Microsoft at this time shock introduced the return of the unique Gears of Struggle with a recent coat of paint. The most recent remaster is being referred to as the Reloaded version, and it has each the marketing campaign and multiplayer parts for gamers to leap again into, and this time, even PlayStation is invited.

“As we method the twentieth anniversary of Gears of Struggle in 2026, we’re reflecting on what this franchise means,” mentioned The Coalition. “It’s in regards to the tales we’ve instructed, the friendships we’ve constructed, and the unforgettable moments we’ve shared collectively. With Gears of Struggle: Reloaded, we’re opening that door to extra gamers than ever.”

With Gears of Struggle: Reloaded, the unique 2006 expertise has been up to date to run on trendy {hardware}, bringing 4K decision assist, as much as 120 FPS, enhanced textures and results, and it even touts zero loading screens within the marketing campaign.

All content material from the Gears of Struggle: Final Version is included on this new model, bringing the complete marketing campaign, post-launch DLC content material, all multiplayer maps, and all its characters and beauty choices.

This is a rundown of the options from this new model, per the developer:

• 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 Fee (VRR)
• 4K property and remastered textures
• Enhanced post-processing visible results
• Improved shadows and reflections
• Tremendous decision with improved anti-aliasing
• Zero loading screens throughout Marketing campaign

“Gears of Struggle: Reloaded is constructed for shared play — whether or not you’re teaming up in split-screen or leaping on-line,” added the studio in regards to the Reloaded version’s multiplayer capabilities. “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 folks can squad up irrespective of the place you play — no Microsoft account required.”

Whereas unspecified, further platform-specific options are being teased by Microsoft too, that are in all probability relating to PlayStation Professional and DualSense assist that shall be included.

Gears of Struggle: Reloaded lands throughout PC, Xbox Sequence X|S, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Cloud Gaming on August 26, 2025. It’ll even be a day one launch on Xbox Recreation Cross Final and PC Recreation Cross subscriptions for no additional price. Furthermore, Gears of Struggle: Reloaded shall be a free improve to all Gears of Struggle: Final Version house owners as nicely. It must have been bought previous to Might 5, 2025 although.