The Original Gears of War Is Being Remastered For PS5, Xbox & PC – WGB

After so many Xbox exclusives being announced for PlayStation, this really shouldn’t be a surprise, and yet some part of me is gobsmacked by the news that the original Gears of War is heading to Sony’s machine. Previously, the entire original trilogy was rumoured to be getting released as a collection.

Gears of War: Reloaded is a remastered version of the classic third-person action-shooter. Developed by The Coalition in partnership with Sumo Interactive and Disbelief, this new edition will release on August 26th for Xbox, PC and PlayStation 5 for $40.

“As we approach the 20th anniversary of Gears of War in 2026, we’re reflecting on what this franchise means,” wrote Mike Krump, studio head of The Coalition. “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.”

The remaster boasts 4k support, 60fps in the campaign and a whopping 120fps in multiplayer. It also boasts absolutely no loading screens during the campaign, 4k assets and textures, and more.

It’ll also feature full cross-platform support for the multiplayer with no Microsoft account required. However, if you do opt to sign-in with a Microsoft account you’ll also get cross-platform progression so that saves carry between Xbox, PC and PlayStation.

All of the post-launch content for the original game is also included. That includes the bonus campaign level, the multiplayer maps and the skins.

Finally, if you already own the Gears of War: Ultimate Edition, Reloaded will be a free upgrade.

Gears of War: Reloaded will also be available on Game Pass on day 1.

This re-release of the original game is undoubtedly also intended to aid sales of the Gears of War prequel that’s coming, titled Gears of War: E-Day.

Along with Halo, Gears of War is arguably the biggest, most iconic gaming name associated with Xbox. The Gears of War franchise was a huge part of the Xbox 360 era and has continued to be a big part of Xbox’s identity. It’s arrival on PlayStation will truly mark the end of an era as Xbox shifts over to being the world’s biggest publisher of videogames.