Pleased Monday! Microsoft simply introduced Gears of Conflict: Reloaded, a remaster of the unique 2006 recreation that may launch on August 26 on Xbox, PC and PlayStation. The shiny new model will include improved visuals and audio, cross-play and cross-progression, and all of the DLC from the Gears of Conflict: Final Version.
“As we method the twentieth anniversary of Gears of Conflict in 2026, we’re reflecting on what this franchise means. It’s concerning the tales we’ve instructed, the friendships we’ve constructed, and the unforgettable moments we’ve shared collectively. With Gears of Conflict: Reloaded, we’re opening that door to extra gamers than ever,” mentioned Mike Crump, Studio Head at The Coalition in the announcement post.
Not solely do PlayStation house owners get to play, the love could be shared throughout the console barricades.
“Gears of Conflict: Reloaded is constructed for shared play — whether or not you’re teaming up in split-screen or leaping on-line. The Marketing campaign helps two-player co-op, and Versus Multiplayer permits as much as 8 gamers. With cross-play throughout all platforms, you and your pals can squad up regardless of the place you play — no Microsoft account required,” confirmed Crump.
Nevertheless, signing in with a Microsoft account unlocks full cross-platform performance. It allows cross-progression, so your Marketing campaign and multiplayer progress carries throughout gadgets. It additionally permits you to ship invitations and play with mates throughout platforms — like Xbox to PlayStation or Steam to Xbox.”
Microsoft additionally delivered a full listing of the enhancements that each one gamers – regardless of the console – can anticipate to see:
- 4K decision
- 60 FPS in Marketing campaign
- 120 FPS in Multiplayer
- Excessive Dynamic Vary (HDR)
- Dolby Imaginative and prescient & 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos
- 7.1.4 3D Spatial Audio
- Variable Refresh Price (VRR)
- 4K belongings and remastered textures
- Enhanced post-processing visible results
- Improved shadows and reflections
- Tremendous decision with improved anti-aliasing
- Zero loading screens throughout Marketing campaign
As a bit of deal with for the Gears of Conflict devoted, Gears of Conflict: Reloaded shall be a free improve for any gamers who bought the digital model of Gears of Conflict: Final Version forward of right now’s announcement. Should you’re one of many particular ones anticipate a code by way of Xbox DM forward of the discharge.
Rachel Weber is the Senior Editorial Director of Video games at IGN and an elder millennial. She’s been knowledgeable nerd since 2006 when she acquired her begin on Official PlayStation Journal in the UK, and has since labored for GamesIndustry.Biz, Rolling Stone and GamesRadar. She loves horror, horror films, horror video games, and French Bulldogs. These further wrinkles on her face are because of going time blind and staying up too late ending each sidequest in RPGs like Fallout and Witcher 3.