Gears of War: Reloaded Remake Announced—And It's Coming to PlayStation 5

In a surprising move, Microsoft has officially announced Gears of War: Reloaded—a full remake of the original Gears of War—and for the first time in franchise history, it’s heading to PlayStation 5.

Originally released on Xbox 360 in 2006, Gears of War has long been a cornerstone of Microsoft’s exclusive catalog. While the series eventually made its way to PC with Gears of War 4, it has never launched on a PlayStation platform—until now.

📅 Gears of War: Reloaded Launches August 26, 2025

The remake, titled Gears of War: Reloaded, will launch on August 26, 2025, with a retail price of $39.99. The game has been rebuilt with modern hardware in mind and is being described as “optimized for more platforms than ever before.”

At launch, it will be available on:

• Xbox Series X|S
• PlayStation 5
• PC
• Steam
• Xbox Cloud Gaming

As a first-party title, Reloaded will be included on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass from day one.

Additionally, Xbox players who owned the Gears of War: Ultimate Edition before May 5 will receive Reloaded as a free upgrade.

✨ Key Features of Gears of War: Reloaded

Microsoft is positioning this release as the definitive way to experience the original Gears, with enhanced performance, visuals, and quality-of-life improvements. Here’s what fans can expect:

• 4K resolution
• 60 FPS in Campaign, 120 FPS in Multiplayer
• High Dynamic Range (HDR) and Dolby Vision
• 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos and 3D Spatial Audio
• Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
• Remastered textures and 4K assets
• Enhanced post-processing, shadows, and reflections
• Super resolution with advanced anti-aliasing
• Seamless Campaign experience with zero load screens
• Cross-play and cross-progression across all platforms

🗣 “Gears of War: Reloaded is a celebration of one of gaming’s most iconic franchises,” Microsoft shared in a blog post. “This is the definitive way to experience the game that started it all.”

🔄 A Wave of Remasters Continues

Gears of War: Reloaded follows a recent trend of high-profile remakes and remasters, including the unexpected remastered drop of Oblivion by Bethesda on April 22. With more legacy titles returning in modern form, longtime fans have plenty to look forward to.