, the Gears of War franchise is officially heading to PlayStation. Microsoft has announced Gears of War: Reloaded, a full remake of the series’ original Xbox 360 classic — and it’s launching August 26, 2025, for $39.99 across multiple platforms, including PS5.
This is a major moment for longtime Gears fans and a huge deal for players who’ve waited over a decade to finally experience the gritty, chainsaw-gunning action on Sony’s console.
Where and How You Can Play Gears of War: Reloaded
At launch, Gears of War: Reloaded will be available on:
- Xbox Series X|S
- PlayStation 5
- PC (Steam & Microsoft Store)
- Xbox Cloud Gaming
And yes, if you’re a Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass subscriber, the game will be included on day one.
Also, if you already owned Gears of War: Ultimate Edition before the May 5 announcement, you’ll receive Reloaded as a free upgrade on Xbox platforms.
What’s New in Gears Reloaded?
This remake isn’t just a visual polish — it’s a full rebuild designed to deliver the definitive Gears experience with massive tech upgrades and full cross-platform functionality.
Here’s what you can expect:
- ✅ 4K Resolution
- ✅ 60 FPS in Campaign
- ✅ 120 FPS in Multiplayer
- ✅ HDR & Dolby Vision Support
- ✅ Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 Spatial Audio
- ✅ Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
- ✅ Zero Loading Screens in Campaign
- ✅ Remastered Textures, Shadows, and Reflections
- ✅ Enhanced Post-Processing and Anti-Aliasing
- ✅ Cross-Progression and Cross-Play across all platforms
Whether you’re returning for the nostalgia or experiencing Marcus Fenix’s story for the first time, Reloaded aims to be the most complete version of Gears ever made.
A Bigger Trend in Surprise Remasters
The announcement comes just weeks after Bethesda shadow-dropped a remastered version of Oblivion, signaling a rising trend of publishers bringing beloved classics back with modern enhancements. Microsoft is clearly leaning into that with Gears of War: Reloaded, and fans are here for it.
Summary: Gears of War: Reloaded Details
- 📅 Release Date: August 26, 2025
- 💵 Price: $39.99 (Free upgrade for Ultimate Edition owners pre-May 5)
- 🎮 Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PS5, PC, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Steam
- 🆓 Available Day One on Game Pass
- 🔥 Visual & performance upgrades galore
- 🌐 Cross-play and cross-progression enabled
Whether you’re on Xbox or PlayStation, it’s finally time to rev that Lancer.
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